A somewhat interesting AP piece on the growing frustrations some soldiers and their families are feeling in regards to the war: “I’m not sure we’re doing a whole lot of good,” Myers, 46, said of the U.S. presence in Iraq. “Everybody thinks we are. We’re trying to, but we’re not going to change what they …
Archives for June 2006
Zarqawi’s Death: Good News For Al Qaeda?
One of the more perceptive folks whom I have known in my limited experience in online politics, Ian Welsh has a unique perspective on Zarqawi’s death and current trends in the mideast in general: All of this is very good news for the West – drying up bin Laden’s money didn’t exactly stop the idea …
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Joe Klein Makes No Sense
I have had a few stats classes, so I have a general working knowledge of interpreting statistics. I am, by no means, an expert, but I have a general understanding of how to interpret polling data. When I am confused or want to learn more, I turn to people who know more, like the Mystery …
Weekend Thread
If science blogging is you thing, check out the latest at the Seed science blog network. At Kos DarkSyde has a summary of what’s new and while I haven’t read most of the names he mentions, I wholeheartedly concur about Carl Zimmer. Definitely one of the great writers working today. Chat about whatever.
Friday Beer Blogging – Another Great Brew From Erie
I have a general rule that if something shows up in my fridge three times or more it’s time to blog it. So when I came back from Kazansky’s with the latest seasonal by the disturbingly reliable Erie Brewing Company in (cough) Cleveland I knew where this week’s blog was headed. photo credit The Moondog …
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That Explains It
I finally get it! The reason these culture warriors want the Ten Commandments displayed everywhere is because THEY DON’T KNOW THEM: Colbert: What are the Ten Commandments? Westmoreland: You mean all of them?–Um… Don’t murder. Don’t lie. Don’t steal Um… I can’t name them all. Maybe they really DON’T know how to use a remote …
Just In Case You Can’t figure Out Your Remote Control
Good news for prudes who can’t figure out how to use their remote controls (although an argument could be made that without opposable thumbs, some of these knuckledraggers might have a rough time with the device)- President Bush has your back: Complaining that television and radio shows in recent years have “too often pushed the …
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