Daily Archives: August 5, 2008

Old Timer’s Logs Question AGW

August 5, 2008 – 10:20 pm

And these are some old, old logs: Lord Nelson and Captain Cook’s shiplogs question climate change theories Scientists have uncovered a treasure trove of meteorological information contained in the detailed logs kept by those on board the vessels that established Britain’s great seafaring traditition including those on Nelsons’ Victory and Cook’s Endeavour. Every Royal Naval […]

By William Teach Posted in Global Warming 1 Comment

Time Shows They Almost Get The Tire Gauge Kerfuffle, But Not Quite

August 5, 2008 – 3:39 pm

I wonder if Michael Grunwald at Time understands that no matter how much he tries to defend Barry, he is, in effect, keeping this story in the public eye. Na. Probably not. He must defend the Messiah. Good start, though How out of touch is Barack Obama? He’s so out of touch that he suggested […]

By William Teach Posted in Barry Obama, Wonky Media 3 Comments

Fauxtography In Climate Change

August 5, 2008 – 9:11 am

I thought this one deserved a bit more then a simple aside, seeing as one of my main interests is climate change/global warming/anthropogenic global warming. Check out this post at snapped shot featuring graphically-rendered flood waters.

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Aside: Why The Tire Gauge Flap Matters

August 5, 2008 – 8:51 am

For those who just do not get it, Captain Ed explains why the Barry tire gauge flap matters, and what it means

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No Carrying Feces Or Urine In Denver

August 5, 2008 – 8:40 am

And the new law is aimed at……. Poo and pee dominated a public hearing Monday on a new law that prohibits people from carrying certain items if they intend to use them for nefarious purposes. The law, crafted in advance of the Democratic National Convention, was adopted unanimously by the City Council. But not before […]

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Only In The NY Times Is Ratko Mladic Treated Fair And Balanced

August 5, 2008 – 8:25 am

Republicans can barely get a fair shake, American companies are attacked, and our troops are often portrayed as mad dog killers, yet Bosnia Fugitive Is Hero to Some, Butcher to Others  Ratko Mladic, accused in Europe’s worst massacre since World War II and now the most wanted fugitive for the atrocities in the Balkan wars, […]

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Barry Works The Pelosi Honesty Gig

August 5, 2008 – 7:56 am

In other words, not so much. Fact Check: Obama’s Overstatement Obama released a TV spot saying McCain’s campaign got $2 million from “Big Oil” while McCain proposed “another $4 billion in tax breaks” for the industry. The truth is that McCain’s campaign has received $1.33 million from individuals employed in the oil and gas industry, […]

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