Daily Archives: September 25, 2008

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Farting Now Considered Battery

Funny story of the day A West Virginia man who police said passed gas and fanned it toward a patrolman has been charged with battery on a police officer. Jose A. Cruz, 34, of Clarksburg, was pulled over early Tuesday for driving without headlights, police said. According to the criminal complaint, Cruz smelled of alcohol, […]

Aside: Murtha Sued By Marine

One of the Marines from the Haditha kefuffle is suing Jack Murtha. Damn good! See Michelle Malkin for the story.

Stuttering Barry

In case there is no debate Friday, here is the kinds of stuff you will miss

Kirstin Powers: Sarahcuda Should Blow Off The Press

What is the world coming to when KP and I agree? Palin’s lack of availability is more extreme, but until reporters show that they want to do an objective interview with no agenda, the McCain camp is within its rights to limit access Which is a problem. Running for office is now like being a […]

Aside: Diversity During Ramadan

Say, what is the proper behavior during Ramadan? snapped shot has the answer.

Aside: More Atlantic Insanity

Can we now start calling Ross Douthat Excitable Ross? Check the properties for the picture. Hover your mouse over it using Internet Explorer.

Aside: No Burying Non-Muslims On Saturday

Welcome to the dhimmitude of England. You can’t bury a non-Muslim on Saturday in Sheffield. See Report on Arrakis for the 411.

Election Laws Passed In Iraq

How in the heck did this make it in to the New York Times? Even if it is on page A5 today, and the writer attempts to add some negative spin, it is still good news After months of negotiation, Iraq’s Parliament passed a crucial election law on Wednesday, but only by setting aside for […]

Steny Hoyer: Psst: We’ll Get A Ban On Drilling Next Year

Update: While searching Thomas for what Congress did yesterday, I ran across this gem H.R.7051 : To prohibit issuance of any lease or other authorization by the Federal Government that authorizes exploration, development, or production of oil or natural gas in any marine national monument or national marine sanctuary or in the fishing grounds known […]

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