The Crows Nest
Crow's Nest Mostly Unmanned
Yes, I know the Crow's Nest has mostly been moribund since the site's relaunch. I do plan on using it more often in the future, I promise. I'll be spending a little more time on these posts as a way to link out to the blogosphere. Keep an eye on this space.
Also, please note that I've put the Amazon search bar on the main page, in the right sidebar. If you want to do some shopping at Amazon -- and who doesn't? -- be sure to shop through Captain's Quarters. Amazon does pay a small percentage of the sale to me, and it helps pay for a few sundries related to the blog. Much appreciated!
OpenCongress Web Widget
Ever wanted to announce your support or opposition to Congressional legislation? OpenCongress now has a web widget that allows bloggers to do exactly that. Take a look at this, and check out how easily you can build your own.
Maybe They're Flotation Devices?
The Australian Navy foots the bill for breast augmentations. The Labour Party would like to know why, and probably so would most of the voters in Australia.
The Thinking Blogger
Congrats to Fausta, who won a Thinking Blogger award. She thanks me for my friendship, but the truth is that Fausta makes it easy to be her friend. She's always positive and energetic, and she epitomizes the notion of a thinking blogger. Make sure to put her on your must-read list!
Ensign Calls For Return Of MoveOn Money
NRSC chair Senator John Ensign calls for Democrats to return all campaign funds donated by MoveOn, after their despicable New York Times ad today accusing David Petraeus of treason. "If Senate Democrats are serious about moving our country forward, they will denounce this outrageous ad and return the campaign funds MoveOn.org has lavished on them as well as the donations made through MoveOn.org -- the choice is theirs." Ensign's right, but I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for the refund ...
Support The Al-Dura Petition
Roger Simon at Pajamas Media is circulating a petition to demand accountability for the discredited al-Dura report from France's Channel 2. This is, as Roger calls it, the "Father of all Fauxtography," and C-2 has never acknowledged its fault in airing the supposed murder of a Palestinian child. He wants C-2 to show all of the unedited footage of the incident in order to show that C-2 faked the murder. If they're resisting the demand, I'd say they have something to hide ....
There Goes The Undefeated Season
Notre Dame managed to get its first loss out of the way as soon as possible -- and as badly as possible. Georgia Tech came to South Bend and stomped the Irish, 33-3, in the worst home opener loss in school history. The offense fumbled twice and allowed seven sacks on Evan Sharpley, who must have longed to have Brady Quinn back on the field instead. If Charlie Weis doesn't turn this debacle around fast, he may want to start asking Ty Willingham for some career counseling ....
Would Early Primaries Allow More Donations?
Jim Geraghty at The Campaign Spot believes that candidates will benefit if primaries and caucuses get pushed into 2007. A loophole in campaign finance regulation appears to allow an extra $2,300 per donor for candidates if those elections are held this year. Be sure to check out Jim's analysis, and the surprising candidate that may benefit the most.
When Tom Met Jeralyn
One of the interesting aspects of politics is finding out that opponents are people, too. Jeralyn Merritt of TalkLeft met Rep. Tom Tancredo backstage at NBC's studios, and found him more likable than she had anticipated. Perhaps it was their mutual interest in Dog, The Bounty Hunter ...
Joe Lieberman A Right-Wing Nut?
That's what CAIR says, according to Joe Kaufman. He has a link to a CAIR official's blog post that calls Lieberman, along with John Bolton, former CIA director James Woolsey, and the Heritage Foundation's Peter Brookes as "extremists". Affad Shaikh also calls Dick Cheney a "fat bastard of a liar," apparently not meant as a pop-culture reference to the Austin Powers movies. (via Let Freedom Ring)
Broadband Homelessness
The Japanese have made homelessness more efficient, and more Net-friendly, too. Their Internet cafés have become homeless shelters for the struggling manual-labor sector. The problem has grown into such a problem that government intervention will shortly become a political priority.
Found My Law Firm
Power Line links twice to this story regarding an attorney at Faegre & Benson who refused to become a victim and helped capture a very dangerous man. Keith Radtke is a partner in the firm as is Power Line's John Hinderaker. Radtke is listed in satisfactory condition after getting shot in the back, but that didn't keep him from locking up his attacker in a wrestling grip until police could arrive. I don't know about you, but that's the kind of man I'd want as my counsel ....
Don't Click That YouTube E-mail
The latest in spam seems to be redirections from YouTube links in e-mail to IP addresses without domain names. They attempt to entice people by making it seem that they have been inadvertently YouTubed. I'm sure most people can see through this scam, but just in case, you've been warned ....
Rick Moran Escapes The Floods
Rick Moran has kept us up to date on his travails along the Algonquin River. Yesterday, the police showed up to get him evacuated before the river flooded his home -- but today, Rick finds that a minor miracle has taken place, and that his house survives ... at least for now. Keep Rick in your prayers, and keep checking in at Right Wing Nut House for updates.
Rule 1: Drag The Corpse On Over First
If I've learned anything in four years of blogging, don't try to be out in front of the death rumors, especially with the villains of the world. Saddam died a hundred deaths before we caught him alive in his spider hole, and Abu Musab al-Zarqawi almost as many before his demise last year. Osama may or may not be alive, but everyone's avoided speculating on his fate for a while now. Maybe Val at Babalu Blog will get luckier with his "Castro Is Dead" story. We all hope so. I'll wait for the announcement ....
Comments (1)
Posted by Carol Herman | October 25, 2007 1:35 PM
Like I said, I think Foer is catatonic. (Happened to a few of Lincoln's generals, too. Instead of fighting; they rested on their reputations. And, Haleck went so far as to insult Grant, while all he did was waste opportunities (at Corinth, for instance) ... where his troops kept digging "in." Instead of giving Beauregard, "chase."
As a matter of fact, until the British came along; and did the necessary battle analysis ... See: FULLER. Nobody, except Grant's officers knew the truth.
Sure. In today's environment, we'd expect better.
But we've got problems. (And, you know me. I think Bush hasn't made his sale. While the other side flounders in its own swamp.)
Oh, and Waxman is going after Blackwater, now. Accusing them of "stealing two Iraqi airplanes." Ya know what? When it comes to Irak, NOBODY CARES! 70% of our public supports our troops. Only about 11%, or less, have any respect for Congress.) And, yet, we're out here on the 50/50 line.
I sure hope you can ask Goldfarb, and Owens, to get passed Beauchamp, already. It's possible, Foer thought he could hang this kid out to dry. And, thereby save his own neck?
Will Asper, who owns TNR, finally step up to the plate and do the right thing? Or? Is there concerns that Foer is so off the wall now; so hunkered down, now. He looks like Nixon, worried about what happened when the republican, Rodino (NJ), finally tossed in the towel ... and Impeachment moved forward?
I'm not so sure that TNR hangs back, now, because it's bold. But the opposite. And, most Americans? Wouldn't stone someone to death. The guy's that deep into his own hole.
It's also worth mentioning, that Italy was "trying" in abstentia, the soldier on duty, in March 2005, who shot at the vehicle coming at him. (Where we also had a US Major at the Italian plane, waiting to "badge-up" and scare off anyone following the Italians in their car. Where Sgrena was "released" from a self-willed kidnapping. With people she loved. And, Italy dropped at least $3-million into the terrorists' coffers. Drudge has a follow up. The soldier, on trial in an Italian court since last April; has had his case dismissed. On the grounds that Italy didn't have jurisdiction.
Our soldiers have not been well served! Too many fingers in the pot just use them. That makes for awful circumstances. I'm going to try and listen. I pressed the "button" you provide. Then, I saw a message, you were searching my computer for my time zone. And, your show would start in 30 minutes. Or so.
I can't believe how easy things are on the Internet.
When it's at its best it's not at the 50/50 line. But it's where all sorts of people come to check out the news.
The wonderful Internet!