Wizbang: June 2006 Archives

A Supreme Prediction

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (10)

Froggy has a prediction posted at Blackfive that I had not considered this week. If this one comes to pass, liberal heads are likely to explode. While you are at Blackfive, click on "main" and scroll down to read a bit. As I wrote earlier this week, the milblogs are... [Full Story]

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Is The NYT Really This Clueless?

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (16)

We have seen evidence of their carelessness with national security, now David Horowitz has a piece at Front Page Mag about the New York Times publishing information that could endanger the Vice President and Secretary of Defense. The NYT article is in their travel section and not a political piece,... [Full Story]

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Let's Say Thanks

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (11)

Musing Minds found a great way to say thanks to the troops at a site sponsored by Xerox called Let's Say Thanks.com. I just love this idea and my kids are going to love it too. What a great way to celebrate the 4th.... [Full Story]

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Exposing NEA Union Bosses: Priceless

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (8)

This campaign to expose the NEA is brilliant. ... [Full Story]

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If you want my sympathies, try and act sympathetic once in a while

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (87)

One of the reasons I so deeply appreciate the open comments here is that sometimes, my critics bring up a valid point. (It's kind of a blind squirrel/broken clock thing.) Other times, they'll challenge one of my beliefs in such a way that makes me re-examine it -- and reaffirm... [Full Story]

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Over a Month Later, USA Today Admits Flaws in NSA Database Story

Posted by Paul · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (39)

If you read Wizbang you'd know that over a month ago, key elements of the USAToday call database story were starting to fall apart. First Bellsouth and Verizon denied they gave any data to the NSA, then Bellsouth went so far as to demand a retraction. Now, 6 weeks later,... [Full Story]

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I Totally Robbed Jay

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (12)

I have decided to do whatever I can to make a phrase Jay Tea wrote about on several occasions a catchphrase in the upcoming elections. The phrase is "honor the threat" and I used it as the inspiration for my Townhall column this week. Actually I robbed Jay and quoted... [Full Story]

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Un tigre en el tanque

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (10)

Words fail me.... [Full Story]

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The New York Times - It Is A-Changin'

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (15)

I highly recommend that everyone go and watch the newest Vent broadcast. The New York Times is making it a lot easier for terrorists to target Americans. If you're inclined, e-mail the broadcast to the New York Times at tips@nytimes.com to remind them what we're up against. I did. ... [Full Story]

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Judge Throws Out Couey Confession in Jessica Lunsford Murder

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (23)

This is sick: The confession of a man charged with kidnapping, raping and killing 9-year-old Jessica Lunsford isn't admissible in court, but the discovery of her body can be used as evidence, a judge ruled Friday. John Evander Couey, a 47-year-old convicted sex offender, gave the confession to detectives, but... [Full Story]

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Gaza Update - Iran wants UN Security Council to Condemn Israel

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (11)

Israel continues its air assault on Gaza. GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip - Israel destroyed the office of the Palestinian interior minister in a series of airstrikes Friday, increasing the pressure on the Hamas government to release a kidnapped soldier a day after it delayed a broad ground offensive into the... [Full Story]

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Paging Will Franklin...

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (10)

If anyone happens to see Will Franklin, could you tell him it might be time for a followup to his Babe Theory Of Political Movements piece? I've stumbled across a veritable plethora of new supporting material... Freedom is hawt.... [Full Story]

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A tale of two courtrooms

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (8)

Two courtrooms in New England saw criminal cases this week, two cases that should never have been brought. One in Massachusetts, one in New Hampshire. In one, justice eventually prevailed. In the other, it doesn't look promising. And to our shame, Massachusetts got it right, while here in New Hampshire,... [Full Story]

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Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™

Posted by Kevin · Published: June 30, 2006 · Comments (94)

It's Friday, which means it's time for the Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™. Enter your best caption for the following picture: Winners will be announced Sunday. I know that I owe winners for the last two contests. I'm working on finding a new judge to takeover the contest... Update: Winners announced.... [Full Story]

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The Hamdan Decision Explained

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (17)

Allahpundit at Hot Air does an excellent job of explaining what the Hamdan decision means in plain English. He translates the part of the decision which says that all jihadists captured during the war on terror must be provided Geneva Convention protections. This is the part of the ruling that... [Full Story]

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A New Bin Laden Tape

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (10)

CNN is reporting a new Bin Laden audio tape (with archive video images) that is in the process of being translated. I will post a link when one is available. The video is reported to last just over 19 minutes and was delivered through a jihadist website. Update: Via Fox... [Full Story]

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All Grown Up

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (3)

Best wishes to Jenna Bush who is reportedly preparing to leave D.C. for a teaching job in Latin America at the end of the summer.... [Full Story]

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Nancy Pelosi is Thrilled that Terrorists' Rights are Protected

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (94)

Nancy Pelosi is thrilled with the Supreme Court's ruling that the terrorists can not be tried in military tribunals and that, as they plot to attack the US, they can do so with the knowledge that, should they be captured, their rights will be protected by the Geneva Conventions: WASHINGTON,... [Full Story]

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All Politics, All the Time

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (0)

Check in at Wizbang Politics to get the latest on a number of races around the country, including polls and other political news. Also at Wizbang Politics today is an interview conducted by The Real Ugly American with Raj Bhatka, the former Apprentice television show personality who is now running... [Full Story]

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Milbloggers Pick Up Where the Media Fails

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (1)

Bruce Kesler wrote an excellent colunn at The Examiner earlier this week that I somehow missed. In it he talks about how eager the media is to report alleged U.S. atrocities in Haditha, even though it now appears many of those allegations were not well founded, and may prove to... [Full Story]

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One thing that doesn't burn my butt

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (51)

Well, Congress just barely failed to pass an anti-flag-burning amendment By a single vote, the measure will not be passed on to the several states, where it would have taken 38 of them to get it approved. And I'm glad. I have to confess, I get a little thrill whenever... [Full Story]

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The Right Way to Handle Looters

Posted by Paul · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (15)

This is only the first of many. Katrina looters get 15 years in prison KENNER, Louisiana (AP) -- Three people convicted of hauling away liquor, wine and beer from a grocery store after Hurricane Katrina were sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison. The judge said he wanted to send... [Full Story]

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You didn't pay to see those cards

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (26)

As the Iraqi government and various "insurgent" factions toss around various ideas for ending the strife, a key element being debated is "amnesty" for the anti-government forces. Such is always an element in the settlement of any conflict. There has to come a point where the roles everyone played in... [Full Story]

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SCOTUS Rules No Military Tribunals

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (51)

From the AP: The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that President Bush overstepped his authority in ordering military war crimes trials for Guantanamo Bay detainees. The ruling, a rebuke to the administration and its aggressive anti- terror policies, was written by Justice John Paul Stevens, who said the proposed trials were... [Full Story]

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Cindy Sheehan Is Starving for Attention -- Literally

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: June 29, 2006 · Comments (32)

From Michael Moore's website, via Sweetness & Light:Wednesday, June 28th, 2006 Dear Friends, GSFP and Code Pink are sponsoring a hunger strike for peace which begins July 04, called Troops Home Fast Some of us like Dick Gregory and Diane Wilson will be fasting until the troops come home from... [Full Story]

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