Wizbang: December 2006 Archives

Signing off, or "see you next year!"

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 31, 2006 · Comments (5)

OK, tomorrow is the big move day, and I HAVE to get working on that. This is the last piece I intend to write from Manchester. Tomorrow, I have two pieces already "in the can" that should publish themselves at 5:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. that are utterly unrelated to... [Full Story]

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Proud to be "100% wrong"

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 31, 2006 · Comments (34)

Last Friday, frequent detractor "jp2" was given a platform to say whatever he wanted. And he chose to castigate us, the authors of this site, for our coverage of the alleged Haditha massacre in Iraq, where 24 Iraqis were reportedly killed by US Marines in November 2005. jp2 stated that... [Full Story]

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Video of Saddam Hussein's Execution

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 31, 2006 · Comments (62)

***Bumped and Updated*** Someone who was at Saddam's execution videotaped it with his cell phone, so my prediction that his actual execution would end up on the internet was spot on. But, then again, it was kind of hard to be wrong on that one. Drudge already linked to it,... [Full Story]

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Kissing cousins

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 31, 2006 · Comments (6)

Last week, enough events finally coalesced: I made a trip up to the new Stately Tea Manor in decent-enough weather and with a (borrowed) camera, and managed to record Mr. Ducky's sojourn. First up, we had to stop at a certain rest area. It's in Springfield, New Hampshire, between Exits... [Full Story]

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Rosie O'Donnell, Poetess

Posted by The Hatemongers Quarterly · Published: December 31, 2006 · Comments (18)

As anyone with a pulse well knows, our nation's obsession with celebrity culture has run amok. Numerous channels on the television dial contain programs devoted to the private lives of various famous and semi-famous people. This may bode well for those who can do a passing imitation of Robin Leach,... [Full Story]

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Saddam Is Dead - Why That Matters

Posted by DJ Drummond · Published: December 30, 2006 · Comments (19)

Within a few hours of receiving custody of Saddam Hussein from American authorities, the Iraqi government put him to death. Doubtless this will cause howls of protest from leftists everywhere, that a man proven to be a mass murderer on a most gruesome scale would himself be executed without years... [Full Story]

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Gone native?

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 30, 2006 · Comments (12)

For years, I've heard it argued that the State Department is not really a part of the United States government. Its critics say that Foggy Bottom is pretty much independent of the rest of the government, a body unto itself that has its own agenda, its own rules, and ignores... [Full Story]

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A brief grammatical note

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

I was delighted to know that Saddam Hussein was hanged. I have no interest whatsoever in knowing whether or not he was hung. They are NOT the same thing, people.... [Full Story]

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Waxing poetic over a waxed tyrant

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 30, 2006 · Comments (2)

"Serendipity" is the art of accidental luck, of unexpected and unpredictable good consequences of circumstances. I used it earlier this week to describe our "accidental president," who did a better job than expected. And now, the conversion of Saddam Hussein from ex-dictator to pinata has inspired Meryl Yourish and a... [Full Story]

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Believe it or not, he's walking on air...

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (16)

Saddam Hussein: tyrant, megalomaniac, mass murderer, supporter of terrorism, advocate of genocide, torturer, thug, sociopath, all-around scumbag, worm-feeder. Anyone wanna bet on how long it takes the video to end up on YouTube?... [Full Story]

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Saddam Hussein is Dead

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (34)

According to Fox News, that is what al Arabiya television is now reporting. Update Here's the report from Reuters: BAGHDAD (Reuters) - U.S.-backed Iraqi television station Al Hurra said Saddam Hussein had been executed by hanging shortly before 6 a.m. (0300 GMT) on Saturday The former Iraqi president ousted in... [Full Story]

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Saddam Will Die Within The Hour

Posted by Kevin · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (11)

Update 10:09pm: Fox News is saying that Al Arabiya television reports that Saddam Hussein is dead! CNN is reporting that Saddam Hussein's execution will take place before 6:00 a.m. Saturday local time (10:00 p.m. Friday ET). Kim adds: It's now 6:08am in Baghdad but no word from any of the... [Full Story]

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Wizbang Blue: Revisiting Haditha

Posted by Guest Poster · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (94)

[Note: This entry is the third of several planned entries this week from liberal, progressive, Democratic, etc. members of the Wizbang comment community and readership in response to a call for entries last week. The reasoning behind the experiment is explained in the call for entries posts. Posts titles will... [Full Story]

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Saddam Dead by Sunday

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (64)

***Bumped and Updated*** Update 4:22pm: From Fox News: Saddam's attorneys are asking a US judge, which one I don't know, to block Saddam's transfer from US custody to the Iraqis. One, according to an Iraqi MP, the transfer already took place; and Two, the United States judiciary does not have... [Full Story]

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Help Raise Funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (3)

Kelly at Pass the Torch is raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital by holding a Linking for Dollars campaign. Her corporate sponsor will pay to St. Jude $1 for each comment left on her post. So far she's at 305 and her goal is to have 500 comments... [Full Story]

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Time Will Tell

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (20)

In my column at Townhall this week, I note the way the view of President Ford's presidency has changed over the course of time and how that seems to be the case for most presidencies. I also wonder how differently George W. Bush's policies might be viewed in a couple... [Full Story]

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Wizbang Weekend Caption Contest™

Posted by Kevin · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (58)

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. Update: Winners announced. Click on the link to read the winning entries. The contest is now closed.... [Full Story]

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The not-so-friendly skies

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 29, 2006 · Comments (6)

This takes the notion of a "no frills" flight to a whole new level. And if what Mrs. Fossett alleges is true, then she ought to end up OWNING the airline.... [Full Story]

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Am I the Only One Who's Underwhelmed by John Edwards?

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (36)

Today in New Orleans, John Edwards announced that he's running for president in 2008. I heard on television today that he chose to New Orleans, more specifically the Ninth Ward, which Susan Estrich describes as "one of the most depressing places in America, the still-devastated, never prosperous Ninth Ward" for... [Full Story]

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January 2nd a Day of Mourning for President Ford

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (9)

President Bush announced that Tuesday, January 2nd will be a national day of mourning for former President Gerald Ford. From Fox News: CRAWFORD, Texas -- President Bush has declared that Tuesday a national day of mourning for former President Gerald Ford, whose service at National Cathedral will be attended by... [Full Story]

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How many times can we hang him?

Posted by Jay Tea · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (23)

This morning's Boston Globe has an interesting editorial. In it, the unsigned author argues that Saddam Hussein should not be executed for his recent conviction, because there are so many other charges pending against him. Apparently, he should stand trial for all of them before any sentences should be passed.... [Full Story]

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Islamists Are Run Out of Mogadishu Without So Much as a Shot

Posted by Kim Priestap · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (11)

The Islamic movement in Somalia is collapsing: Somali government troops backed by Ethiopian forces rolled into Mogadishu without firing a shot Thursday, a striking gain in its bid to recapture the country from an Islamic movement that had once seemed nearly invincible. Hours earlier, the Islamic militants fled Mogadishu, pledging... [Full Story]

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The 9/11-Iraq Death Toll Milestone

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (28)

I agree with Barcepundit's commentary on the "milestone" that was recently reached with military deaths in Iraq topping the number of people killed in the 9/11 attacks:Did anyone ever think to criticize World War II after the 2.303 'grim milestone' was reached (the number of people killed at Pearl Harbor)?... [Full Story]

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NASCAR Bumper Sticker Decision

Posted by Lorie Byrd · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (12)

I think this decision is just silly, but then I am of the opinion that everyone should be allowed to contribute what they want to candidates as long as there is full disclosure.In a decision announced Tuesday, the FEC sent an "admonishment letter" to Kirk Shelmerdine Racing. Kirk Shelmerdine, a... [Full Story]

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Wizbang Blue: The "Liberal" Notion That Some Things Are None of the Government's Business

Posted by Guest Poster · Published: December 28, 2006 · Comments (62)

[Note: This entry is the second of several planned for this week from liberal, progressive, Democratic, etc. members of the Wizbang comment community and readership in response to a call for entries last week. The reasoning behind the experiment is explained in the call for entries posts. Posts titles will... [Full Story]

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