Monthly Archives: July 2004

Via Con Dios

Posted on July 26, 2004 by Allen

One of my favorite bloggers is heading off to Basic Training. I wish him well and look forward to his periodic updates on his weblog. Well reasoned and articulate, I heartily recommend his archives.

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Richard Clarke — American Patriot

Posted on July 22, 2004 by Allen

Where patriot is defined as someone who leaks classified information about a targeted bin Laden camp that was subsequently abandoned. Read 9-11 Commission: Richard Clarke Leak Cost Chance At Bin Laden for additional details.

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Further Argument for a Post-UN World

Posted on July 22, 2004 by Allen

When they decide to staff up a security organization to protect their mission in Iraq, they can’t even find 1,000 non-US personnel. Original report here (registration required). Quotes from the original (LA Times) article: If other countries are unable to … Continue reading →

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Star Date 20040722mark1849

Posted on July 22, 2004 by Allen

Happy Fun Pundit has a list of the top 10 things he hates about star trek. Only those who watched the show need to go. The Federation. This organization creeps me out. A planet-wide government that runs everything, and that … Continue reading →

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Are You Enough of a Blue Platypus?

Posted on July 21, 2004 by Allen

To get the water flowing again to the small dusty Australian town of Chasmton? Find out. And if you get stuck, sometimes a map comes in handy. [Via Dave Barry]

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You Know Those Papers That Berger Gave Me?

Posted on July 21, 2004 by Allen

I don’t know, Ted. They just smelled funny. Know what I mean?

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New Citibank Spokesman?

Posted on July 21, 2004 by Allen

Ran across 50 Things Also Found in Sandy Berger’s Pants over at VodkaPundit. My favorite item is 6 oz flop sweat. That got me thinking, perhaps Sandy is just positioning himself to be the next Citibank “What’s In Your Wallet” … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Score?

Posted on July 21, 2004 by Allen

Take the Take the Commander in Chief Test and see if you score well. Pre-Test Question: Does history look with favor on action or inaction when a person occupies with seat in the White House?

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Teacher Says That Everytime You Hear A Bell Ring

Posted on July 21, 2004 by Allen

Sandy Berger stuffs another classified document down his pants. Read BlameBlush for an article entitlted Uncle Sandy Gets a Bum Rap! A classic defense of poor Uncle Sandy. And you will never guess who is really to blame.

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Cyber Deer Head On The Wall

Posted on July 20, 2004 by Allen

Our family went to see Spiderman 2 the other night. Everyone enjoyed the movie (mini-review: good plot line, good fx, good acting, obvious sequel) and I shared my experiences with some friends. One person noted that they had the film … Continue reading →

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