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Posted by Bill *** As I'm sure you've heard by now, a massive terror attack has been thwarted by UK police. Two feelings always stand out for me at news like this: relief followed by a sense of curiosity about how quickly the real implications of a foiled attack will fade from the public consciousness, or barely register in the first place. Props to UK counterterrorism officials. Allahpundit has a massive round-up, as does Malkin. While I disagree with some of the right-wing blogosphere's focus on the textual interpretation of Islam necessarily leading to violence, our opinions intersect on the stupidity of politically correct reporting and law enforcement that fail to identify terrorists as Muslim extremists.
Sort of tells a story, doesn't it? UPDATE: Original link went down; alternate link here.
Mike Wallace came out of retirement to interview Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Wallace found him to be "an impressive fellow." Indeed, he might have a little man-crush on him, remarking, "He's actually, in a strange way, he's a rather attractive man, very smart, savvy, self-assured, good looking in a strange way." I'm envisioning a spin-off of Brokeback Mountain which ends in the 13th minute, after Ahmadinejad summarily hangs Wallace for gazing at him with "the puppy eyes of the infidel." Personally, if I were to have a man-crush, I'd probably focus my admiration on the guy that played AC Slater on Saved by the Bell. In addition to his brash confidence that made admirers of men and swooning love puppets of the ladies, AC never called for the apocalyptic eradication of the Jewish State, that I recall. And that's attractive.
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 7 - The cool kids in Iraq all want an Apache, the cellphone they've named after an American military helicopter. Next on the scale of hipness comes a Humvee, followed by the Afendi, a Turkish word for dapper, and a sturdy, rounded Nokia known as the Allawi - a reference to the stocky former prime minister, Ayad Allawi. (Via Dave Price) Posted by Bill at August 10, 2006 08:48 AM | TrackBack (4) Trackback PingsTrackBack URL for this entry: Comments"Two feelings always stand out for me at news like this: relief followed by a sense of curiosity about how quickly the real implications of a foiled attack will fade from the public consciousness, or barely register in the first place." Excepting all that inconvenience to air travellers which will, of course, be blamed on i) George Bush, ii) the Jews, iii) actually, those pretty much cover it. Canadian air travellers have the advantage here in that they can fly to Cuba, agonize about "global warming" and dislike George Bush all at the same time. What I cannot figure out is how these people keep their heads from exploding from cognitive dissonance. Posted by: Flea at August 10, 2006 12:42 PM There is no "cognitive dissonance." There is only what we already know and what Rove does to intentionally drive us batshit nutty. It's all a conspiracy, man. Posted by: w3 at August 11, 2006 12:03 AM I have been amused by the people bitching that the increased travel restrictions are a sign the terrorists won. If they blow up the planes they win, if we stop them they win, no matter what happens the terrorists are winners in these folks eyes. But don't you dare question their patriotism. Posted by: B Moe at August 11, 2006 09:09 AM I don’t think this will be as harmful as people think. Don’t forget that crisis means opportunity. Not allowing carry-on baggage should really simplify boarding, unboarding, and passing through security. I’m doubful that the number of carry-on only travellers is large enough increase waits dramatically. And increasing curb-side and self check-in can speed things up even more. By making the requirments for boarding clear and simple, we can really up efficiency. Also screeners shouldn’t need to clear each person before the next, they can be directed to idiot lines or “to the back of the line”. Say all you want about islamo-fascists, at least they can make the planes run on time. Posted by: aaron at August 11, 2006 10:15 AM I admit I am looking forward to not hearing some idiot's dance music through tinny headphones from three seats away. Now all we need is to figure out some excuse to screen-out screaming babies and kids who kick the back of your seat. Posted by: Flea at August 11, 2006 12:17 PM viagra . Posted by: viagra viagra at November 17, 2006 10:11 AM Posted by: viagra online at November 17, 2006 11:59 PM Posted by: buy generic viagra at November 19, 2006 04:15 PM knxfc gwhdeb mbtjzkpos ibfjeqdxy ioszkh wcpl iwsqdhzxr Posted by: anostuk fsnqk at March 1, 2007 05:03 PM Nice resource, very interesting reading. http://s1u.net/inob Posted by: Cellphone at April 12, 2007 07:42 PM Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields... Posted by: Omar Daily at April 16, 2007 07:17 AM Pop trio Atomic Kitten will reform to play a concert in support of jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields... Posted by: Omar Daily at April 16, 2007 07:18 AM Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years... Posted by: Keshawn Delagarza at April 16, 2007 04:38 PM Veteran game show host Bob Barker is stepping down from hosting The Price is Right after 35 years... Posted by: Keshawn Delagarza at April 16, 2007 04:39 PM The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles... Posted by: Elliot Hoskins at April 17, 2007 02:51 AM The Rolling Stones cancel a gig in Hawaii and postpone other tour dates as Mick Jagger suffers throat troubles... Posted by: Elliot Hoskins at April 17, 2007 02:51 AM |
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