Archives for November 2006
Thousands Flock To Tour ‘Christmas Story’ House
The man who bought and restored the house used in the filming of “A Christmas Story” said it was all worth it.
At least 3,000 fans of the 1980s cult classic came to Cleveland Saturday from all over the U.S. and Canada for its opening. Brian Jones, 30, of San […]
… with our Marines in Iraq
INDCJournal: Special Programming Note
Starting in very late December, I’ll be traveling to Western Iraq to embed with the Marines, publishing both independent blog items and op-eds for the Washington Examiner. Specific destinations (thus far) include Ramadi, Habbaniyah (the headquarters of the Iraqi First Army and several IA boot camps), Fallujah […]
I’m in a bit of a lull in my blogging. Personally, I am happy and healthy enough in all important ways. But there’s just not that much that I want to say these days, whether it be the daily carnage in Iraq or domestic news. I welcome the Democrats taking over Congress; perhaps […]
Glenn Greenwald has a good discussion of polls and how many like to pretend that they are biased. He shows the results that suggest otherwise.
Rumsfeld Resigns as Defense Secretary After Big Election Gains for Democrats
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, the hard-driving and super-confident Pentagon boss who came to symbolize President Bush’s controversial Iraq policy, is resigning, President Bush announced today.
Mr. Bush, appearing at the White House the day after the Republican Party suffered sweeping defeats in Tuesday’s midterm elections, […]
it concentrates his mind wonderfully.” — Samuel Johnson
Subdued Saddam preaches forgiveness
SADDAM Hussein has called on all Iraqis to unite and “forgive” each other, two days after being condemned to death by hanging at an Iraqi court.
At a second trial in which he faces charges of genocide, the deposed Iraqi dictator attempted to strike a […]
Here are some House races worth looking at early on. The polls in these states close by 8PM EST.
In the first group, the Dems should take almost all of them; if they don’t, they are in trouble. In the second (tossup) group, an even split suggests the new House will also be evenly split. […]
House - Dems gain 25 seats.
Senate - Dems gains 5 seats (gaining in RI, PA, MT, OH; winning either MO or VA; holding NJ and MD). Corker wins TN.
All the latest polls at RCP.
What’s your forecast?
A pre-election round-up
It’s always fun to read what my fellow bloggers think is important. OK, it is my turn to host the RINO Sightings.
Environmental Republican makes it easy with this lede: “Let us introduce a new group of “progressives” united in the goal of taking back America from the war-mongering, fascist Bush regime administration. Our […]
Saddam Hussein sentenced to death
OUSTED Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein has been sentenced to death by hanging today after being found guilty of crimes against humanity in ordering the deaths of 148 Shi’ite villagers. If an automatic review of the death sentence fails, the former strongman will hang within 30 days. Judge Rauf Rasheed Abdel Rahman […]
Cheney Vows ‘Full Speed Ahead’ on Iraq War
The Bush administration is determined to continue “full speed ahead” with its policy in Iraq, regardless of Tuesday’s midterm elections, Vice President Cheney said Friday.
Cheney said in an interview with ABC News that the administration is convinced that it is pursuing the right path in Iraq.
“It may not […]
Sniper Attacks Adding to Peril of U.S. Troops
In recent months, military officers and enlisted marines say, the insurgents have been using snipers more frequently and with greater effect, disrupting the military’s operations and fueling a climate of frustration and quiet rage.
Across Iraq, the threat has become serious enough that in late October the military held […]
Boehner: Let’s not blame Iraq woes on Rumsfeld
House Majority Leader John Boehner’s call for critics to lay off Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld because the generals are responsible for the conduct of the war in Iraq has sparked outrage among Democrats.
In an interview Wednesday on CNN, Boehner said, “Let’s not blame what’s happening in Iraq on […]
‘Dr. Dino,’ wife guilty
Jury deliberations took about three hours.
A federal jury has convicted Kent Hovind and his wife, Jo, of tax fraud.
Hovind faces a maximum of 288 years in prison. His wife faces up to 225 years. Her charges include aiding and abetting her husband with 44 counts of evading bank-reporting requirements.
In closing arguments this […]
Andrew Sullivan: Abandoning An American Soldier
While the media is obsessed parsing the ad libs of someone on no ballot this fall, something truly ominous has just happened in Iraq. The commander-in-chief has abandoned an American soldier to the tender mercies of a Shiite militia. Yes, there are nuances here, and the NYT fleshes out the […]
