It wasn't Levis, the Beatles and Coca Cola that defeated the Soviets, it was camoflage, cadences and C-rations.

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Thanks to Liz at Explicitly Ambigious, I have added a new (to me) Milblogger under the Big Macho Types section. Welcome Odysseus !

He is currently serving as an officer in Iraq, and his insights are refreshing to read after all the tripe that the LSM keeps putting out.

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Take the Star Trek Quiz

And a better test:

the Ham (47% dark, 57% spontaneous, 26% vulgar)

your humor style: CLEAN | SPONTANEOUS | LIGHT Your style's goofy, innocent and feel-good. Perfect for parties and for the dads who chaperone them. You can actually get away with corny jokes, and I bet your sense of humor is a guilty pleasure for your friends. People of your type are often the most approachable and popular people in their circle. Your simple & silly good-naturedness is immediately recognizable, and it sets you apart in this sarcastic world. PEOPLE LIKE YOU: Will Ferrell - Will Smith

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Yep, no WMD's have been found in Iraq...or HAVE they?

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An incident of violence occurred in the midst of the Israeli govt. appeasement action Jewish settler's relocation, with an expected response from the Paliswinian side:

"Hamas, as well as all Palestinians, are interested in seeing the Zionist settlers leave our land as soon as possible," said spokesman Sami Abu Zuhri. "But if these crimes continue, factions will not stand by silently."

And of course, those on the Left here are making great sport of crowing about "Israeli aggression" in reference to this incident..
I find it somewhat amusing that everyone is ignoring the difference between "us" and "them".

In the Paleoswinian Terror-tories, an action like what this overdistraught man did would be hailed as a "heroic part of the freedom struggle", but since he is a member of a civilized society, he will be tried,convicted,and punished for committing murder. MAYBE he can get a reduced sentence on the basis of temporary insanity due to extreme mental stress...

While I do feel sorrow that these people suffered what they did at this mans hands, when I stop and consider what THEIR probable reaction would have been had the situation been reversed, given past experience, I must say that the G-A-F meter reads:

Yep, as I surmised, pretty much zero. (thanks for the meter LC Fresh Sign!)

Update: Murdock at Blogging at 2000 Feet has his own take on the resettlement appeasment action.

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Here's the religious explanation of the difference between Dogs and Cats:

Adam and Eve said, "Lord, when we were in the garden, you walked with us every day. Now we do not see you any more. We are lonesome here, and it is difficult for us to remember how much you love us."

And God said, "No problem! I will create a companion for you that will be with you forever and who will be a reflection of my love for you, so that you will love me even when you cannot see me. Regardless of how selfish or childish or unlovable you may be, this new companion will accept you as you are and will love you as I do, in spite of yourselves."

And God created a new animal to be a companion for Adam and Eve.

And it was a good animal.

And God was pleased.

And the new animal was pleased to be with Adam and Eve and he wagged his tail. And Adam said, "Lord, I have already named all the animals in the Kingdom and I cannot think of a name for this new animal."

And God said, "No problem. Because I have created this new animal to be a reflection of my love for you, his name will be a reflection of my own name, and you will call him DOG."

And dog lived with Adam and Eve and was a companion to them and loved them.

And they were comforted.

And God was pleased.

And dog was content and wagged his tail.

After a while, it came to pass that an angel came to the Lord and said, "Lord, Adam and Eve have become filled with pride. They strut and preen like peacocks and they believe they are worthy of adoration. Dog has indeed taught them that they are loved, but perhaps too well."

And God said, "No problem! I will create for them a companion who will be with them forever and who will see them as they are. The companion will remind them of their limitations, so they will know that they are not always worthy of adoration."

And God created CAT to be a companion to Adam and Eve.

And cat would not obey them.

And when Adam and Eve gazed into cat's eyes, they were reminded that they were not the supreme beings.

And Adam and Eve learned humility.

And they were greatly improved.

And God was pleased.

And Dog was happy.

And Cat didn't give a shit one way or the other.

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Now HERE is a fitting tribute to those that were lost on 9/11.

I find it apt that metal from the worst man-made disaster in US history will become part of the force being used against the authors of that disaster.

To the USS New York: you have a proud mission and an obligation to fullfill it with the same honor and valor displayed by the inhabitants of your namesake.

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James Lileks has something to say about "Mother" Sheehan, and he says it as only he can.

I felt pity that Cindy Sheehan was being exploited by the LSM, and as such, was a target for the more vehement elements of my own idiological compatriots, but as time passes, I have come to the stage where I believe that she is as much an exploiter as being exploited, and that such an agenda as she espouses is far too deep to be just the result of a reaction to grief. I feel for her grief, and detest her for her dishonor of her son's sacrifice by espousing FOR everything that is the antithesis of what that scrifice stood for; if that's a "chickensh*t slur" against Sheehan, so be it.

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Amazing what you can find roaming the net...HERE is an academic scandal of the first order, brewing not three miles away from where I live, and yet, this is the first I've heard of it.

As the second link shows, it was reported in the local newspaper, but it must have been in on of the far back regions of section C, because as a daily reader, I would have thought I would have noted such a story in my past excoriations of the Ward Churchill fiasco.

I urge that Gov. Daniels exercise his responsibility in overseeing a state funded institution and have an independant board look into the situation. It's gone too far for an internal board to do justice, and "protecting the Institution" is wrong when there is obvious cause to doubt the integrity of the institution. Some short term harm to IU-PUI Law Schools reputation may occur, but far less than that will be incurred at a later date; when the cancer might have grown to the point of being fatal to the Institution's very existance.

This points out one of the failings of a system that has been overcome by PC; to the point where the best qualified instructors are ousted because they hold to Truth, rather than the popular Meme of the Moment. This leads to cynacism in/to the system, and in the end, the loss of true justice to us all.

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Kathy Dyer is a name we should remember every time we hear about "Mother" Sheehan.

As Mrs. Dyer said at a memorial service for her son, Lance Cpl. Christopher J. Dyer, she urged mourners to not to let their anger or other feelings over his loss turn them against the U.S. fight in Iraq.
She said her son would want people to continue supporting the troops and the war effort. "Honor me in this way"

"He saw this as just another way to measure himself, another test," said his father, John Dyer. "Chris didn't want to be less than the best at anything."

Rest in Peace, LCpl Dyer. Your sacrifice will be remembered as it should be.

Your name will not be used in a hatefilled anti-American diatribe as "Mother" Sheehan has done with her son. Too bad that the LSM will continue to showcase Cindy Sheehan, while Kathy Dyer will just continue to grieve her loss, and maintain her pride in her son, in private. I'm glad that Mrs. Dyer won't have to worry about media intrusion on her grief, but feel sickened that the rabid Left will continue to find a willing pawn in "Mother" Sheehan to furthur their sick agenda.

Update: Muhammed at Iraq the Model answered "Mother" Sheehans question of why her son died, and said it better than I ever could:

Your son sacrificed his life for a very noble causeÂ…No, he sacrificed himself for the most precious value in this existence; that is freedom.

His blood didn't go in vain; your son and our brethren are drawing a great example of selflessness.
God bless his free soul and God bless the souls of his comrades who are fighting evil.
God bless the souls of Iraqis who suffered and died for the sake of freedom.
God bless all the freedom lovers on earth.

Go and read the entire post, it puts the war into a perspective that counters all the hate-filled diatribes of those that use the war as a means to attack their true enemy, President Bush.

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Three bulls are in the pasture complaining. They've heard a rumor that
the farmer is bringing in a new bull, and they aren't happy about sharing
any of their cows.

The Alpha bull says, "You know, since we settled our differences and
split up the cows, I've been pretty happy with MY 120 cows. I am not about to
share any of MY cows with this new bull."

The second toughest bull says, "Yeah, well I ended up with only
60 cows, so I can't afford to share any of MY cows."

The youngest bull says, "I may only be half as big as you guys, but I'm
still a teenager. I'm already climbing the walls with just 20 cows."

Suddenly a huge, black tractor trailer pulls into the yard. The entire
trailer contains just one animal - the biggest, baddest bull you ever
saw.

He weighs 3,000 pounds and has horns four feet long. As the new bull
strolls down the gangplank, the two-inch thick metal plates actually sag under
his weight.

Suddenly the former Alpha bull is a bit more flexible, "Well, maybe I
could spare a FEW cows."

The second toughest bull says, "Maybe if I hide in the corner of the
pasture he'll leave me alone."

But the small, teenage bull is snorting, pawing the ground and shaking
his fledgling horns in an extremely confrontational way.

Worried about the reckless youngster, the two older bulls trot over to
the young bull and say, "Listen, son. It's not worth dying for. Just give
the new bull your 20 cows."

"He can HAVE my 20 cows," replies the young bull, snorting and pawing
the ground again.

"I'm just making sure he knows I'm a BULL!"

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Many of us (those over 50, WAY over 50 or hovering
near 60 or 70) are quite confused about how we should
present ourselves.

We're unsure about the kind of image we are
projecting and whether or not we are correct
as we try to conform to current fashions.

Despite what you may have seen on the streets,
the following combinations DO NOT go
together and should be avoided:

1. A nose ring and bifocals

2. Spiked hair and bald spots

3. A pierced tongue and dentures

4. Miniskirts and support hose

5. Ankle bracelets and corn pads

6. Speedo's and cellulite

7. A belly button ring and a gall bladder
surgery scar

8. Unbuttoned disco shirts and a heart
monitor

9. Midriff shirts and a midriff bulge

10. Bikinis and liver spots

11. Short shorts and varicose veins

12. In-line skates and a walker


And last, but not least . . . . .

13. Thongs and Depends

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Courtesy of Strange Cosmos, Job Descriptions in the Real World:

A programmer is someone who solves a problem you didn't know you had in
a way you don't understand.

A consultant is someone who takes the watch off your wrist and tells
you the time.

A banker is a fellow who lends you his umbrella when the sun is shining
and wants it back the minute it begins to rain. (Mark Twain)

An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he
predicted yesterday didn't happen today.

A statistician is someone who is good with numbers but lacks the
personality to be an accountant.

An actuary is someone who brings a fake bomb on a plane, because that
decreases the chances that there will be another bomb on the plane.
(Laurence J. Peter)

A mathematician is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat
which isn't there.
(Charles R. Darwin)

A topologist is a man who doesn't know the difference between a coffee
cup and a doughnut.

A lawyer is a person who writes a 10,000 word document and calls it a
"brief."

A psychologist is a man who watches everyone else when a beautiful girl
enters the room.

A professor is one who talks in someone else's sleep.

A schoolteacher is a disillusioned woman who used to think she liked
children.

A diplomat is someone who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that
you will look forward to the trip.

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One day a florist goes to a barber for a haircut. After the cut he
asked about his bill and the barber replies: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept
money from you; I'm doing community service this week."

The florist is pleased and leaves the shop.

Next morning when the barber goes to open there is a thank you card and
a dozen roses waiting for him at his door

Later, a cop comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his bill
the barber again replies: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you; I'm
doing community service this week."

The cop is happy and leaves the shop.

Next morning when the barber goes to open up there is a thank you card
and a dozen donuts waiting for him at his door.

Later a Republican comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his
bill the barber again replies: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from
you; I'm doing community service this week."

The Republican is very happy and leaves the shop.

Next morning when the barber goes to open, there is a thank you card
and a dozen different books such as "How to improve your business" and
"Becoming more successful".

Then a Democrat comes in for a haircut, and when he goes to pay his
bill the barber again replies: "I'm sorry, I cannot accept money from you;
I'm doing community service this week."

The Democrat is very happy and leaves the shop.

Next morning when the barber goes to open up, there are a dozen
Democrats lined up waiting for a free haircut.

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In the 1400's a law was set forth that a man was
not allowed to beat his wife with a stick any thicker
than his thumb. Hence we have "the rule of thumb"

Many years ago in Scotland, a new game was
invented. It was ruled "Gentlemen Only...Ladies
Forbidden"...and thus the word GOLF entered into
the English language.

The first couple to be shown in bed together
on prime time TV were Fred and Wilma Flintstone.

Every day more money is printed for Monopoly
than the US Treasury.

Men can read smaller print than women can;
women can hear better.

Coca-Cola was originally green.

It is impossible to lick your elbow.

The State with the highest percentage of
people who walk to work: Alaska

The percentage of Africa that is wilderness:
28%

(now get this...)

The percentage of North America that is
wilderness: 38%

The cost of raising a medium-size dog to the
age of eleven: $6,400

The average number of people airborne over
the US any given hour: 61,000

Intelligent people have more zinc and copper
in their hair.

The first novel ever written on a typewriter:
Tom Sawyer.

The San Francisco Cable cars are the only
mobile National Monuments.

Each! king in a deck of playing cards
represents a great king from history:

Spades - King David

Hearts - Charlemagne

Clubs -Alexander, the Great

Diamonds - Julius Caesar

111,111,111 x 111,111,111 =
12,345,678,987,654,321

If a statue in the park of a person on a
horse has both front legs in the air, the person died in
battle. If the horse has one front leg in the air,
the person died as a result of wounds received
in battle. If the horse has all four legs on the
ground, the person died of natural causes.

Only two people signed the Declaration
of Independence on July 4th, John Hancock
andCharlesThomson. Most of the rest signed on
August 2, but the last signature wasn't added until 5
years later.

Q. Half of all Americans live within 50 miles
of what?

A. Their birthplace

Q. Most boat owners name their boats. What is
the most popular boat name requested?

A. Obsession

Q. If you were to spell out numbers, how far
would you have to go until you would find the letter
"A"?

A. One thousand

Q. What do bulletproof vests, fire escapes,
windshield wipers, and laser printers all have
in common?

A. All were invented by women.

Q. What is the only food that doesn't spoil?

A. Honey

Q. Which day are there more collect calls
than any other day of the year?

A. Father's Day

In Shakespeare's time, mattresses were
secured on bed frames by ropes. When you pulled on the
ropes, the mattress tightened, making the bed firmer to
sleep on. Hence the phrase......... "goodnight, sleep tight."

It was the accepted practice in Babylon 4,000
years ago that for a month after the wedding,
the bride's father would supply his son-in-law with
all the mead he could drink. Mead is a honey beer
and because their calendar was lunar based, this
period was called the honey month . which we know today
as the honeymoon.

In English pubs, ale is ordered by pints and
quarts... So in old England, when customers got
unruly, the bartender would yell at them "Mind
your pints and quarts, and settle down."

It's where we get the phrase "mind your P's and Q's"

Many years ago in England, pub frequenters
had a whistle baked into the rim, or handle, of their
ceramic cups. When they needed a refill, they
used the whistle to get some service. "Wet your
whistle" is the phrase inspired by this practice.

~~~~~~~~~~~AND FINALLY~~~~~~~~~~~~

At least 75% of people who read this will try
to lick their elbow

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G.O.C. in Atlanta had a troll commentor, which Denny used to good effect to put out a rant worthy of the ages on the idiocy inherant on the Liberal side of the spectrum.

For the record, I find myself, as usual, in complete agreement with every point he made, The only I fault I find is the jealousy I feel of his ability to expound in such an incredibly adroit manner.

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Yep, there were no ties between Al-Quaida and Saddam...EVERYBODY KNOWS that. The 9/11 Commission said so.

Of course, a court of law that deals with evidence rather than politics, has found differently.

And when Dick Cheney was castigated and called a liar when he responded with "we don't know" when questioned about possible Saddam/Al Quaida ties in 2003. Seems that honestly not knowing at the time was a lie according to the Moonbats; after all, their leaders KNEW that there were no ties, and who can question the leaders? (as long as their statements attack Republican officials) Well, information has come to light to answer that question of ties...within the Iraqi regime's intelligence dept. documents themselves:

..."The goal of the meeting, according to the memo's author, was to discuss "the future of our relationship with him, bin Laden, and to achieve a direct meeting with him." The individual coming to Baghdad, the memo continued, may represent "a way to maintain contacts with bin Laden".

Take those two sources together and I don't think that any honest person can any longer deny the link of Saddam to Terrorism, and in (at the least indirectly)posing a grave threat to the U.S. with his support of groups like Al-Quaida, Hamas, and a number of others.

In looking who was steering the conclusions (of the Commission), we seem to find the architechs of the policies that led to the 9/11 disaster being the foxes guarding the henhouse. more...

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Seems that the Rove story just may disappear as yesterday's news with the revelations that information pertaining to the 9/11 plot may have been availible in late 1999 or early 2000, in fact, information on the plot came as early as 1995, from Abdul Hakim Murad, one of the participants Bojinka bombing plotters in the Phillipines. Murad had offered to give information in exchange for a reduced sentence in the Bojinka bombing plot, but was turned down by Dietrich Snell, a federal prosecutor under Attorney General Janet Reno, who convicted Murad. Mr. Snell was attached to the 9/11 commission as a Senior Counsel/ team leader. The validity of the Commission's final report is starting to smell worse than a fish market in a 90 degree heat wave.

Members of the Commission talk about the ATTA timeline and how the intelligence data didn't agree with the "established" ATTA timeline. In other words the commission started out with a conclusion on ATTA and then made the intelligence fit the desired conclusion. Looking at some of the members, you can see why....they were doing coverup to protect the Clinton 'Legacy'; indeed, were part of the malfeasence themselves (Richard Ben-Veniste, Jamie Gorelick? HELLLLLOOOO!)

I think that we need a new commission to investigate the old one...in the form of a Grand Jury, perhaps.

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A couple had been debating the purchase of a new auto for weeks.

He wanted a new truck. She wanted a fast little sports-like car so
she could zip through traffic around town.

He would probably have settled on any beat up old truck, but
everything she seemed to like was way out of their price range.

"Look!" she said. I want something that goes from 0 to 200 in 4
seconds or less.

"And my birthday is coming up. You could surprise me."

For her birthday, he bought her a brand new bathroom scale.
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Services will be at Downing funeral home on Monday; Due to the
condition of the body, this will be a closed casket service.
Please send your donations to the 'Think before you say things to your wife foundation', Dallas,Texas.

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1938-2005

Peter Jennings, 67,long time anchor of ABC News lost his battle with lung cancer tonight.

I did not agree with his political philosophy, but I did admire his work ethic and tenacity. He did his job to the best of his ability and according to his own conscience.

I extend my deepest sympathy to his surviving family members.

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