The Last Ephor

File under; knowledge, useless List of problems solved by MacGyver

Something rotten in the state of Persia. The document mentioned in this story is a fake. So says Michael Ledeen (or James Jesus Angleton , depending upon your point of view. Notice that the AP story contradicts itself in the first 5 paragraphs. In paragraph one, the author says it was "among [the] documents found in the hideout of terrorist leader..." In paragraph five, Maj. General William Caldwell says it was found "prior to the Al-Zarqawi safe house." Good thing we have the MSM editors hard at work to prevent innacurate information from making it to the public. Unlike those sloppy bloggers. I have to side with Ledeen on this one. Personally, I'm suspect of any information they release that comes from the terrorists. I'm far more likely to believe the documents released from Saddam's regime. Largely because they are released untranslated and many of them have not been reviewed at all. The US military has a vested interest in disinformation...

What a bad week to be a Democrat. First, Zarqawi bites it. Next, the info seized from the raid is described as a huge treasure which leads to 104 insurgents killed in 225 raids and 28 significant arms caches . The Senate votes 93-6 to stay in Iraq YearlyKos shows the batshit crazy side of the Democrat party. Really, I was worried that the Democrats were going to retake Congress. Now it appears far less likely even with an idiot like Hastert at the helm. If nothing else, this is going to be amusing.

PJM News - Senate Rejects U.S. Troop Pullout in Iraq (9199577/AP) : "WASHINGTON, Jun 15, 2006 (AP Online delivered by Newstex) -- The Senate rejected a call for the withdrawal of U.S. combat forces from Iraq by year's end on Thursday as Congress erupted in impassioned, election-year debate over a conflict that now has claimed the lives of 2,500 American troops. The vote was 93-6 to shelve the proposal, which would have allowed 'only forces that are critical to completing the mission of standing up Iraqi security forces' to remain in 2007." File under: Calling your bluff. Demomcrats and Republicans alike both know that the talk of withdrawal is fodder for the election. The Republicans shrewdly forced the Democrats to vote on the issue before the election cycle. They now have a hammer to beat them with when they raise the spectre of leaving Iraq. This isn't the last of this issue, nor will Democrats tone down the rhetoric but it is a point scored for the GOP...

North Korea Photos . Excellent pictures of the scariest place on Earth.

June 15, 2006

How to watch World Cup on your PC . I love teh interweb.

June 15, 2006

AOL Cancellation Listen to this. I can't believe the rep was such as ass. I would have asked for his supervisor and the operators name and number much sooner.

Haiku Movie Revues The Butterfly Effect Good story structure Well written, well acted too worth renting, says I War of the Worlds Classic film remade special effects look great trailer shows best scenes

RUDY GOES NUCLEAR . Rudy is wisely staking out the nuclear power option as part of his preliminary campaign. With statements like this I'm seeing an increased likelihood of a McCain/Guilani ticket. I doubt they'd do so as independents. To do so would trash any hope of a political career Rudy would have if he lost. Too big of a gamble. However, he's likely to be a VP nominee and a strong one. No Democrat could hold their own against him in a debate. Not one. Ok, maybe Lieberman but he's doomed. The Kos Kidz have him in their sights and need a scalp to show the DLC they have clout.

Cancelling AOL . Listen to this nightmare. I wouldn't have been as nice and I would have asked for the manager after the first time he didn't cancel as requested.

Activists Jeer Clinton Over Iraq Stance . Clinton seeks to seize the middle and Kerry goes left. Either spot is doomed. As time goes on Clinton is looking less and less likely as the candidate of choice. She is a lightening rod and very likely to mobilize more GOP voters than Democrats. Kerry has made himself even more unelectable by becoming the anti-war war hero. His endless droning and need to pandecender. Nothing better than watching red on red.

Changes Ahead for U.S. Soccer Team . The headline should read; "Bruce Arena publicly humiliates US players." Arena is rightly livid with the US team. They looked horrible and played to lose. He knows that they need to get their asses in gear and play to win against Italy on Saturday. Without a win or draw in that match, they might as well pack their bags. I'd hate to see them repeat Monday's performance.

Daryl Hannah removed from tree Best. Headline. Ever. h/t Varifrank

Daryl Hannah removed from tree Best. Headline. Ever. h/t Varifrank

You have to be kidding me. Seriously, simply amazing. *sound warning*

Hawking Says Humans Must Go Into Space . He cites what the business world calls "concentration risk". One of my former clients realized their massive concentration risk after 9/11 when two groups that were supposed to support each other were across the street from each other . Two major development and support groups were out of comission for a week. We ended up sending a skeleton crew to Delaware for two weeks until things were back up and running. Almost immediately thereafter they were dispersed to multiple sites, one of which was in Ohio. Hawking points out what others have been saying for some time. We cannot afford to have all of humanity on one globe and just hope for the best. Plague, war, famine, asteroids, ice age and what have you, could wipe out all known sentient life in very short order. Either we grow or we die. The big question after that is how. The biggest problems are food and water. Air can be recycled using existing technology. Water is more ...

Troops scare would-be illegal immigrants away from border, officials say . It's already working. More please.

Czechs Top U.S. 3-0 in World Cup . Beaten and beaten badly. Their front line is very very strong. Certainly worthy of their ranking. The US team looked horrible and looked like team that knew they were playing to lose. They damn well better bring their A game against Italy. They need at least a draw to get out of their group and save some face.

Rove Won't Be Charged in CIA Leak Case Ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha!ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ha! ...