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August 3rd, 2007 at 18:52
KOMO TV hosts a blogger meet and greet
I was invited to attend a meet and greet at KOMO TV tonight.
The invitation came as a surprise I admit, but then I thought about what the bloggers represent in the new age of media.
The media has lost its traditional dominance in news and…
August 3rd, 2007 at 20:46
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Monsignor Geoff Baron.
August 3rd, 2007 at 23:09
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August 4th, 2007 at 00:03
“I deserve what you Americans have, but won’t
Victor Davis Hanson at NRO this morning has some eye-opening and thought provoking words regarding the latest Pew poll of June 2007.
August 4th, 2007 at 00:06
Friday Sermon from Iran
Foreigners want to push Muslim Umma into a degrading position and get them engaged in internal strife. – Tehran’s substitute Friday prayers leader Ayatollah Mohammad Emami Kashani
August 4th, 2007 at 01:37
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, Nanotechnology Today, DeMediacratic Nation, Right Truth, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin, The Amboy Times, Cao’s Blog, Leaning Straight Up, The Bullwinkle Blog, Conservative Thoughts, Pursuing Holiness, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, The World According to Carl, Nuke’s news and views, Pirate’s Cove, The Pink Flamingo, Republican National Convention Blog, Dumb Ox Daily News, High Desert Wanderer, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. This entry is filed under Republicans, Democrats, Politics, Illegal Immigration, America, News, Linkfests. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed. Leave a Reply [...]
August 4th, 2007 at 02:10
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, The Virtuous Republic, Perri Nelson’s Website, The Random Yak, Nanotechnology Today, DeMediacratic Nation, Right Truth, Adam’s Blog, Shadowscope, The Pet Haven Blog, Stuck On Stupid, Webloggin, The Amboy Times, Cao’s Blog, Leaning Straight Up, The Bullwinkle Blog, Conservative Cat, Conservative Thoughts, Pursuing Holiness, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, Allie Is Wired, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, The World According to Carl, Nuke’s news and views, Pirate’s Cove, Planck’s Constant, The Pink Flamingo, Wyvern Dreams, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, High Desert Wanderer, Right Voices, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]
August 4th, 2007 at 02:14
McCain does 180 on immigration
As John McCain sees his chances for the White House dropping like a lead balloon, he has changed his views on illegal immigration. Backing away from the recent failed immigration bill which McCain stood behind in spite of the Conservative
August 4th, 2007 at 02:27
My Last Day of Leave before The Semester Starts…
…and I’m using my day off to work on my research paper! I can’t believe the summer went by so fast. The cadet wing reports back on Sunday and classes resume on Thursday, when at 0800 MST the pigeon will
August 4th, 2007 at 03:32
To the MSM, Shift is a Euphemism for Withdrawal
The behind the
August 4th, 2007 at 03:41
Jason Allen- Draft bust
The Miami Dolphins 2006 first round is the 4th CB on the team’s depth chart and could go lower.
August 4th, 2007 at 06:03
I’m relaxing today
As you may or may not know, I am in the process of moving all of my blogs (except DoD Daily News-2) over to this blog. I am doing this because it is just too much work for me to pay as much …
August 4th, 2007 at 06:08
An Odd Close to an Odd Group’s Panel – Freakin
Interesting note from Tapped at
August 4th, 2007 at 08:48
With Democrats, it all Depends on Who Steals the Vote
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August 4th, 2007 at 08:57
Thugs Gone Wild at the UN
…Moon’s subtle insinuation was detected by this story’s antagonists.
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August 4th, 2007 at 10:01
Weekend Open Trackback – Aug 3-5, 2007
Weekend open trackback! Leave a trackback of your best post for others to read.
August 4th, 2007 at 10:31
Muslim Bakery Raided in Oakland
I guess this is why the press plays softball with jihad issues.Seven people were arrested on homicide and other charges after police raiding the Your Black Muslim Bakery recovered firearms that they believe were linked to the ambush slaying of
August 4th, 2007 at 10:33
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, Rosemary’s Thoughts, DeMediacratic Nation, 123beta, Adam’s Blog, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, Webloggin, Cao’s Blog, Leaning Straight Up, The Bullwinkle Blog, , Conservative Cat, Pursuing Holiness, Public Domain Clip Art, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, The World According to Carl, Nuke’s news and views, Blue Star Chronicles, The Pink Flamingo, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, The Yankee Sailor, and Church and State, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]
August 4th, 2007 at 11:42
Political Party Symbols Democratic Donkey jackass
At various points the Lincoln administration banned ‘Copperhead’ papers from the mails. Republican infringements of civil liberties generated more support for Peace Democrats. The Lincoln administration suspended habeas corpus and arrested or detaine…
August 4th, 2007 at 12:04
Wear Red on Friday Round-Up
Link dump and open trackbacks MOSTLY celebrating our fighting forces! HOOAH!!!!! (Other types posts accepted, however).
August 4th, 2007 at 19:35
Times That Try Men’s Souls
THESE are the times that try men’s souls The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country Those are the word’s penned by Thomas Paine December 23, 1776 to introduce the first segment of The C…
August 4th, 2007 at 20:39
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Robert Brown.
August 4th, 2007 at 20:51
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, Shadowscope, Leaning Straight Up, The Amboy Times, Pursuing Holiness, Adeline and Hazel, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, Pirate’s Cove, Nuke’s news and views, The Pink Flamingo, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, Church and State, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, 123beta, DeMediacratic Nation, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin, The Bullwinkle Blog, Cao’s Blog, , Conservative Cat, Public Domain Clip Art, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, The World According to Carl, Blue Star Chronicles, Republican National Convention Blog, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]
August 4th, 2007 at 23:04
KJ Choi- He’s the man
Another South Korean golfer with a big heart. Remember Mi Hyun Kim’s donation to Kansas tornado victims? KJ has had excellent year in 2007 with two victories so far, but I don’t understand how the Fedex Cup winner is determined. Maybe because I think…
August 5th, 2007 at 01:22
Muslims Protest Jihad, The Musical
Follow up to this post. Too bad the Muslims aren’t protesting real jihad.International terrorism and the threat to Britain from Al-Qaeda would probably be deemed by most as unlikely subject matter for a musical. After all, suicide bombing, mass bloodshed
August 5th, 2007 at 03:22
[...] A big ol’ Florida hello to readers from Outside The Beltway, The Virtuous Republic, Perri Nelson’s Website, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, The Pet Haven Blog, Shadowscope, Stuck On Stupid, Leaning Straight Up, The Amboy Times, Pursuing Holiness, Adeline And Hazel, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, Pirate’s Cove, Nuke’s News And Views, The Pink Flamingo, Wyvern Dreams, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, Right Voices, Church And State, MoreWhat, The Random Yak, Nanotechnology Today, 123beta, DeMediacratic Nation, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin’, The Bullwinkle Blog, Cao’s Blog, , Conservative Cat, Conservative Thoughts, Public Domain Clip Art, Diary Of The Mad Pigeon, Allie Is Wired, Blue Star Chronicles, Planck’s Constant, Republican National Convention Blog, High Desert Wanderer, Gone Hollywood, The Yankee Sailor. Also a thank you to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]
August 5th, 2007 at 03:22
Percy Pringle & Eric Embry Tear Down The WCCW Banner – 1989
Being a long-time professional wrestling fan, I frequent Percy Pringle III’s blog often and enjoy his stories. Today’s post over there deals with what Mr. Pringle calls “one of the most emotional nights of my career.” He has the video above ove…
August 5th, 2007 at 03:41
Democrats Manipulate Democracy and Censor Free Spe
The democrats have been on a role the last few days. They apparently have decided to do whatever is necessary to get their approval ratings out of the basement, even if it means taking on tactics that would do Stalin proud.
August 5th, 2007 at 06:12
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, Shadowscope, Stuck On Stupid, Leaning Straight Up, The Amboy Times, Pursuing Holiness, Adeline and Hazel, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, Pirate’s Cove, Nuke’s news and views, The Pink Flamingo, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, Church and State, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, Nanotechnology Today, 123beta, DeMediacratic Nation, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin, The Bullwinkle Blog, Cao’s Blog, , Conservative Cat, Conservative Thoughts, Public Domain Clip Art, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, The World According to Carl, Blue Star Chronicles, Republican National Convention Blog, High Desert Wanderer, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. Bookmark to: [...]
August 5th, 2007 at 06:23
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, The Pet Haven Blog, Shadowscope, Stuck On Stupid, Leaning Straight Up, The Amboy Times, Pursuing Holiness, Adeline and Hazel, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, Pirate’s Cove, The Pink Flamingo, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, Right Voices, Church and State, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, Nanotechnology Today, 123beta, DeMediacratic Nation, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin, The Bullwinkle Blog, Cao’s Blog, , Conservative Cat, Conservative Thoughts, Public Domain Clip Art, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, The World According to Carl, Blue Star Chronicles, Republican National Convention Blog, High Desert Wanderer, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]
August 5th, 2007 at 10:14
Marines Want to Shed Some Body Armor
Some of our Marines would like to shed some of their PPE (personal protective equipment).
Lt. Col. Kelly Alexander, the commanding officer of Task Force Highlander, part of Regimental Combat Team-2, which operates in western Anbar province has cal…
August 5th, 2007 at 10:16
There is Renewed Hope in the Case of Missing Child
Theres been a resurgence of interest in the case of Madeleine McCann following a possible sighting of her by a child psychologist in a restaurant in Tongeren, Belgium on the Dutch border.
August 5th, 2007 at 10:24
Tennis gambling probe
There is a controversy brewing involving a match #4 player Nikolay Davydenko quit last Thursday.
August 5th, 2007 at 11:37
Better Living Though Bathroom Etiquette
This makes a great point through humorous means. A big tip o’ the cap to Michelle Malkin for the heads up about this. Also major kudos to Mary Katharine Ham for the video itself.
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August 5th, 2007 at 15:59
"Conspiratorial Media" Pt 1 (her words, not mine)
Finally! Now there’s proof that the “Far Left” is using the Mainstream Media to get their message out.
Tonight Bill O’Reilly interviewed Tammy Bruce, who is a radio talk show host, former LA president of NOW (National Organi…
August 5th, 2007 at 20:52
The Cubs Factor and Clinton vs. Obama
Here in my house we’re all Cubs fans. Though the players and managers of the Chicago Cubs keep changing, there is one inexplicable thing that never changes: when they get into the post-season, they always choke. At some point, they…
August 5th, 2007 at 21:09
The Knucklehead of the Day award
Today’s winner is Singapore’s Media Development Authority.
August 6th, 2007 at 04:48
Super Mex
Lorena Ochoa won the Women’s British Open today.
August 6th, 2007 at 15:25
Jackie Mason Slams the Democrats
Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, The Virtuous Republic, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, The Pet Haven Blog, Shadowscope, Stuck On Stupid, The Amboy Times, Pursuing Holiness, Adeline and …
August 6th, 2007 at 23:44
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, The Virtuous Republic, Perri Nelson’s Website, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, The Pet Haven Blog, Shadowscope, DragonLady’s World, Stuck On Stupid, The Amboy Times, Leaning Straight Up, Adeline and Hazel, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, Nuke’s news and views, Pirate’s Cove, The Pink Flamingo, Wyvern Dreams, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, Right Voices, Church and State, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, Committees of Correspondence, The Random Yak, Nanotechnology Today, DeMediacratic Nation, 123beta, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin, The Bullwinkle Blog, Cao’s Blog, , Conservative Cat, Conservative Thoughts, Public Domain Clip Art, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, Allie Is Wired, The World According to Carl, Blue Star Chronicles, Planck’s Constant, Republican National Convention Blog, High Desert Wanderer, Gone Hollywood, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]
August 10th, 2007 at 13:27
[...] Trackposted to Outside the Beltway, Perri Nelson’s Website, Rosemary’s Thoughts, Big Dog’s Weblog, Right Truth, The Pet Haven Blog, Shadowscope, Stuck On Stupid, Leaning Straight Up, The Amboy Times, Pursuing Holiness, Adeline and Hazel, third world county, Woman Honor Thyself, Pirate’s Cove, The Pink Flamingo, CommonSenseAmerica, Dumb Ox Daily News, Right Voices, Church and State, Blog @ MoreWhat.com, Nanotechnology Today, 123beta, DeMediacratic Nation, Adam’s Blog, Webloggin, The Bullwinkle Blog, Cao’s Blog, , Conservative Cat, Conservative Thoughts, Public Domain Clip Art, Diary of the Mad Pigeon, The World According to Carl, Blue Star Chronicles, Republican National Convention Blog, High Desert Wanderer, and The Yankee Sailor, thanks to Linkfest Haven Deluxe. [...]