Monthly Archives: February 2006 «

 

News ticker added

Posted by: ST on February 28, 2006 at 8:55 pm » 12 Comments

If you check the right column, right above my blogroll, you’ll see a new scrolling news ticker I’ve added – I want to add more than just Fox News (also wanted to add USAToday) but I’m not sure I can do it on the 14 day free trial. In the meantime, lemme know if you [...]

 

Opinion duel: debate between Mansoor Ijaz and Andrew C. McCarthy

Posted by: ST on February 28, 2006 at 11:23 am » 4 Comments

The topic: “Can Islam reform itself?” Ijaz and McCarthy debate the issue here. Make sure to bookmark it and check back throughout the day as it will be updated with new posts.

 

UAE port deal and strange bedfellows

Posted by: ST on February 28, 2006 at 10:18 am » 78 Comments

The debate surrounding the controversial UAE port deal has made for some strange bedfellows. I’m on board with it, and this morning the LA Times editorial page has come out in support of it (hat tip: Karl), Richard Cohen at the WashPost is in favor of it, as is Nick Kristoff (paid reg. req.) at [...]

 

Today’s interview with Allman and Smash

Posted by: ST on February 28, 2006 at 9:54 am » 4 Comments

You can listen to it here. Had a great time with Jamie and Smash, as usual Mega-thanks to Kevin/blogagog for recording it for me. Previous Allman and Smash interviews with ST: ST on Allman and Smash 11/29/05 ST on Allman and Smash 10/11/05

 

President’s approval rating at all time low

Posted by: ST on February 28, 2006 at 9:20 am » 53 Comments

The latest CBS News poll is showing the President’s approval rating down to 34% – an all time low. Bad, yes, but John Hawkins at Right Wing News has taken a closer look at those poll numbers – specifically, the number of Democrats versus Republicans who were surveyed for the poll – and has found [...]

 

Rumors persist that Cheney will step down

Posted by: ST on February 27, 2006 at 9:56 pm » 28 Comments

The latest in the rumor mill regarding a possible step down for VP Dick Cheney comes from Insight Magazine. They write: Vice President Dick Cheney is expected to retire within a year. Senior GOP sources envision the retirement of Mr. Cheney in 2007, months after the congressional elections. The sources said Mr. Cheney would be [...]

 

Iraqi state TV: Top Zarqawi Aide Captured

Posted by: ST on February 27, 2006 at 3:35 pm » 6 Comments

Let’s hope this can be confirmed! Via AP: BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) – Interior Ministry forces captured a top aide to al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi during a raid in western Iraq, state television reported Monday. Iraqiya TV identified the captive as Abu al-Farouq, a Syrian. It said he was captured with five other [...]

 

Disinformation campaign on the UAE port deal?

Posted by: ST on February 27, 2006 at 11:19 am » 13 Comments

Without question, news of the UAE port deal has generated a firestorm of criticism on both sides of the aisle. I came out last week in favor of the deal, after initially not supporting it. I know there are other conservatives who initially were against the deal who changed their minds as well as more [...]

 

Clinton Foundation looking for interns

Posted by: ST on February 27, 2006 at 9:50 am » 25 Comments

This was just too humorous to pass up this morning

 

Quick picks

Posted by: ST on February 26, 2006 at 9:52 pm » 6 Comments

Links from around the blogosphere that may be of interest to you: The latest from the anti-war left: United for Peace is calling for all interested parties to join them in “storming” the White House “until they [Bush and Co.] leave.” Michael Yon posts a report (with photos) from a mainstream journalist (who wishes to [...]