Monthly Archives: May 2004

Strategory

May 26, 2004 – 3:51 pm

The President is known for his glancing acquaintance with the English language, and his ability, even when armed with the right words, to say the wrong thing. But today’s Bushism from Slate is staggering, a mark of the pure genius of the man: “I’m honored to shake the hand of a brave Iraqi citizen who [...]

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Laki Craters

May 25, 2004 – 9:44 am

The BBC has a report about new research on a volcanic eruption in Iceland in 1783. The research suggests that perhaps 10,000 people died in the UK as a result of a cloud of emissions from the eruption, combined with some unusual weather conditions. Clearly this highlights the surprising interconnectedness of areas across the globe. [...]

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Duirt me leat go raibh me breoite

May 24, 2004 – 11:40 am

…is the final, Gaelic, inscription on the tomb of legendary comedian Spike Milligan, along with the English words “Love, Light, Peace”. The translation? “I told you I was ill”

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On the Fritz

May 21, 2004 – 12:22 pm

An interesting article via The Bleat today from Sen. Fritz Hollings, the Senator from Disney. In it he argues that Bush’s attack on Iraq is actually part of his policy on Israel, rather than a part of the ‘War on Terror’. I liked Lilek’s summary of the idea as “Charles Krauthammer used his super-powerful Jew [...]

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Very Amusing, Speaker

May 20, 2004 – 2:11 am

Here’s an excerpt from an exchange between a reporter and Dennis Hastert: The exchange started when a reporter asked: “Can I combine two issues, Iraq and taxes? I heard a speech from John McCain the other day…” Hastert: “Who?” Reporter: “John McCain.” Hastert: “Where’s he from?” Reporter: “He’s a Republican from Arizona.” Hastert: “A Republican?” [...]

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