Day: November 18, 2005

class=”linktitle”>Picnic Lunch: 11/18/2005 (7 links)
basil’s blog
If you have an interesting post that youd like to share, please leave a TrackBack to that post, and please link to this post so that others can enjoy the fun. If you need help with TrackBacks, Harvey of Bad Example has an excellent primer he
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s communities: blogdom of god&nbsp&nbsp the alliance of free blogs&nbsp&nbsp humor & satire&nbsp&nbsp 

No One Questions The Patriotism Of A Scoundrel (7 links)
Don Surber
One of the odder aspects of the war on terrorism is the appeasers continually accuse anyone who dares to disagree of “questioning my patriotism.” Every Democrat speaking in tonight’s debate on surrendering

class=”linktitle”>Dems Retreat From Call For Retreat (10 links)
Don Surber
“Our military has done everything that’s been asked of them. It is time to bring them home,” Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., Nov. 17, 2005.
Republicans offer a vote on a resolution calling for the immediate with

VIDEO: Schmidt’s Shame (8 links)
Think Progress
Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-OH) today on the House floor:
Yesterday I stood at Arlington National Cemetery attending the funeral of a young marine in my district. He believed in what we were doing is the right thing and had the courage to lay his life on

The Revolution will be blogged, 5 (7 links)
protein wisdom
Mild-mannered White House Press Secretary and Helen Thomas punching bag Scott McClellan released a short statement in response to a rambling, emotionally-charged speech given by Congressman John Murtha (D-PA) yesterday that called for an immediate w
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s communities: humor & satire&nbsp&nbsp the academy&nbsp&nbsp 

class=”linktitle”>LIVEBLOGGING THE IRAQ SHOWDOWN (7 links)
Michelle Malkin
Josh Trevino is liveblogging the Iraq withdrawal vote here. Keep checking back. As of 5:49pm EST:
5:49 PM Eastern: Vote Update: 65 For, 102 Against
GOP: 65 For, 5 Against
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s community:

class=”linktitle”>GOP to Wobbly Dems: Bring it on! (8 links)
The Jawa Report v3.0 Beta
The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on surrender-monkey Rep. John Murtha (D-France) call for an immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. Way to grow a set of cajones, House Republicans! Of course, we wouldn't want to…
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s communities: united kingdom bloggers&nbsp&nbsp raging rinos&nbsp&nbsp munuvians&nbsp&nbsp 

class=”linktitle”>GOP FORCES VOTE ON IRAQ WAR!!! (14 links)
Stop The ACLU
Via Drudge and My Way News.
The Dems, railing constantly about the War in Iraq, ahev found themselves backed into a corner by the House Republicans, who finally tired of all the lies and rhetoric and have decided to vote regarding whether we shoul
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s communities: milblogs&nbsp&nbsp the alliance of free blogs&nbsp&nbsp 

Senior French Aide To Annan Confesses Saddam Bribery (8 links)
Captain’s Quarters
The London Telegraph reports this morning that a senior French diplomat has confessed to accepting money from Saddam Hussein in exchange for his access to and influence with UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan. The former UN ambassador for France claims
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s community: the blogging tories&nbsp&nbsp 

House Repubs Force Vote on Iraq War (8 links)
euphoricreality.net
***SCROLL FOR UPDATES***
This just in from Sean Hannitys radio show:
Rep. J. D. Hayworth has called for a vote on the House floor tonight by 1900 on the U.S. Congress position on the war in Iraq. This would force Democrats to go on
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s communities: milblogs&nbsp&nbsp the alliance of free blogs&nbsp&nbsp the wide awakes&nbsp&nbsp 

The Murtha Plan For Iraq (7 links)
Wizbang
Much has been written about the comments of Rep. John Murtha (D – PA), Ranking Member on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and a decorated military veteran, at a Capitol Hill press conference today (transcript). Suffice it to say that I,…
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s community: the axis of naughty&nbsp&nbsp 

TGIF Specials (7 links)
Jo’s Cafe
1. The Grey Tie is getting paid.
2. Oh … hubby’s Christmas present!
3. Oops!
Add your specials by linking to this post somewhere in your post and trackback. They will show up here and let others get a chance to read them. Or – if y
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s community: the alliance of free blogs&nbsp&nbsp 

SHOWDOWN (7 links)
Michelle Malkin
Drudge in red alert mode:
IT’S A GO: IRAQ WAR SHOWDOWN IN CONGRESS: VOTE ON TROOP PULLOUT
Seems like a smart, if risky GOP move. Nice way to force Dems t
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s community:

class=”linktitle”>Support The Troops? Then Let Them Finish (9 links)
Don Surber
Republicans finally called the Democrats out today. Democrats want an immediate withdrawal from Iraq? Fine. Put your vote where your big, fat mouths are. Up or down vote: House Resolution 571.
Charleie Rang
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 

class=”linktitle”>Demon Dolls (7 links)
Don Surber
The toy nannies are Ba-aa-ack! Some group named WATCH (Weirdoes Against Toys, Christmas and Holidays) has released its list of Ten Toys That Will Kill Your Children. I am not making this up. The dangerous t

class=”linktitle”>Woodwardgate: cuckolded Downie stands by (11 links)
The Tar Pit
Marc Cooper has a hilarious deconstruction of Chris Matthews’ interrview with Bob Woodward’s journalistically cuckolded WaPo editor Len Downie.
Here’s a sample from Translating The Woodward Tapes:
DOWNIE:
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: bob woodward & plamegate&nbsp&nbsp 

class=”linktitle”>Sentences You Won't See Very Often (9 links)
Making Light
Charles Krauthammer rocks the house….

Breakfast: 11/18/2005 (8 links)
basil’s blog
Try one of these specials with your breakfast:
Bird Flu Update finds Bird Flu humor
Business Blog Consulting says TypePad is having issues & including denial [via Fistful of Fortnights]
The Astute Blogger lists lies from the left
Real T
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp this blog’s communities: blogdom of god&nbsp&nbsp the alliance of free blogs&nbsp&nbsp humor & satire&nbsp&nbsp 

When is a lie, a lie? (7 links)
Two Babes and a Brain
Dick Cheney and President Bush are out there swinging–saying to question the intelligence that led us into the War in Iraq is irresponsible. Is it sticking? I don't know. That is a topic for another day. Today, we delve into the philosophical.
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: iraq&nbsp&nbsp 

class=”linktitle”>Woodward and source: chum for the sharks (14 links)
The Tar Pit
In defense of of the First Amendment some reporters have been willing to risk jail time to protect their sources; Bob Woodward is willing to let other people go to prison to protect his sources.
Doesn’t hav
&nbsp&nbsp&nbsp related topic: bob woodward & plamegate&nbsp&nbsp 

Friday Open Tar Pit #4 (13 links)
The Tar Pit
A round up of some current Open TrackBack posts today:
Cao’s BlogEuphoric RealityPoint FiveThe Political TeenBasil’s BlogJo’s CafebRight & EarlyBIG DOG’s WEBLOGChoose LifeStop the ACLUTMH’s Bacon BitsCalifornia ConservativeStuck on StupidAdam’s