New Meaning Of The Word Violence
According to the Associated Press, this is the "latest act of violence" by Orthodox Jews against Christian missionaries. How many were killed or injured again?
Make your guess, click the button to find out how close you came,
Zero
then read the story to see how fair the AP is. More below the fold.
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actually, these folks can get very out of hand. I'd have to go digging, but Israeli ultraOrthodox have a habit of throwing stones at cars that drive on the Sabbath and women who don't dress "modestly"; and they had a nice little riot and send out death threats when a Gay Pride parade was scheduled in Jerusalem a couple of years back--rioted enough to force cancellation of the parade and then, when a second attempt was scheduled a few months later, turn it into a nonambulatory rally at a suburban soccer stadium. And they're usually close to the settler movement, including the guys who like to provoke Arabs in Hebron and shoot or rough up stray Arabs in the West Bank for no reason at all (by which I mean, said Arabs are going about routine things and making no attempt at the time to be violent towards anyone else) [not to mention Yigal Amir and Baruch Goldstein].
And given the fact that burning of books in Jewish history is often the prelude to the burning of Jews by the people who first burnt the books, one would think the people in Or Yehuda would have looked for other means of disposal (although perhaps they were simply hewing to a ruling in the Talmud that says books by "heretics" should be burnt even if they contain Divine Names).
Posted by: kishnevi at 21 May 2008@12:12:53 (ntdZU)
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Yet, it's not violence. The story sensationalizes and misrepresents what happened. I will say I'm glad you're around to give the backstory that the MSM doesn't.
Like the earlier "hate the MSM story" (I left a comment at your site btw), I get to pick the low-hanging fruit and you're there for the in-depth. See why I had to put you on the blogroll?
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 21 May 2008@12:34:21 (Q5ggV)
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You know, you're making it awfully hard for me to qualify for the moronosphere.
Posted by: kishnevi at 21 May 2008@15:44:51 (406FR)
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Shhhh.... if they start looking at you funny, make an Ewok joke or talk about the cinematic history and technical expertise necessary for "Tron" to become such an instant blockbuster and film classic. That always throws them off.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 21 May 2008@15:51:05 (Q5ggV)
Posted by: Machinist at 21 May 2008@17:58:51 (yFIK0)
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Heh... nicely done Sir. Subtle, yet snarky. If they could make the circuit-pattern glow, I'd get one. Just for Halloween... yeah, that's what it would be for.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 21 May 2008@18:15:06 (Q5ggV)
Posted by: sillyblindharper at 21 May 2008@18:32:16 (5+XEL)
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That looks photoshopped Gentle Lady, but even then, it needs more neon... much more neon!
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 21 May 2008@18:39:50 (Q5ggV)
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The guy has guts though... the door is clearly unlocked.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 21 May 2008@18:42:06 (Q5ggV)
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You're right about more lights! Fortunately, there's a tutorial on how he made it and the kind of light ropes he used... I'll expect photos of you next Halloween. And photos of the kids reaction.....bwahahaaaa.
Posted by: sillyblindharper at 21 May 2008@19:24:48 (5+XEL)
What Media Bias?
Two stories came up on the Reuters feed at the same time just now. One was about Obama, and one was about McCain. They're not even trying to hide it anymore.
Just contrast this...
Obama to take big step in Democratic race
Obama expects to claim a majority of pledged delegates won in
state-by-state races after Tuesday's returns, but he will still be
about 75 short of the 2,026 needed to clinch the nomination without
further help from superdelegates -- party officials who are free to
back any candidate.
With this...
McCain to mark Cuban day with new attack on Obama
Obama's vow to hold direct talks, without preconditions, with
leaders of countries hostile to the United States, including Iran,
North Korea, Syria, Venezuela and Cuba, has given McCain a broad
opening to attack Obama over foreign policy.
He pounded Obama on Monday for pledging to meet the leader of Iran,
saying to do so would reward a government in Tehran dedicated to
destroying U.S. ally Israel.
At a town hall meeting in Miami, McCain planned to accuse Obama on
Cuban Independence Day of wanting to soften the decades-old U.S.
embargo against the communist government of Cuba.
Any difference in tone or content? It seems like it to me. Not only that, the McCain story is more about Obama than McCain. The pro-Obama story mentions McCain briefly... more...
hmm.... so they have. I didn't think to get a screencap, but I think my credibility is probably higher than theirs (my dog's credibility is higher than theirs) so folks will believe it was there. I'll know better in the future. Thank you Sir.
I wonder if Google cache would have it?
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 20 May 2008@15:56:30 (Q5ggV)
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I'm beginning to get a very serious malaise because of the hopelessness the media gives to me.
Posted by: Moron Pundit at 20 May 2008@20:43:33 (8Dgzz)
New Addition To The Blogroll
Very intelligent and insightful. This could very well end up being on your daily "must read" list. Check out kishnevi's blog, "Horseman, Pass By!". You have my money-back guarantee* that you won't be disappointed.
* Money-back guarantee only applies if you don't pay any money, don't ask for money from me or your parents, or in any way imply you're gonna make some money off the guarantee. Void where prohibited... which is everywhere. Parse it all you want, just don't expect any coin, m'kay?
There are different types of intelligence, right? Traditional cognitive or academic intelligence, emotional intelligence, etc... you're a genius in your ... what to call it? I've got it! "Special" intelligence! (I hear you even have your own Olympics!! Good job, here's a hug... a virtual one, 'cuz that real-life hugging thing... I was drunk, ok? That's my story and you said you'd back me... oh wait, you meant... never mind.)
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 19 May 2008@11:26:08 (Q5ggV)
Posted by: Old Iron at 21 May 2008@05:00:10 (tD0Cq)
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Have you ever had the chance to be a "designated hugger" at a Special Olympics? Jump at it if the opportunity comes your way, it's going to brighten your entire week.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 21 May 2008@05:03:16 (Q5ggV)
"Now, if you excuse me, I need to figure out
     something very intelligent and insightful to post."
You know what? I think I am beginning to hate the blogosphere...because there are just too many intelligent people making legitimate demands on my time.
Feh.
Posted by: EW1(SG) at 22 May 2008@21:42:17 (YcNsA)
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Well, when you're tired of them... come on back here, m'kay?
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 22 May 2008@21:52:59 (Q5ggV)
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EW1--If you want, I can put up some dumb stuff. In fact, I'm getting ready for another round of FRDY CT BLGGNG, and if that's not dumb, what it?
(Well, actually, compared to a pro Obama site, it's not dumb, but you get you my drift.)
Posted by: kishnevi at 23 May 2008@10:54:52 (gkwrQ)
Oh Noes!!!! We're Doomed!
Prince Charles is the latest "big-name" (feh!) to get sucked-in by the global-warming/climate-change/AGW/muddy-thinking imbeciles and proclaim that unless something is done RIGHT NOW!!!!, catastrophe will strike us all down.
"We will end up seeing more drought and starvation on a grand scale.
Weather patterns will become even more terrifying and there will be less and
less rainfall," he said.
"We are asking for something pretty dreadful unless we really understand
the issues now and [the] urgency of them." The Prince said the
rainforests, which provide the "air conditioning system for the entire
planet", releasing water vapour and absorbing carbon, were being lost
to poor farmers desperate to make a living.
So, how much money is it going to cost to avoid all the children and little puppies getting killed by "weather"? more...
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Sometimes that man/boy makes me embarrassed to be a Brit. Then I forget all about him again. He's been saying stupid things for years now...we try to ignore him. Gently
Posted by: sillyblindharper at 18 May 2008@05:17:22 (5+XEL)
He should try to be more like his Mom. Or his sons. Or anybody who isn't an addle-brained twit.
I probably could have been a bit more gentle. Sorry Gentle Lady.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 18 May 2008@05:32:31 (Q5ggV)
3The Prince said the
rainforests, which provide the "air conditioning system for the entire
planet", releasing water vapour and absorbing carbon, were being lost
to poor farmers desperate to make a living.
That's right. Let the farmers starve, as long as we can hug a tree. Most greenies at least have the sense to blame Big Evul Corporations, so their insensitivity isn't quite so blatant.
There are times when I've agreed with him--like when he claimed that modern architecture is mostly ugly--but most of the time he should observe the rule of royalty--shut up unless you know it's totally inoffensive and not even a jihadi will get upset.
Posted by: kishnevi at 18 May 2008@16:40:19 (vbyOY)
Ahh, water vapor is a much more potent greenhouse gas than CO2. If he believes global warming is a threat then it would seem he should be in favor of logging or burning these forests to reduce the water vapor pollution.
Twit!
Posted by: Machinist at 18 May 2008@17:05:39 (yFIK0)
Hi kishnevi, a jihadi can manufacture angst, anger, and upset out of anything.
Mac, if you insist on bringing science into the argument you're going to end up in the Tower of London. (He can do that, can't he Harper?) If I end up there with you, you're going to be joining our Gentle Lady on the ban-roster here (you know... she's never complained about it either... good sport, eh?)
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 18 May 2008@17:14:24 (Q5ggV)
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 18 May 2008@20:30:34 (Q5ggV)
10"That's right. Let the farmers starve,
as long as we can hug a tree."
And if y'all don't already know how I feel about that sentiment, let me remind you~
The kind of idiot that indulges in that kind of thinking shouldn't be allowed to make any more complex decisions than whether to have the macaroni and cheese out of a box, or the ravioli out of a can for lunch.
Posted by: EW1(SG) at 18 May 2008@20:49:11 (YcNsA)
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Hey, we could make a very cozy hang-out in the Tower. What a great place to set up a proper library. I get the big room at the top! We could do some serious science with a building like that. You know, it was an armory once. BOOM! Look! A Chicken!
No princes allowed...
Posted by: sillyblindharper at 19 May 2008@00:55:25 (5+XEL)
Posted by: Machinist at 19 May 2008@01:36:51 (yFIK0)
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SBH, you can take the armory. But I claim first dibs on the building where they keep the crown jewels. I could use some serious bling.
Posted by: kishnevi at 19 May 2008@10:28:44 (DqtzB)
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Ok, Kishnevi, you've got the crown jewels but save a bezoar for me. I could get myself poisoned if we start dabbling in chemistry. I'm pretty rusty.
Posted by: sillyblindharper at 20 May 2008@02:35:23 (5+XEL)
Senator Kennedy In The Hospital
Just heartfelt wishes for his speedy recovery and retirement. Not even going to link a story because there aren't really many details beyond possible stroke or seizure and he was able to call his family. Prayers for his family please.
S.Weasel Has The Chops
Check out the new artwork at S.Weasel's place. She says she's been saving it for the right occasion and I would agree that a Malkin-lanche qualifies. Leave a comment while you're there and take a look around her other posts.
The Big Story About Anthony Pellicano Is Still To Come?
I haven't seen this anywhere else, but it looks huge. A taste:
I called Ms. Busch this evening and she elaborated on the Chuck Philips
angle. She told me that when she received a dead fish, a rose, and a
note that said “Stop†on her windshield — a threat for which Pellicano
was later indicted — a lawyer at the L.A. Times suggested
that the paper investigate the matter internally, with the help of . .
. Anthony Pellicano. It turned out that the lawyer is married to an L.A. Times editor who, in June 2003, had a Christmas gift from Pellicano on his desk — according to an L.A. Times reporter who told Busch about it.
Go on over to Patterico's and read the details. It's a great post and I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes bigger than the trial itself.
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Now that the MSM is looking at this guy I am sure that they will look back at Hillary hiring this thug to intimidate witnesses like Kathleen Wiley (He threatened her children) and Bill's bimbos, right? Just a matter of time? Yes?
Posted by: Machinist at 16 May 2008@16:21:04 (yFIK0)
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I'm sure it's being considered if it looks like she may "steal" the nomination. Right now, they're in "Hillary Who?" mode.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 16 May 2008@17:25:57 (Q5ggV)
When You Look Back At This, You Can Say That This Is Where It Began
The smears from the MSM aren't going to wait forever you know. Since they've collectively decided that Obama has all but secured the nomination, it must be time for the real news to begin.
Presumptive Republican presidential candidate John McCain secured millions in federal funds for a land acquisition program that
provided a windfall for an Arizona developer whose executives were
major campaign donors, according to a USA Today report.
McCain, an Arizona senator, inserted $14.3 million in a 2003 defense
bill to buy land around Luke Air Force Base in Glendale, Arizona, in a
provision sought by SunCor Development, the largest of 50 landowners
near the base, the newspaper reported on its Web site Thursday, citing
public records.
I'm A Moron, But At Least I Can Say "No!"
Is there anyone in the world smart enough to be President of the United States? No way, the job is too complicated. Everybody expects you to be an expert on every topic under the sun, including the moonbat subjects. Now, I don't study moonbat, but I recognize it when it rears its ugly head.
I'm considered pretty smart by most folks and that's great. I'm in MENSA, mostly because I thought it would be neat to join, and that's great too. But I'm also a moron compared to how smart someone would have to be to truly qualify for POTUS. So every candidate pretends to know more than they do because it's expected of them. Admitting you are less than expert on a topic will draw focus from the MSM like moths to a flame (or Rosie O'Donnell to cake).
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Elections are supposed to be the voter's way of telling representatives what is wanted. But attention spans are so short that a clever pol can basically stay in office for the rest of his/her life.
I'm all for "serve a term, get out". If you can't get your act together and do something valuable in a term then you ought not be there -and- your goal ought to be to start paring the law books back down to a size that a human can actually handle.
I don't WANT my reps to be so familiar with the system that they forge great behemoth structures that are so convoluted that no one can follow them
It's "career" politicians who have no idea what it is like to live the life of an "average" person. Think any of the three liberals running for the office of POTUS know thing one about what it's like to live on a shoestring budget right now? Somehow you have to give them an incentive to do a good job and a penalty for not doing what they said they were going to do.
Posted by: Lemur King at 18 May 2008@13:41:21 (sWPyf)
Why is Arlen Specter, or any Congressman, allowed anywhere near the NFL or baseball?
Because of anti-trust laws. Sports drafts would be totally illegal if they didn't have an exemption. Imagine if coming out of college you could be "drafted" by a company and you would have to work for that company or not at all?
So because they have anti-trust laws allowing them to break other laws, Congress has to, and should, keep their eyes on them.
Saying that, this is moronic. If they want to investigate anti-trust against the NFL, they should start with the fact that you can only get the football package from one tv provider and it's a satellite provider. I couldn't get it for a couple years because my apartment faced east. They also might want to investigate how they came to "award" games to the NFL network. The official story seems to be that they "outbid" the others, which is pretty darn funny. In other words, they agreed to pay themselves a gajillion dollars for allowing themselves to broadcast the games to fewer people than ESPN or ABC could have reached.
But today's politicians don't want to fix problems, they want to work on problems, the higher profile the better.
Posted by: Veeshir at 19 May 2008@11:28:19 (ThMnZ)
I think sports drafts should be legal, but only for those althletes who enter it voluntarily. Anyone wanting to forego the draft should be able to have a "walk-on" tryout with whichever team they choose, whenever they choose. Government has no business getting involved.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 19 May 2008@11:44:38 (Q5ggV)
Advice For Women About Doctors
Surprisingly, this comes from CNN. I rarely see things from them that are either wise or healthy... they usually promote the "fad-du-jour". These five points are pretty good for anyone, but especially women.
I'll be looking to see if they can make it two in a row.
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I hope they pulled that MD's license. If there's blood, it can't be IBS, almost by definition.
And what that girl went through for ten years makes me shudder. The only bright side is that she escaped steroids in her growth years. (Did I ever mention I have Crohn's?)
Posted by: kishnevi at 15 May 2008@19:56:49 (ntdZU)
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Yes, you have... and I know how much it sucks. Crohn's is dismissed as psychosomatic far too often. The doc in this case is not likely to lose his license, but the family should consider a malpractice suit to recover excess costs along with pain and suffering. The frivolous lawsuits drive me crazy, but this seems merited.
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 15 May 2008@20:06:48 (Q5ggV)
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kishnevi:
"(Did I ever mention I have Crohn's?)"
Not that I had seen before.
Stash:
"The frivolous lawsuits drive me crazy, but this seems merited."
Ya' know, sometimes even the cases with merit just aren't worth it.
Posted by: EW1(SG) at 15 May 2008@22:53:54 (YcNsA)
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But bad doctors need taken to task. If the AMA or State Board of Medicine won't do it, the consumer has to. Mis-diagnosing someone for 10 years is bad, but what else did he screw up?
Posted by: Stashiu3 at 15 May 2008@22:59:44 (Q5ggV)
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