Daily Archives: November 22, 2005

The Right of Secession

Posted on November 22, 2005 by glasscastle

Over the years, as we have watched the Soviet Union disintegrate, Yugoslavia implode, thousands die from the persistent struggle for Tamil independence and dozens of other low-grade but nevertheless brutal and deadly civil wars around the globe, we have become … Continue reading →

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Russia Tackles Drug Problem

Posted on November 22, 2005 by glasscastle

Just in case any readers may have gotten the impression from the previous posting that the Dowbrigade is in any way tolerant or ambivalent about illegal drugs, let us draw your attention to the following exhibition. These wax figures are … Continue reading →

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The Tragic Search for the Perfect Drug

Posted on November 22, 2005 by glasscastle

As promised, followup on the expanding investigation into the drug lab/sex den discovered near the Children’s Museum on the downtown Boston waterfront.  Turns out that the lab was NOT the biggest methamphetemine lab ever discovered on the East Coast. It … Continue reading →

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Bush Signs Treaty with Genghis Kahn

Posted on November 22, 2005 by glasscastle

President lauds Mongol leader’s hard line against terrorism, calls Mongolia a "firm US ally." Today in Ulaan Baatar, capital of the Mongolian Empire, President Bush was finally able to claim success on his much-maligned swing through Asia. After being snubbed … Continue reading →

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