That’s what this story says, although I don’t see much resemblance. If it’s true, does that mean Stalin is Lord Voldemort?

Laurence Simon (guest-blogging on Bigwig’s site) brings news of a third entrant into the Cola Jihad.

There’s no anti-Semetism like rich East coast WASP anti-Semetism.

NASA has posted a great tribute to the Columbia 7. Might be a bit much for people on dial-up, but the photographs are breathtaking and the quotes moving.

Damien Penny says modern lefties don’t deserve to be called “liberals”.

Den Beste has the news on the latest war preps by the Pentagon and the UK’s War Department.

If Saddam attacks us with a giant cornucopia, can we ram the Constellation down it’s throat? *WHAP* *OW* Sorry, that won’t happen again.

Everyone just go look and say “awww”. Unless you’re a McKinney or something.

7 arrested in the UK, and 3 in Germany.

This one *should* be a joke but isn’t: PETA begs Arafat to stop sending “splodey-donkeys”.

Probably really great minds thinking alike, but hmmmm. Read the comments for a great slam on Chirac too.

Greg Sheridan in the Australian nails anti-Americanism. It’s all reheated leftover Chomsky.

The article includes great slams on Maureen Dowd, France, and Germany in case you needed additional incentive to read it.

Mark Steyn says it’s time to dissolve the UN. Actually, it was a while ago, but they’re making it harder to resist almost daily.

Lileks doesn’t like the two finalists to replace the WTC.

If the original WTC consisted of two hands banging out an obvious C chord, this is the visual equivalent of dropping a cat on the keyboards.

I don’t like ‘em much either. The people involved forget the only plan with major (>65%) public support:
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Den Beste thinks France missed their last chance to be on the winning side of history, and tries to come up with reasons why.

It’s a big news day, and here’s a special bonus Lileks column on the UN.

Eugene Volokh thinks the UN has League-alzied itself. Yup.

Mark Steyn has a quick comment on NRO about today’s UN presentation.

Misha Fisks the Fisk(tm). Then inept troll “Guy” shows up and *everyone* piles on.

UPDATE: It was brought to the Emperor’s attention that Pilger was acting up again too. He’s now been dealt with in the appropriate manner.

UPDATE AGAIN: The Emperor gets the trifecta! I won’t spoil which well-known idiotarian gets skewered in this one, just go enjoy it.

A group of Eastern European countries are planning their own statement in favor of Bush, the US, and a war in Iraq. *Now* who’s unilateral, Jacques?

Here’s a pair of Trading Spaces articles. First up, a writeup on the homeowners from the recent Vegas “Live Reveal”. Secondly, everything you didn’t care to know about Kia.

Best quote: “When we got Hildi, we were kind of nervous and scared, that we’ll have poker chips on the wall,” Kim Basham said before filming began.

Sgt. Stryker has the Cliffs Notes version of Colin Powell’s UN briefing.

Once again, it’s Frank’s world and we only wish we could visit it.

Peeve Farm has this excellent post on the different thinking between most Americans and most Europeans.

Opposition parties are now using his “isolationism” on Iraq against him. So much for Old Europe.

Powell’s presentation is done, and I think it was quite good. Charles seems to agree.