June 30, 2005
Thailand Casualty Count
News stories have reported conflicting information on the death count in the 18 month Islamic insurgency in Thailand, with statistics ranging from 600 to 800. But new statistics published today shed some light on the exact extent of the increasing…
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Bush Amnesty Plan Encourages Illegal Immigration
Not only does the Bush Administration refuse to address the illegal immigration problem, but now there is evidence that suggests their “guest worker” proposal has worsened the problem as was widely predicted by illegal immigration opponents and old-fashioned common sense:…
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Germans to Bulldoze History
A monument to the thousand or so civilians who were slain trying to escape East Germany is to be bulldozed on July 5th. Read the details of Germany’s latest assault on history at David’s Medienkritik: Berlin Outrage: Checkpoint Charlie Monument…
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June 29, 2005
Mugabe: U.S. & U.K. to Blame for Draught
The BBC reports on the latest piece of propaganda from Africa’s worst despot, Robert Mugabe, as Zimbabwe continues its downward spiral: A state-run newspaper in Zimbabwe has suggested the UK and US are to blame for droughts in southern Africa….
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Putin Receives Super Bowl Ring
Rarely do diverse topics such as American football and international affairs cross paths, but once in a blue moon, such an event occurs: Russian President Vladimir Putin walked off with New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft’s diamond-encrusted 2005 Super Bowl…
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Terrorism Forces School Closings in Thailand
Violence caused by terrorists forced the closure of six schools in Thailand yesterday: Six schools in Narathiwat’s Su-ngai Padee district have been closed because teachers are worried about their safety, following the murder of a female teacher last week and…
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India & the U.S. Strengthen Defense Ties
The BBC reports that India and the U.S. have signed a ten-year agreement to strengthen military and defense ties: The landmark agreement will help facilitate joint weapons production, co-operation on missile defence and the transfer of technology. According to AFP…
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June 28, 2005
Father’s Day
I think the utter lunacy of the times hit me the hardest over Father’s Day. I was enjoying a get together with the family and sat down next to my beloved nanna, my paternal Grandmother, and across from my two…
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African Aid Quandary
A London Telegraph op-ed piece reveals the problems surrounding Western efforts to forgive and/or provide monetary aid to African countries: The scale of the task facing Tony Blair in his drive to help Africa was laid bare yesterday when it…
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June 27, 2005
Balancing “The Melting Point”
CNN aired a documentary last night called “Melting Point: Tracking the Global Warming Threat,” which was little more than a propaganda hit-piece to promote the alleged dangers posed by the uncertain theory of (human induced) global warming. There were many…
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Foreign Investment Plummets in France and Germany
The economic news for “Old Europe” continues its negative trend: Foreign investment in France and Germany, the two largest economies of the European continent, fell sharply in 2004, according to figures released yesterday (23 June) by the Organisation for Economic…
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Iran’s Puppet-elect Speaks
Fresh off his “landslide” victory in Iran, the country’s newest puppet president spoke on behalf of his benefactors, the Ayatollahs, regarding Iran’s nuclear ambitions: The president-elect of Iran vowed to restart the nation’s controversial nuclear program, saying it was meant…
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June 26, 2005
The Border Paradox
An article in the Desert Sun on the topic of illegal immigration raised an interesting point: illegal immigration is getting worse even as efforts to halt the flow of illegals increases. It should be noted that illegal immigration sympathizers have…
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June 24, 2005
The Hysteria Over Iraq
Just one day after Senator Ted Kennedy recklessly and inacurately labeled the Iraq war a “quagmire,” Victor Davis Hanson, as only he can, puts the growing hysteria over Iraq into its proper perspective: Two factors explain the current growing hysteria…
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Civl Unrest in Latin America is Spreading
The Washington Times has an interesting piece today on what is perhaps the most underreported story behind the genocides in the Sudan and Zimbabwe: the growing civil unrest in Latin America instigated in large part by Venezuela despot Hugo Chavez….
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June 23, 2005
East Asian Piracy
Brazen acts of piracy continue unabated in East Asia: Eight pirates armed with automatic weapons and knives fired warning shots at a Thai-flagged tanker in the Malacca strait early this month. Once on board, they kidnapped the master and bosun…
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More Islamic Beheadings in Thailand
Yet another beheading of an innocent civlian by Muslims in Thailand: Suspected Muslim militants have beheaded a man in southern Thailand in front of customers in a teashop. Police said the man, a travelling salesman, was shot twice and then…
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June 22, 2005
U.N. Secretly Meeting With Bathist Terrorists
The Iraqi government wants to know why and under what authority the United Nations is holding secret meetings with Bathist remnants in Iraq: A special panel charged with dissolving the ousted ruling Baath Party and its remnants said Wednesday that…
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Vietnam = Iraq? Ask a Vet of Both…
USATODAY has a piece on a few of the Vietnam veterans serving in Iraq (hat tip to Chrenkoff. “Vietnam was an entirely different war than this one,” he says. The basic job of flying helicopters is the same, but the…
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Hezbollah Drug Ring Busted
A drug ring in Ecuador involving Hezbollah has been broken up: Police in Ecuador say they have broken up an international drugs ring which was raising money for the Islamic militant group, Hezbollah. The authorities have declined to give details…
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Environmental Hubris
“There seems to be no kind of real commitment at all in some of the essential areas. And I think that just goes to show just how the Bush Administration are so completely swallowed up by the oil industry it…
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June 21, 2005
Lebanon Breaks Free, Syria Strikes Back
A day after Lebanon took a giant step towards joining the small group of Middle East democracies, while sending a message to their former occupiers in Damascus, Syria responded in usual fashion: A bomb blast killed a politician who was…
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International Pedophiles Beware
Representatives of the G8 have reportedly agreed to create an international database targeting pedophiles: INTERIOR and justice ministers from the Group of Eight nations were gathering in Britain for a summit are expected to agree a new international database to…
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June 20, 2005
What if Gulf War II Never Happened?
Foreign Affairs expert Robert Kagan examines two key questions missing from the Iraq debate: was the Iraq war was worth it but also what would have happened if the Bush administration had not gone to war in March 2003? Here…
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MUST READ
Be sure to read… a father’s day tribute showing what two women have been able to accomplish with the help of their fathers in two countries incredibly hostile towards women. why President Bush needs to give the American people a…
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June 19, 2005
Amnesty International Advocates for Terrorists
Examining the circumstances surrounding Amnesty International’s categorization of Guantanamo Bay as the “gulag of our time,” it was fairly clear there were only two explanations for this complete misuse of the word: money (i.e. self-promotion) or a desire to aid…
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French Collaboration With Hussein Confirmed by France
Geostrategy Direct is reporting that French investigators have determined and confirmed that French government officials took kick-backs from the Hussein regime (subscription required): The French Economic Crime Squad, known as BRDE, stated in an April 5 report that 11 people…
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American Aid to Mexico May End
United States House representatives are trying to pass legislation that will tie foreign monetary aid to a country’s cooperation in extraditing criminals to the United States. While the intention of the bill is to apply to all foreign countries, the…
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June 17, 2005
Beheadings Becoming Common in Thailand
The tactic of beheading one’s enemy has become firmly entrenched in the repertoire of Muslim separatists in Thailand. But this time, the Buddhist majority is fighting back: An elderly Buddhist man was beheaded – the fifth such killing since violence…
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June 16, 2005
American Presence in Iraq Helps Iranian Freedom
Here is a poll that opponents of the Iraq War would prefer never saw the light of day (via Roger L. Simon): A recent public opinion survey of Iranians, conducted by The Tarrance Group, surprisingly found that a vast majority…
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Iraq Exit Strategy
Four congressmen held a news conference today to demand an official exit strategy for the United States in Iraq. In a perfect world, this request would never have to be made. But in our present situation, a formal exit strategy…
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The Global Warming “Consensus” Lie – Part II
Part II of II Returning to the scientific aspect of global warming, a new study conducted by Harvard University, and virtually ignored by the MSM further damages the (human induced) global warming theory. They key aspects of this study found…
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June 15, 2005
The Global Warming “Consensus” Lie – Part I
Part I of II It is with great reluctance that “lie” is used here given the wide misuse of the word in the current political discourse, but it is very appropriate in this context. Facing the growing threat of apathy…
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June 14, 2005
Downing Street Memo Silliness
As if the attention given to the Downing Street memo by the “anti-war” Left was not silly enough, we now have this information courtesy of the New York Times (via the Jawa Report): A memorandum written by Prime Minister Tony…
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North Korea to help Iran Dig Secret Missile Bunkers
The London Telegraph is reporting that Iran is requesting aid from North Korea in concealing their nuclear weapons program (via Intelligence Watch): A team of construction experts has arrived in Teheran to conduct a survey of Iranian requirements. It included…
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Blair Prepares for Life After Schröder
Not sure if this qualifies as a snub since Blair ultimately met with German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder, but it certainly is not a show of support for the embattled Chancellor: British Prime Tony Blair touched down in Berlin on Monday…
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Kofi’s Bad Memory
There is new evidence that U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan had a greater involvement with his son Kojo’s dealings with Oil for Food company Cotecna (via CQ): A memo written by someone who was then an executive of a major…
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June 13, 2005
Europe’s Arms Embargo on China to Remain
France’s attempt to widen the EU’s weapons market by lifting the arms embargo on China has failed: The European Union will shelve plans to lift a 16-year-old arms embargo against China because of concerns about the nation’s human-rights record and…
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MUST READ
Be sure to read… how public confidence in newspapers has “declined” by 9%, while public confidence in President Bush “plumeted” by only 8%. Sean Penn’s experience with Iran’s police state. about the outcome of a Canadian legal case that might…
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Bolivian Crisis Blamed on U.S. Capitalism
As a despot whose popularity is on a downward trend in his own country, Venezuelan “President” Hugo Chavez increasingly turns to scapegoating to bolster his domestic and regional position. Unfortunately, there is no Jewish state in the Western Hemisphere to…
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June 12, 2005
Muslim Double Standard
A false story about American soldiers placing a book in a toilet resulted in anti-American demonstrations around the world, outcries from Muslim leaders, and a feeding frenzy by the MSM. But when one of the worst dictators in the world,…
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June 10, 2005
The Brave “Insurgents”
Apparently the “minutemen” and “freedom fighters” targeting innocent Iraqis are not as brave as their Leftist and Islamic supporters believe: Iraqi insurgents appear to be forcing some followers to commit suicide car bombings by tying or binding them inside explosive-carrying…
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June 09, 2005
Violence in Thailand Continues
Outside of Iraq, arguably no other country has seen greater Islamic related violence than Thailand, where yet another bomb exploded today: A bomb explosion in Thailand’s southern, Muslim-majority province of Pattani wounded a police officer and three firefighters, police said….
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Regime Change Syria
In the aftermath of the forced withdrawal of Syrian troops from Lebanon, and while Syria continues to actively support the Iraq “insurgency,” the Bush administration has begun to make regime change in Syria official policy of the United States: President…
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June 08, 2005
In the Mail…
Just received a review copy of No God But One God, by Reza Aslan. For those who are interested, here is an article by Aslan regarding the book: “In the name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful,” the IranAir pilot…
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June 07, 2005
European Elites and the Death Penalty
European elites enjoy showcasing their opposition to the death penalty as a progressive policy based on the respect of human rights. This stance is portrayed in stark contrast to the their brethren across the pond in the U.S. who execute…
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Europe Likes Appeasment
“Europe likes appeasement very much; this is one of the most important differences between us and the States. Europeans don’t like any problems. They prefer appeasement.” – Ex-Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar in an interview with the Jerusalem Post…
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Africa’s Pol Pot
Africa’s worst despotic leader (and possibly the world’s worst as well), Robert Mugabe, continues his aggressive war against internal dissent: Police in Zimbabwe have warned they will take tough action against a general strike due to be held on Thursday…
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India-Iran Pipeline on Track
Despite objections from the Bush administration and lingering security concerns, a pipeline connecting India, Pakistan and Iran is set to begin construction next year: The two countries agreed to co-operate in securing natural gas for their energy needs from external…
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June 06, 2005
MUST READ
Be sure to read… the Daily Demarche’s challenge. The Adventures of Chester critiquing a NYT’s comparison between the Ho Chi Minh Trail and the Euphrates Line of Communications. Arthur Chrenkoff’s latest roundup of good news from Afghanistan.how Muslim women cloud…
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Kerry to Impeach Bush?
John Kerry will reportedly present the “Downing Street Memo” to Congress today, presumably as evidence that President Bush misled the U.S. into Gulf War II. Al Jazeera, not exactly the best source, claims Kerry will push for impeachment, but that…
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June 05, 2005
Amnesty International: ‘It would be fascinating to find out. I have no idea.’
“Despite highly publicized charges of U.S. mistreatment of prisoners at Guantanamo, the head of the Amnesty International USA said on Sunday the group doesn’t “know for sure” that the military is running a “gulag.” ” Yep, it’s an unsubstantiatied charge….
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June 04, 2005
Azerbajan Demands Freedom
Gateway Pundit has a scoop on the Azerbaijanis (Azeris?) protesting for rights. Azerbaijan is a US ally, but its government hasn’t had much change since the end of the Soviet era. Of course, this is buried. MSM: Azerbai-huh?…
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REVIEW: America’s Secret War
Our review of America’s Secret War, by Stratfor’s George Friedman, is now posted on the Bookshelf. Go check it out….
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Gotta Do It
Val Prieto at the Babalu blog posts an exquisite rant on Amnesty International’s flawless stupidity; calling the only bit of American-held (read toe hold of ‘Nazi-KKKapitalism’ /sarcasm) territory on a (wait for it) Communist Island, a gulag. Call it a…
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June 03, 2005
MUST READ
Ready, set, read: two articles by Victor Davis Hanson: Our Strange War and European Death Throes.Daniel Pipes in There’s no olive branch in the roots of jihad. Charles Krauthammer in Gitmo Grovel: Enough Already.about a possible silver lining in the…
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Will the Euro Have the Same Fate as the EU Constitution?
Last week it was stated here that a rejection of the EU Constitution by France, and then the Netherlands would significantly damage the value of the Euro (at least in the short run). For their part, investors were bracing for…
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ACLU, Defenders of the American Way
Get ready for another six months of Abu Ghraib photo collages and videos. Judge says release them…to the ACLU. Thanks guys. True American Heros, all of you. Now about that Eason Jordan spate, if he said the military was targeting…
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This Is Just Worse Than Hitler
Amnesty International, our lionized defenders of Truth, Justice, and the Third Way have tirelessly fought to establish a greater public discourse on the nature of US detention policies. In the grand tradition of third graders everywhere, and, well, anyone within…
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June 02, 2005
Guerrillas in North Korea?
Over at the Captain’s Quarter’s, there is a story on North Korea… Nicole Winfield reports in the Associated Press that the Kim regime has begun a mass relocation effort, driving millions of citydwellers to the countryside in what looks to…
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New PSI Successes
Earlier this week, it was disclosed that the U.S. and her allies had recently prevented Iran from obtaining material for their nuclear weapons program by blocking a shipment at sea. The Korea Times reports that the U.S. intercepted at least…
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MUST READ
Be sure to read… about Indonesian President Yudhoyono’s looming challenge.an evaluation of The Gulag Archipelago and Amnesty International’s ‘Gulags.’a comparison between the International Red Cross’ complacency in Nazi atrocities and their demonization of the United States. emails to Cuban dictator…
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When the First is Second
The MSM has been claiming over the last 24 hours that the Kofi Annan has “dismissed his first U.N. official linked to the scandal-tainted humanitarian plan.” Unfortunately, that is not entirely accurate. In 2002, Dr. Rehan Mullick, an U.N. contractor,…
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June 01, 2005
Missed This; I Think We All Did
But Wretchard caught it, thankfully, over at the Belmontclub. Saad Hariri, the son of the dead former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, has swept parliamentary elections in the capital Beirut, according to official results announced today. The elections were the country’s…
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The EU Constitution Is Dead…
And if it isn’t then we have some pretty severe problems in Europe. Dutch reject the European Constitution some 63 to 37 percent with over 60%turnout according to some estimates. This from the exit polls [which are infallible as we…
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Hard Landing or Soft?
Amir Taheri on the utter political failure of the Iraqi insurgency. Amir makes a few good points, notably… Since 2003 the insurgents and their terrorist allies have killed lots of people, but are no closer to a political victory than…
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Why the Netherlands Will Vote No
It’s the economy, stupid!: The “boom-bust” effects of the single currency have driven the Netherlands into a severe economic downturn over the past four years, explaining the grim mood expected to cause so many Dutch voters to reject the EU…
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Swedes Want to Vote
The desire to vote on the EU Constitution has risen dramatically in Sweden following the France’s referendum on Monday: A majority of Swedish voters want the chance to vote on an EU draft constitution in a referendum following a French…
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Well, Looks Like Castro Found Someone to Play With
But for me, I’d rather he just took his toys and stayed at home. From the Babalu blog, an excellent anti-Castro, anti-communist, and, not mutually exclusive with all of the above, anti-idiotarian blog, we bring you the Bad Idea That…
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