If you were following the Iraq War at all, you might remember the vast amount of looting that took place immediately following Saddam's defeat, so the fact that there was also thievery in al Qaqaa should be of no surprise to anyone. It's just a few hundred tones of high energy explosives, really nothing to get all that alarmed about.
You know , come to think of it, we shouldn't even be all that concerned if some of their nuclear facilities we're also raided either, right? Make no mistake, this unnecessary war in Iraq, sold to us as a way to defeat terrorism, has plunged us, and the world, even deeper into chaos.
As Brett Wagner, a professor at the Naval War College, put it a year ago in USA Today ...
"In the weeks before the invasion, the U.S. military repeatedly warned the White House that its war plans did not include sufficient ground forces, air and naval operations and logistical support to guarantee a successful mission. Those warnings were discounted — even mocked — by administration officials who professed to know more about war fighting than the war fighters themselves.
But the war fighters were right. Military commanders weren't given enough manpower and logistical support to secure all of the known nuclear sites, let alone all of the suspected ones.
It wasn't until seven of Iraq's main nuclear facilities were extensively looted that the true magnitude of the administration's strategic blunder came into focus."
Wars are military things, and wars are lost when commanded by politicians. Today, as this election looms nearer, it is these very politicians who have eagerly decided to place the lives of good American men and women into dancing a daily life-and-death struggle. Telling them, and the rest of us, it's their mistake for "messing it up" by allowing the vast looting to take place at all. This from an administration that is still unwilling to admit even the most basic of mistakes.
Saturday, October 30, 2004
Homeland In-Security III
What possible reason could agents from the Department of Homeland Security have for spending valuable time and energy enforcing trademark infringement?
Friday, October 29, 2004
Missing Munitions In Iraq
It's simply amazing to think that there is no error large enough for this administration to admit to, especially when it comes to the Iraq War, but blaming our troops for the missed opportunity to capture a large quantity of Saddams arsenal at al Qaqaa is just pathetic.
Wasn't it the current administration that balked at sending more than 100,000 or so troops to the Gulf in the first place? And wasn't it George W. himself that told his pastor, Jerry Falwell not to worry because there wouldn't be any casualties?
Now it seems that the terrorists we're fighting today may be using the very same explosives we should have captured immediately after the fall of Bagdad. After all, our troops knew its location, opened the doors and broke open the seals left by the IAEA just before the invasion took place ... and then simply walked away from it.
How could we leave over 300 tones of high explosives completely unguarded just waiting for someone with the right motivation to come along and take it?
That, I am sure, would be more than enough to use against our troops for the next decade at least. The Iraqi's might just run out of people before they run out of munitions to kill our troops with. And there is just one person we can thank for that.
Wasn't it the current administration that balked at sending more than 100,000 or so troops to the Gulf in the first place? And wasn't it George W. himself that told his pastor, Jerry Falwell not to worry because there wouldn't be any casualties?
Now it seems that the terrorists we're fighting today may be using the very same explosives we should have captured immediately after the fall of Bagdad. After all, our troops knew its location, opened the doors and broke open the seals left by the IAEA just before the invasion took place ... and then simply walked away from it.
How could we leave over 300 tones of high explosives completely unguarded just waiting for someone with the right motivation to come along and take it?
That, I am sure, would be more than enough to use against our troops for the next decade at least. The Iraqi's might just run out of people before they run out of munitions to kill our troops with. And there is just one person we can thank for that.
Friday, October 22, 2004
Fascism in the White House?
As in any social or political system, there are a series of unique characteristics that determines essentially what it is. A government that operates as a totalitarian, or fascist state is generally characterized as having 14 traits.
Our government is established to be a democratic republic, but in these past four years, I have been feeling a little more like I'm living in a police state than a free country. There certainly has been an Orwellian "we're being watched" underpinning to our culture over the past four years.
You have to wonder, if Bush is reelected, will we become that futuristic totalitarian state that Orwell warned us about?
The link above might shed some light on the subject.
Our government is established to be a democratic republic, but in these past four years, I have been feeling a little more like I'm living in a police state than a free country. There certainly has been an Orwellian "we're being watched" underpinning to our culture over the past four years.
You have to wonder, if Bush is reelected, will we become that futuristic totalitarian state that Orwell warned us about?
The link above might shed some light on the subject.
"Bush Relatives for Kerry" Website
It's got to be rough when members of your own family won't vote for you.
"Enjoy the Draft" Website
If there could ever be a lighter side of the draft, this has to be it. Possibly a little lacking in the taste dept., there is some good information if you sort through the punches.
Why Kerry Will Win
If you're more than a little concerned that Bush & Co. will win the elections again this year and are looking for a little inspiration when you head to the polls, this list of reasons why John Kerry will be our next President should help you.
9/11: A Reason To Invade Iraq
Among the most compelling reasons to invade Iraq, and about the only reasonable argument left standing as to why we really did invade, was the characterization of Saddam's link to terrorism and al-Qaida. We would prevent future acts of terrorism by adopting a pre-emptive strategy and invade Iraq.
I still remember the Bush & Co. media quips concerning terrorists before 9/11 as not having the time to "swat at flies". Alluding to the Clinton administration's policy of using precision strikes against known sites in response for acts of terrorism.
Then, conveniently, when the call to war came, they presented this information to the UN as a reason to invade. Claiming that Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian militant with ties to al-Qaida, was known to have a terrorist complex in northern Iraq.
New information shows that the Pentagon had, in 2002, presented plans to attack this camp three separate times, but all requests were turned down by the White House. The camp, funded by al-Qaida was known to be producing ricin and cyanide
Zarqawi is now blamed for more than 700 terrorist killings in Iraq, and ranks second on our most wanted list under Bin Laden.
I still remember the Bush & Co. media quips concerning terrorists before 9/11 as not having the time to "swat at flies". Alluding to the Clinton administration's policy of using precision strikes against known sites in response for acts of terrorism.
Then, conveniently, when the call to war came, they presented this information to the UN as a reason to invade. Claiming that Abu Musab Zarqawi, a Jordanian militant with ties to al-Qaida, was known to have a terrorist complex in northern Iraq.
New information shows that the Pentagon had, in 2002, presented plans to attack this camp three separate times, but all requests were turned down by the White House. The camp, funded by al-Qaida was known to be producing ricin and cyanide
Zarqawi is now blamed for more than 700 terrorist killings in Iraq, and ranks second on our most wanted list under Bin Laden.
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
The Walking-Talking Jacket
Oh those trendy scientists have gone and done it again. Lacking nothing more important to discover, a group of researchers have discovered a way to bio-engineer clothing so that we won't have to kill living animals anymore as a source for such things as leather jackets. This concern undoubtedly arises out of a sheer concern for the rights of livestock animals.
If you're fascinated by the rambling ethics of using living cells to grow clothing, click on the link above.
If you're fascinated by the rambling ethics of using living cells to grow clothing, click on the link above.
Sunday, October 10, 2004
EPA Silenced Before Elections
Peer News reports that the entire EPA has been, in effect, issued a "Gag Order" to talk about anything related to our environment.
Friday, October 08, 2004
A Real Slap in the Face
The Lone Star Iconoclast might not be the most widely read newspaper in America, and I'm sure you may not have heard of it before. One thing does make this endorsement stand out from the rest. Based in George Bush's hometown of Crawford, Texas, this daily is endorsing Kerry for President.
Thursday, October 07, 2004
4 More Years Anyone?
OK, I know this may sound a little funny, but there actually are millions of people who are planning on voting for George W. Bush, again. Of all the people I know and associate with, I could probably count every Republican on my left hand. But, the colored states on the map show a different picture though, and I'm getting sleepy just thinking about it.
C'mon boy, snap to.
Again? Now, I'm doing my very best to be objective about this, but I'm sorry, I just can't. I mean, is he not about the worst President this country has ever had?
You could take the fact that he has presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression being the first President to have actually lost jobs since he took office. I guess you could argue that since we really exported most of those, they technically aren't "lost".
He also presided over the worst attack on American soil in our nation's history, which could have been avoided had he just read the PDBs. Then, for the first time in our nation's history, we invaded another country without any provocation, or just cause. That is, unless you actually do believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11. At least, we actually claimed that the North Vietnamese shot at us before attacking them. That, by the way, wasn't even declared a war, and neither was Korea.
What additional accomplishments can we expect if George W. Bush gets another four years?
First, we could start off with the draft, but before that let's extend our troops tour of duty even more. Continuing erosion in our efforts to restrain North Korea and Iran. A complete lack of any policy regarding Israel and Palestine. A slow parting in our alliance with the British and Australians. More tax cuts for the rich. Excuses from the military. More vets coming back and not getting the medical attention they deserve. A lack of credibility in the eyes of the world. Increased opium production in Afghanistan. A larger budget deficit than we already have. A continued reliance upon oil. No-bid contracts. Smear campaigns. Lies and defamation. The growing threat of terrorism. Tapes from the Talilban. Hostages. Hostility. Medican't. Social Insecurity. John Ashcroft, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.
Someone please tell me how you could sleep at night knowing you've already voted for this man?
Pretty soundly I'd have to say, for a nation of sheep.
C'mon boy, snap to.
Again? Now, I'm doing my very best to be objective about this, but I'm sorry, I just can't. I mean, is he not about the worst President this country has ever had?
You could take the fact that he has presided over the worst economy since the Great Depression being the first President to have actually lost jobs since he took office. I guess you could argue that since we really exported most of those, they technically aren't "lost".
He also presided over the worst attack on American soil in our nation's history, which could have been avoided had he just read the PDBs. Then, for the first time in our nation's history, we invaded another country without any provocation, or just cause. That is, unless you actually do believe that Saddam Hussein was involved in 9/11. At least, we actually claimed that the North Vietnamese shot at us before attacking them. That, by the way, wasn't even declared a war, and neither was Korea.
What additional accomplishments can we expect if George W. Bush gets another four years?
First, we could start off with the draft, but before that let's extend our troops tour of duty even more. Continuing erosion in our efforts to restrain North Korea and Iran. A complete lack of any policy regarding Israel and Palestine. A slow parting in our alliance with the British and Australians. More tax cuts for the rich. Excuses from the military. More vets coming back and not getting the medical attention they deserve. A lack of credibility in the eyes of the world. Increased opium production in Afghanistan. A larger budget deficit than we already have. A continued reliance upon oil. No-bid contracts. Smear campaigns. Lies and defamation. The growing threat of terrorism. Tapes from the Talilban. Hostages. Hostility. Medican't. Social Insecurity. John Ashcroft, Dick Cheney, and Tom Delay.
Someone please tell me how you could sleep at night knowing you've already voted for this man?
Pretty soundly I'd have to say, for a nation of sheep.
Fehrenheit 9/11
Damn, this stuff is good.
Hats off to the man, Michael Moore.
If you haven't yet, visit the official Moore blog site by clicking on the link above. The truth will set you free.
About the movie? Must see it ... must see it .... must see it.
Wednesday, October 06, 2004
The VP Debate Transcript & Analysis
What does it take for the news media to give the Democrats a break? Did they even watch the same debate that I was watching? Sometimes I have to wonder. (Read it all by clicking on the link above).
According to the pundits, Edwards tied Cheney at best, but on-line polls conducted immediately after the debate gave it all to Edwards by a sweeping 70 to 80 percent.
Now, Cheney did make some strong points against his opponent, but in my opinion, they were weak at best. His most rousing moment was when he accused Edwards that his whole career was nothing but a play to become Vice President and ended with his statement of never seeing him on the House floor. Despite the accusation being proven false, it was also directed in anger for having set him on his heels just moments before anyway. Edward's wife actually told Cheney right after the debate was over that they had met on a few occasions before, to which Cheney replied, "Oh yeah, that's right." Cheap shot Cheney.
In fact, there was no time that Edwards wasn't on the offensive. He was in total control right from the start, appeared confident, even affable at times, and actually seemed to have fun with it. He showed an open and transparent image, compared to Cheney's hunched posture and, as the debate progressed, seemingly whispered retorts. I counted five times, most of them towards the end, when his posture combined with clenched hands, actually muffled the mic attached to his tie.
One two separate occasions, Cheney actually gave his time away choosing not to respond to Edwards. These concessions only gave Edwards more time to beat the VP down even more. The first time this happened was in response to his opinion on gay marriage, which differs from the President's. Edwards, then turned the tables on Cheney and actually thanked him and his wife for standing up for their convictions, seeming to shock his counterpart into submission. The other was, of course, about his ties with Haliburton. Edwards didn't even raise this point because it came from the moderator, and Cheney got the luxury of having to explain himself to the people directly. Edwards response to Cheney was basically, "you're lying" to which Cheney sat in silence.
The end was what really gave it all away when Cheney only thanked the moderator, snubbing Edwards who had just thanked him himself. Awww, such a sore looser.
Now, Edwards could have laid a few more eggs on his opponent, but could he really have looked any better than he did? I don't think so, the victory was clear.
If this were a grade school playground fight, Cheney would be at home crying to his mother right now. There is no doubt, the Republicans are backed into a corner. About the only thing going for them right now is the constant "liberal media bias".
According to the pundits, Edwards tied Cheney at best, but on-line polls conducted immediately after the debate gave it all to Edwards by a sweeping 70 to 80 percent.
Now, Cheney did make some strong points against his opponent, but in my opinion, they were weak at best. His most rousing moment was when he accused Edwards that his whole career was nothing but a play to become Vice President and ended with his statement of never seeing him on the House floor. Despite the accusation being proven false, it was also directed in anger for having set him on his heels just moments before anyway. Edward's wife actually told Cheney right after the debate was over that they had met on a few occasions before, to which Cheney replied, "Oh yeah, that's right." Cheap shot Cheney.
In fact, there was no time that Edwards wasn't on the offensive. He was in total control right from the start, appeared confident, even affable at times, and actually seemed to have fun with it. He showed an open and transparent image, compared to Cheney's hunched posture and, as the debate progressed, seemingly whispered retorts. I counted five times, most of them towards the end, when his posture combined with clenched hands, actually muffled the mic attached to his tie.
One two separate occasions, Cheney actually gave his time away choosing not to respond to Edwards. These concessions only gave Edwards more time to beat the VP down even more. The first time this happened was in response to his opinion on gay marriage, which differs from the President's. Edwards, then turned the tables on Cheney and actually thanked him and his wife for standing up for their convictions, seeming to shock his counterpart into submission. The other was, of course, about his ties with Haliburton. Edwards didn't even raise this point because it came from the moderator, and Cheney got the luxury of having to explain himself to the people directly. Edwards response to Cheney was basically, "you're lying" to which Cheney sat in silence.
The end was what really gave it all away when Cheney only thanked the moderator, snubbing Edwards who had just thanked him himself. Awww, such a sore looser.
Now, Edwards could have laid a few more eggs on his opponent, but could he really have looked any better than he did? I don't think so, the victory was clear.
If this were a grade school playground fight, Cheney would be at home crying to his mother right now. There is no doubt, the Republicans are backed into a corner. About the only thing going for them right now is the constant "liberal media bias".
Who Is Kerry Really Debating?
The President certainly seems to be getting more than just a little help preparing for, and participating in these critical election debates. I'd certainly like to know who the "puppet master" is behind curtain number one.
Now, the next debate between the two candidates on Friday will be a "town hall" style forum, which should eliminate the possibility of Bush being "wired for sound" this time. It will also give Kerry the ability to show off his height advantage, as if this counts for anything.
Talking robot anyone?
Now, the next debate between the two candidates on Friday will be a "town hall" style forum, which should eliminate the possibility of Bush being "wired for sound" this time. It will also give Kerry the ability to show off his height advantage, as if this counts for anything.
Talking robot anyone?
Saturday, October 02, 2004
Halliburton's War
Ummm, isn't the fact that Halliburton still pays Dick Cheney against the law?
Let's just make this inquiry number 6 for the VP.
Let's just make this inquiry number 6 for the VP.
Friday, October 01, 2004
The First Debate Transcript
In case you missed it, here is the full transcript from the first presidential debate, (click on the link above).
What Progress In Iraq?
What will happen if we lose the War in Iraq? Stay tuned because we might just find out.
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