Archive for January, 2007
The Belmont Club: War in the Shadows
31 January 2007From the “We can play at that game” category comes an interesting tidbit from The Belmont Club:
The Belmont Club: War in the Shadows
There are two interesting news stories breaking today which may be conceptually related. From Pajamas Media roundup, various newpapers describe how a British terror team possibly composed of ethnic Pakistanis, planned to [...]
Mooninites Cause Bomb Scare
31 January 2007No reports on whether they were smoking while flipping the bird. More information on the ad campaign that wasn’t funny at FoxNews.
A suspicious package alert that shut down downtown Boston Wednesday afternoon was actually part of an elaborate marketing campaign by the Cartoon Network to spark interest in its “Aqua Teen Hunger Force” show.
Those darn [...]
Dictatorial Rule By Decree? WTF?
31 January 2007I just got a Fox News Alert that said:
VENEZUELA PRESIDENT HUGO CHAVEZ GRANTED DICTATORIAL RULE-BY-DECREE POWERS
WTF? Are they serious? I didn’t even think such a thing was possible in this day and age!
I’m sure Cindy Sheehan and the other far leftards that love ol’ Hugo will leap to denounce this decision any minute! After [...]
The Dignified Rant: Anbar Anvil
31 January 2007Brian Dunn at The Dignified Rant has a very interesting analysis of what it will take to defeat Al Qaeda in the Anbar Province of Iraq. As always, it’s a very interesting read. Check it out!
The Dignified Rant: Anbar Anvil
Our so-called surge in Iraq devotes 17,500 troops to Baghdad and 4,000 to all of Anbar. [...]
British police thwart terrorism kidnap plot
31 January 2007More jihadi plots disrupted in the UK! Yahoo News reports:
British police thwart terrorism kidnap plot
British police arrested eight people in a major anti-terrorism swoop on Wednesday which media reports said had thwarted a plot to kidnap a young man and carry out an “Iraq-style” execution.
Detectives said the suspected conspirators were arrested in dawn raids at [...]
Pajamas Media: A POLL WORTH GOVERNING BY
31 January 2007Jules Crittenden has an interesting take on polls and the War in Iraq today.
Pajamas Media: A POLL WORTH GOVERNING BY
Congressmen of both parties smell President Bush’s blood in the water and the public’s despair in the air. Headlines crow that even Republicans are distancing themselves from Bush and his terrible war.
They are political animals. They [...]
Are the Iranians Out for Revenge? Kerbala and the IRGC
31 January 2007Time has a good article by Robert Baer, who’s books I have read and enjoyed. He addresses Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is basically the Iranian military force that leads proxy wars with non-state actors in other nations like Lebanon, Palestine, and increasingly Iraq.
Are the Iranians Out for Revenge?
The speed and level of chaos [...]
“If they’re going to support us, support us all the way.â€
31 January 2007HotAir has a YouTube clip from an evening news report about what it means to be “supporting the troops”.
“If they’re going to support us, support us all the way.â€
Everyone should see it.
Bottom line: If you want us to retreat from Iraq, you’re not supporting the troops..
Well, this sure explains the truce in Warzistan!
30 January 2007The good folks at Counterterrorism Blog bring to light a very disturbing article about Musharraf’s loss of control over Pakistan’s military and air force. Go read the whole thing!
Counterterrorism Blog: Musharraf’s Inability to Control Pakistani Air Force is a Sign of Weakness
In other words, Musharraf asked the air force to carry out a strike in [...]
The Rudy Pitch
29 January 2007Patrick Ruffini emailed me his announcement that he is supporting and campaigning for Rudy Giuliani. I will never forget the images of the then-mayor of New York on 9/11: his concern for the people of Manhattan, the firefighters, the police, his staff during the crisis; the leadership and character he displayed during the time of [...]
The Karbala attack and the IRGC
29 January 2007Today we link to a great article by Bill Roggio at The Fourth Rail who covers the recent attack on US forces in Karbala and what we know about those who perpetrated the attack.
The Karbala attack and the IRGC (The Fourth Rail)
On January 20th, a team of twelve men disguised as U.S. soldiers entered the [...]
Killing jihadis and protecting the people of Iraq
29 January 2007My thoughts and prayers go out to the brave Iraqi and US troops who seem to be opening quite a can of whoop ass on the Jihadis in Najaf over the last 36 hours. God speed, soldiers, and keep up the good work!
Najaf battle winding down, officials say – CNN.com
A pitched battle between U.S.-backed Iraqi [...]
Israeli police: Suicide bomber kills 3
29 January 2007The Palestinian death cult strikes again deep in the heart of Israel. Innocent Israelis killed and Hamas thinks it is perfectly acceptable and praiseworthy.
Israeli police: Suicide bomber kills 3 – Yahoo! News
A Palestinian suicide bomber attacked a bakery in this southern Israeli resort town on Monday, killing three other people, police said. It was the [...]
Anti-war protesters vandalize Capitol building! Protesters spat on Iraq war vet?!?
28 January 2007This is truly disturbing. At what point is kicking someone’s ass actually the patriotic thing to do? I’m thinking we’re getting there quickly.
Anti-war protesters vandalize Capitol building;
Approximately 300 protesters were allowed to take the steps and began to spray paint “anarchist symbols†and phrase such as “Our capitol building†and “you can’t stop us†around [...]
Omar reports on the begining of the latest effort to secure Baghdad
28 January 2007Omar, at Iraq the Model, has a new report up about the latest information swirling around Baghdad concerning the upcoming launch of the security operations there.
IRAQ THE MODEL
The preparations for Baghdad’s security operations and the reactions of politicians, people and militant groups are still taking the most prominent headlines of local news in Iraq.
The head [...]
I’m proud to be an American
27 January 2007No apologies. No excuses. I’m proud that I’m American.
I wake up every single morning thankful to my Creator that I’m American. I could have been born under a repressive regime in this current Reality. But I was born American. And I’m Thankful!
Do we make mistakes? Of course we do.
But am I going to John [...]
Jane Fonda Leads The March To Surrender Iraq!
27 January 2007Good Lord! If any of you haven’t yet realized what a horrible idea it is to abandon the Iraqi people to Al Qaeda, the Baathists and the Shia death squads sponsored by Iran, surely this will help bring things into focus for you!
Tens of Thousands Gather for Anti-War Protest in Washington
Convinced this is their moment, [...]
Criminal killed in home invasion attempt!
27 January 2007I just love stories like this one.
Hall man shoots, kills home intruder
…A Hall County Sheriff’s Office press release states that Magnus was confronted at the door by Bailey, who was wearing a ski mask and brandishing a pistol.
Bailey fired several shots toward Magnus but missed. Magnus then fired his small-caliber pistol at Bailey and hit [...]
Troops Authorized to Kill Iranian Operatives in Iraq (Finally!)
27 January 2007I always find mysef asking why the heck we aren’t killing more of the foot soldiers of the Iranian mullahs who are supplying funds, training and specialized explosives to our enemies in Iraq who are killing our men and women in uniform. It looks like part of the new strategy for success in Iraq is [...]
It’s about damn time!
27 January 2007I’ve often wondered why the Bush Administration seems so reluctant to make clear to the American people the supporting evidence of the fact that we are in a low-level war with the government of Iran. Anyone who has followed the stories around the funding of the Shia death squads and Sunni Al Qaeda-types knows this, [...]
Are Senate Republicans going all wobbly as well now?
27 January 2007The Democrats now holding control of the US Senate are debating just how sternly they should rebuke the President for finally getting serious about killing terrorists and death squads in Baghdad. I expect such tripe from the Democrats in power. What I don’t expect is for Republican Senators to turn all weak-kneed and offer [...]
We’re on our way now!
27 January 2007Hello, everyone! I’m sorry we’ve been down for so long. As you can see, we are preparing to open up the site again. Please bear with me as I am converting to a completely new blogging tool, namely WordPress, and it will take me a little time to get everything how I want it.
In the [...]
The Dignified Rant: OIL for Peace
25 January 2007The Iraqi government has explained the coming operation in Baghdad:
In a speech to parliament, Nuri al-Maliki urged politicians on all sides to support his security plan, backed by 17,000 U.S. military reinforcements and seen by many as a last chance to halt sectarian violence in the capital.
“There will be no safe haven — no school, [...]