Yearly Archives: 2006

Remember, he thinks we need more troops in Iraq, too, despite virtually no domestic support for that position. And the bit about “right and good for state and country” is just sheer hypocritical drivel. Can it, Joe. Lieberman refuses to … Continue reading →

Since the rest of the world has been so thoroughly disengaged from the Israel/Palestine question since the onset of the Iraq war, it’s difficult to believe that Blair really means it. Let’s see the money, Tony. Answer to Iraq lies … Continue reading →

Putting little pieces together, as we’re sure many others have already done, we wanted to ensure that our little pieces were made explicit. We posted about Robert Gates in Demonstrated Contempt for the Rule of Law, and then brought up … Continue reading →

Elton thinks organized religion is a scourge – I can get behind that. Elton John Says Religion Encourages HatredAP LONDON (Reuters) – Elton John has said organized religion should be banned because it promotes homophobia and turns some people into … Continue reading →

Here it is Monday Movie time, and we’re showing a cartoon. Bear with us – it’s a political cartoon, and a darn clever one, too. We’re still liking that Italian popcorn idea – use lots of garlic, a dash of … Continue reading →

Democrats aim to save power of Iraq agencyBy James Glanz, David Johnston and Thom Shanker / The New York TimesPublished: November 12, 2006 WASHINGTON: Congressional Democrats say they will press new legislation next week to restore the power of a … Continue reading →

Pentagon Asks for Change in StrategyBy Foreign News DeskSunday, November 12, 2006 Following the resignation of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, U.S. commanders are preparing proposals for a strategy change in Iraq. The U.S. General Staff, which appointed a working group … Continue reading →

Terrorist Threats and the Right AnswerBy Robert ThompsonNov 12, 2006, 13:53 When someone as distinguished as Dame Eliza Manningham-Buller, the Director of MI5, warns of a multitude of Islamist terrorist plots in the United Kingdom, we have to sit up … Continue reading →

We spotted this over at A Star From Mosul‘s blog. It’s an unusual mix of styles, and the message is beautiful.Love and CompassionKadhem AlSaher and Paula Cole For the words, click here.

How to choose, how to choose … Thanks to Ava H. in San Diego for this little post-electoral reminder: While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a truck and dies. His soul arrives … Continue reading →

Our buddies at Wake Up From Your Slumber have this interesting post today: A Tale of TWO Terrorists Brooklyn is teeming with terrorists – but you’ll never hear about it in the mainstream media. Why? Because they’re ‘good’ terrorists. “[They’re] … Continue reading →

Jim Otterstrom at Earth Home Garden has a delightful piece today. Here’s a snip: Homo colossus – A colossal failure of values A post-election rant… At 8:30 this morning, during a 5-mile walk with Dallas, I found myself staring at … Continue reading →