Cindy and Katrina

From Environmentalist Cindy Sheehan: So it is official, Casey had his blood shed in Iraq for Oil.

Disaster Over the Tigris in Iraq

HUNDREDS OF IRAQIS DIE IN BRIDGE STAMPEDE OVER RIVER TIGRIS,VIDEO HERE The headlines say that this is the “biggest loss of life in Iraq since the U.S.-led invasion in March 2003.” But, the reality is that it is the largest loss of life since Saddam gassed the Kurds (5,000) in 1988.

World Reaction to Katrina

German blogger Davids Medienkritik has this outrageous reaction from a German Minister: The hurricane Katrina that killed dozens of people, that destroyed countless homes, flooded parts of Louisiana and Mississippi, that left millions without electricity – it’s all Bush’s fault, according to a leading member of the German Green party, who happens to be Environmental Minister in Chancellor Schroeder’s cabinet.

Gitmo Detainees Re-Arrested in Russia

Two more former Russian Guantanamo detainees were arrested today on “suspicion to create terrorist attacks”, according to Moscow News.

Iraqis Rally in Support of Constitution

12,000 Rally in support of Iraqi Constitution!Iraqi demonstrators hold banners in support of the draft constitution in Kut, Iraq, yesterday, August 29.

Worst US Disaster Ever

New Orleans, 8-30-2005 Fears of over 100 dead from the hurricane.Instapundit, Michelle Malkin, Hugh Hewitt, Austin Bay, California Conservative and Little Green Footballs have more.

Gitmo Detainees Re-Arrested in Russia

Two more former Russian Guantanamo detainees were arrested today on “suspicion to create terrorist attacks”, according to Moscow News.

US Secures Options After Uzbekistan

** Despite the news headlines, the US secured other options for the military before the Uzbekistan announcemnet last week.

Good News from Iraq

Alenda Lux has stepped in with the “Good News from Iraq” where Arthur Chrenkoff left off.

Abused Chinese Bishop Dies

Bishop Xie was arrested for “loyalty and obedience to the Pope.” This painting commemorates the 120 Chinese Martyrs canonized in the year 2000 by John Paul II.

More from Crawford, Texas…

Bush supporters remain cool…President Bush supporters drive past Cindy Sheehan’s anti-war camp near President Bush’s ranch in Crawford, Texas, Sunday, Aug.

Jesse Jackson Rolls into Caracas

Two weeks after the Marxist festival hosted by Hugo, Jesse Jackson rolls into town and pledges support to Hugo Chavez while condemning the Bush Administration!

Anti-Chavez March Turns Violent!

A HUGE ANTI-CHAVEZ DEMONSTRATION TURNS VIOLENT IN CARACAS,VIDEO HERE A rally against Hugo Chavez turns bloody in Caracas, yesterday.

Utah Welcomes Home a War Hero

PROVIDENCE, UTAH WELCOMES HOME A HERO,VIDEO HERE The streets were lined in Providence, Utah on Friday to welcome home Specialist Erick Lund from the Iraq War.

Russia Losing Grip on Ex-Soviet Republics

The Leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States met in Kazan, Tatarstan, this week.From left: Presidents Vladimir Voronin of Moldova, Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan, Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, Mintimer Shaymiev of Tatarstan, Vladimir Putin of Russia, Robert Kocharian of Armenia, Mikhail Saakashvili of Georgia and Kurmanbek Bakiyev of Kyrgyzstan pose after a summit of leaders of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in Kazan August 26, 2005.

Egypt Tries On Democracy

Egypt is just trying on democracy and already an opposition party member is attacking the Mubarak Regime.

Weekend Reading

You may have missed this during the week… Robert Mayer at Publius Pundit argues that passing the Iraqi Constitution comes down to agreements on federalism.

No Wonder Liberal Media Hates FOX News

HERE IS VIDEO OF BRIT HUME ADDRESSING TODAY’S SLICE OF LIBERAL BIAS & DISTORTIONS IN THE NEWS Today was an overly biased news day for the mainstream news even by their typical liberal standards.

Wolfowitz Promotes Women's Rights in Asia

Wolfowitz promotes Women’s Rights on first Asian World Bank trip.A woman activist holds a placard as she takes part in a protest rally demanding political rights for women in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Wednesday, Aug.

Is Karl Rove Masquerading as Cindy Sheehan?

Americans are already asking, “Is this just Another Rovian Conspiracy?” BILL O’REILLY’S TALKING POINT MEMO ON THE “SWIFTBOATING OF CINDY”** VIDEO HERE ** From Bill O’Reilly’s Talking Points Memo earlier this week… In a rally supporting Lynne Stewart, convicted of aiding terrorists, Cindy Sheehan had this to say: – “America has been killing people, like my sister over here said, since we first stepped on this continent.” – “We have been responsible for death and destruction.” – “It’s OK for Israel to occupy Palestine, yeah,… and it’s OK for Iraq no, for America to occupy Iraq, but it’s not OK for Syria to be in Lebanon.

A Boy from Mosul Unites Iraqis

THE 12 YEAR OLD BOY FROM MOSULSINGING A SONG TO HIS TROUBLED HOMELANDIS STEALING THE SHOW AND THE HEARTS OF IRAQIS,VIDEO HERE Twelve year-old Bilal, from the northern city of Mosul, dedicated his song in the Iraqi Pop Idol Contest to a broken homeland and to its crying streets.Iraqi musicians perform during the taping of the television show ‘Iraq Star’ in Baghdad August 10, 2005.

More Violence in Northern Syria

The “Anti-Baath Blog”, Syria Comment Plus is reporting on new outbursts of violence in northern Syria and believes it reflects poorly on the Assad Regime.

Missouri Welcomes Home a War Hero

** What started as a small gathering grew to more than 52 groups signed up to be in the procession honoring a local area Hero!

Musharraf to Address Jewish Congress

The Daily Times is reporting that Pakistani President Musharraf will become the first Pakistani leader to address the American Jewish Congress in New York on September 17th.

Another Madrassa Weapons Raid

Officials found weapons, wigs, and women’s clothing at this Pakistani Madrassa.Pakistani army soldiers examine weapons which were recovered following a raid on a madrassa (religious school) at Dandi Kuch, an area located 11 kms northwest of Miranshah, the main town in the North Waziristan region, close to the Pakistan-Afghanistan border, on August 21, 2005.

Islamic Jihad to Continue "Struggle"

“Twenty-two years is enough to live,” says the member of the radical Palestinian group Islamic Jihad, his brown eyes darting out from behind the mask.

Taliban Strikes Out

The Taliban today promised to not attack voters during the elections next month.

Senator Hagel Makes Headlines in China

It’s bad enough when Democratic Senator Dick Durbin (IL) made headlines at Aljazeera for days, but it is even more irritating when Republican Senator Chuck Hagel (NE) makes his own headlines at China Daily News today: A leading US Republican senator and prospective presidential candidate said Sunday that the war in Iraq has destabilized the Middle East and is looking more like the Vietnam conflict from a generation ago, reported AP.

Akbar Ganji Ends Hunger Strike!

Iran’s most prominent political prisoner has ended his hunger strike!An Iranian woman brandishes a picture of journalist Akbar Ganji during a protest outside Tehran’s Milad hospital 11 August.