Month: August 2005

Sacrificial Saddam

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So is this the world media working to make Saddam out to be a victim?A letter written by the Butcher of Baghdad sent to a family friend in Jordan was published this morning in world papers.

Advanced Bombs Killing Brits in Iraq

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Iran Focus is reporting on a story from the Sunday Telegraph in Britain: The Sunday Telegraph wrote yesterday about sophisticated infra-red bombs provided by Iran that are killing British soldiers in southern Iraq.British soldiers in Iraq are being killed by advanced “infra-red” bombs supplied by Iran that defeat jamming equipment, according to military intelligence officials.

Nepali Students Riot in Kathmandu

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The students are out of class again…Nepali students were protesting again today afor democracy and lower gas prices in Kathmandu, Nepal today, August 22, 2005.

Protests in Kalmykia

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The people are waiting for new rounds of violence.Villagers rallied on Friday to demand that Chechens be expelled from the village of Yandyki.

Secret Video Released of Zimbabwe Destruction

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SECRET VIDEO OF ZIMBABWE’S “CLEAR OUT THE TRASH” PROGRAM, HEREThis picture alleges to show people cleared out of camps for those the Zimbabwe government made homeless under its Operation Clear out the Trash.

Sadr City Protests for United Iraq

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This seems like a far cry from where this community was last year!Shiite Muslims hold up banners as they protest following Friday noon prayers in the neighborhood of Sadr City, in Baghdad.

Another Blast in Dagestan

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Three Policemen were killed by a blast in Dagestan on Saturday.Police investigators work at the site of an explosion in downtown Makhachkala, the capital of the troubled Caspian Sea region of Dagestan, Saturday, Aug.

Bush Invokes 9-11… Well, Yeah!

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Reuters today emphasizes that Bush invokes Sept 11 to defend Iraq warAnd, this has the liberal’s underwear in a knot (on their heads)!

Chavez Makes 13th Trip to Cuba

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Like a rich uncle, Hugo attends a Cuban graduation this weekend.Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez (L) stands with his Cuban counterpart Fidel Castro upon Chavez’s arrival at Havana’s Jose Marti airport August 20, 2005.

The Good News Economy

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I’m taking this from Lorie Byrd at Polipundit who puts it best:Betsy Newmark is guest blogging for Michelle Malkin and has her first post up there about how the media is not reporting the good news about the economy.

A New Crisis in Ecuador

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STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED IN ECUADOR VIDEO HEREThe new president of Ecuador is facing his first big challenge.A map of the troubled oil rich areas in Ecuador.

Missouri Honors an Army Hero

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A MISSOURI TRIBUTE TO ARMY SPECIALIST KATZENBERGER,VIDEO HEREMichael Katzenberger with his son, Army Specialist Christopher Katzenberger.

Illinois Honors A Hero

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GODFREY, ILLINOIS MARINE REMEMBERED, VIDEO HEREBrian Belchik, brother of Marine Cpl.

Bush Supporters Rally in Crawford

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White House representative Bill Burck (R) receives more than a dozen folded bedsheets, each covered with handwritten messages supporting U.S.

Bangla Madrassa Student Arrested with OBL Tape

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Authorities arrest youth with Osama Tape in Bangladesh Bombings!Bangladeshi authorities continue to make arrests following the 400+ bombings throughout Bangladesh on Wednesday.A Bangladesh madrassa student found with a video of speeches by Osama bin Laden and military training tactics was among 100 people held after a nationwide wave of bombings linked to Muslim extremists, police said.

Saving Cindy

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Here is a silly article, by silly liberals chastising Republicans for saying mean things about their silly prop and sad mouthpiece, Cindy Sheehan.

Clashes in Kalmykia

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* Violence is escalating in the town of Yandyki between the ethnic Kalmyks and Chechens.

A Peace Park in the Demilitarized Zone

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People from all over the world will flock to visit the “Peace Park” in the DMZ.South Korean activists burn a North Korean flag during a protest in Seoul this week against Pyongyang’s nuclear programme.

Georgia Honors its Heroes

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Pro-military families hold a prayer vigil in Atlanta tonight.Robert Stokely, center, father of 48th Brigade Spc.

Confirming Roberts

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For history buffs and to put things into perspective…HERE is a video of Judge Ginsberg during her confirmation hearings before the Senate.

After 20 Years, Moroccan POW's Released

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After mediation by the United States, Algeria has released 404 Moroccan POW’s after nearly 20 years of imprisonment:The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said it had monitored the release in Tindouf, Algeria before being flown to Morocco to be reunited with their families.It added that the handover followed mediation by the United States.A government source in Rabat said the prisoners were expected to land in the city of Agadir, about 600km south of the Moroccan capital, soon after 1730 GMT.The prisoners arrive at Agadir airport, Agadir, Morocco, today after up to 20 years as prisoners of war.

Israel's Painful Departure

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How do you tell a family who has lived in a home for 20 years that they must now leave?

Bangladesh Bombers Connected to Al Qaida

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** Police seized live bombs from suspects **New developments were released today regarding the bombings in Bangladesh, yesterday:Police detained nearly 100 people, said a senior police officer who asked not to be named.

China Facing Gas Crisis

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China is now the world’s second largest energy consumer!Cars line up to buy petrol at a petrol station in Dongguan, south China’s Guangdong province, August 17, 2005.

More Big Hitting Blog Posts

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I didn’t want to lose these stories…INSIDE AIR AMERICA: AN INVESTIGATIVE BLOG REPORTUN Paying For Palestinian PropagandaCondoleezza Rice Leads New Iowa PollThe Silence of the Bush BoomA History of Saddam Hussein’s Support for Terror (via Powerline)(I actually had linked to this site before but had not seen it in a while, either.

Calling the ACLU!

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Question for Camp Sheehan…Aren’t you the same bunch that goes ballistic demanding displays like this be removed from public grounds?Just wondering…It is funny how the left is putting up crosses one day and attacking Catholic John Roberts, who gets a well qualified rating from the ABA, the next day for his Christian beliefs.Which brings me to a classic Trey Jackson video interview of a liberal protester:TREY JACKSON has video he took himself of a liberal in Tennessee this past weekend discussing John Roberts.

Another Hero's Story

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This story was sent to me by KMG at Right Equals Might.A beautiful story about an American hero:I’ve replaced the family name with “FAMILY”, the mother’s name with “MOTHER”, the father’s with “FATHER”, the fallen warrior’s name with “HERO-SON”…

Bombs in Bangladesh!

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Update 2: (4:30 PM CST) Authorities are now claiming there were “500” blasts that rocked Bangladesh today!SMALL HOME-MADE BOMBS CAUSED GREAT DAMAGE IN BANGLADESH, BUT THE DAMAGE COULD HAVE BEEN MUCH WORSE!

Zimbabwe to Resume "Clean Up"

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US Envoy Tony Hall was barred from seeing Zimbabwean demolition victims last week on his visit to deliver food aid to Zimbabwe.FOOTAGE OF “DRIVE OUT THE TRASH” CAMPAIGN FROM LAST MONTH,VIDEO HEREThis next round of “cleanup” will focus on street children and beggars!Residents of the Hartclif extension, a shantytown of some 20,000 people in northwest Harare, building a makeshift house, August 8, 2005.

Al Qaida Associate Now Employeed by Iraq

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** The Al Qaida associate with Missouri, Chechnya, Al-Zawahiri, ABC, and Osama Bin Laden connections is now employed by the Iraqi Government’s Foreign Ministry in Turkey.

Iranian Students Protest as New Chief Talks Tough

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The Government in Iran today says it will move ahead with nuclear fuel work.Iranian hardline student protesters raise posters and the Quran at a protest Uranium Conversion Facility in Isfahan today.

Kurds Riot in Syria

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The death of Sheik Khaznawi may be the rallying cry for Kurds in Syria.A Syrian Kurd decorates a shrine to Kurdish Leader Sheik Khaznawi who was found dead 20 days after he `disappeared.’ (AFP)Syrian police have arrested about 35 Syrian Kurds in a northern town near Aleppo after they assaulted policemen dispersing members of a banned separatist faction.Syria arrested 35 people after a riot in the eastern city of Ain al-Arab on Monday:Ammar Qurabi of the Arab Organisation of Human Rights in Syria (AOHRS) said a crowd rioted on Monday after police prevented them from holding a celebration to mark the 25th anniversary of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK).

Hamas Celebrates Israel Expulsion

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** Hamas leader today says this is the beginning of the end for Israel **VIDEO OF JEWISH SETTLER’S EXPULSION HEREHamas the winner in expulsion propaganda war.A Palestinian boy holds a Hamas poster during a rally to celebrate Israel’s imminent pullout from Gaza in front of the Jewish settlement of Neve Dekalim in the southern Gaza Strip today.

Crackdown in Morocco

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Morocco slaps a huge fine on its most progressive magazine….Or Does It Explode sends this news about the recent crackdown in Morocco on progressive magazine TelQuel.One of the most positive recent developments in Morocco has been the rise of TelQuel Magazine, a French-language weekly publication that regularly push the envelope in shocking ways.

New Iranian Minister Tied to Beirut Bombing

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This is some disturbing news:The nomination of a veteran commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps as the new defence minister has been greeted with calls for an investigation into his possible ties to the suicide bombing of the U.S.

"Bang for your Buck" Blogs

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JackLewis.net sent an analysis of the best blogs to advertise with if you want to get the most bang for your buck.

"The Great Raid" – a Filipino Perspective

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Alfon in the Philippines went to a sneak preview and sent his review of “The Great Raid”:”i saw the sneak preview last sunday and I definetely buy the dvd.watching the preview give me more uderstanding why im free and why i’m here and i owe my freedom to all the brave men and women who fought for my country.(philippines)less not forget also to all the guerillas(filipino)they are brave and martyrs .i can never repay u my Freedom from the bottom of my heart Thank You i will never forget the sacrifice you made for me.”Thanks, Alfon!

Iraq Agrees to Delay Constitution Deadline

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IRAQ AGREES TO DELAY DEADLINE FOR CONSTITUTION,VIDEO HERE Just 20 minutes before midnight, parliament voted to give negotiators another seven days, until Aug.

Howard Dean Comes Unglued, Again

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HOWARD DEAN SAYS:- “WE CREATED A TERRORIST DANGER FOR THE US WHERE ONE DID NOT EXIST BEFORE”- “HE (BUSH) STANDS UP FOR WHAT HE BELIEVES EVEN THOUGH HE’S TERRIBLY MISGUIDED”- “IRAQ WAS NOT A DANGER TO THE UNITED STATES,” AND…

Media Continues Assault in Crawford

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But, some Americans aren’t buying it!These Bush supporters line the road across from the “Peace Protesters” outside of Crawford, Texas.

Trouble in Iranian Kurdistan

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17 die and hundreds are injured in weeks of violence in Iranian Kurdistan.Kurds in Washington, DC (and in Finland) this week protested to end the violence against the ethnic Kurds in Iran.

Violence at Tehran British Embassy

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About 300 Iranian Islamist students hurl rocks and tomatoes at the British Embassy in Iran today in a protest against the US and Europe.Iranian students burn the American flag in front of the British Embassy in Tehran on Sunday.

5 Russians Killed In Clash with Terrorists

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Violent clash in Chechna claims the lives of 5 Russian servicemen:All the victims were in an investigative group, dispatched to the scene of an attack on the home of head of the village administration Shamkhan Beksultanov and led by Military Commandant Alexander Kayak, Interfax reports.

Musharraf Says Taliban Hiding in Pakistan

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And, President Musharraf says he is now free to clamp down on them.In an interview with a British newspaper, The Telegrash, Pakistani President Musharref says that the Pakistani JUI Party is allowing the Taliban to hide in Pakistan: Gen Musharraf said that previously his hands were tied, either because of the 10-month-long confrontation with India in 2002 or political insecurities at home and abroad.

Walesa Pushes for a Belarus Revolution

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Walesa is still championing democracy…Solidarity founder and Nobel peace prize winner Lech Walesa sits below an original banner for Solidarity at the exhibition center at the shipyards in Gdansk on Thursday Aug.