It’s Web Awards time…Tomorrow starts the Weblog Awards voting.You can vote for your favorite blogs HERE.Last year, as you may remember, the Men from Powerline deservedly won the “Blog of the Year” award for leading the charge against the fruadulent Rathergate documents and in the process they ruined 60 Minutes II’s attempt at influencing the US Presidential election.
The LA Times came out with a blistering report today that “U.S.
PRESIDENT BUSH IS WELCOMED WITH GREAT APPLAUSE AT THE NAVAL ACADEMY,VIDEO HERENational Strategy for Victory in Iraq “The United States has no intention of determining the precise form of Iraq’s new government.
No Speed Bumps along with Professor R.
There’s a refreshing “New Voice” coming from “Old Europe”.German Chancellor Angela Merkel sets out her government’s agenda as she makes her first major parliamentary speech in Berlin Wednesday, Nov.
The BBC leads the way…
SENATOR HARRY REID SAYS THAT OSAMA BIN LADEN LIKELY DIED IN AN EARTHQUAKE,VIDEO HERESenator Reid says:”Well I’m not sure he’s alive anymore.
** Riots break out in Venezuela!
Not that this is a surprise but Democracy Project points out more outlandish aiding and abetting between the Liberal media and the democrat party.
Go Shortie!
LIBERAL PRIME MINISTER PAUL MARTIN ANNOUNCES JANUARY ELECTIONS,VIDEO HEREThe loud “Boos” at the Annual Grey Cup Title Game were just the start of a lousy week for Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin.Prime Minister Paul Martin takes part in the opening coin toss at the start of the CFL Grey Cup on Sunday in Vancouver where he was booed loudly.
Government Investigators say that Zamanbek Nurkadilov shot himself two times in the chest and then once in the head in a suicide.
The first suicide bombings took place in Bangladesh today.Relatives carry an injured lawyer’s wife who fainted outside a hospital in Gaizipur, about 32 kilometers (20 miles) north of capital Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Nov.
The man who inspired “Top Gun” the movie admitted to taking millions in bribes and stepped down as US Representative from California yesterday:Rep.
The new Asterix comic is not subtle in its dig at America’s intervention in Iraq.The new Anti-Bush Asterix comic has been a smash in Europe:Astérix and his band of Roman-bashing Gauls took European bookstores by storm in October in a new comic book adventure — the 33rd in the series — simultaneously distributed worldwide in 27 countries and in 13 languages.With an initial run of eight million copies, ‘Asterix and the Falling Sky’ may well have broken the record for a first printing of any comic book ever published.The 3.2 million copies distributed to bookstores in France even topped the release last month of that other pint-sized wizard of book sales, Harry Potter, whose most recent installment mustered a mere 1.2 million copies in French.Whether sales will keep up with the frenzy of Friday’s release is another question.Reactions to the uncharacteristically politicized story — featuring thinly veiled and unflattering allusions to US President George W Bush — has been mixed at best.
The men tried to smuggle from Syria 20 tons of chemicals for an attack in Jordan that would have killed 80,000 people.
THE TRIAL OF SADDAM HUSSEIN REOPENED TODAY IN BAGHDAD,VIDEO HEREFirst witness testifies on tape.
Women in Saudi Arabia voted on Saturday and Sunday in the Saudi business capital of Jeddah, the men will vote on Monday and Tuesday:Seventeen women and 54 men are competing for the 12 seats on the board of the Chamber of Commerce in the Saudi business capital, Jeddah.
Hugo Chavez lashed out at the “imperialist” US as he signed a huge arms deal with Spain worth an estimated $1.56 Billion:”I want to acknowledge King Juan Carlos …
Commentators wonder is Jacques will be able to recover roar?The French wonder if there is any roar left in this old lion?President Jacques Chirac will celebrate his 73rd birthday tomorrow knowing that 72% of the French believe he now has little or no influence over the country.A poll for the daily Le Parisien showed yesterday that even in his ruling party, the UMP, only 43% of voters feel Mr Chirac plays a major role in France.His authority was undermined by France’s rejection of the EU constitution and this month’s urban violence.
David Duke Proclaims from Damascus, Syria:* Zionists want war and not peace* Part of my country is “occupied” by Zionists* Zionists control much of American media and governmentVIDEO HERE”Or Does it Explode” has much more on the “David Duke to Damascus” story including a transcript of his touching speech.David Duke Travels to Syria to Proclaim “No War for Israel!”David Duke gives a moving Anti-Zionism speech in Damascus, Syria on his arrival in Damascus, Syria.David Duke proclaims that the Muslims and Christians must join to confront the Zionist danger:”Israel is performing an organized terrorism of state in the region,” former US Louisiana state representative David Duke said Wednesday in a joint meeting with Syria’s Mufti.
SADDAM HUSSEIN’S LONG TIME FRIEND, RAMSEY CLARK SPEAKS TO THE PRESS TODAY IN IRAQ,VIDEO HERE The last time we saw Ramsey Clark he was preaching at the Pro-Castro Anti-War Anti-Jew rally with Cindy Sheehan in Washington D.C.Ramsey is a long time friend of Suddam Hussein but will not be allowed to sit with the defense since paperwork was not filled out correctly:The former U.S.
Bruce Lee the Unifier of Muslims, Serbs and Croats.A bronze statue of Bruce Lee, a Chinese-American martial arts master in a typical fighting pose, is unveiled during a ceremony in Mostar November 26, 2005.
The Polish Conservative Government released on Friday Soviet plans for a European nuclear attack that would have resulted in an estimated two million deaths in Poland.Poland’s Defense Minister Radoslaw Sikorski holds a news conference in Warsaw November 25, 2005.
After word came out that Iraqi and American forces were planning a major offensive in terrorist strongholds,…Insurgent/terrorist groups have contacted the Iraqi President and say they want to take him up on his offer to negotiate!The armed groups say they want to join the political process.The following is a translation of a headline and news from the November 26th edition of the Iraqi Arabic newspaper Al-Mada as provided by Iraqi American Haider Ajina.Iraq’s president Al-Talebani receives communique’ from armed groups requesting negotiationsWafieq Al-Sameraai, national security advisor to Iraq’s president Al-Talebani announce, Saturday, that the president received a number communiqués from armed groups.
You won’t see this on the front page of the New York Times!Town Hall had this bit of news up today on the “Cut and Run” Amending Democrats and not surprisingly the Democrats continued to solidify the public’s view that they are horribly weak on defense after their latest fiasco:1.) When Dems Sens.
“There are no American infidels in Baghdad.
BRITISH PRIME MINISTER TONY BLAIR PUSHES FOR FREE TRADE AT COMMONWEALTH MEETINGS,VIDEO HEREAustralian Prime Minister John Howard (2nd R, front) attends the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Valletta November 25, 2005.
Update: (8:00 PM CST) The US came out strongly against the violence in Baku today:The US has censured the use of force to disperse crowds in Azerbaijan’s capital Baku who were protesting about recent parliamentary elections.
Naked protesters in Brisbane, Australia send a message of peace.
Much thanks to the hard working and patriotic Haider Ajina for forwarding the results for this very recent Iraqi poll!The International Republican Institute has released their latest survey taken from November 1-11, on Iraqi Public Opinion.Max Boot mentioned this poll in his article on Wednesday in the LA Times as noted by Glenn Reynolds.Unlike the results from an non-supported mysterious poll (see Omar at Iraq the Model) that the Democrats, including their “Hawk” , Representative Murtha, continue to repeat to prove the sky is falling in Iraq, the recent fully disclosed face to face public opinion survey of Iraqis by the International Republican Institute describes a hopeful Iraq focused on the future.* 49% to 36% of Iraqis believe the country is headed in the right direction compared to in July when the numbers were from 43% to 42% in the right direction.
A new focus for the terrorists?”I was leaving the hospital with my one-and-a-half-year-old son in my arms when the explosion happened,” said Hoda Ali, 30, wounded on her face and arms.”I was knocked down by the force of the blast and when I came to, my son was no longer in my arms.
TigerHawk (via Instapundit)has the details and continues to wait for the news to make a splash in the New York Times.
In 2003, only one in six Iraqi children had textbooks, teachers were unpaid and ill-trained, school facilities were in poor condition, supplies and equipment shortages were endemic, and the quality of basic and higher education was in serious decline.
Another Clinton associate, another rumor put to rest…
Update: (11-25-05 AM) China announces that 100 tons of chemical benzene toxin was dumped into the Songhua River after the chemical explosion!About 100 tonnes of lethal substances entered the Songhua as a result of the blast in Jilin, and the leak is now passing through the city of Harbin.The company behind the blast has apologised for the accident.
Earlier this month, Mugabe told US Ambassador, Christopher Dell to “Go to Hell!”Zimbabwean National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) members are arrested by police after demonstrating for a new constitution and a boycott of the upcoming senatorial elections in Harare November 5, 2005.
BOLTON WARNS UN TO CLEAN UP IT’S ACT OR FORGET ABOUT US FUNDS,VIDEO HEREThe US threatened to delay the UN budget on Wednesday unless UN reforms are approved by the end of the year:US Ambassador John Bolton said Secretary-General Kofi Annan and his staff have acknowledged they might not have all the management and other proposals until February.
This Good News is a first for the Middle East!After harsh words last week, Jordan today declared was on Islamic extremism:King Abdullah of Jordan has called for a relentless war on Muslim extremists in the wake of the suicide bombings in Amman earlier this month.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Well, I’ve come to the conclusion, Chris, after visiting Iraq two months ago and listening to the commanders who say obviously what the White House wants them to say – but they don’t say it with the enthusiasm……He told me none of the Iraqis were up to where they should be.
Scott at Powerline does an incredible job deconstructing the latest rumor against the Bush Administration.
Rumblings in the Gateway City.I was sitting last night at the computer on my second floor when I felt the house shake a bit like a semi was passing outside.
After months of build up, “12” anti-war protesters were arrested today from the ditch formerly known as Camp Casey.
You all have heard about CNN’s X-Out of Vice President Dick Cheney during his powerful speech on Monday.
“The first thing you discover is that you must keep your mind on what you are doing and keep it focused away from sex!”Big PharoahNovember, 2005Egyptian Sandmonkey has much more on the lustful nature of the “Black Ninjas” at the polling stations.
Glenn Reynolds, the Instapundit linked to Max Boot’s column today in the LA Times:Iraq’s a lost cause?
HARRY REID SAYS THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION SHOULD NOT PLAY POLITICS WITH OUR TROOPS!VIDEO HERETo clarify things for the American people, Republicans have generously decided to air television ads of Democrats explaining their position on the war,…
“And so the advance of freedom in Asia has been one of the greatest stories in human history — and in the young century now before us we will add to that story.
TOM DELAY IN TEXAS COURT TODAY ASKING FOR CHARGES TO BE DROPPED,VIDEO HERETom Delay is in court today for a pre-trial hearing in which his lawyers will argue to have his charges dropped: DeLay wants the charges dismissed or resolved in his favor by January or he risks losing his House majority leader position.
And, just when Al Gore had started sleeping regularly:U.S.
Hoping to Appease both terrorists and Democrats here at home, Iraqi Leaders called for a withdrawal timetable today in the Cairo talks:Reaching out to the Sunni Arab community, Iraqi leaders called for a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S.-led forces and said Iraq’s opposition had a “legitimate right” of resistance.
Last night it was Minnesota, tonight the Ethiopians will be out in LA to protest Jimmy Carter!JIMMY CARTER BASHES BUSH AS ETHIOPIANS RALLY OUTSIDE AN EDINA, MN BOOKSTORE,VIDEO HEREEthiopians came out in the cold Minnesota weather to protest Jimmy Carter last night at his book signing.
CHENEY HAS NO PROBLEM WITH IRAQ DEBATE,VIDEO HEREVice President Cheney in his speech today at the American Enterprise Institute agreed that there is no problem with having a debate or opposing views:What is not legitimate — and what I will again say is dishonest and reprehensible — is the suggestion by some U.
PRESIDENT BUSH PRAISES ANOTHER CENTRAL ASIAN DEMOCRACY AS HE MAKES HISTORIC STOP IN MONGOLIA,VIDEO HEREHoly Yak!
This may come as shocking news!
Update: (Monday AM) Ace of Spades says there is 30% (?)chance that al Zarqawi is dead.The US is waiting on DNA test results.And, I found more description of the attack earlier today:Joint forces backed by US military helicopters had surrounded the house after receiving a tip that Zarqawi might be inside, the governor of Nineveh province, Duraid Kashmoula, said on Saturday.Four of the fighters were killed during the intense air and ground assault and three others blew themselves up with explosives rather than be captured, Mr Kashmoula said.A woman was also found in the house with the words “suicide bomber” marked on her chest, officials said.
Free Belarus corrects the liberal media and the Koz Kids today.
Her father was a tribal sheik.
The trial started for the Dutch business man who sold chemicals to Iraq after a ban in the 1980’s:Frans van Anraat, 63, appeared before a war crimes court in The Hague, charged in connection with the 1988 chemical attacks on Halabja.
