Month: April 2006

Iran Prepares 40,000 Strong Suicide Army

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Iran says that it is training suicide bombers in case of a military attack,FOX VIDEO HEREProud members from last year’s graduating class in Tehran.More than 200 young men and women presented themselves last spring as volunteers to carry out suicide bomb attacks against Americans in Iraq and against Israelis.Iran continues to threaten US; this time with 40,000 suicide bombers:Iran has readied an “army” of 40,000 suicide bombers to strike targets all over the Western world and Israel as a response to a possible attack on their nuclear facilities, the British Sunday Times reported Sunday morning.

Iraqi Tribal Leader Kills 300 Would-be Foreign Jihadists

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Sunni tribal leaders are starting to turn on the murdering jihadists they have previously given safe haven to:But Sheikh Osama Jadaan’s dislike of foreign occupation is nothing compared to his contempt for Iraq’s other intruders – the foreign jihadists who have indiscriminately killed thousands of his countrymen.

Muslims and Copts Clash in Egypt

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After the attacks yesterday, their were more clashed today in Egypt.Freedom for Egyptians is nearby and is reporting on the violence today.

"Say You, Say Me" Lionel Richie Helps Libya Remember Bombings

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Lionel Richie sings “It’s Easy Like Sunday Morning” in remembrance of the Libyan palace bombings 20 years ago,BBC VIDEO HEREThey were all “Dancing on the Bombed Out Ceiling” in remembrance of US air strikes 20 years ago.

Judge Rumsfeld by His Successes And Failures

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Before Abu Ghraib was known as a prison of barking dogs, nadedness and pyramiding but was a slaughterhouse where thousands of innocent Iraqis were executed under the Saddam Regime…Before there were democratic elections in Afghanistan and Iraq…Before documents were released showing links between Saddam and Al Qaeda…Before feminists were so Anti-Jew…Before the Butcher of Baghdad was given a smackdown as he was dragged from his spider hole…And, after all of this was accomplished with record low military casualties, civilian casualties and military fatalities……The mainstream media has been after Donald Rumsfeld.For years, even before Abu Ghraib when the US and Allies took Baghdad in three weeks, something they said would never be done with so few civilian casualties or military losses, the media and democrats were after Rumsfeld.”I’m rather old fashioned, I like to engage my brain beforemy mouth.” directed at CNN reporter, Barbara Starr.”If you believe everything you read in Maureen Dowd, you better get a life.”Donald Rumsfeld, March 23, 2006(Reuters picture)And do they hate Donald Rumsfeld!But, putting feelings and unfocused criticism aside, it might be best to look at what the Secretary of Defense has accomplished since 2001.Donald Rumsfeld reorganized the defense stategy for the United States:The department has developed a new defense strategy and replaced the old model for sizing forces with a newer approach more relevant to the 21st century.

The Mullacracy Is Right: With Dems, US Cannot Finish a War

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Iran issued bold threats against the US on Friday and sadly with the current state of the Democratic Party the statements from the mullacracy are hard to argue:Iran said it could defeat any American military action over its controversial nuclear drive, in one of the Islamic regime’s boldest challenges yet to the United States.

Retired General Richard Myers Defends Rumsfeld

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Retired General Richard Myers defends Donald Rumsfeld today,FOX VIDEO HERE.General Richard Myers, Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of StaffRetied General Richard Myers responded to criticism of Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld in an interview today on FOX News:Frankly, I don’t understand it.

Hamas Warns West, Fund Us or We'll Blow Up More Jews

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If they wanted a cave-in, they should have threatened Old Europe!A crowd of supporters of the Islamic group Hamas gather as they listen to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh, at the Jebaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip, Friday April 14, 2006.

Fitzgerald Moves at Fitz-Snails Pace to Correct Himself

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A correction by Special Counsel Patrick Fitzgerald came out one week after the original response made headlines:(Click to Enlarge)FOX News Special Report exposed last night that Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald is slow at correcting himself:Special Prosecutor Patrick Fitzgerald may have corrected a court filing that mistakenly suggested that the president authorized former Cheney chief of staff Scooter Libby to misrepresent parts of the National Intelligence Estimate to the press in order to justify the war in Iraq.But you wouldn’t know that from reading Fitzgerald’s Web site, which contains no record of the letter of correction he sent to the judge in the case.

More on the Armchair Generals

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Wilsonizer has more on the Armchair Generals who are making news this week.The Belmont Club is right on…

UNReal! Iran Elected to Lead UN Disarmament Commission

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Update: (Monday 4-17) This is getting more notice today.Back in January, 2003, Iraq moved into the lead position at the United Nations Disarmament Committee:Iraq will chair the United Nations’ most important disarmament negotiating forum during the panel’s May session.

"South Park" Censored but Jesus Abuse Is Given the OK

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Mohammad could not handle the exposure……but, Bush and Jesus made a joint appearance getting pooped on.(picture via Michelle Malkin)The Anchoress sends this article from the Washington Post on the censored “South Park” episode that aired last night:The comedy _ in an episode aired during Holy Week for Christians _ instead featured an image of Jesus Christ defecating on President Bush and the American flag.In an elaborately constructed two-part episode of their Peabody Award-winning cartoon, “South Park” creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker intended to comment on the controversy created by a Danish newspaper’s publishing of caricatures of Muhammad.

After Kiss Arrest, Malaysians Rally Against Islamization

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A recent court decision has prompted the BBC to issue a “Kiss Alert” to tourists traveling to Malaysia!After the arrest of a Chinese couple for hugging and kissing in public, protesters took to the streets in Malaysia to rally against strict moral codes.

Despite John Murtha, Troop Morale is High

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“Despite John Murtha, morale is high.”Wade ZirkleVets for FreedomApril 13, 2006 The Washington Post gives the other side some rare airtime in “Troops Support the War” by veteran Wade Zirkle from Vets for Freedom:Earlier this year there was a town hall meeting on the Iraq war, sponsored by Rep.

What America Can Learn from Iran

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In its quest for energy independence America ought to look east to Iran for a few pointers.First before you announce your plan, make sure you have a vast amount of oil deposits.

Officers Club is Now Op For

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One of the great military blogs, Officer’s Club, has a new home and a new name.Check out Op For regularly.They have great some military links on their page.

Newsweek to Launch Latest Anti-US Piece Disguised as Hero Story

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Newsweek tried so hard to publish a good ol’ fashioned hero story (the hero being the Afghani) describing the rescue of a downed Navy Seal in Afghanistan……But, sadly the story about Mohammad Gulab turned into another Newsweek bash on America and the military.Alek from Eurojihad sends this story from the April 17, 2006, Newsweek.

As You Rest Your Head on Your Pillow Tonight…

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Remember that your democratic media is hard at work for you.Democrats Look to Rebuild in DeLay’s Wake…DeLay announced last week that he won’t seek re-election and that he will soon resign from Congress.DeLay is under indictment in Texas on conspiracy and money laundering charges stemming from the financing of state Republican legislative races in 2002.

Biolab Deception at the WaPo

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Captain’s Quarters and Confederate Yankee exposed the deceptive front page article on biological laboratories in the Washington Post.Lori Byrd has more.Hat Tip Terry HarrisHere’s a question…If this wasn’t a biolab, what the heck was it?

Playboy Magazine a Smash in Indonesia

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The much anticipated release of Playboy magazine drew mixed reviews from hardline Muslims in Indonesia who couldn’t wait to get their hands on that first edition.

Who You Gonna Believe? The AP or Your Own Stinking Ears?

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Cheney gets mixed reception as he throws out the first pitch in Washington,VIDEO HEREBut, the AP headlines, “Cheney booed loudly, throws out first pitch”.Vice President Cheney (R) greets Washington Nationals manager Frank Robinson after Cheney threw out the first pitch at the Nationals’ first home game of the season, at RFK Stadium in Washington, April 11, 2006.

Looking for Another George Catlett Marshall

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Wilsonizer on the outspoken Generals in the news this week: Everyone in this great, free country of ours is entitled to their own opinion, and the aforementioned generals have a worldview as senior officers that is of no doubt interesting to the public at large.

After Massive Karachi Bomb Blast, Worshippers Torch Cars

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Chaos hits the streets of Karachi after a bloody prayer service blast,VIDEO HEREAfter a bomb blast exploded at a Sunni prayer service in a Karachi park, angry mob members turned on security forces, pelted ambulances with stones, and torched cars.Pakistani men look at burning vehicle set on fire by angry protestors after a bomb explosion in Karachi, Pakistan Tuesday, April 11, 2006.

More Bad News… for the Party of Whiners

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The economy is creating not just lots of jobs, but better jobs!The US economy isn’t just producing jobs these days, it’s also producing good jobs.

Democrats Swoon Immigrants at Protests, Hillary Continues Farce

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A million protesters marched today across the country demanding “justice”,FOX VIDEO HEREHillary blasted Republicans for including felony language in the House immigrant legislation yesterday during her speech in New York……But, it was democrats voted down removing the felony language from the bill!Sen.

The New York Times: We're not Just Liberal, We Suck Lemons!

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The sourpusses at the New York Times had to scramble to find a negative retention headline today since the Army is surpassing the year’s retention goal by 15%!Two of every three eligible soldiers continue to re-enlist, putting the Army, which has endured most of the fighting in Iraq, ahead of its annual goal.The Army was 15% ahead of its re-enlistment goal of 34,668 for the first six months of fiscal year 2006, which ended March 31.

Muslims Turn the Other Cheek

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The Anchoress has a wonderful discussion with Ali on Islam and forgiveness.It would be nice to hear more stories like this.

Tracking the Italian Vote

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Berlusconi was behind the center-left candidate in the early exit polls but he appears to be making gains.Stefania is tracking the election at Pajamas Media and Publius Pundit.Update: Wow!

France Surrenders!

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It was only a matter of time…The kids did not care for the new plan…

Republican Leader Boehner Says "Secure Borders First"

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The House of Representatives Majority Leader John Boehner yesterday said to secure the borders first before looking at amnesty for illegal immigrants:Boehner, an Ohio Republican, said he supported a bill already passed by the House that focuses on tightening the nation’s borders but does not include a temporary worker program.”You can’t begin to talk about a guest worker bill until you secure the borders,” he said on ABC’s “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”Otherwise, he said, “We’re going to have an endless parade of illegal immigrants here in our country.”If senators pass a bill, lawmakers from both sides of Congress would have to work out their differences for a final bill.

A Look at the French Education System

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France Echos has a very disturbing news on a report leaked to the internet on the French Education system:The Obin report, innocuously entitled “Signs and Manifestations of Religious Affiliation in the Educational Establishments” and headed by the inspector general of French education Jean-Pierre Obin, the study was actually finished last year but remained unpublished until leaked on the Internet a few weeks ago.It is easy to understand why the French government was unwilling to publish it.

John Kerry is His Own Muhammad Cartoon

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Maybe Alexandra at All Things Beautiful had it right…Michael Crowley at The Plank (Via Instapundit):Continuing his campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination, John F.

The Immigrant Protests Continue

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No Speed Bumps has a roundup of the Dallas immigrant protest today.If you attend the protests planned for this week, Powerline would like pictures and video.Stingray has more on the Dallas protest.Slapstick is holding an immigrant Photoshop contest.

Even Liberals Know Harry Reid & Dems Blocked Immigrant Bill

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President Bush blasted Democratic Minority Leader Harry Reid for ruining a compromise on immigration legislation and playing politics with immigration in his weekly radio address today.Harry Reid, of course, later blamed Bush and Republicans for failure to pass the immigration reform bill this week:”In a week when President Bush was unable to convince House Republicans to pass his budget, was unable to convince Senate Republicans to pass immigration reform, and was caught misleading the American people about national security matters yet again, it’s no surprise that he would take a page from the Karl Rove playbook and blame Democrats to distract from his own troubles.

The Biased Attacks on Bush from Today's Wild-Eyed Media

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The Anchoress has a great post with links to another post explaining the depths of disfunction of the mainstream’s reporting this week.Powerline has a discussion with one of the worst offenders at the AP.I still say the St.

US Economy Continues Boom

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Jayson had his latest good news from your wallet post up yesterday:Following up on today’s job market release, here are some other facts and numbers you won’t see reported by the liberal Democrat media:Total net payroll gain – 3/05 – 3/06:Two million ninety thousand (2,090,000).Of that sum:1,934,000 – Private sector.156,000 – Government.The average monthly net gain in W-2 jobs at established private-sector companies since March 2005 has been 161,000.Since March ‘04 – 159,700.Since March ‘03 – 132,222.That’s true, the economy has created nearly five million net payroll jobs in the private sectors since March 2003 – which, not coincidentally, was right before those small business tax cuts were enacted by the Repugnathug Party in Congress.

London Muslim Thugs Head to Court Over Protest Death Threats

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In early February, Muslims in London protested against the Danish Muhammad cartoons:The protesters waved placards reading, “Butcher those who mock Islam”, “Massacre those who insult Islam”, “Behead the one who insults the prophet”, “Europe you will pay, your 9/11 is on the way”, or “7/7 is on its way”, “Europe you will pay, Bin Laden is on his way” and “Europe you’ll come crawling, when the Mujahideen come roaring”.

Iraqi Liberation Day is Sunday

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Families seek remembrance of Iraq liberation dayPlease remember our service men and women, the People of Iraq, an our lost heroes on Sunday, April 9, 2006, in your thoughts and prayers.In the Mail:Dear Friend, When my son, Michael, left for Iraq, America was united in our determination to defeat the terrorists.