When is someone going to bring up charges against Durham County District Attorney Mike Nifong?Whatever the charge, it would have more substance than the crap he has thrown at the three Duke lacrosse players!Mike Nifong dropped the rape charges against the three Duke lacrosse players today…
There were mass executions by the Iranian regime this week.A total of 11 Iranians were executed in just this one week.Included in this 11 were three political prisoners executed on Tuesday December 19, 2006 who were sentenced to death for “Waging a War on God.”This picture was taken at the executions this week in the Khuzestan area of Iran.Ali Matouri Zadeh (pictured on left), Malek Bani Tamim (centre) and Alireza Asakre (right) were executed by the regime on trumped of charges after months of torture and abuse.Ahwaz.org reported:The regime has prevented relatives of the men from burying them in accordance with Islamic custom and is instead burying them in a mass, unmarked grave site called Lanat Abad or “place of the damned” (warning very gruesome).The death sentences against 11 men, including the three executed on Tuesday, were condemned in a unanimous vote by the European Parliament as well as an Early Day Motion in the British Parliament.Ali Matouri Zadeh, 30, had been forced to confess to heading an insurgent group after months of torture and threats to the lives of his wife and baby daughter, who were also imprisoned by the regime.
Will Murtha Now Apologize For His Slander Against the US Marines?The military announced the very sad news today that 8 marines were charged with crimes surrounding the Haditha incident in late 2005.The BBC reported:Lt Col Jeffrey R Chessani: Violation of a lawful order; derelictionSgt Sanick P Dela Cruz: Unpremeditated murder; false official statement1st Lt Andrew A Grayson: Dereliction; false official statement; obstructing justiceCapt Lucas M McConnell: DerelictionLance Cpl Justin L Sharratt: Unpremeditated murderCapt Randy W Stone: Violation of a lawful order; derelictionLance Cpl Stephen B Tatum: Unpremeditated murder; negligent homicide; assaultStaff Sgt Frank D Wuterich: Unpremeditated murder; soliciting another to commit an offence; false official statementReuters reported:CAMP PENDLETON, California (Reuters) – The U.S.
Well, I had to wait 24 hours (when google said it would only take a couple of minutes) for blogger to put Gateway Pundit into some kind of new-fangled format, But…
Maybe the US can discuss this incident with Iran when they meet for discussions over the future of Iraq and America’s role in the Middle East.The Telegraph put together a 2 minute video HERE explaining the charges against Cpl.
While not building nukes, Kim Jong Il plans to boost military morale with karaoke machines!A visitor walks by displays of North Korea’s Scud-B missile (C) and other South Korean missiles at the Korea War Memorial Museum in Seoul.
Radical Islamic Cleric Abu Bakar Bashir (Abu Bakar Ba’asyir) was cleared by an Indonesian court for involvement in the Bali bombings this week.This latest ruling effectively clears the radical cleric for being part of the evil conspiracy behind the Bali blasts that killed 202 people.The BBC reports:Ba’asyir was first arrested shortly after the Bali nightclub bombings in October 2002, although he was never accused of actually taking part in the attack.
This is a clear slap in the face to the folks at Pajamas Media:The UAE bans pajamas worn to work.
Speaker Pelosi on 60 Minutes.
Via Drudge and The Telegraph…Mohammed rolls into the top 50 most popular male names in Great Britain for the first time this year overtaking George and Joseph.Hat Tip Eric at
** Bar the Embassy Doors!
Well, it wasn’t the first time, and probably won’t be the last…John Kerry met with the Syrian dictator Bashar Assad today.John Kerry gets a jump start on the Iraq Study Group recommendations.
This news today does not look very good for the Associated Press at all!Michelle Malkin heard back from two sources and this is what she found out about Jamil/Jumail Hussein:According to two CPATT officials–one in the U.S, one in Iraq–there is no one named “Jamil Hussein” working now or ever at either at the Yarmouk or al Khadra police stations.
Michelle Malkin has all of the bloody details in one post.
The Associated Press is reporting this morning that Coalition Forces in Iraq captured an Al Qaeda leader in Iraq responsible for hundreds of deaths:BAGHDAD, Iraq – U.S.-led forces captured a senior al-Qaida leader who was responsible for hundreds of civilian deaths and housed foreign fighters who carried out suicide bombings, the U.S.
The unhinged American media led their news stories today with this very misleading and pathetic headline:”Bush says U.S.
Najaf Province became the third Iraqi Province out of 18 to be completely turned over to Iraqi security forces in a ceremony at a football stadium earlier today.Najaf, the capital of the province, is the is home to the iconic Imam Ali shrine.In October, Iraqi forces successfully provided security for nearly one million Shia pilgrims who thronged to Najaf, Iraq, to commemorate the death of the First Imam.
Senator Harry Reid came clean today.No, not about his Vegas real estate ventures…
Musing Minds live blogged the verdict today with The Donald and Little Miss Bar-Hoppin USA.AllahPundit has the video.It looks like the year is going to end on a high note after all.
The Real Ugly American analyzes the enemy.
In clear violation to the Geneva Conventions…One person was killed and 11 were wounded when fighting broke out inside Gaza’s main hospital today.A gunmen loyal to Hamas carries a rocket launcher during gunbattles with forces of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ intelligence service in Gaza CIty, Tuesday, Dec.
Less than a month ago, a liberal judge appointed by Bill Clinton struck down a ruling that allowed the president to designate groups as terrorist organizations, saying Bush’s post-Sept.
These results from a World Public Opinion poll taken in Afghanistan show that an overwhelming majority of Afghanis are pleased with the job of President Karzai…
Before rushing off to canoodle with President Bashar Assad in Syria, Senators John Kerry and Chris Dodd had time to rub elbows with the anti-American Lebanese Parliament Speaker and Hezbollah ally Nabih Berri today in Beirut.Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri, right, speaks with U.S.
The AP just reported that Laura Bush had a skin cancer tumor removed:First Lady Laura Bush had a skin cancer tumor removed from her right shin in early November.
The Left is planning a lovely Valentines Day March to Mecca.And, I am with Glenn Reynolds on this one.After nearly 4,000 executions of gays in Iran alone, it is about time that the Left recognized the real threat of radical Islam.But…Do they really think the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is ready for this?After all, Saudia Arabia is where more than 100 men were sentenced to imprisonment and flogging in 2005 after being arrested in for “dancing and behaving like women”.
Iraq-1 Murdering Terrorist Thugs -0The Iraq team pose with their silver medals after the gold medal match between Qatar and Iraq at the Asian Games.
But, of course.Hat Tip to Lifeboat Foundation
So much for fresh Danish,…
On Friday the Iraqi Red Crescent Society claimed that US soldiers were the biggest threat to their security.
Fighting resumed outside of the home of Palestinian Leader Mahmoud Abbas around dawn today.Palestinian gunmen from the Fatah Movement carry their weapons as they march in support of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in the Jebaliya refugee camp, northern Gaza Strip,Sunday, Dec.
It looks like there is a bit of premature rejoicing by a few nutroots after the discovery by Armed Liberal at Winds of Change that there may indeed be a Jamil (Jamail) Hussein who contributes to the Associated Press in Iraq.But, this is just part of the problem for the Associated Press and a biggger problem for Jamil.
This time it’s for real…OBL is dead.Osama the mass murderer is shot dead in India.A licensed shooter shot and killed the 10-foot tall bull near the Behali forest reserve in northern Assam.
Coming off of last week’s Holocaust Conference and death threats to Israel, Mahmoud Adinajenad waisted no time in calling for a revival of the Islamic Ummah and shared nuclear technology among the Arab states this weekend.Fars News reported:TEHRAN (Fars News Agency)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Islamic countries can revive the radiant era of Islamic civilization through cooperation, companionship and unity.
300 youths were arrested after violence broke out at protest in Copenhagen last night.Demonstrators throw rocks at police in downtown, Copenhagen, Denmark, Saturday, Dec.
Hamas and Fatah agreed to a peace deal on Sunday afternoon but heavy gunfire continued into the night in Gaza.A damaged vehicle of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas’ Presidential Guard is seen at a training camp that was attacked by gunmen, in Gaza City, Sunday, Dec.
Jimmy Digs- Hole Deep.Jimmy explains (note: not an apology) that by “apartheid” he is not talking about apartheid inside of Israel but apartheid inside of the Palestinian Territories…As if this makes it any less offensive.
Oh, to be a fly on the wall!(Do you suppose that it’s too late to enter this in any contest?This was the best picture Reuters did all year- and you know it wasn’t Photoshopped!)Is everyone enjoying themselves?…U.S.
…To make the cut in Kansas City.
Khmer Rouge denial is running rampant in Cambodia.And, as far as those Holocaust deniers…Where better to congregate than Berlin!Sign the petition HERE to speak out against the conference.
Authorities have issued a “shoot to kill order on Osama Bin Laden” in India…Indian villagers run away from a wild elephant who strayed into a marsh close to Guwahati in 2000.
The Palestinian crisis continues…A veiled Palestinian supporter of Hamas holds up a Koran during a rally marking the 19th anniversary of Hamas’ founding in the West Bank town of Tulkarm December 15, 2006.
More ACLU Idiocy: The state Registry of Motor Vehicles employees were asking immigrants for proof of legal residency.
The Iraqi Red Crescent, the same group that sees its vehicles used in suicide blasts, is calling the US military the “biggest threat” to the organization.
If you are still wondering…Why Must Democrats Always Meet With the Wartime Enemy?
Freedom from suffocating government policies.Freedom from communism.Freedom from Morales.Protesters rally demanding ‘Autonomy’ for the eastern states in Santa Cruz, Bolivia’s second largest city, Friday, Dec.
Update: At least two bomb blasts went off in Iran in the last 24 hours.
** Violence Escalates in Palestinian Territories!
The following is a Haider Ajina translation of a headline and article, which appeared in Iraq’s Buratha News on December 14th.”Iraqi forces ready to take over security responsibility in Nejaf (Najaf) province”Najaf Province is the third Iraqi province to take over complete control of security operations.
** BBC VIDEO HERE of the attack on Haniya’s convoy!
Update: The O’Reilly Factor is going to do a segment on this ad tonight.Boy, you could see this coming a mile away…
One Jerusalem has the Video Exclusive!
“Lebanon is the country of coexistence.
Fausta and Babalu say, “Speak with your wallets folks!”Say “NO” to “Tar-Che!”A.
(Via Jessica’s Well)Michelle Malkin has accepted an invitation from Eason Jordan to join him in Iraq to search for “Jamil Hussein” the notorious AP stringer of the “Six Sunni” bogus story.Curt at Flopping Aces also got an invite.That sounds exciting, to say the least!While they are there, I hope they can look up a few other “questionables”…Here is the long list of problematic Iraqi Police/Ministry of Interior spokesmen quoted by the AP and others that the military says it cannot verify as legitimate employees of the IP/MOI published at Flopping Aces:* police Lt.
After the unruly protest against Ahmadinejad on Monday, Tahkim Vahdat, the main student movement in Iran, is issuing a “storm warning” to the regime!AKI Kronos and Iran News (picture above) are reporting that there’s trouble brewing at home for Ahmadinejad and the mullahs:”Whoever sows wind, will reap a tempest” ran the concluding line of a statement published in Tehran on Wednesday by the Tahkim Vahdat, the main student movement in Iran.
