ONLY ONE QUARTER OF VOTERS SHOW UP FOR ELECTION IN VENEZUELA,VIDEO HEREThe poster of Chavez reads, “By ten million votes, for the country and for sovereignty.” …But only an estimated 3 million voters turned out at the polls!A pedestrian walks near an election campaign sign for the upcoming congressional elections showing Venezuela’s President Hugo Chavez, top, and his pro-Chavez party in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Dec.
Black Informant takes a critical look at when to allege voter fraud and when not to if you are a Democrat.
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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
Will we ever get to celebrate?”To the troops, the war is being won.
Iran may have a plan to meddle (more) in Iraq after the December 15th election.All Things Conservative has the story.
Freedom for Egyptians posting today titled “Egypt After the Fall of Baghdad” is an excellent admission of the political changes felt even in Egypt, since the fall of Baghdad.
“Freedom is the bedrock of our friendship with Japan.
This is NOT the review Mary Mapes wanted from her current book tour!I recieved this “memo” from Colonel Maurice Udell (Ret.).
PROTESTERS DISPLAY “MR.
Last year during the runup to the November election, Arianna Huffington asked us all to look deep into our hearts and answer this gut-wrenching question:”This post goes out to all those good ol’ boy soldiers out there who insist that Kerry is a traitor and aided the enemy in a time of war.
Young Ethiopian Diasporans begs for the world and US to pay attention to those dying for democracy in Ethiopia today:There is a bloodbath in Ethiopia.
THE PEOPLE OF AZERBAIJAN WENT TO THE POLLS TODAY,THE RULING PARTY IS CLAIMING A WIN AS EXPECTED,VIDEO HEREAzerbaijan is one of only two Muslim states to send troops to Iraq.It has held rallies like the one pictured below throughout the year.Azerbaijan, an oil rich country and ex-Soviet state, has high hopes that it will continue to make positive moves towards democracy.Most initial reports from international observers are saying that the vote was fair.Katy at Blogrel was covering the elections from Azerbaijan.The Bush Administration had pressured the Aliyev Regime to hold fair elections and international observers were allowed in after a last minute move.Test for Bush U.S.
Azerbaijan approved a measure to allow foreign funded non-governmental groups to monitor Sunday’s election late last week.A young protester sent a strong message to President Bush back in June!
JIMMY SAYS ALL OF THE REASONS FOR WAR WERE FALSE,GOING TO WAR IN IRAQ WAS ILL ADVISED, UNJUST & UNNECESSARY,VIDEO HEREHighlights from America’s Eternal 39th President Jimmy Carter’s New Book:* Jimmy,…
Azerbaijan wants Freedom!
Here’s Your Spooky Halloween Story…Detroit has problems!
When you put aside the grim milestones and death counts which are tragic yet less than half of what Iraqis were used to under Saddam Hussein, the country is making tremendous strides in governance and rebuilding efforts.Sistani Makes Historic Announcement Today on the December Iraqi ElectionsThe Ayatollah Sistani quietly shapes and leads Iraq.
Just Today:* Wisconsin – State Senate Majority Leader pleads guilty to two felonies* Illinois – 5 convicted election leaders have sentencing postponed until January* Alabama – Former Governor indicted on federal racketeering charges* Texas – Contractors Association pleads guilty to two counts of illegal donations to DemocratsSenate Majority Leader Democrat Chuck Chvala of Wisconsin said he did not believe he was breaking the law when pleading guilty to two felonies today but fellow Democrat Douglas Burnett disagreed saying both he and Chvala were fighting to keep Chvala as Majority Leader the Capital Times reported today.”In our zeal to win elections Senator Chvala and I know we crossed the line and we broke the law,” Burnett said in a statement to the court before sentencing.
Since there was a lack of court news today, I thought I would post this…Another democrat was convicted this month for fraud but the democrats won’t return the money (via CNS News):Former U.S.
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Victor Davis Hanson, at National Review Online, shares his thoughts on the quiet and quite amazing Iraqi Election from this past weekend:And the reaction at home?
Look who’s picture was on hand at the vote on Saturday!
Although, Kelvin Ellis was convicted of voter fraud, tax evasion, and pled guilty to obstruction of justice and plotting to kill a government witness, his “running a prostitution ring out of City Hall” charge did not make it to court!
After the wonderful news from earlier today, the media is taking no time to celebrate, and instead is now focusing on the election results, a “yes” or “no” to the new Iraqi Constitution.
HISTORIC VOTE IN IRAQ BEGINS,VIDEO HEREIraqis vote today to give a “yes” or “no” to a constitution that will define democracy in Iraq.Comparing Quagmires:Japan- VJ Day 8/15/1945- Constitution Ratified- 11/3/1946 1 Years 3 MonthsGermany- VE Day 5/8/1945 Constitution Ratified- 5/23/1949 4 YearsItaly- VE Day 5/8/1945 Constitution Ratified- 12/11/1947 2 Years 7 MonthsFrance- VE Day 5/8/1945 Constitution Ratified- (4th Version) 10/27/1946 (5th version) 10/4/1958 1,13 Years 5,5 MonthsUS- Declaration of Independence- 7/4/1776 Constitution Ratified- 9/17/1787 11 Years 2 MonthsIraq- Iraq War Began Ratification Election- 10/15/2005 2 Years 7 Months (since war began)EU- In processComparing Violence: January- 347 attacks on polling day, 44 dead, including 9 attackersToday- Less than 13 attacks on polling stations, 3 Iraqi Soldiers died when they drove over a roadside bomb, no other deaths reportedWith hope for a bright future, Iraqis vote today.An Iraqi child waits for her parents to vote in the referendum on Iraq’s new constitution in Baghdad, Iraq, Saturday Oct.
Today is election day in Iraq.
Today there was a significant amount of terrorism news…The Bali blasts of 2002 were remembered today by relatives of the 202 who were killed in the blasts.The bombing of the USS Cole is remembered today on its 5th Anniversary.The FARC terrorists in Columbia attempted a car bombing today.Another suicide blast kills innocents in Iraq as the election nears.The Zawahiri letter is revealed and explained.That’s why this story was just so very special…A senior police officer is pushed outside the Kerobokan prison as Balinese protesters demanded the immediate execution of those convicted of the 2002 nightclub bombings in Kuta on the Indonesian resort island of Bali October 12, 2005.
** The African Nation founded by freed American Slaves back in 1847, held a historic vote on Tuesday.
LIBERIANS GO TO POLLS IN HISTORIC POST CIVIL WAR VOTE,VIDEO HERELiberia was founded in 1847 by freed African-American slaves.
CENTER RIGHT PARTY WINS IN POLANDVIDEO HERE** The international media can’t tell the Polish twins apart!
With Germany stuck in a quagmire since the election results from Sunday, Mark Steyn offers some interesting analysis on “Old Europe” (via Powerline)If you want the state of Europe in a nutshell, skip the German election coverage and consider this news item from the south of France: a fellow in Marseilles is being charged with fraud because he lived with the dead body of his mother for five years in order to continue receiving her pension of 700 euros a month.
Another look at Afghanistan…The Kuchis, Afghan nomads, arrive to vote Sunday Sept.
The Polling Places Are Now Open!* Record turnout is expected in spite of the threats and violence* There have been attacks on soldiers on Saturday* 20 terrorists were arrested planning to kill thousands with a dam explosion* A warehouse was fired on earlier today* And, just in…
GERHARD SCHROEDER AND ANGELA MERKEL MAKE THEIR FINAL PLEA TO VOTERS,VIDEO HEREIn case you missed it, earlier this week Davids Medienkritik explained how Gerhard Schroeder’s SPD Party exploited dead American soldiers in their election campaign to win votes.
AFGHAN LORD HAS AN AMAZING SLIDE SHOW HERE OF THE POLITICAL SCENE IN KABUL, AFGHANISTAN.Afghan Lord has more wonderful election pictures and postings on his site.
THIS IS AN EXCITING DAY FOR EGYPTIANS WHO HOPE THIS HISTORIC ELECTION WILL BE THE START OF SOMETHING NEW!
Today, AP journalist Christopher Toothaker writes one of the most biased opinion pieces to pass as news since the election last year.In his “Rev.
A HUGE ANTI-CHAVEZ DEMONSTRATION TURNS VIOLENT IN CARACAS,VIDEO HEREA rally against Hugo Chavez turns bloody in Caracas, yesterday.
Egypt is just trying on democracy and already an opposition party member is attacking the Mubarak Regime.
PAKISTAN VOTES AMID POLLING VIOLENCE, VIDEO HEREIn many areas women voter turnout was highter than that of men.
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,…
Mukhtar Mai, infamous victim of a Pakistani gang rape, went door to door last week in her village encouraging women to go vote.
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.
Are you looking for a good youth counselor?…
Well, it’s about time!This announcement from across the river in Illinois is long overdue.
On Sunday, Anti-Mubarak protesters were brutally attacked by thugs at their demonstration in Cairo.The demonstration on Wednesday did not end with bleeding protesters fleeing the scene.Arab poet Ahmed Fuad Negm spoke to demonstrators and to “All Arab Regimes” at a democracy protest on Wednesday in Cairo:A 1,000 strong security force surrounded the 300-odd protestors who were brandishing banners or wearing T-shirts with slogans proclaiming “No to Mubarak,” “Freedom Now” and “Down with Mubarak”.Opponents of Mubarak have stepped up their campaign against his 24-year rule of the Arab world’s most populous country ahead of the first contested presidential election in Egypt next month.”The demonstration is a message to all Arab regimes who base their power on oppression from people opposed to monopolies and heriditary power,” said popular poet Ahmed Fuad Negm, referring to the likely succession of Mubarak’s son Gamal.The US State Department condemned the violence at the protest on Sunday in Cairo: “Down, down, Mubarak,” chanted some protesters.
Ohio voters in the 2nd District go to the polls today to select a new US Representative.
VIDEO OF THE VIOLENT ANTI-MUBARAK PROTEST HEREIt was a brutal scene at this Egyptian protest today.Pro-Mubarak thugs stormed opposition protesters today in Egypt:Police and Egyptian government supporters beat dozens of opposition activists with batons, sometimes kicking them as they lay on the ground, during a protest Saturday against President Hosni Mubarak days after he announced his bid for re-election promising greater democracy in Egypt.
Since the November elections 16 individuals in the St.
Hillary, “the moderate”, is taking on the task of defining the Leftist Democratic Agenda into something more palatable for American swing voters.
We knew this was bound to happen.
** The stage is set for continued democratic revolutions in the former Soviet Bloc Countries of Central Asia.
Lord, it’s great to see people actually protest “for” our flag and not “against” it!South Korean Conservatives battle police to get at Anti-MacArthur activists!
Michael Moore made his first appearance on the “Tonight Show” since the election last November.
THE LARGEST PROTEST YET GATHERED IN MANILA’S FINANCIAL DISTRICT TODAY URGING PRESIDENT ARROYO TO STEP DOWN,VIDEO HERE30,000 protest in Manila today.Thousands rally in Philippines to push for the resignation of Gloria Arroyo.
KYRGYZSTAN VOTERS GIVE BAKIYEV DECISIVE WIN, VIDEO HEREKurmanbek Bakiyev won 89% of the Kyrgyz vote.Interim President Kurmanbek Bakiyev casts his ballot at a polling station in Bishkek.
