24 June 2008
An Anatomy of Surrender
Motivated by fear and multiculturalism, too many Westerners are acquiescing to creeping sharia
http://www.city-journal.org/2008/18_2_cultural_jihadists.html
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http://www.city-journal.org/2008/18_2_cultural_jihadists.html
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The "nightmare scenario" if we attack Iran
http://www.nysun.com/foreign/irans-nightmare-scenarios-mulled/80568
Possible scenarios include:
A terrorist attack on the Saudi oil port of Ras Tanura, an export point for oil bound for Asia. Saudi and American officials have in the past disrupted Al Qaeda plots on the facility, such as an attack on the Abqaiq oil processing plant near Dammam, Saudi Arabia, that killed two guards.
A naval assault on the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Persian Gulf. Iran still has warships equipped with Russian-designed Shkval torpedoes that it could fire at American vessels. Another possible attack would be suicide boat sorties similar to the one that bombed the USS Cole.
The commencement of a new round in the war between Hezbollah and Israel, with Hezbollah firing its Shihab missiles into Haifa and possibly the northern suburbs of Tel Aviv.
Hezbollah or Iranian intelligence terrorist operations on soft targets, such as shopping malls and community centers, in third countries and possibly even America.
A renewed effort to stir an uprising in Iraq through Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army or the special groups controlled by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
Possible scenarios include:
A terrorist attack on the Saudi oil port of Ras Tanura, an export point for oil bound for Asia. Saudi and American officials have in the past disrupted Al Qaeda plots on the facility, such as an attack on the Abqaiq oil processing plant near Dammam, Saudi Arabia, that killed two guards.
A naval assault on the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Persian Gulf. Iran still has warships equipped with Russian-designed Shkval torpedoes that it could fire at American vessels. Another possible attack would be suicide boat sorties similar to the one that bombed the USS Cole.
The commencement of a new round in the war between Hezbollah and Israel, with Hezbollah firing its Shihab missiles into Haifa and possibly the northern suburbs of Tel Aviv.
Hezbollah or Iranian intelligence terrorist operations on soft targets, such as shopping malls and community centers, in third countries and possibly even America.
A renewed effort to stir an uprising in Iraq through Moqtada al-Sadr's Mahdi Army or the special groups controlled by Iran's Revolutionary Guard.
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05 October 2007
A'jad on SNL
Finally someone in the entertainment industry delivers some effective propaganda about A'jad. - not that there is anything wrong with that. Maybe he came to NY to defect?
And the song is catchy too.
And the song is catchy too.
Did A'jad predict Armageddon at the UN?
Isn't this an anuual event?
a Holocaust survivor was quoted when asked what they learned from it all. "When somoneone says they are going to kill you...believe them.
a Holocaust survivor was quoted when asked what they learned from it all. "When somoneone says they are going to kill you...believe them.
A Quiet Triumph May be Brewing
There are signs that the global Islamic jihad movement is splitting apart, in what would be a tremendous achievement for American strategy. The center of the action is in Pakistan and Afghanistan, the very territory which is thought to harbor Usama, and from which Al Qaeda was able to launch 9/11. Capitalizing on existing splits, a trap was set and closed, and the benefits have only begun to be evident
The September scorecard in Iraq
The vermin we have scratched in September alone.
Someone tell Harry Reid, Tom Harkin, and Dick Durbin about this- they may have some "'splaining to do Lucy"
Someone tell Harry Reid, Tom Harkin, and Dick Durbin about this- they may have some "'splaining to do Lucy"
Lebanon's military taking our left flank
Great, encouraging developments from the under reported (no shock there) story of Lebanon's military battling and defeating not only al-Oaeda but Iranian-backed Hezballoh forces as well.
Kaplan on our military
On the Editorial Page BY ROBERT D. KAPLAN
Our soldiers like what they do. They want our respect, not pity.
Our soldiers like what they do. They want our respect, not pity.
CIA vs. Bush
Incredible new book by Kenneth Timmerman
(He is the - the premeire invetstigation journalist on terror and national security. Read the opening passage's beginning:)
Some have called it the CIA's greatest covert operation of all time.
It involved deep penetration of a hostile regime by planting a network of agents at key crossroads of power, where they could steal secrets and steer policy by planting disinformation, cooking intelligence, provocation, and outright lies.
It involved sophisticated political sabotage operations, aimed at making regime leaders doubt their own judgment and question the support of their subordinates.
It involved the financing, training, and equipping of effective opposition forces, who could challenge the regime openly and through covert operations.
The scope was breathtaking, say insiders who had personal knowledge of the CIA effort. All the skills learned by the U.S. intelligence community during the fifty years of the Cold War struggle with the Soviet Union were in play, from active measures aimed at planting disinformation through cutouts and an eager media, to maskirovka--strategic deception.
It was war--but an intelligence war, played behind the scenes, aimed at confusing, misleading, and ultimately defeating the enemy. Its goal was nothing less than to topple the regime in power, by discrediting its rulers.
Many Americans believe this was the CIA's goal during the 1990s, when the Agency had "boots on the ground" in northern Iraq, working with Iraqi opponents of Saddam Hussein. Most patriotic Americans probably hope that the CIA today has such an operation to overthrow the mullahs in Tehran, or North Korean dictator Kim John Il.
But the target of this vast, sophisticated CIA operation was none of them.
It was America's 43rd President, George W. Bush.
(He is the - the premeire invetstigation journalist on terror and national security. Read the opening passage's beginning:)
Some have called it the CIA's greatest covert operation of all time.
It involved deep penetration of a hostile regime by planting a network of agents at key crossroads of power, where they could steal secrets and steer policy by planting disinformation, cooking intelligence, provocation, and outright lies.
It involved sophisticated political sabotage operations, aimed at making regime leaders doubt their own judgment and question the support of their subordinates.
It involved the financing, training, and equipping of effective opposition forces, who could challenge the regime openly and through covert operations.
The scope was breathtaking, say insiders who had personal knowledge of the CIA effort. All the skills learned by the U.S. intelligence community during the fifty years of the Cold War struggle with the Soviet Union were in play, from active measures aimed at planting disinformation through cutouts and an eager media, to maskirovka--strategic deception.
It was war--but an intelligence war, played behind the scenes, aimed at confusing, misleading, and ultimately defeating the enemy. Its goal was nothing less than to topple the regime in power, by discrediting its rulers.
Many Americans believe this was the CIA's goal during the 1990s, when the Agency had "boots on the ground" in northern Iraq, working with Iraqi opponents of Saddam Hussein. Most patriotic Americans probably hope that the CIA today has such an operation to overthrow the mullahs in Tehran, or North Korean dictator Kim John Il.
But the target of this vast, sophisticated CIA operation was none of them.
It was America's 43rd President, George W. Bush.
Ahmadinejad and a Murder in Vienna
Ahmadinejad and a Murder in Vienna: An Interview with 'Witness D'
14 September 2007
MOVEON'S SMEAR: A VILE NEW LOW
It's not hard to imagine that if something like this occured in WW2 or Korea that an angry mob would descend upon Move On and delivery some justice. Call it whatever you want but it's treason and there have been no consequences.
18 August 2007
What Petraeus has wrought
KILLING FOR CONGRESS
By RALPH PETERS
[Great run down of Gen Petreaus' work so far and the results we are seeing]
By RALPH PETERS
[Great run down of Gen Petreaus' work so far and the results we are seeing]
In defense of Dick Cheney
[ Not that Dick Cheney needs defending but it's worth reading what he did to insure our nation's security]
The Cheney Imperative
The surveillance and interrogation programs he helped implement have prevented further attacks.
The Cheney Imperative
The surveillance and interrogation programs he helped implement have prevented further attacks.
On the brink with Iran?
[I don't know where this mythical brink with Iran is but I welcome it's arrival- 1979 would've been better but better late than never]
Washington is a wonder with Iran
by Michael Ledeen
"There are many reasons for the respect of Iraqis for our fighters, starting with the fact that the military is currently the best institution in America, and our military men and women are several notches above the politicians, intellectuals and journalists in moral fiber and bravery. You can see that in the way the military deals with the Iranian intrusion in Iraq and Afghanistan. The politicians, diplomats, and spooks downplay the Iranian role, reshaping the facts to fit their desire for a “negotiated solution” they know in their heart of hearts will never be accomplished. But our military officers, whose troops are being blown up by Iranian explosives or Iranian-trained suicide bombers or gunned down by Iranian-trained snipers, are laying out the facts for anyone who cares to know what’s going on. Happily, at least some folks are listening (thank you, Senator Lieberman). Most Iraqis know the truth; it’s the Americans who need the education."
Why the Democrats hope we fail in Iraq
[Of course you can't question their patriotism, that would be wrong.]
Successful Surge Is Dems' Dilemma
By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
"Democratic senators visiting Iraq have seen for themselves that President Bush's surge strategy is working. But their party has so much invested in losing this war, they're muffling the good news."
Successful Surge Is Dems' Dilemma
By INVESTOR'S BUSINESS DAILY
"Democratic senators visiting Iraq have seen for themselves that President Bush's surge strategy is working. But their party has so much invested in losing this war, they're muffling the good news."
Foolish myths about al-Qaida in Mesopotamia
Fighting the "Real" Fight Foolish myths about al-Qaida in Mesopotamia.
By Christopher Hitchens
"Over the past few months, I have been debating Roman Catholics who differ from their Eastern Orthodox brethren on the nature of the Trinity, Protestants who are willing to quarrel bitterly with one another about election and predestination, with Jews who cannot concur about a covenant with God, and with Muslims who harbor bitter disagreements over the discrepant interpretations of the Quran. Arcane as these disputes may seem, and much as I relish seeing the faithful fight among themselves, the believers are models of lucidity when compared to the hair-splitting secularists who cannot accept that al-Qaida in Mesopotamia is a branch of al-Qaida itself."
Peggy Noonan predicting 9-11
Old column by Peggy Noonan about Bill Clinton's classless departure from office that I remember reading, but forgot about this passage
"Bill Clinton's last speech? We can only hope.His second point, and a long one it was, was that global poverty "requires more than compassion." I think a deconstruction of this thought is: It requires programs, i.e., liberal programs. In other words: When Osama bin Laden and his henchmen blow up an American city, it won't be my fault, it will be President Bush's. "
"Bill Clinton's last speech? We can only hope.His second point, and a long one it was, was that global poverty "requires more than compassion." I think a deconstruction of this thought is: It requires programs, i.e., liberal programs. In other words: When Osama bin Laden and his henchmen blow up an American city, it won't be my fault, it will be President Bush's. "
10 August 2007
Inside Iraq
{awesome article from Bill Kristol pointing out the obvious (to us) about how our military are and will be in the future the best leaders of our nation. The Greatest Generation produced a long line of real leaders in our communities, state, and nation and you just know this generation will do the same.}
http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1651505,00.html
Inside Iraq
By William Kristol
I spent a week in Iraq recently, and here's what impressed me most: the Americans. In particular, the quality and character of the American soldiers and Marines who are fighting there and trying to help rebuild the nation. I don't mean to slight, in some ethnocentric way, the steadfastness and courage of the Iraqi people. But it was meeting and watching the American soldiers at work that I found most interesting.
I've served in government, and I'm familiar with Washington, and I'm not an uncritical cheerleader for the American military. Indeed, I'd say that some of our general officers--until this past year, when General David Petraeus and Lieut. General Ray Odierno took over--haven't particularly distinguished themselves. But the brigade and battalion commanders and the company and platoon leaders I saw in Iraq are really impressive.
'Get It Done'
This is a really "Paul Harvey" type of story about Gen Petraeus
http://opinionjournal.com/columnists/pnoonan/?id=110010448
How the media promote false pessimism about the economy.
Fair but Unbalanced
How the media promote false pessimism about the economy.
{ Of course this is what happens when the stupidest kids in college find their way to "Journalism". I would be willing to bet that your average Junior Acheivement kid could outperform these dolts when it come to understanding business }
How the media promote false pessimism about the economy.
{ Of course this is what happens when the stupidest kids in college find their way to "Journalism". I would be willing to bet that your average Junior Acheivement kid could outperform these dolts when it come to understanding business }
NARCO-INSURRECTION
NARCO-INSURRECTION
By RALPH PETERS
August 9, 2007 -- IMAGINE if our country were so ravaged by drug cartels that the president sent the military into a third of the states to break the terror.
That's where Mexico is today. We all pay the price.
Home Searched In Probe of Wiretap Leak
Under the files of "It's about freakin' time"
Report: Home Searched In Probe of Wiretap Leak
Under every leak to sabotage our national security you'll find a liberal bureaucrat/lawyer doing what socialists always do - weaken our Nation.
Report: Home Searched In Probe of Wiretap Leak
Under every leak to sabotage our national security you'll find a liberal bureaucrat/lawyer doing what socialists always do - weaken our Nation.
Jan Mickelson vs. Mitt Romney video
Watch Jan Mickelson bait Mitt Romney - telling him "off the air" when there was a video camera running with full audio. Romney for someone not knowing he was being recorded conducted himself quite well. Mickelson is somone who is full of crap but makes rational arguements, but nonetheless he is still full of crap.
It goes on for 20 minutes but worth it.
It goes on for 20 minutes but worth it.
Rational Optimism on Iraq
Rational Optimism on Iraq
Max Boot - 8.7.2007 - 4:06PM
The evidence of gains being made on the ground in Iraq continues to pile up.
That doesn’t mean it’s prudent to wash our hands of Iraq, or give up on the surge. Cordesman’s report, making the case for "strategic patience," has it right. But even the most ardent backers of General Petraeus should not let their hopes run out of control. Given how bad the situation was by the time Petraeus took over, there is still a possibility he could do everything right and fail.
Max Boot - 8.7.2007 - 4:06PM
The evidence of gains being made on the ground in Iraq continues to pile up.
That doesn’t mean it’s prudent to wash our hands of Iraq, or give up on the surge. Cordesman’s report, making the case for "strategic patience," has it right. But even the most ardent backers of General Petraeus should not let their hopes run out of control. Given how bad the situation was by the time Petraeus took over, there is still a possibility he could do everything right and fail.
GRAY LADY HEDGES
GRAY LADY HEDGES
By RAPLH PETERS
August 1, 2007 -- SOMETIMES where a thing is said is bigger news than what was said. That happened on Monday, when The New York Times ran a guest op-ed detailing the progress in Iraq.
By RAPLH PETERS
August 1, 2007 -- SOMETIMES where a thing is said is bigger news than what was said. That happened on Monday, when The New York Times ran a guest op-ed detailing the progress in Iraq.
The hinge of fate in Iraq
The hinge of fate in Iraq
By Tony Blankley -
On June 25 the following resolution was tabled in the House: "That this House, while paying tribute to the heroism and endurance of the Armed Forces... in circumstances of exceptional difficulty, has no confidence in the central direction of the war." That would be June 25, 1942. The House would be the House of Commons in London, England. And the government in which no confidence was expressed was that of Winston Churchill.
By Tony Blankley -
On June 25 the following resolution was tabled in the House: "That this House, while paying tribute to the heroism and endurance of the Armed Forces... in circumstances of exceptional difficulty, has no confidence in the central direction of the war." That would be June 25, 1942. The House would be the House of Commons in London, England. And the government in which no confidence was expressed was that of Winston Churchill.
02 August 2007
"What we still don't understand is why you Americans stopped the bombing of Hanoi. You had us on the ropes. If you had pressed us a little harder, just for another day or two, we were ready to surrender! It was the same at the battles of TET. You defeated us! We knew it, and we thought you knew it. But we were elated to notice your media were definitely helping us. They were causing more disruption in America than we could in the battlefields. We were ready to surrender. You had won!"
- General Giap, North Vietnam (memoirs)
24 July 2007
The Blood Boiling Link of the Year
Here's the blood boiling link of the year ( That is saying a lot) respected Pentagon correspondant Rowan Scarborogh's new book about the CIA's treachery in overtly sabotaging our war effort. The links to the book exerpts are worth reading.
This reminds me of my "Intelligent Observations" list which includes the intelligent observation that only liberals aspire to work for the government. Anyone else wants to do well in the private sector, but Liberals crave being the Cardinals and Arch Bishops of the Government at any level.
This reminds me of my "Intelligent Observations" list which includes the intelligent observation that only liberals aspire to work for the government. Anyone else wants to do well in the private sector, but Liberals crave being the Cardinals and Arch Bishops of the Government at any level.
Solider surprises his son at school
I dare you not to tear up watching this, thank God for our Military and their families
This little boy has more moral courage than 95% of Congress
This little boy has more moral courage than 95% of Congress
The Surge Succeeds
{Great breakdown of what has happened in a very short amount of time}
The Surge Succeeds
By J.R. Dunn
The Surge Succeeds
By J.R. Dunn
Opening passage:
"God looks after children, drunkards, and the United States of America" - Otto von Bismarck
It's now quite clear how the results of the surge will be dealt with by domestic opponents of the Iraq war.
They're going to be ignored.
The 9/11 Generation - Better than the Boomers
The 9/11 Generation - Better than the Boomers
{Anyone who signs up / re-ups since 9-11 knew what they were getting into that is why they are to be roundly commended. If this is the future of our country then we will e in good hands. Think about it, these kids are bombarded constantly by every form of media and academia with negative messages and publicity and they sign up anyway. }
{Anyone who signs up / re-ups since 9-11 knew what they were getting into that is why they are to be roundly commended. If this is the future of our country then we will e in good hands. Think about it, these kids are bombarded constantly by every form of media and academia with negative messages and publicity and they sign up anyway. }
Look who's holding hostages again..
The indespensible Mark Steyn with reality right between the eyes
Opening passage:
How do you feel about the American hostages in Iran?
No, not the guys back in the Seventies, the ones being held right now.
What? You haven't heard about them?
Odd that, isn't it? But they're there. For example, for two months now, Haleh Esfandiari has been detained in Evin prison in Tehran. Esfandiari is a U.S. citizen and had traveled to Iran to visit her sick mother. She is the director of the Middle East program at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, which is the kind of gig that would impress your fellow guests at a Washington dinner party. Unfortunately, the mullahs say it's an obvious cover for a Bush spy.
Opening passage:
How do you feel about the American hostages in Iran?
No, not the guys back in the Seventies, the ones being held right now.
What? You haven't heard about them?
Odd that, isn't it? But they're there. For example, for two months now, Haleh Esfandiari has been detained in Evin prison in Tehran. Esfandiari is a U.S. citizen and had traveled to Iran to visit her sick mother. She is the director of the Middle East program at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Scholars, which is the kind of gig that would impress your fellow guests at a Washington dinner party. Unfortunately, the mullahs say it's an obvious cover for a Bush spy.
Don't play the Vietnam card with me, John Kerry.
Old article from 2004 with great relevance today.
A Shameful Past - Don't play the Vietnam card with me, John Kerry.
A Shameful Past - Don't play the Vietnam card with me, John Kerry.
13 July 2007
Diane Sawyer's brush with reality
Thursday's edition of Good Morning America featured a Diane Sawyer anecdote that revealed the low opinion Americans have of journalists. After wrapping up a 7:30am segment on people who avoid jury duty, the ABC co-host laughingly recounted the "hurtful" experience she had in a courtroom: "You know, I wanted to sit on a jury once and I was taken off the jury. And the judge said to me, 'Can, you know, can you tell the truth and be fair?' And I said, 'That's what journalists do.' And everybody in the courtroom laughed. It was the most hurtful moment I think I've ever had."
The New York Times Surrenders
Historian Victor Davis Hanson puts a beat down on the idiotic pull out yesterday editorial
http://www.city-journal.org/html/eon2007-07-12vdh.html
12 July 2007
Al-Qaeda Barbarism in Iraq Ignored
Great Rush monologue asking (and answering) why Al-Qaeda barbarism in Iraq Ignored
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/daily/site_070907/content/01125110.guest.html
Check out Victory Caucus and the Al Qaeda assistance act of 2007
Great resource for Patriots right now- http://www.victorycaucus.com/
Click for story about HR 2956 which wants to begin withdrawal in four months (AKA: the Al Qaeda assistance act of 2007)
HR 2956 is being introduced "To require the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008" --- in other words, to mandate a cut-and-run strategy.
Worse than the April 1 deadline, the bill requires that "The Secretary of Defense shall commence the reduction of the number of Armed Forces in Iraq beginning not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act." So less than five months after the Surge has truly been implemented, we'll be giving up -- regardless of the facts on the ground.
{Congress to Al Qaeda: "Don't give up- help is on the way"}
Bin Laden search frustrates officials
{ What phenomenal insight from the " CIA Director for Intelligence" John Kringen "his agency thinks bin Laden is alive and "probably in the tribal areas of Pakistan." Thank goodness they are on top of it- I feel better. I realize there is immense calculus here with Pakistan having nukes and thinking Musharraff is better than the alternative, but I have to think sending in teams to hunt/kill these maniacs would win us more respect/fear from them then playing this State Dept balance of power geo-political academic exercises - they don't fear us and that emboldens them. There is no price to pay for shielding Bin Laden I know there are some Wild Bill Donovans still out there, but obviously not in decision making }
11 July 2007
Dubya's end
DUBYA'S END
By JOHN PODHORETZ
June 29, 2007 -- PRESIDENT Bush's disastrous second term has not been without its moments. Unfortunately for him, these moments have come primarily when members of his own party have risen up against him to defy his wishes.
Listen to what the armed forces have to say about Iraq.
Soldiers’ Voices Listen to what the armed forces have to say about Iraq.
Money quote:
"The troops’ number-one frustration has consistently been the media reporting. The way the press mishandled Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo had a tremendous negative effect on us. It inflamed the Iraqis at a time when we were making great progress in their support and willingness to help.”——Major Eric Egland, U.S. Air Force
Money quote:
"The troops’ number-one frustration has consistently been the media reporting. The way the press mishandled Abu Ghraib and Guantánamo had a tremendous negative effect on us. It inflamed the Iraqis at a time when we were making great progress in their support and willingness to help.”——Major Eric Egland, U.S. Air Force
Britain's war against . . . well, you know
Britain's war against . . . well, you know
Terrorists targeting the West populate a virulent strain of Islam. Skirting that unfortunate truth — as the new prime minister seems apt to do — will only prolong the battle and embolden the enemy.
By Melanie Phillips
Congress to Terrorists: "Don't lose heart, we'll save you!"
THE 'QUIT IRAQ' CAUCUS: By RALPH PETERS
July 11, 2007 -- EVEN as our troops make serious progress against al-Qaeda-in-Iraq and other extremists, Congress - including Republican members - is sending the terrorists a message: "Don't lose heart, we'll save you!"
Tony Blankley editorial calls out the traitors in Congress
Tony Blankley editorial calls out the traitors in Congress
The Senate: chamber of shame
Key Passage:
"But the debate today in Washington is about none of these strategic concerns. It is exclusively about Washington's political timetable and when the president will bend to such political necessity. For self-admitted politics — rather than national security — to be driving decision making in wartime Washington is not only an unpatriotic disgrace — it is a national menace. "
09 July 2007
An unspeakable tragedy
The tragic consequences of the unhinged left. A better man killed for serving his country. What has become of these people. Words don't do justice
From LGF and Michelle Malkin
You won't read the truth anywhere else.
From LGF and Michelle Malkin
You won't read the truth anywhere else.
07 July 2007
Happy Birthday America! from San Fran-sicko
4th of July - San Francisco style! (warning: graphic images/language- of course)
Meet Joe Biden's hairline
It doesn't matter how long you grow it in the back, we all know what's happening up top (and in the back).
Aging Hippie Liberal
Look up aging hippie liberal in wikipedia and this guy should be there. Makes me want to join Team Obama. (yes, there is a pony tail in the back, no picture though- I was trying to keep my kids from making eye-contact)
05 July 2007
Meet the Artic Monkeys
{I don’t know what they sound like, but based on their comments alone I am a fan }
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=070705025637.vyh5u7g0&show_article=1
Rock group Arctic Monkeys have become the latest music industry stars to question whether the performers taking part in Live Earth on Saturday are suitable climate change activists. "It's a bit patronising for us 21 year olds to try to start to change the world," said Arctic Monkeys drummer Matt Helders, explaining why the group is not on the bill at any of Al Gore's charity concerts.
"Especially when we're using enough power for 10 houses just for (stage) lighting. It'd be a bit hypocritical," he told AFP in an interview before a concert in Paris.
Large parts of the band's hometown of Sheffield were flooded at the end of last month after a deluge of mid-summer rain that some blamed on global warming. Two people were killed.
But the band wonder why anyone would be interested in the opinion of rock stars on a complex scientific issue like climate change.
"Someone asked us to give a quote about what was happening in Sheffield and it's like 'who cares what we think about what's happening'?" added Helders.
"There's more important people who can have an opinion. Why does it make us have an opinion because we're in a band?"
03 July 2007
"Our Lives, Our Fortunes, Our Sacred Honor"
A must read before the 4th of July
http://www.rushlimbaugh.com/home/folder/american_who_risked_everything_1.guest.html
02 July 2007
Jumping the Fence by Mark Steyn
Hilarious rendition of what transpired in the Senate last week. You can't help but think it was a significant turning point in American politics.
http://www.nysun.com/article/57664
The New Strategy in Iraq
Great analysis of past successes and failures and what Gen Petraeus is putting to work
The New Strategy in Iraq
http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/Printable.asp?ID=28987
Latest Michael Yon post
If you have never heard of Michael Yon, you owe it to yourself to read his dispatches from Iraq. This guy is a one-man show living with our guys in Iraq and reporting what is happening warts and all. Here is his latest.
http://michaelyon-online.com/wp/bless-the-beasts-and-children.htm
I first heard of Michael Yon from a dispatch where he assisted Soldiers from 2-4 Cav in taking out the enemy by firing a weapon- something that could've had him booted out of the theater. He is not a "trained" journalist, he's former SF that started blogging and made his way to Iraq to cover the war out of his own funds.
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