Two days to go until the elections in Iraq. Enthusiasm is growing. Political debate is occurring despite the danger. In Iraq, everyone is talking about the election all the time. And even Sunnis are lining up to vote. Its becoming more and more clear that the anti-Democratic forces are doing nothing more than attempting to sweep back an ocean. Meanwhile, more Zarqawi associates get bagged. He must be feeling lonely with only minions around. Everyone knows minions aren't great company.
The Belmont Club examines the various theories about the motivations of Islamic terrorists and the politics of activism.
Islamic militant group Hamas swept nearly two-thirds of the seats in the first-ever Gaza Strip council elections, unofficial results showed on Friday, dealing a blow to President Mahmoud Abbas. Palestinian security forces widened their control in the Gaza Strip on Friday under orders from President Mahmoud Abbas to prevent attacks on Israelis. For its part, Israel is limiting its presence in Gaza. Meanwhile, a Global Anti-War group seems to only be against the US making war. But what do I know.
World gathers to honor US liberation of Auschwitz. Right, like you'll ever see a headline like that.
Indonesia has offered autonomy to its separatist province of Aceh, but
has refused to allow the tsunami hit area to secede and form a separate
nation.
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said that it was imperative Iran not develop nuclear weapons. He also said that any solution with Iran over concerns it could use nuclear material to make weapons should be resolved by diplomacy, not force. But how does an adult who is also a national leader not realize that the two goals may not be compatible? Other serious adults will have to decide which priority is utmost; not allowing Iran to get nukes, or diplomacy. Speaking of unserious people in high places, Ted Kennedy delivered what was billed as a major Foreign Policy speech to an audience at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies. In his speech, Senator Kennedy claims "The insurgency is largely home-grown. By our own government's count, the ranks of the guerillas are large and growing larger." Why he believes that the insurgency is largely homegrown is unclear since he fails to back up his assertion with any evidence. In fact, there is a host of evidence that contradicts the Senator's claim. Some of which is here.
On the Homeland Security front, reports of black marketeers in Nicaragua trying to sell SA-7 shoulder-fired missiles capable of downing commercial aircraft is disturbing. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has affirmed that deportable aliens should be removed from the United States, a decision which gives wider authority and latitude to the Executive Branch of the Government to do just that.
Russia moves against Islamists there.
Air strikes in Darfur kill 100. The UN doesn't know what to do. Arab states remain on the sidelines. "Hey, it's black Christians getting killed by Muslims. What do we care? Islam is the religion of peace."
Drugs from Canada has a whole new meaning.
The Infinite Cat project. Sissy purrs.
In Waltham Mass., an 85 year old woman sovels out her entire neighborhood and is ready for more.
New Mexicans will soon enjoy the Right to eat Enchiladas.
The American Nazi Party Adopts-A-Highway.
The International Astronomical Union's Minor Planet Center has named an asteriod after Douglas Adams. And anyone is free to hitch a ride through the universe on it.
