Anti-War Protesters Spraypaint Capitol

Let's see liberals explain this one away. I thought that protests were supposed to be peaceful? Why did Chief Phillip Morse and Deputy Chief Daniel Nichols order officers to stand down? The protesters were committing a crime and needed to be arrested for that crime. If they wanted a confrontation with police, a canister of tear gas to disperse the crowd would have been all that was needed. There's some serious questions that I have about this story.

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Russia - Wannabe Superpower

They seem to only want to be a responsible world power when it directly effects them or the people they are dealing with have an actual bomb in place. They talk tough when it comes to North Korea because they are a neighbor. They only want to talk tough when it's known that they already have a nuclear weapon.

They don't want to do the same thing with Iran. They have heavy financial ties with Iran and don't want to screw that up. They don't care if Iran has ties to terrorists, even though Russia has a problem with Chechen terrorists. They can't seem to think ahead in anticipating one day where Iran may turn on them and offer a nuclear weapon to Chechen terrorists to use against Russia. The writing's on the wall for Russia and if they want to be a world power again, they'd better start acting like one.

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Congressional Members Don't Know What They Want

First, they decide that a troop increase is the way to go. Then, as soon as President Bush authorizes it, they decide that it's not a good idea. You just can't win with people who Monday morning quarterback every decision that you make.

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Russia Wants To Appease Terrorists

So they want us to lift the blockade against the Hamas led Palestinian government? The same Hamas that has bombed school buses, night clubs, and synagogues? This is the government that can't meet three simple demands: forswearing terrorism, recognizing Israel, and accepting previous Palestinian-Israeli agreements. If they can't do that, then they don't deserve to have the blockade lifted.

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California May Ban Regular Light Bulbs

I've made the switch to compact fluorescent light bulbs in my home and they do make a difference in your electric bill. Now granted that California has a program in place the reduces the cost of the bulbs, but there's still an added upfront cost to Californians. Of course, they will save the money across the scope of the first year, so that's a moot point. I'd be more interested in LED lighting. I've read articles that state that LED lighting is significantly more efficient then CFL lighting and uses even less electricity then CFL's.

Travis
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Disney Settles Wrongful Death Suit

I'm going to defend Disney on this one. Granted, no parent should ever have to bury their child. It is a devastating, lifelong scar on your heart and mind. However, this child had a heart condition that was aggravated by the ride. That wasn't Disney's fault. The parents claim that Disney didn't properly warn people about the hazards of their rides. I find that rather hard to believe. Every ride I've ever been on, including Disney ones, have a sign that clearly states that people with heart problems, asthma, or pregnant women shouldn't ride these rides. Now, do you think that if the child had gotten excited in a normal, everyday situation and died, that there would be a lawsuit? Probably not. Now, if the parents sued and just asked for more signs warning parents, I would be ok with that. However, I find that rather hard to believe as well.

Travis
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Canadian Prime Minister Dismissed Kyoto

So if Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper says that Kyoto was a "socialist scheme designed to suck money out of rich countries." I'm confused. When America had a problem with the Kyoto accords, we were branding all sorts of nasty names and told that we were going to ruin the planet and such. Well if a Canadian says it, does all that rhetoric about us also apply to Canada, or is that all just standard America bashing? Does that mean that America was right?

Travis
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Make My Day...Better

Colorado is debating a law that would allow a person who feels threatened to use deadly force if they are in a car or business. Where's the problem here? If I am feeling threatened by someone enough to draw my gun, they would have to have a weapon drawn on me or threatening someone in my presence. If I draw my gun, you have about 5 seconds to decide if you want to live or die. You drop the weapon or back off, or you get a bullet in you. This law just makes sure that I am protected against prosecution because it would be self defense or defense of others. Liberal prosecutors might say "why didn't you run away" or some such nonsense. This is America, we don't run from confrontations with bullies and criminals.

When you draw a weapon on someone, you have just a split second to decide if you want to kill that person or not. Many times the circumstances don't allow for you to run away, or you're only focused on the threat to care about avenues of escape.


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North Korea Holding It's Breath Like A Child

"If you don't give me what I want, I'll hold my breath until I get what I want" seems to be what they are saying here. North Korea is threatening another nuclear test if talks fail again. I don't know how much more clearer we can be with our demands. There's already rumors that North Korea is sharing nuclear technology with Iran and possibly other countries, so why should we give in to them now? The knowledge and materials are already out there.

We had an agreement with them in 1994 under Bill Clinton that they have reneged on, and they are known to be counterfeiting US currency, so where's the incentive for us to believe them now? China's right around the corner from them, and they want to be a world superpower, let them take charge of talks. Oh that's right, America must solve everyone's problems and still be the bad guy in everything we do. Yes, we'd all like to stop nuclear proliferation, but other, larger nations should start acting like world leaders instead of asking America to bear the brunt of everything on every issue that comes up.

Travis
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Beheading Plot Foiled

Britain has conducted a raid to foil a plot to kidnap and behead a Muslim soldier serving in the British military. The act seems to have focused on one particular soldier, but if people like this are willing to do this, who knows what they may have tried in the future. They may have become emboldened and tried worse crimes. Kudos to the British.

Travis
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We Need More Muslims Like Him

This guy nails it on the head. Americans have a mostly negative view because of terrorist acts as well as rioting and violence because of anything that they feel slighted for. Moderate Muslim people need to be more public and more vocal of their condemnation of these violent acts. Then they need to back it up with real action, not this CAIR bullshit that everyone seems to buy into. Practice what you preach is what I'm saying.

Travis
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Pentagon Halts Sales Of F-14 Parts

Good. Destroy all spare parts that can't be used by ourselves or our allies. It seems ludicrous that this even needs to be said. Parts and things that can't be used by the general public should be melted down and recycled to make other parts or playgrounds for military children.

Travis
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Iran Suspected In Attack In Iraq Against Americans

If proven true, this is a blatant act of war. President Bush has already said that an invasion of Iran wasn't going to happen, that doesn't mean we can't bomb the shit out of targets inside Iran if these allegations prove to be true.

Travis
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Lack Of Updates

Sorry for the lack of updates for the past two days. I've been on vacation and catching up on various outstanding issues. I will have more posting tomorrow.

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Iranian President On His Way Out Soon

This guy just doesn't know when to keep his mouth shut. :) With the idiocy of angering the US, pushing it's main allies into a corner in regards to it's nuclear programs, and disastrous economy, it's no wonder this guy is not very popular.

Travis
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9/11 Wasn't So Bad

According to this guy. I'm sure he'll get a lot of hate mail. :)

Travis
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Iraqi's Starting To Show Progress

Now they are leading their own raids, killing and capturing insurgents and starting to look like they can stand on their own two feet. I'm cautiously optimistic, but I will give credit where credit is due.

Travis
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And These People Want Their Own State?

In a weird and twisted way, if Hamas, Islamic Jihad or any other terrorist organization only attacked Israeli soldiers and left civilians alone, I could ALMOST understand. However, since they do not adhere to the rules of war, none of this even applies. But since they are setting bombs off in bakeries, and they have popular support from the Palestinian population, why should they be rewarded with their own state for such behavior?

But they don't adhere to the rules of war. They attack civilians, they don't wear uniforms, they hide amongst the population, they hide behind women and children like cowards. If they are a fraction of what the Palestinian people want and they don't want Islamic Jihad and their ilk to bomb Israel, help Israel capture or kill these people. Extend your hand out in peace and you'll get one in return. Bomb a bakery, and you'll be looking down the barrel of a gun. Palestinians like to point to Israeli atrocities. If an Israeli kills a Palestinian illegally, they should stand trial for it. However, please show me one instance of Israeli soldiers planting a bomb in a civilian area.


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Hillary Doesn't Want To Make Tough Choices

Well that's the general idea that I get when she states that Bush should have all troops out of Iraq by January 2009. What if the Iraqi's are still in need of our help? What if we move to a support role and they still need support? What if they ask us to leave some troops there as a contingency? There's too many "what if's" to just make a blanket statement of "they must be out by January '09". That leads me to believe that if she were elected President (God help us all if that happens), then she wouldn't want to deal with the responsibility and tough choices that would need to be made when it comes to dealing with the military. If she's not willing to step up to the plate on that issue, she's not worthy of being President.

Travis
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Newsweek Reporter Biased Against Troop Increase

You can tell with the questions that he keeps asking Abdul Mahdi.

But will Bush's "surge" make a difference?
As Iraqis, we think we need more troops in Baghdad. It's up to the multinational forces to decide whether they need more troops.

Mr. Mahdi states right there that more troops are needed in Baghdad. He's not saying where they should come from. However, earlier in the article the reporter states that he's at best, lukewarm to the idea.

But it's not a military question. Americans are going to die. Is it worth the sacrifice?
I can [only] measure things seeing things as Iraqis [see them]. They are there to succeed, not because they wish to be there. If they want to succeed, we need more troops.

Such an inflammatory question and Mr. Mahdi clearly states that there's a need for more troops, but Newsweek doesn't want to report that. They want to report that even the Iraqi's don't want additional troops, even though they clearly state they do want them.

Later on in the article they talk to the Egyptian Prime Minister, Ahmed Nazif.

Do you worry about the U.S. withdrawing from Iraq?
Under the current circumstances? Of course! There is no alternative in place. You'll just give those militias a free hand. And I think it would be seen as the U.S. opting out of the region. The U.S. started this, and they need to give closure to it in a proper way. Now, I think that what President Bush came up with is not an opting out, it's a commitment to peace and order. We support this, provided the Iraqi government deals even-handedly with both the Sunnis and the Shias.

The Egyptian Prime Minister is even saying that more troops "is NOT opting out, it's a commitment to peace and order." That's a pretty definitive statement about the thoughts about two powerful people in the region on the troop increase. Democrat's won't listen to that. They just want to turn tail and run home to mommy. So let's see how the Democrats will respond to this.

Travis
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John Kerry Lies To World About America

I told you so. To think this guy almost got the presidency is scary as hell. Good going Kerry, when the rest of the world looks badly at us, you decide to follow the group like a sheep and gang up on us. Thanks a lot you two faced bastard.

Travis
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Drug User? Kick The Habit And Win An Ipod

Our friends across the pond have a few kooky ideas when it comes to rewarding drug use. So, I've been drug free my entire life, does that mean I get a free Ipod too? Yeah, I know I'm an American, but come on! I've been drug free for YEARS. You just can't make this stuff up folks. :)

Travis
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Update On Iran/North Korea Nuclear Cooperation

Well of course they're going to deny it. Why would they admit that they are sharing nuclear secrets? That would further isolate North Korea and result in harsher penalties for that behavior.

Travis
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Hanoi Jane Strikes Again

Ask any Vietnam veteran what they think of Jane Fonda and you'll get a wide range of responses from blind, murderous rage, to....well blind, murderous rage. Well it appears she's ready to piss off a whole new generation of soldiers. So what's on this cunts list of things to do to help comfort and aid the enemy? Is she going to strap a bomb to herself and do a photo op? Is she going to kidnap civilians and chop their heads off? Is she going to put people in plastic shredders or electrocute them? Sure, she has the right to protest just like everyone else, but that doesn't mean she has the right for people to take her bullshit.

Travis
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Another Present From The Democrats

Oh man, I couldn't have asked for a better candidate for a bit of conflict of interest and corruption then my favorite Democrat, Dianne Feinstein. Looks like she awarded appropriations worth BILLIONS to companies controlled by her husband.

In her annual Public Financial Disclosure Reports, Feinstein records a sizeable family income from large investments in Perini, which is based in Framingham, Mass., and in URS, headquartered in San Francisco. But she has not publicly acknowledged the conflict of interest between her job as a congressional appropriator and her husband's longtime control of Perini and URS--and that omission has called her ethical standards into question, say the experts.

So Democrats, with such a clear case of an ethics breach, are you going to ask for impeachment? Are you going to ask her to step down? Of course you aren't. Removal of corrupt politicians only applies to Republicans. If you're going to run a campaign on ethics reform, clean out your own closet first.

Travis
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Update On Poisoned Spy

It appears that they have their man that they want to stand trial for the poisoning of the former Russian spy. Let's see if Moscow extradites him or drags feet like they usually do.

Travis
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IAEA Head Guy Calls For "Timeout" On Iranian Nuclear Issue

Basically he wants the sanctions to be lifted if Iran agrees to nuclear enrichment halts. Isn't that what we asked for in the first place that got us nowhere? Iran is backing itself into a corner and will sooner or later find out that working with people instead of against them works much better. I'd be for this plan if it also involved Iran stop supporting insurgents in Iraq. The bottom line is that Iran is running out of options fast. With Israel chomping at the bit, ready to attack, it'd be in Iran's best interest to do something now instead of later.

Travis
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US To Show Evidence Of Iranian Involvement In Insurgent Attacks

I'd be VERY curious to see what we have as evidence against the Iranians when it comes to this. Would the death toll in Iraq be much lower without Iranian involvement? Would the attacks against our soldiers be significantly less potent? If Iran is supporting attacks against our troops in any way, that's an act of war and needs to be dealt with swiftly and severely. Sure, we won't cross the border into Iran, but you can bet your ass that now that the gloves have come off, we'll start seeing more Iranians in the news.

Travis
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