The Shame of Iraq & CNN and The Big QuestionJanuary 5th, 2007 USA and its puppet government finally commited the lynching (for lack of better word) of Saddam Hussein. He was no saint, but in light of the headcount Bush Jr.
Oops! We got it all wrong and killed hundred thousand people!April 7th, 2005 Intelligence chiefs have admitted for the first time that claims they made about Saddam Hussein's weapons of mass destruction were wrong and have not been substantiated. The JIC claimed in 2002: "Iraq is pursuing a nuclear weapons programme." It now admits this "was wrong, in that Iraq was not pursuing a nuclear weapons programme".
US Soldiers Bond With iRobot's Bomb-Defusing RobotsMay 24th, 2006 U.S. soldiers in Iraq are giving nicknames (like Scooby-Doo) and forming emotional bonds with bomb-defusing robots. They have come to regard them as teammates, according to the Colin Angle, Founder & Chief Executive of iRobot Inc.
Cannibalism in New Orleans? - The AftermathSeptember 2nd, 2005 Randall Robinson reported in The Huffinton Post that "black hurricane victims in New Orleans have begun eating corpses to survive". Note: I briefly searched google news for corroborating evidence/reporting.
Video: Galloway v The US SenateMay 20th, 2005 British MP. Galloway blisters USA on Iraq (video). Selected Transcripts:
"As a matter of fact, I have met Saddam Hussein exactly the same number of times as Donald Rumsfeld met him.
Bush Still A "Miserable Failure"?January 30th, 2007 Google announced that they have devised an algorithm to defuse Google bombs like "Miserable Failure" pointing to the current President of USA - George W Bush. Currently "miserable failure" in Google points to a BBC article explaining the hoax.
Worst Last Names In HistoryOctober 7th, 2006 It struck me that there are certain last names that most people would really hate to have. On the top of my list are Bush, Lewinsky, Laden and Hitler.
Iraqi journalists protest political pressure by government amid fears of censorshipAugust 14th, 2009 Iraqi journalists protest government pressureBAGHDAD — Scores of Iraqi journalists and political figures rallied Friday to protest what they say is a political effort to censor media that follows steps to crack down on Internet sites. The demonstration on a Baghdad street known for its book market was held under tight security, as anger builds over government initiatives that critics say are aimed at preventing a strong independent press.
The War Against NatureSeptember 3rd, 2005 I was feeling sick and tired reading the sad reports on the death and devastation initiated by Katrina and the lawlessness, lack of timely help and administrative apathy that followed it. And then it struck me.
Wild allegations against Burma - Is it next?April 21st, 2005 Dr Martin Panter, a medical doctor and international president of Christian Solidarity Worldwide, alleges the Burmese army was using chemical weapons against rebel fighters from the Karen ethnic minority. Now this is the type of news that gets good 'ol big brother (aka USA) all riled up and angry.
Terrorists Behind Bangladesh Blast Ridicules Democracy, Calls for Islamic Rule, States Bush is the Biggest Terrorist in the World; Summarization of Their LeafletAugust 18th, 2005 Panic gripped Bangladesh following the series of time-bomb explosions in all the district headquarters except Munshiganj that left at least two people killed and more than 300 others injured on Wednesday. Bombers under the letterhead of outlawed Jama'atul Mujahideen Bangladesh (JMB) spread leaflets during serial bombings across the country yesterday with a demand for establishing Islamic rule, failing of which they will go for counter-offensive against the authorities.
Why are "Bird Flu" Suspected Chickens "Culled" And Not "Killed"?March 17th, 2006 I am tired of reading news everyday along the lines of - x number of chickens were culled at y to prevent (fear of) spread of bird flu. These chicken are being mercilessly killed, mostly by wringing their neck or worse.
Thoughts on US Presidential Election & CandidatesMay 23rd, 2007 US is standing on the cusp of the single most important event since the abolition of slavery and women's suffrage. In the coming Presidential election democrats are generally being considered as having a greater chance to win.
More Panic on OutsourcingMarch 23rd, 2006 Yet another tale of panic over outsourcing. In case you've been worrying about how the war in Iraq will end, or the coming of avian flu, or the extinction of the universe as we drift into the cosmic void, well, relax.
U.S. Government Ordered to Halt National Security Agency's Internet and Telephone Surveillance ProgramAugust 21st, 2006 U.S. District Judge Anna Diggs Taylor said the spying program, which was authorized by President George W. Bush shortly after the 9/11 terrorism attacks but remained undisclosed until late last year, violates constitutional rights of free speech, privacy and the separation of powers.
August 7th, 2006 at 10:22 am
I’d like to see your posts on loss of life incurred under Sadam and perhaps comments on crimes committed by islamic fundamentalists.
What about terror groups like hesbala?
Iraq is a a worthy cause. Bringing democracy to an area ruled by dictators is good for everyone (except the dictators).
Loss of life is always unfortunate. Sadly those who lose control feel compelled to fight and kill innocent people.
It’s become evident that appeasment is not the answer. Someone has to have the balls to stand up and deal with terrorism. Thankfully you’re not in charge.
August 7th, 2006 at 11:32 am
I am very much against Islamic fundamentalism (check my blog before commenting). However I am also very much against Bush’ fundamentalism.
> Iraq is a a worthy cause.
Why is that? Did the Iraqi’s ask for liberation? Was there a referendum? Try taking one even now.
> Bringing democracy to an area ruled by dictators is good for everyone
That depends on the type of Dictator. I would prefer Chavez any day over say Bush.
I think you are conflicting fighting terrorism with attacking Iraq. In fact attacking Iraq has actually helped terrorist causes by allowing them to easily get more recruits from Muslim world which feels attacked and humiliated by Bush & Co. Blair finally gets it.
Stop blindly supporting Bush and have the balls to actually post your real name.
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