Monthly Archives: November 2006

Pakistan Peace Jirga Begins

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Thanos

The Pakistan peace Jirga has begun, and calls for Nato withdrawal. Along with that, they call for the expelling of “alien extremists”. This could be long term good if they really mean it. The Jirga is being led by Asfandyar … Continue reading →

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Sam, You’re No Ronald Reagan

Posted on November 21, 2006 by Thanos

Sam Brownback is nosing about that he intends to run for president, and following up on a pledge made here, I will be actively and continuously campaign against his nomination. Continue reading →

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Acquainted With the Night

Posted on November 20, 2006 by Thanos

 I Have Been Acquainted With the Night I  have been one acquainted with the night. I have walked out in rain–and back in rain. I have outwalked the furthest city light. I have looked down the saddest city lane. I … Continue reading →

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Renewable vs Nonrenewable Energy

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Thanos

The real point is that Energy Independence for the US is just not enough — we must instead have energy abundance for the entire world. We do not want to be the lone island of energy wealth in a sea of misery, and it’s a simple formula for strife unending if we take that path.
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Pakistan Update II

Posted on November 19, 2006 by Thanos

For some interesting analysis of the political impact of the passage of the Women’s Protection Bill (WPB) in Pakistan please see this article. ISLAMABAD – Whether by design or coincidence, the political undertones of the Women’s Protection Bill were never … Continue reading →

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Pakistan Update

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Thanos

Dawn reports more round-ups of Afghan Taliban on suspicion of terrorism near the Iran border in Balochistan. This is further evidence that Iran is still playing a hand in Afghanistan, and futher that they might be trying to destabilize Pakistan from … Continue reading →

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New National Space Policy

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Thanos

For a lucid, detailed, and factual review of changes to our national space policy please see this article by Dwayne Day at Space Review. I will keep an eye out for his future articles, he definitely grabbed me with this first para: … Continue reading →

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Pakistan National Assembly Passes Women’s Protection Bill

Posted on November 18, 2006 by Thanos

Predictably, the Taliban supporting party from NWFP, MMA stalked out in a snit. From the Pakistan Observer: Fazl and other Opposition members taking part in the debate, belonging to MMA and ARD criticized the Bill and described it in conflict … Continue reading →

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Environmental Imperialism

Posted on November 17, 2006 by Thanos

It’s just wrong to export our environmental claptrap to limit population growth, development, and freedom in the third world. It’s pure Environmental Imperialism.
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The Error of My Ways

Posted on November 16, 2006 by Thanos

Blogging with integrity takes willingness to recognize and admit where you were wrong. In two of my pre-election posts I predicted that the Republicans would keep both houses. In my analysis I failed to look hard at the southern Democratic … Continue reading →

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