Monthly Archives: April 2007

Fred Thompson on The Pirates of Tehran

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Thanos

Fred’s blogging at red state, his commentary is very lucid and compelling. Please stop by for a read. Continue reading →

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Jamia Hafsa Update

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Thanos

Something I missed yesterday: The government has blocked the Lal Masjid website, and stopped FM broadcasts from them, as reported in Pak online forums & Dawn. Also note that the  government is searching for Lal Masjid’s presses, this article points … Continue reading →

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Imus Apologizes; NABJ Wants Him Fired

Posted on April 7, 2007 by Thanos

Since the Imus show runs on MSNBC, how far will this carry is the question? Will this get as much play in the press and on the blogs as Ann Coulter’s remarks? Continue reading →

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Jamia Hafsa Declares Jihad on Downtown Islamabad

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Thanos

Frontier post reports on the rally of Jamia Hafsa and Lal Masjid, who are declaring Taliban style Sharia court in Islamabad. They are threatening waves of suicide bombers if they are opposed, and in this step they have gone too far both with the citizens of Islamabad and with the Government. Continue reading →

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British Sailors Retract all Statements Made in Iran

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Thanos

The released British sailors retracted all statements they made while imprisoned by the Iranians, and now state that they were in Iraqi waters. See video here For a contrasting view from a British Marine Colonel, please stop by LGF. Personally, … Continue reading →

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The Hill Forts Fall

Posted on April 6, 2007 by Thanos

In Wana, Pakistan 20 more Uzbek Al Qaida were killed by mixed Taliban and tribal forces bringing the total deaths to 270, with aproximately 70 deaths since the Taliban brokered peace failed on the 19th. Seven tribals died in the fighting at … Continue reading →

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Chinese Execution Busses

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Thanos

the practice of misjustice in China, which includes the death sentence en-masse, assumed guilt until proven innocent, torture, and suppression of dissidents who speak about it. Continue reading →

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New Osama Bin Laden Video to be Released Soon?

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Thanos

The Jawa Report, Little Green Footballs, and US Centcom are reporting that a new Osama Bin Laden video might be coming soon. This is coming from reports on extremist websites UPDATE: This is up at CT Blog: UPDATE, 4:45 pm … Continue reading →

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Blair Speaks on the Released Sailors (Video)

Posted on April 5, 2007 by Thanos

If we do nothing, then once the USS Stennis and other carriers are moved, then Iran will continue to press claims and extend boundaries, threatening eventually all traffic through the gulf which obviously cannot be allowed. Continue reading →

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Penn and Teller VS. Wal Mart Haters

Posted on April 4, 2007 by Thanos

In this excerpt from Penn & Teller’s Showtime Series “Bullshit!” they take on some Wal-mart haters. Continue reading →

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