Monthly Archives: May 2007

Memorial Day Kansas

Posted on May 28, 2007 by Thanos

Yesterday I took a trip to the Korean War Memorial. Sometimes the Korean war is called the “Forgotten War” because people do not talk about it much. There were brave souls from Kansas who fought across the rocky hills and … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day Poem

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Thanos

As a warm up to Memorial day, here’s a poem and some leatherwork from my father, who I thank once again for his military service. Thanks on this day as well to his brother, my uncle Johnny who did not board … Continue reading →

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41 Iraqi’s Freed From Al Qaeda Torture Camp

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Thanos

I have an open question for the leaders of Islamic countries everywhere: How can you allow Al Qaida to continue with this? They are responsible for the deaths, torture, and displacement of tens of thousands of Muslims across the world, and these aren’t Americans in the pictures of their torture manuals. Continue reading →

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When it’s Springtime in Alaska

Posted on May 27, 2007 by Thanos

The livestyle of the villagers is odd contrast in modern times: they live in conditions worse for health than sub-Saharan Africans, Chitrali Villagers, or South American river indians right here in America. Does the NYT worry about that, or the poverty and conditions in the other locales? Continue reading →

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Blogger Sued for Reporting on Terrorism

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Thanos

Atlas has a story up about Bill Warner being sued for reporting on potential links to terrorism, from Atlas: If the Muslims get away with this “test case”, it will shut us all down. The intrepid blogger and PI (and … Continue reading →

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Travel Warning for Pakistan

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Thanos

The United States Embassy has warned its citizens to defer travel to Pakistan because of recent information indicating terrorists may be plotting attacks on Western interest in the country. Continue reading →

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Gathering of Eagles

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Thanos

 Please stop by “This Ain’t Hell but You Can See it From Here“ for a pictorial of the Gathering of Eagles for Memorial day in Washington D.C. [Thanks and hat tip to Little Green Footballs.]

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New GOP Bloggers Presidential Poll

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Thanos

The new GOP Bloggers presidential poll is out, I’ve got it parked below the fold because I am lazy today and didn’t feel like debugging their code for xhtml strict. Hit the “read more” link to vote.

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Myanmar Junta Jails Suu Kyi Another Year

Posted on May 26, 2007 by Thanos

I find it interesting that while the left has an affection for murderous Che Guevara with face plastered everywhere on their clothing and bags, none of them know who Aung San Suu Kyi is. Continue reading →

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Pakistan Update

Posted on May 25, 2007 by Thanos

Dawn Television debuted today in Pakistan, with an announcement by President Musharaaf. It was good to see that freedom of the press in this case is supported, Dawn has been in the past badgered by the government, but on the … Continue reading →

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