Monthly Archives: October 2007

A Poem for Pakistan

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Thanos

Sow Flowers Sow flowers so your surroundings become a garden Don’t sow thorns; for they will prick your feet If you shoot arrows at others, Know that the same arrow will come back to hit you. Don’t dig a well … Continue reading →

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Democrats Block Permanent Ban on Internet Taxation

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Thanos

With the November 1st expiration date of the Internet Tax Freedom Act quickly approaching, the Senate was poised to vote on a permanent extension of the ban on Internet taxation Thursday night. However, Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA) voiced objection to S. 2128 Continue reading →

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Four AQ Affiliate Terror Groups Responsible per Bhutto

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Thanos

At her first news conference since the terror attack last evening in Karachi Benazir Bhutto says that four Al Qaeda affiliate groups were involved. From USA Today: Benazir Bhutto says she won’t “surrender our great nation” to the militants who … Continue reading →

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Terror Will not Derail Elections in Pakistan

Posted on October 19, 2007 by Thanos

Deputy Information Minister Tariq Azeem came out with a clear statement that terror will not stop the general elections in Pakistan from proceeding. This is also a clear sign that President Musharraf will not use the attack on the Bhutto motorcade as … Continue reading →

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Update From Pakistan

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Thanos

The Daily Times has now filed a story on the motorcade attack, From the Daily Times: At least 132 people were killed and hundreds injured late on Thursday night as suspected suicide bombers targeted former prime minister Benazir Bhutto on … Continue reading →

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CNN Coverage of Attack on Bhutto; Interview

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Thanos
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Video Coverage After Attack on Bhutto Motorcade

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Thanos
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Benazir in Karachi

Posted on October 18, 2007 by Thanos

UPDATE: 132 dead in twin blasts targetting Benazir Bhutto’s caravan. Benazir is safe, but casualties are still being counted. This is utmost evil, this is not a holy war by anyone — it’s an attempt to stop democracy in Pakistan by the extremists. … Continue reading →

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Bhutto Returns

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Thanos

In a few short hours Benazir Bhutto returns to Pakistan, video below from Reuters.

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Hillary’s List

Posted on October 17, 2007 by Thanos

There’s a growing list of suspect and criminal Hillary Clinton supporters that just keeps getting bigger, today it’s time to add Aaron Tonken to the list. William Danielcyzk ; Hsu Surrenders — Board of Trustees for New School, New York  ; Sant … Continue reading →

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