Monthly Archives: November 2007

Pakistani Parliamentary Elections in February?

President Musharraf has announced that the general elections for Parliament will be postponed from January until February. Meanwhile President Bush, and his primary opponents are all urging earlier elections, and that he comply with the constitution by resigning the post … Continue reading

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Constitutional Crisis in Belgium

The key question to ask is the future of Brussels – it is comprised of somewhere between 60-85% French speakers depending on who you ask. If the country is split, in which half would Brussels lie? Continue reading

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Why Obama Should not be President

Most Americans think it appropriate to place their hand over their heart and face the flag during the Star Spangled banner, but apparently Obama thinks it’s a better sign of respect to cup them beneath his johnson.

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Soldier’s Angels Needs Donations

Soldier’s Angels is a charity that takes care of our soldiers and their families – they help the wounded and their families. They provide tailored laptops to soldiers with disabilities, and each year they grow in the amount and types … Continue reading

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Pakistan Update: Fazlullah Takes Another Town

UPDATE: Police have clashed with PPP supporters of Benazir Bhutto outside parliament. This comes after a trip to Islamabad, where she is attempting to pull the old All Parties Democracy Movement back together, saying she will include PML-N and MMA as well. The planned rally … Continue reading

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Space Round up

The Space Shuttle Discovery is on its return trip, and will make a daylight landing with a coast to coast re-entry. The astronauts had a successful mission, and repaired a torn solar panel as part of an extra-credit problem. Asian … Continue reading

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Pakistan Update: Elections in January?

Musharraf has stated that they will try for elections in mid-January after the current state of affairs stabilizes, and Benazir Bhutto is calling for elections in January as well. Various NGO’s and party spokespersons are condemning the PCO and defacto … Continue reading

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A Previous War

From my Mom a Theodore Roosevelt quote : “It is not the critic who counts nor the person who points out where the strong man stumbled, nor where the doer of deed could have done them better. On the contrary, the credit … Continue reading

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Not a Coup; But Something

Tonight’s Pakistan update — Benazir Bhutto predicts a year before elections, however she is gathering a coalition, at present tying into two nationalist parties from Balochistan. Shaukat Aziz is saying that it’s possible the elections will be delayed, but Musharraf … Continue reading

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Pakistan Update: PCO and NRO Explained

In tonight’s Daily Times there is a well done analysis of the Emergency order and it’s probable outcomes and effects. I normally do not copy articles whole, but this is a historic and important time, so here it is: News … Continue reading

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