Category Archives: Freedom

Hostage A Year and Four Days

Posted on November 20, 2007 by Thanos

There are 305 Private Security Contractors held captive in Iraq and Iran according to Brookings institute;this is the story of one. Continue reading →

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Thanks Dad

Posted on November 17, 2007 by Thanos

I’m taking a break from researching Flemish neo-nazis and Pakistani warlords to take a moment to thank my Dad. This is for you and Johnny. 

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Pakistan Update: History Made, History lost

Posted on November 14, 2007 by Thanos

Meanwhile Dawn is reporting that the “miltants” are gaining strength in Swat, bolstered by 500 — 800 “foreign Militants” and driven by the “MMA’s constant appeasement of Maulana Fazlullah.” I don’t know about the rest of you, but this is now getting interesting. Continue reading →

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As the Day Closes

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Thanos

As the day closes, one last look and word of appreciation to those who serve their country.

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Pakistan Update: The Falcon Flies in Wider Gyre

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Thanos

UPDATE: Benazir Bhutto once more under house arrest to top the long march motorcade. Story at Reuters UPDATE: The rhetoric has stiffened, with PML-N and Jamiaat e Islami threatening boycott of the Parliamentary elections. This is a standard tactic of dissident conservative minorities & Islamist … Continue reading →

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Musharraf Speaks on Emergency Rule

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Thanos

Musharraf speaks on emergency rule in the following video

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Veteran’s Day; Armistice Day; Remembrance Day 2007

Posted on November 11, 2007 by Thanos

This is a day to honor and remember all those who have served our country in its need. We remember those who fought amidst smoke and ruin, and those who worked long hours behind them wishing they were there at the … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi Speaks With Party Leaders

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Thanos

In a sign of concession, or a sign that Than Shwe wants to take the heat off the military junta awhile, Aung San Suu Kyi was allowed to meet with her Parties Leaders Friday in Burma. (aka Myanmar, but I … Continue reading →

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MOP Gets Attention in Iran; Dems Kick up a Storm

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Thanos

The request for expedite of a new class of massive bunker-buster has the attention of the mullahs in Iran. As reprorted by Kansas City.com: Longer than a Humvee and weighing more than two elephants, the latest and largest bunker-busting bomb … Continue reading →

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Bhutto Arrested

Posted on November 9, 2007 by Thanos

UPDATE: BHUTTO RELEASED Pakistani authorities have removed the detention order after capturing some suicide bombers, story at Reuters: “The detention order has been withdrawn,” said Aamir Ali Ahmed, Acting Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad. Earlier in the day police prevented Bhutto … Continue reading →

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