Category Archives: Freedom

Aung San Suu Kyi and Burma need Freedom

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Thanos

In the UN the US will shortly introduce a resolution to urge the junta to change it’s repressive policies, frowned on by most countries in the world. Please write your congressman and urge support for that initiative.

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Immigration Bill stalls in committee

Posted on June 13, 2006 by Thanos

Congress critters might have actually been reading mail from their constituents — I think they are waking up to the fact that any immigration bill could be the radioactive kryptonite that kills even super-incumbents. There are firm passions on all … Continue reading →

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Afghanistan update — change in strategy

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Thanos

UPDATE III “Task force 121 transfers from Iraq to Afghanistan” according to AM Kansas city Radio. Continue reading →

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September 11th Firefighter’s Memorial Unveiled

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Thanos

SF Chronical writes on the firefighter’s memorial Continue reading →

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Troop levels – just right

Posted on June 11, 2006 by Thanos

More troops in theater are not needed to destroy any assault the insurgents can mount, their sole purpose if they were sent would be to patrol, support, and suppress. That would create inescapable dependencies from the Iraqi army, and make the standing up of those units take much longer. Continue reading →

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Saturday Hodgepodge

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Thanos

Here’s another reason for the demonstrations against the current government of Iran in Azerbaijan — the rantings of Ahmadinejad against Israel might interupt a major source of revenue for the region. Israel buys 40,000 barrels of oil a day from the Azerbaijan region. Continue reading →

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Nepal Update, Maoists throwing up roadblocks

Posted on June 10, 2006 by Thanos

The US has recognized and encouraged the new democratic government of Nepal, but the Maoists are unhappy with the process, and are throwing up roadblocks. The Government of Nepal has issued formal protest regarding Maoists demanding changes to the peace process. Here’s … Continue reading →

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A song for Joe and Valerie

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Thanos

This is not America A little piece of you The little peace in me Will die [This is not a miracle] For this is not America Blossom fails to bloom This season Promise not to stare Too long [This is … Continue reading →

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The Left’s Dilemma

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Thanos

An excellent analysis of the Dilemma that drives the left to rant and hate daily at KOS can be found here, at Salmon Sheets.

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Cut and run crowd out in force with Zarqawi’s death

Posted on June 8, 2006 by Thanos

Nancy and the democrats still want to cut and run tomorrow, however the job is not done. Continue reading →

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