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Friday, June 10, 2005

Anti-Terrorism In West Africa: Another Front In The World War On Terror

About 3000 soldiers from nine different African nations are being trained in marksmanship, counter-terrorist tactics, humanitarian, peacekeeping and disaster relief operations. U. S. Marines and Special Forces are training what they hope will be another ring in the world's defense against al-Qaeda... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 8, 2005

Rising Insurgent (Rebel) Violence In Afghanistan

A wave of violence is rolling over Afghanistan, much as it is in Iraq. Today, two American soldiers were killed while unloading supplies from a helicopter in eastern Afghanistan. There have been 187 Americans killed in Afghanistan since we invaded that mountainous nation in October, 2001. Next to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, June 5, 2005

Terrorists In Iran? No. Really? I Would Never Have Thought...

An Associated Press release today states that there is growing evidence that many terrorists are living in or are being detained by the government of Iran. Intelligence reports over the past few years indicate that many terrorists associated with al-Qaida and other organizations (such as Hezbollah)... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, June 4, 2005

The Hidden Epidemic In Japan

It isn't talked about. It is socially dishonorable to have a sexually transmitted disease. Unprotected sex among teenagers and young adults put more and more people at risk every day. In fact, every day it is estimated that a person contracts AIDS. And this is not America. This is Japan. Cases of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, June 3, 2005

After 135 Years, Dumas Adds A Knight To Tales of Counts And Musketeers

Alexandre Dumas, the prolific French author of such notable works as The Three Musketeers, The Count Of Monte Christo, and The Man In The Iron Mask, has added another historical novel to his prestigious line of literative accomplishments -- 135 years after his death. It is titled The Knight Of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2005

The Middle East Reverse Domino Theory

Dubya and the Dimwits decided that democratization of the entire Middle East was to be the panacea for all the ills of the region. Starting with Afghanistan, the United States and the coalition of world nations would begin the process. Then Cheney and Bush decided that Iraq would be next, no matter... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 29, 2005

Now The French Are Snubbing Their European Buddies

The French people rejected by referendum and French president Jacques Chirac conceded defeat of the European Union Constitution in France after the 'non' vote reached 55%. Chirac stated that this just meant that the people of France were against the Constitution, that France was still a member of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 27, 2005

Bush Wants $150 Million For Palestinians

President Bush pledged $50 million to Palestinian leader Mamoud Abbas in direct aid to help further his people's move toward a democratic state. He called for both Israel and the Palestinian people to stirve for peace. Bush announced that he would ask Congress for a total of $150 million. Of that,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, May 21, 2005

A Comment On The Comment I Made Yesterday About Saddam

I just read a post about the tastelessness of the Saddam Hussein pictures written by MysticGmeKeeper, called "Saddams Pants." A comment by Numinous about the post brought up the idea that maybe people shouldn't be looking to blame the pictures on the bad Americans, but the possibility exists that... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 20, 2005

A Comment On The Saddam Hussein Pictures

Given the current wave of anti-American sentiment circling the globe (and especially among the Muslim populations), I find the pictures of Saddam Hussein in various stages of undress that littered the front pages of many papers today the very height of journalistic irresponsibility. I also feel that... Sign in to see full entry.

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