In a new book, former FBI agent George Piro was able to get a lot of information out of Saddam Hussein before he was executed.
Among tidbits gleaned from an online article (click here), Saddam had the entire west fooled about WMDs in an effort that was originally mounted to dissuade Iran from attacking Iraq. Well, it worked for Iran, but not the West.
Other tidbits; he confessed to slaughtering 180,000 Kurds, he admitted to plotting to build a doomsday nuke, he was a hypocritical Muslim in his non-religious behavior, and he believed UN sanctions would be lifted.
All in all, the world is a better place without him.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
How does the United States ensure only US citizens cast votes in elections?
The simple answer is that we don't.
South Carolina is the only state that has stringent ID requirements which will ensure the person casting a vote is a US citizen. (Click here to see all state voting requirements)
Most states only require "voters" to present a utility bill showing the name and address on the bill is the same as what is on the voter list. I would submit that any illegal alien can get utilities in his/her name without proving they are US citizens.
Even if a voter cannot produce something as simple as a utility bill, most states only require that an "affidavit" is filled out by the voter that swears he is who he says he is. What a bunch of pure, unadulterated BS.
The bottom line -- people in this country illegally are voting on issues that have the ability to reshape our societal and economic landscape. They are voting for people who will have vast influence on our lives and the lives of our progeny. My fear is that those votes will unfairly and illegitimately move this country in a direction contrary to the intent of the Founders.
One of the reasons men and women of this country fought enemies and died for us was to make sure US citizens kept rights and freedoms, including the right to vote. It is shameful to think that those lives were given in vain if we can't ensure only citizens cast votes.
The Founders would be spinning in their graves if they knew non-citizens wielded such power.
We must take positive and proactive steps to ensure only US citizens cast votes in all elections...whether they are local, state, or federal.
South Carolina is the only state that has stringent ID requirements which will ensure the person casting a vote is a US citizen. (Click here to see all state voting requirements)
Most states only require "voters" to present a utility bill showing the name and address on the bill is the same as what is on the voter list. I would submit that any illegal alien can get utilities in his/her name without proving they are US citizens.
Even if a voter cannot produce something as simple as a utility bill, most states only require that an "affidavit" is filled out by the voter that swears he is who he says he is. What a bunch of pure, unadulterated BS.
The bottom line -- people in this country illegally are voting on issues that have the ability to reshape our societal and economic landscape. They are voting for people who will have vast influence on our lives and the lives of our progeny. My fear is that those votes will unfairly and illegitimately move this country in a direction contrary to the intent of the Founders.
One of the reasons men and women of this country fought enemies and died for us was to make sure US citizens kept rights and freedoms, including the right to vote. It is shameful to think that those lives were given in vain if we can't ensure only citizens cast votes.
The Founders would be spinning in their graves if they knew non-citizens wielded such power.
We must take positive and proactive steps to ensure only US citizens cast votes in all elections...whether they are local, state, or federal.
Sunday, November 11, 2007
Lying in Islam
For those of you who believe the likes of Iranian President Mahmoud Amadinijhad when he says that his country loves all peoples and doesn't want to destroy Israel, please read this item about how Muslims believe it is perfectly fine to lie if it furthers the goals of Islam.
http://www.islamreview.com/articles/lyingprint.htm
http://www.islamreview.com/articles/lyingprint.htm
boxofficemojo.com reviewer Scott Holleran's review of "Lions for Lambs"
“…the Bush administration's undeclared, unsuccessful so-called war on terror…”
Unsuccessful? We have not been attacked since 9/11. I'd call that a pretty good success.
“…President Bush's Iraq military presence…has cost thousands of American lives—with no gain for the nation.”
No gain for the nation?? Again, we have not been attacked since 9/11. Only a flaming liberal idiot would claim there has been no gain for the nation.
“The brash student is [a] spoon-fed automaton…”
Another typical liberal view -- that anyone who wants to defend their country, way of life, and for the future protection of our society is nothing but a spoon-fed automaton. They simply can't believe that someone could be so dumb."
“…strand of hope for a future influenced by new intellectuals…”
Yessss...only the "new intellectuals" have enough brains to protect our country, way of life, and society. We need more intellectuals like Rosie O'Donnell, Dennis Kucinich, Matt Damon, Barbara Streisand, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robert Redford. Surely, with all that brainpower, these fine folks will be able to intellectualize our way out of the fact that uneducated, wide-eyed, fanatical, 12th Century thinking, religous war zealots want nothing but to convert us (and all non-Muslims) to Islam or separate our heads from our bodies. I'm not feeling too confident about that.
“…She [Streep] is the embodiment of today's media stars: a willing exponent of a wrong war. “
Today's media is a willing exponent of a wrong war??? Which media have you been reading/viewing/listening to, Mr. Hollaren?
“…Lions for Lambs, which does not offer an alternative, shows that we are all either lions or lambs.”
If Redford is supposed to represent the "intellectual" who gives the "strand of hope" for the future of our country, why doesn't he "offer an alternative"? This is another typical liberal position -- moan, complain, stomp feet about the current state of affairs...but, not offer suggested and better paths.
They don't, because they know in their hearts that being a Lion is the only way to go when confronting evil personified. I guess they forget that Lambs are at the bottom of the food chain, eaten by predators and their bones picked clean. I don't know about you...but, I don't plan on being eaten.
Unsuccessful? We have not been attacked since 9/11. I'd call that a pretty good success.
“…President Bush's Iraq military presence…has cost thousands of American lives—with no gain for the nation.”
No gain for the nation?? Again, we have not been attacked since 9/11. Only a flaming liberal idiot would claim there has been no gain for the nation.
“The brash student is [a] spoon-fed automaton…”
Another typical liberal view -- that anyone who wants to defend their country, way of life, and for the future protection of our society is nothing but a spoon-fed automaton. They simply can't believe that someone could be so dumb."
“…strand of hope for a future influenced by new intellectuals…”
Yessss...only the "new intellectuals" have enough brains to protect our country, way of life, and society. We need more intellectuals like Rosie O'Donnell, Dennis Kucinich, Matt Damon, Barbara Streisand, Whoopi Goldberg, and Robert Redford. Surely, with all that brainpower, these fine folks will be able to intellectualize our way out of the fact that uneducated, wide-eyed, fanatical, 12th Century thinking, religous war zealots want nothing but to convert us (and all non-Muslims) to Islam or separate our heads from our bodies. I'm not feeling too confident about that.
“…She [Streep] is the embodiment of today's media stars: a willing exponent of a wrong war. “
Today's media is a willing exponent of a wrong war??? Which media have you been reading/viewing/listening to, Mr. Hollaren?
“…Lions for Lambs, which does not offer an alternative, shows that we are all either lions or lambs.”
If Redford is supposed to represent the "intellectual" who gives the "strand of hope" for the future of our country, why doesn't he "offer an alternative"? This is another typical liberal position -- moan, complain, stomp feet about the current state of affairs...but, not offer suggested and better paths.
They don't, because they know in their hearts that being a Lion is the only way to go when confronting evil personified. I guess they forget that Lambs are at the bottom of the food chain, eaten by predators and their bones picked clean. I don't know about you...but, I don't plan on being eaten.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Enemies of America?
Forty-one United States senators signed a letter in an attempt to silence one, single, US citizen by sending the letter to his employer. They wish to deny this citizen of his right of free speech by labeling his comments as "unpatriotic and indefensible." They ask his employer to "publicly repudiate" Rush Limbaugh and require him to issue an apology.
Those senators are:
Harry Reid
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Blanche Lincoln
Richard Durbin
Kent Conrad
Bob Menendez
Charles Schumer
Christopher Dodd
Barbara Mikulski
Patty Murray
Byron Dorgan
Bill Nelson
Daniel Akaka
Dianne Feinstein
Barack Obama
Max Baucus
Tom Harkin
Jack Reed
Joseph Biden
Daniel Inouye
Jay Rockefeller
Barbara Boxer
Edward M. Kennedy
Ken Salazar
Sherrod Brown
John Kerry
Bernie Sanders
Robert Byrd
Amy Klobuchar
Debbie Stabenow
Benjamin Cardin
Mary Landrieu
Jon Tester
Tom Carper
Frank Lautenberg
Jim Webb
Bob Casey
Patrick Leahy
Sheldon Whitehouse
Carl Levin
Ron Wyden
It's a sad day in America when United States senators try to muzzle a US citizen by trying to bully his employer into taking action against that citizen.
This kind of action on the part of one of the legislative branches of the United States government is unprecedented in modern history.
Who, other than an enemy of America and all the positive things America stands for, would do such a thing?
If any one of the above is your senator, you should be very afraid...
Those senators are:
Harry Reid
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Blanche Lincoln
Richard Durbin
Kent Conrad
Bob Menendez
Charles Schumer
Christopher Dodd
Barbara Mikulski
Patty Murray
Byron Dorgan
Bill Nelson
Daniel Akaka
Dianne Feinstein
Barack Obama
Max Baucus
Tom Harkin
Jack Reed
Joseph Biden
Daniel Inouye
Jay Rockefeller
Barbara Boxer
Edward M. Kennedy
Ken Salazar
Sherrod Brown
John Kerry
Bernie Sanders
Robert Byrd
Amy Klobuchar
Debbie Stabenow
Benjamin Cardin
Mary Landrieu
Jon Tester
Tom Carper
Frank Lautenberg
Jim Webb
Bob Casey
Patrick Leahy
Sheldon Whitehouse
Carl Levin
Ron Wyden
It's a sad day in America when United States senators try to muzzle a US citizen by trying to bully his employer into taking action against that citizen.
This kind of action on the part of one of the legislative branches of the United States government is unprecedented in modern history.
Who, other than an enemy of America and all the positive things America stands for, would do such a thing?
If any one of the above is your senator, you should be very afraid...
Ignorant Americans
In a recent poll, nearly half of Americans believe the US economy is in a recession. Nearly 70% of Blacks believe the same thing.
It's obvious to me that these people have no idea whatsoever what a recession is and they are more than a tad ignorant.
It's sad to realize these same people are supposed to understand complex presidential election issues so that they may make informed choices when it comes time to pull that lever.
I am truly frightened.
It's obvious to me that these people have no idea whatsoever what a recession is and they are more than a tad ignorant.
It's sad to realize these same people are supposed to understand complex presidential election issues so that they may make informed choices when it comes time to pull that lever.
I am truly frightened.
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Doughnut may cost man 30 years to life
It's time for societal dregs to turn themselves around. There is no reason on earth that this man had to use force to steal a doughnut. He (and others) thinks that stealing a doughnut by force is no big deal. I disagree. This man knew it was wrong...he needs to accept the consequences...and others need to learn from his actions.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
No end to idiots in the world...
There seems to be no shortage of idiots in the world. You'd think that everyone knows that joking about being a terrorist at an airport is not cool. Well, except maybe this guy.
University Hypocrisy?
Check out this CNN story about Donald Rumsfeld.
"...Students and professors at Stanford University are protesting Donald Rumsfeld's appointment to a campus think tank, saying the former defense secretary does not uphold the 'ethical values' of the school."
Doesn't it seem odd that while one prestigious university would embrace the killer-dictator of Iran, another would snub a former United States Secretary of Defense?
Where is the collegial attitude regarding diversity and the free exchange of ideas?
Perhaps the institution of "higher learning" should be referred to as "higher hypocrisy" instead?
"...Students and professors at Stanford University are protesting Donald Rumsfeld's appointment to a campus think tank, saying the former defense secretary does not uphold the 'ethical values' of the school."
Doesn't it seem odd that while one prestigious university would embrace the killer-dictator of Iran, another would snub a former United States Secretary of Defense?
Where is the collegial attitude regarding diversity and the free exchange of ideas?
Perhaps the institution of "higher learning" should be referred to as "higher hypocrisy" instead?
More evidence Islamists want us destroyed
"Lebanese Researcher and Former Convicted Terrorist Anis Al-Naqqash: The American Empire Must Die. It Is in Our Interest to Get the U.S. Mixed Up in Endless Wars"
Check out this video from MEMRI. Click here
Check out this video from MEMRI. Click here
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