Here is a White House press release outlining how the Tal Afar mission can serve as a model for ridding Iraq of terrorists. Worth a read.

It's interesting to note that at the time of the Tal Afar offensive--as with all offensive operations--the hard Left claimed cried 'genocide' and 'war crimes'. Of course by 'war crimes' they mean U.S. troops killing terrorists, but not terrorists booby trapping the bodies of dead children in Tal Afar.
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Mohammad Haj Bakr al-Saqa is on trial in Turkey for acts of terrorism. Did he actually kill any Americans? None that we know of. However, Saqa, like many in the Middle East, may simply equate Jews with Americans.

VOA:

As he was dragged out of court, the suspect, a Syrian national identified as Loa'i Mohammad Haj Bakr al-Saqa said, "My beliefs prevent me from standing in front of people like you." He added, "I fought a Jihad, I killed Americans.".

Al-Saqa is on trial with 72 other suspected al-Qaida operatives for alleged involvement in a string of suicide bomb attacks in November 2003. Four suicide bombers driving explosives-laden vehicles targeted two synagogues, the British consulate and the Istanbul headquarters of the British HSBC bank.

The British Consul General was among the 58 people who died in the blasts. Most of those killed were Muslim Turks.

Turkish prosecutors charge that al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden personally ordered the Syrian to organize the attacks against Jewish and British nationals in Turkey. Al-Saqa and his alleged Syrian accomplice, Hamid Obysi, were captured in Turkey last August after a failed attempt to blow up Israeli cruise ships off Turkey's Mediterranean coast.

Al-Saqa reportedly told interrogators that the plan to kill Israeli tourists was financed by a top al-Qaida militant who allegedly gave him $50,000 to organize the plot.

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Talk about a lost in translation moment! Here is a film at the Sundance Film Festival Website with the title Ha ha America. The theme of the film seems to be something like, "America sucks, China rules." You can check out a few vidcaps from it here. Funniest part:

China giant booming...like lady detectives...with swollen testicles

China's Revolution...flow over the world

China, you parasites, sucking our blood like leech. Human rights? DonÂ’t speak nonsense.

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One bright sunny September morning the thought ran though my head that Iraq must have a hand in this. Just a bit more complicated than blowing up Buddha donÂ’t you think? Probably they would need some support for an operation like that. Just where would an organization like Al-Qaeda get money and support besides the Taliban?

Newsmax : An Iraqi intelligence document released last week indicates that Osama bin Laden sought to conduct "joint operations" with Saddam Hussein's regime six years before the 9/11 attacks - and was given the green light by the Iraqi dictator.

The document, detailed in the March 27 issue of the Weekly Standard, describes a Feb. 1995 meeting between bin Laden and Iraqi intelligence that was personally approved by "the Honorable Presidency" - an apparent reference to Saddam.

Also see The Revolution Will be Blogged

I wonder how Democrats will react when documented proof that UBL "sought to conduct "joint operations" with Saddam Hussein's regime five years before the 9/11 attacks, and was given the green light by the Iraqi dictator." I suspect that they'll ignore it as best they can and hope that their media allies move to the next subject as quickly as possible.

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5th Column Watch: American Muslims Hating US Troops

Mooooooooonbat anti-war pictures: "Real patriotism is supporting those who are fighting our troops" (via Beth)

More from the "we love our troops" department: Anti-war proterster spits on soldier's pregnant wife.

Poll worth taking: What has kept Cindy Sheehan from getting her deceased son a headstone all this time?

Providing KY at own rape: Arla Foods kow-tows, Danish Imams go to the Middle East again

Moderate Muslim nation: 6,000 women face trial for 'crime' of being raped. (via Blogfather)

MSM Watch: All hot and wet over possibility of Bush impeachment.

Well, duh: After all, the first verb to learn in French is "to surrender"

Me likey Ramen noodles:
Radical Islamist protests issues fatwa against ramen noodles.

Bwahaha! Hannity nearly punches a bigot (video).\

Iraq NOT Vietnam: 2,316 dead in one month in Vietnam.

V for Vendetta: If Noam Chomsky And Osama Bin Laden Collaborated On A Movie

Not dead yet: Ted Kennedy still kicking

Bad news from Memento Moron. Our prayers are with you.

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Clinton Taylor at Townhall quoting Yale student Sayeed Rahmatullah Hashemi in his former official capacity as front-man for the Taliban:

So for the Afghans, he is a good guy. If we were to hand this good guy to the U.S., what kind of justification will we give to our people?

Apparently he had impressed the mullahs with his footwork in America, because soon after he returned, Mr. Rahmatullah went to work as a personal adviser to Mullah Omar.....

When UPIÂ’s Arnaud de Borchgrave interviewed Mullah Omar in June 2001, Mr. Rahmatullah did all the talking. Where Mullah Omar comes off as the strong, silent type in the interview, Mr. Rahmatullah emerges as the idea man, the big picture guy, the strategist with both eyes open, Mullah Omar having lost one of his fighting the Soviets.

We've known Clinton Taylor for some time now. Long time readers may recall that I appeared on his Stanford radio program awhile back. Apparently I'm a much better blogger than radio guest since I've never been invited back! In any event, keep up the good work Clint.

UPDATE: More on the Yale Taliban problem here by Penraker (via Glenn). In another note and aside, rumor has it that the WSJ's John Fund is a Jawa Report reader.

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Below The Beltway is hosting the Carnival this week.

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Dean Esmay has his new Iraq Update. Dean really digs for the news that just is not negative enough to make the MSM. For those in Iraq who want civil war take a quick peek at DeanÂ’s graphic today. Is it really worth the cost? Ours cost us dearly. DonÂ’t doom your nation to a repeat of what we experienced.

Dean Esmay : Why can't some people just say, "you know what, now that we're in it we want to make sure we win--what can we do to actually help make that happen?" There are plenty of ways you know.

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He just forgot that Aryan does not include Egyptians.

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Disgusted by the antics of the Westboro Baptist Church hate cult, US Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI) will introduce legislation that would prohibit protests an hour before or after a funeral and keep protesters at least five hundred feet away from family members of the deceased. more...

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Yes our good ally Afghanistan still has a long way to go before it could be called a free nation.

VOA News : Rahman reportedly converted more than 16 years ago after spending time working in Germany. Officials say his family, who remain observant Muslims, turned him over to the authorities. On Thursday the prosecution told the court Rahman has rejected numerous offers to embrace Islam. Prosecuting attorney Abdul Wasi told the judge that the punishment should fit the crime.

He says Rahman is a traitor to Islam and is like a cancer inside Afghanistan. Under Islamic law and under the Afghan constitution, he says, the defendant should be executed.

Hat Tip : Michelle Malkin.

Also see Below the Beltway.

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There, but for GodÂ’s grace, go I. Good job LaShawn, now neither of us have to look outside to see if our car is in the driveway.

Where the bloody hell am I indeed, Sugar!

DonÂ’t miss VonskiÂ’s weekly roundup of Good News in the GWOT. Also this week Vonski goes to the local moonbat zoo. Fascinating, little is understood about these creatures, but with enough study the hope is eventally the conflict with the much higher and more intelligent Homo Sapiens can be resolved.

Who loves ya boys? Not Hollywood.

Feisty Whore on bleeding heart liberal Aussie newspaper critic.

Feisty :The reason the newspapers mentioned the words 'Arab' and 'Muslim' in 89 percent of terrorism articles following 9/11 is because....the terrorists were Muslims bent hard on Jihad. You would have to have a major cranio-rectal inversion to think this is racist.

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(emphasis mine)

Winter storm warning now in effect until 6 am cst Tuesday.

The winter storm warning is now in effect until 6 am cst Tuesday.
Expect a mixture of sleet and snow this evening, but changing to all snow after midnight. Early this evening, patchy rain may also occur across extreme southeast nebraska. Snow will continue Monday and Monday night before tapering to flurries early Tuesday. Additional snowfall will range from 8 to 14 inches during this time. The omaha metro area will likely see an additional 8 to 11 inches of snow while the lincoln metro area may receive an additional 10 to 13 inches of accumulation. Northeast winds will also increase to 20 to 30 mph which may produce areas of blowing snow.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.

Would one of you kind people please e-mail God and tell him that THE FIRST DAY OF SPRING IS TOMORROW!!!

I'm a little verklempt right now, I may say something I'll regret and end up roasting marshmallows with Mohammed.

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The President gave a quick speech this morning on the south lawn of the White House marking the third anniversary of the launch of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

President Remarks on Third Anniversary of Beginning of Iraq Liberation (whitehouse.gov):

This morning I had a phone call with our ambassador to Iraq. And the ambassador informed me of the progress that the Iraqis are making in forming a unity government. I encouraged the Iraqi leaders to continue to work hard to get this government up and running. The Iraqi people voted for democracy last December; 75 percent of the eligible citizens went to the polls to vote. Now the Iraqi leaders are working together to enact a government that reflects the will of the people. I'm encouraged by the progress. The ambassador was encouraged by it.

Today, as well, marks the third anniversary of the beginning of the liberation of Iraq. And it's a time to reflect. And this morning, our reflections were upon the sacrifices of the men and women who wear our uniform. Ours is an amazing nation where thousands have volunteered to serve our country. They volunteered to -- many volunteered after 9/11, knowing full well that their time in the military could put them in harm's way. So, on this third anniversary, the beginning of the liberation of Iraq, I think all Americans should offer thanks to the men and women who wear the uniform, and their families who support them. We are implementing a strategy that will lead to victory in Iraq. And a victory in Iraq will make this country more secure, and will help lay the foundation of peace for generations to come.

May God continue to bless our troops in harm's way. Thank you.

The added emphasis is mine. This less than two full minute speech reminds me of something that would only be said on Veteran's Day or Memorial Day. But, it does remind me that as an Airman I should be thankful to my family who supports me every day. The family that waves at the C-5 as it takes off; the family that makes coming home a truly remarkable event just by being there to pick me up.

However, it also reminds me that people that don't even know me hate me because of what I do. It reminds me of the knee jerk reaction that liberals have whenever the President says something. They don't listen to the words they make up stuff like the title of this AP article, Bush Marks Anniversary, Never Says 'War'. It leads me to believe that the media doesn't care about those protecting the freedom that keeps them in business. Liberals in general are the thorn in my morale; the supposed party of piece has become so unhinged that I'm just waiting for the Vietnam-ish treatment of troops coming home (there have been a few incidents but nothing as widespread as that era).

Folks, please read what the President said and take it into consideration. If you don't like what the President is saying then please read, Support the Troops and Their Wishes.

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Having grown accustomed to the steady diet of defeatist propaganda, designed to position the DNC for the mid-terms, I was not optimistic when I saw that the Washington Post had interviewed 100 Iraq War veterans and written an article about their experiences. Certainly, I thought, they'll cherrypick the quotes looking for the ones most easily taken out of context to damage America's interests. more...

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The newly declassified captured Iraqi documents available for public inspection a the Foreign Military Studies Office Joint Reserve Intelligence Center are a grab bag; many of them given without synopsis or explanation. Take this transcript of an audiotape, wherein Saddam gets a sales pitch for the French Mirage-4000 fighter/strike aircraft: more...

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I was in a hap-hap-happy mood when I posted below.

Then I read this at Misha's:

WAYNESBURG - A Canton man has been charged with the rape and murder of a 7-month-old infant he was baby-sitting.

Police said Henry A. Sunderman, 32, of 3117 Tuscarawas St. W, Apt. A-3, in Canton, raped and killed his niece, Zoey Sunderman, on Friday. Sunderman was baby-sitting the girl, her two sisters and a brother.

Zoey was the youngest.

She was pronounced dead at Akron Children’s Hospital at 2:02 p.m. Friday. The Summit County medical examiner was doing an autopsy Saturday; it said the case was under investigation and did not release a cause of death. But Stark County Jail records said Sunderman admitted he had penetrated the baby’s anus with his finger, “causing severe tearing and trauma, resulting in the death of the victim.”

I will never, ever renounce my support for the death penalty.

I watched an MSNBC Investigates show tonight on the Wabash, IL level 4 prison. The place had more amenities than the nursing home my mother is in.

F**k life in prison without parole for animals like this.

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In lieu of a caption contest, I offer only this.

The world of Science is in an uproar. Recent photos have unnerved even the most rock-ribbed of Paleontologists, Zoologists, Biologists, and Sweatyhippiepooterologists as they debate:

How many toes DOES the American Chicken have, anyway?

And thanks to the blog grandfather, we get this:

Delusional leftards do have a purpose, check out that good gay action just to the left of the sign (yer other left, idjit).

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(San Jose, California) In the 21st Century equivalent to the smoky back room, Google evaluates websites and assigns a page rank which determines the order of Internet search results. I believe this lawsuit seeks to open the doors to the back room and clear the smoke.

From MercuryNews.com:

Google has mysteriously downgraded the search ranking of a Web site geared to help parents care for young children, causing a "cataclysmic fall" in advertising revenue and the number of monthly page views, according to a class-action lawsuit filed Friday.

The civil suit by KinderStart.com of Norwalk seeks financial damages and more information about Google's secret method for ranking sites. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court in San Jose, seeks class-action status for other sites that have seen their rankings drop without warning or explanation from the Mountain View search giant.

A Google spokesman told the Associated Press that the company hadn't seen the suit and had no immediate comment.

Since it launched in May 2000, KinderStart.com had built up its traffic to more than 10 million page views a month, the suit says, with much of the traffic coming from Google search users. But in March 2005, page views plunged 70 percent and advertising revenue fell 80 percent and hasn't recovered. KinderStart.com suspects that Google erected invisible barriers that divert consumers elsewhere when they type in a search but says Google will not explain what happened.

The drop-off was so sudden that the Web site suspects Google has a flawed method or blocks sites subjectively despite Google's pledge to provide objective search results.

From Interested-Participant.

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Moderate Muslims, our allies. Reuters:

Eleven percent of the people in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country, believe suicide attacks against civilian targets are sometimes justifiable, a survey said on Thursday.

The survey also found that almost half the respondents back stoning as a punishment for adulterers while support for other extreme elements of Islamic sharia was also significant.

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