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February 28, 2005

Online Jihadis Using Jewish Names

I was beginning to wonder why the majority of my hate-mail and death threats were coming from some guy named Goldstein. From SITE:

A popular jihadi message board, affiliated with al-Qaeda, had provided Â“how-toÂ” information on Â“penetrating Jewish email addressesÂ”. The author of this posting instructed members to use Jewish-sounding names and Western, including Israeli, domain addresses when registering for free email accounts such as Hotmail.com and Yahoo.com. The author also provided examples of such possible names and addresses.

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Putin Wonders Why Bush Fired Dan Rather

One of the interesting things about foreign governments is that they think we do things in the US just like they do. For instance, when President George W. Bush was elected the natural reaction of many in the world was to write this off as dynastic succession. After all, that is the way things are done in their country.

Time:

But when Bush talked about the Kremlin's crackdown on the media and explained that democracies require a free press, the Russian leader gave a rebuttal that left the President nonplussed. If the press was so free in the U.S., Putin asked, then why had those reporters at CBS lost their jobs? Bush was openmouthed. "Putin thought we'd fired Dan Rather," says a senior Administration official. "It was like something out of 1984."
The Russians did not let the matter drop. Later, during the leaders' joint press conference, one of the questioners Putin called on asked Bush about the very same firings, a coincidence the White House assumed had been orchestrated. The odd episode reinforced the Administration's view that Putin's impressions of America are often based on urban myths fed to him by ill-informed aides.

Hat tip Confederate Yankee who wonders if it was Oliver Willis who is advising Putin.

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1 So, this is the leader of the country that just sold Iran all the nuclear fuel it wants... great. I know Russians, they can't be this dumb? right?

Posted by: blackpajamas at February 28, 2005 01:41 PM (BHAeP)

2 Oh don't worry. Russia only agreed to give Iran the nuclear fuel if Iran promised to return the spent fuel rods....yeah, there's a dirty joke in there somewhere. Anyone else both completely fucking surprised and not surprised that the world is now operating on the exchange of *promises*? For nuclear fuel. Involving Iran. And Russia is our ALLY in all of this??? Gimme a fucking break. Of course, we all trust Russia has a plan if (when) Iran reneges on this "promise" or decides to "alter the terms of the agreement. Pray we don't alter it any further." And, of course, we all know Russia isn't trying to rebuild its influence in that part of the world. That would just be plain nutty. Totally fucking mind-boggling.

Posted by: Venom at February 28, 2005 02:08 PM (dbxVM)

3 Oh don't worry. Russia only agreed to give Iran the nuclear fuel if Iran promised to return the spent fuel rods....yeah, there's a dirty joke in there somewhere. Uh, no. Just a dirty bomb.

Posted by: kbiel at February 28, 2005 05:16 PM (KSCkS)

4 Let's see: a Russian reporter asked Putin a friendly question. Uh, oh! It must have been ----- Geoff Gannonovitch!

Posted by: D, Carter at February 28, 2005 08:06 PM (4+WsX)

5 IMHO, I don't think Putin (does one ever really leave the KGB behind?) is either stupid or believes what he said. He's doing it strictly for domestic consumption. Through the years I've dipped into Russian history ... even took some language lessons. A more paranoid people you will not meet.

Posted by: Darleen at February 28, 2005 11:57 PM (FgfaV)

6 Putin likes money.

Posted by: greyrooster at March 01, 2005 05:15 AM (CBNGy)

7 Is putrid putin upset becuase his favorate liar is gone? too bad but whar happens when a liberal left-wing journalists lies on nationwide TV there is hell to pay

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February 25, 2005

Founder of anti-Iraq War Movement in Britan Now Pro-War

Harry Barnes, a Member of Parliament and one of the founders of Labour Against the War has defected. It seems the Iraq War was worth it after all. Times Online:

An MP who was a founder member of Labour Against the War has quit the group, saying that after last monthÂ’s elections in Iraq he now believed Allied troops should remain in the country, it emerged today....
The North-East Derbyshire MP, who is stepping down at the election, accused his former colleagues in the anti-war movement of retailing "simple-minded" claims about the extent of civilian casualties in Iraq since the war....
He could no longer support the anti-war campÂ’s demands for withdrawal of troops of the US-led coalition, which he said should be a decision for the Iraqi people....
Mr Barnes accused the anti-war movement of offering a "one-sided" view of life in Iraq, endlessly repeating the 100,000 casualty estimate produced in an analysis of deaths caused by the conflict, published in the academic journal The Lancet.
"That analysis said it could be anything between 2,000 and 198,000," he said. "Some things are just over-the-top and simple-minded."

Thanks for the tip from Dr. Leopold Stotch via e-mail.

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1 the thing that slays me about the ubsurdity of the 100,000 civilian deaths claim is the scale of it. there would be so many bodies it would have been allmost impossible to burry them. just look at the tsunami disaster! one hundred thousand dead bodies are hard to dispose of. in places where the tsunami hit bodies stank for weeks, it was so hard to deal with them all. it is patently ridiculus that after all our precision bombing we killed that many civilians and thier would be evidence for the world to see. instead all we have is the tired rants from leftist hacks that we killed that many people.

Posted by: rumcrook at February 25, 2005 06:07 PM (TlR3g)

2 Gee, sorry guys. When you get a peer reviewed piece published maybe we'll all take your claims seriously. Until then all you're doing is dropping random quotes that are supposed to prejudice against the only authoritative study on the subject. As I said at my own blog weeks ago, it is just sad that the reaction to the Lancet study has been anything other than humility and concern.

Posted by: Professor Peter Von Nostrand at February 25, 2005 09:20 PM (Mt2dO)

3 "That analysis said it could be anything between 2,000 and 198,000," he said. "Some things are just over-the-top and simple-minded." From the Lancet Report: "This survey indicates that the death toll associated with the invasion and occupation of Iraq is probably about 100,000 people, and may be much higher." (my emphasis added) The report concludes with the following statement, which underscores the very reason why there is no authoritative report on Iraqi deaths aside from the Lancet report, with the military and all those for this war instead willing to hang their hats on the rhetoric of "precision bombing": "US General Tommy Franks is widely quoted as saying 'we don't do body counts.' The Geneva Conventions have clear guidance about the repsonsibilities of occupying armies to the civilian population they control. The fact that more than half the deaths reportedly caused by the occupying forces were women and children is caus for conern. In particular, Convention IV, Article 27 states that protected persons '... shall be at all times humanely treated, and shall be protected especially against acts of violence...'. It seems difficult to understand how a military force could monitor the extent to which civilians are protected against violence without systematically doing body counts or at least looking at the kinds of casualties they induce. This survey shows that with modest funds, 4 weeks, and seven Iraqi team members willing to risk their lives, a useful measure of civilian deaths could be obtained. There seems to be little excuse for occupying forces to not be able to provide more precise tallies. In view of the political importance of this conflict, these results should be confirmed by an independent body such as the ICRC, Epicentre, or WHO. In the interim, civility and enlightened self-interest demand a re-evaluation of the consequences of weaponry now used by coalition forces in populated areas."

Posted by: Professor Peter Von Nostrand at February 25, 2005 10:34 PM (Mt2dO)

4 Von Nostrand: Had you paid attention in your methodology class you would have learned to look at how to look at the way in which the survey was done. This was a survey done by going door to door and asking people if they had any relatives/friends who had died recently. You get that? This was a SURVEY. To make matters worse the survey made two even bigger mistakes. It compared the post-invasion survey with a pre-invasion mortality survey done by the Hussein administration. When the Lancet report talks about pre-war UN surveys what they fail to disclose is that the UN relied on the Iraq government to actually do the footwork. Oh, and BTW--the Lancet had to issue a retraction a couple of months ago. It seems that the original article had not distinguished between deaths due to insurgency activities vs deaths due to Coalition activities. The Lancet report was pure propaganda. You, of all people, should understand that when we are peer reviewing something we naturally agree with then it is very difficult to see the problems inherent in research.

Posted by: Rusty Shackleford at February 25, 2005 10:45 PM (ywZa8)

5 Gee. I did pay attention in my methodology classes (feeling pompous tonight I see). But I guess the main point here is to heap as much doubt on an authoritative report as is humanly possible, even if the topic under discussion is - by any count - of a magnitude many many times greater than even the 9/11 attacks. Why is it that the first method of attack employed by conservatives is that liberal criticism must be related to either some imagined lack of proper training or ideologically induced blindness? That's really weak. If we're going to play that game I guess I'll have to add that I can only wonder how a morbid obsession with beheading videos must skew a person's ability to interpret Middle Eastern displeasure with U.S. policy, or any other events related to that part of the world. Seems to me the approach you take to your blog is a primary generator of bias to both yourself and anyone who spends a bit of time reading/watching it.

Posted by: Professor Peter Von Nostrand at February 26, 2005 02:28 AM (Mt2dO)

6 Okay, Peter von nostril. Back to the two people that use your blog. They miss you. We will not.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 26, 2005 09:07 PM (CBNGy)

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February 23, 2005

Editorials Unclear on the Concept

JS Online Editorial Headline:

"No need to fear Islamist"

Right.

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February 22, 2005

Muslim-American Indicted for Bush Assassination Plot (UPDATED)

American born Muslim goes to Saudi Arabia to study Islam. While there he becomes converted to Jihad. Joins al Qaeda. Plots to kill President Bush. For now his only defense has been that the Saudis tortured him and he is the victim of religious persecution. Typical.

His family had been circulating this petetion to free him from Saudi jails.

The full indictment can be read here.

UPDATE: From the indictment, Ahmed Omar Abu Ali is charged with:

1) Conspiracy to provide material support and resources to foreign terrorist organizations (al Qaeda)

2) Providing material support and resources to foreign terrorist organizations (al Qaeda)

3) Conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.

4) Providing material support to terrorists.

5) Contribution of services to al Qaeda.

6) Receipt of funds and services from al Qaeda.

Another Update from the indictment: Left out of the Fox News are several key things. For instance, Fox says that Ahmed Ali was found with "Audio tapes in Arabic promoting violent jihad and the killing of Jews". The actual indictment reads, "Audio tapes in Arabic promoting violent jihad, the killing of Jews, and a battle by Muslims against Christians and Jews."
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Fox News:

An American citizen was charged Tuesday with conspiring to assassinate President Bush and with supporting Al Qaeda .
If convicted of all the charges, Ahmed Omar Abu Ali, 23, faces a maximum sentence of 80 years in prison....
An indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Alexandria on Feb. 3 was unsealed Tuesday. There are 10 alleged co-conspirators in the indictment.
Abu Ali faces six counts n the indictment: conspiracy to provide material support and resources to Al Qaeda; providing material support to Al Qaeda; conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists; providing material support to terrorists; contribution of services to Al Qaeda; and receipt of funds and services from Al Qaeda.
The federal indictment said that in 2002 and 2003 Abu Ali and an unidentified co-conspirator discussed plans for Abu Ali to assassinate Bush. They discussed two scenarios, the indictment said: one in which Abu Ali "would get close enough to the president to shoot him on the street" and, alternatively, "an operation in which Abu Ali would detonate a car bomb." ...
Abu Ali was born in Houston and later moved to Falls Church, Va., where he was valedictorian of his high school class. He allegedly went on to pursue religious studies in Saudi Arabia in 2000 and federal prosecutors say Abu Ali joined an Al Qaeda cell in Saudi Arabia in 2001. The alleged Bush plot occurred while he was studying in that country, the indictment says.
Sometime around September 2002, Abu Ali allegedly returned to Saudi Arabia (search) and told an unnamed co-conspirator that he was interested in joining Al Qaeda. The indictment alleges that Abu Ali intended to become a planner of terrorist operations like Muhammad Atta and Khalid Sheik Muhammad.
Abu Ali allegedly decided at one point to go to Afghanistan to take part in a violent jihad against American military personnel there. He applied for a visa to travel to Iran as a means to enter Afghanistan but his application was denied, according to the indictment.
Abu Ali also received money from another co-conspirator and Al Qaeda member to buy a laptop computer, a cell phone and books, the indictment says. Abu Ali is said to have purchased all the equipment.
At some point, this alleged Al Qaeda member who gave him the money discussed with Abu Ali establishing an Al Qaeda cell in the United States. Abu Ali received training in weapons, explosives and document forgery from Al Qaeda members, the indictment says.
According to the indictment, Abu Ali obtained a religious blessing from another unidentified co-conspirator to assassinate the president. One of the unidentified co-conspirators in the plot is among 19 people the Saudi government said in 2003 was seeking to launch terror attacks in that country, according to the indictment.
He was arrested in Saudi Arabia on June 9, 2003.

h/t: First Broken Angel

UPDATE: (via Charles Johnson) Not surprisingly, the Muslim American Society calls for his release. Would it be possible for Muslim groups to just once support the detention of a terrorist? MAS:

"We're deeply grateful to the Almighty for the return of Abu-Ali the United States of America," said Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation Executive Director Mahdi Bray. "However, I am still greatly troubled and concerned about the manner in which our government has dealt with Abu Ali and his family.
"Nothing short of his release and return to his family is acceptable to us," stated Bray.

Update: In answer to Number 2 Pencils question. NY Times:

The Washington Post reported in 2003 that Mr. Ali was valedictorian of his 1999 high school class at the Islamic Saudi Academy in Alexandria, where school officials described him as "an exceptional student," with special talent in mathematics and science.

UPDATE: Aylward notes this article which suggests his father might work for the Saudi Embassy. That would explain why he went to the Islamic Saudi Academy.

UPDATE: Andrew Cochran confirms Abu Ali's father worked for Saudi Embassy.

Another Update: From the Islamic Saudi Academy website. Here is a portion of their Mission Statement:

The AcademyÂ’s educational mission is threefold: 1) to develop all students in mind, body, and character enveloping Islamic values and the Arabic language and culture; 2) to prepare students for further education both in the United States and abroad; and to prepare them to be contributing and responsible citizens of the world.

From their About Us page:

Since its establishment, the Islamic Saudi Academy has viewed its relationship with the community and culture as vital to the mission of the school. ISA not only promotes respect and mutual understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims, Arabs and Americans while keeping within the Muslim faith, it strives for its staff and students to uphold tolerance, honesty, integrity and compassion, qualities that represent the best of both American and Arabic cultures.

They keep using that word tolerance, I do not think that word means what they think it means.

You'd think that the Valedictorian would have learned the core values of the school? Check out the rigorous course of studies and you might realize why the man turned out to be a jihadi:

The Islamic Studies Program is unique and comprehensive. It stresses Islamic culture, tradition, heritage, and identity. It challenges the students academically and fosters an atmosphere conducive to the development of Islamic morals, values and ideals. With this foundation, students will continually seek knowledge, think critically, and become active learners. The program prepares students for the challenges they will face as they proceed in their educational and professional careers.
The Islamic Saudi Academy believes that it is important for all students to learn Arabic. Arabic is the language of the Holy Qur'an and Muslims are expected to be well versed in it and fully aware of its usage. Fluency in Arabic keeps students in close contact with their Arab heritage and culture through written and oral communication. The Arabic language is becoming more and more popular in cultural, political and economic world events; moreover, it has become one the major languages used at the United Nations. In general, the Arabic program follows the curriculum, syllabus, and materials established by the Saudi Ministry of Education.

There is also a link to al-Islam with an entire section devoted to The Superiority of Jihad:

Let those fight in the cause of Allah who sell the life of this world for the Hereafter, To him who fighteth in the cause of Allah - whether he is slain or gets victory - soon shall We give him a reward of great (value)....
Not equal are those Believers who sit (at home) and receive no hurt, and those who strive and fight in the cause of Allah with their goods and their persons. Allah hath granted a grade higher to those who strive and fight with their goods and persons than to those who sit (at home). Unto all (in Faith) hath Allah promised good: but those who strive and fight hath He distinguished above those who sit (at home) by a special reward.

and on the Superiority of the Mujahadin:

And spend of your substance in the cause of Allah, and make not your own hands contribute to (your) destruction; but do good; for Allah loveth those who do good.
Those who spend their substance in the cause of Allah, and follow not up their gifts with reminders of their generosity or with injury, for them their reward is with their Lord; on them shall be no fear, nor shall they grieve.

Last Update: More on in this post 'Man Charged in Presidential Assassin Attending Radical Islamic School Supported by Saudi Government'

Others with a great deal more to tell: James Joyner, The Baron, Number 2 Pencil, In the Bullpen, Wizbang, Josh Poulson, White Pebble, Truth Quante-fied, Jane at Armies of Liberation, Joe Gandelman, Rob at Say Anything, The Political Teen, A little about everything, La Shawn Barber, Lorie Bird

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1 It will be interesting to see what comes of this. One can only hope that a case like this opens the eyes of people. We as Americans had better get our heads out of our asses! This is only the tip of the iceburg. Rest assured theres lots more "Ahmeds" out there.BEWARE!!!! M.W.

Posted by: MIGHTY WHITEY at February 22, 2005 03:09 PM (c9bOP)

2 No shit! This is really getting scarey. I was of the "nuke em" brigade, but since these bastards are like roaches and are all over the world, what are we to do, nuke EVERONE???? What's the answer? I certainly don't know, but why all the ruckus after all these years? What started it? The hostage situation back in '79 during Carter's regime? Was that when they really started hating us?

Posted by: Laura at February 22, 2005 03:56 PM (ptOpl)

3 Some folks were working to get this guy out of saudi jails. Good thing he's getting due process now.

Posted by: actus at February 22, 2005 05:30 PM (1312n)

4 http://www.backwardsbush.com/

Posted by: GW Bush at February 22, 2005 06:38 PM (K5Wgz)

5 I thought the Saudis were our friends. Wow, I'm confused.

Posted by: Preston Taylor Holmes at February 22, 2005 07:39 PM (so3Ct)

6 I'll offer some educated opinion on a couple of your points. It's highly unlikely that Ali is a Saudi--or his father a Saudi. If he had Saudi citizenship, there would be no question about his being extradited to the US, for several reasons: 1. Saudi Arabia does not extradite, to anywhere, any Saudi citizen 2. Were he Saudi, the US would be happy to let the Saudis deal with him exclusively, not letting this get before a jury that could turn out to be a crapshoot. The Saudis do not cotton to crimes of lesse majeste and deal with it harshly 3. Were he a dual national (American and Saudi) he would still be exclusively a Saudi by Saudi law, which does not recognize dual nationality. They would treat him accordingly. My guess--and it's purely that--is that the Ali family is either Yemeni or Pakistani, based on the fact that those are the nationalities that are frequently found in Saudi embassies. Your remarks about the Saudi Academy are largely correct, but dated. Most of the material, in fact, goes back to a Washington Post article in 2002. The Academy underwent a purge in 2003, getting rid of some very questionable characters. Saudi teachers there were stripped of their diplomatic immunity and several returned to Saudi Arabia in consequence. This was accompanied by the removal of "Religion Attachés from the Saudi Embassy. It also cleaned up its curriculum in 2004. I suggest caution in citing the Saudi Institute as a reliable source on Saudi Arabia. They very much have their own political agenda which may or may not be what you have in mind. While they talk a good game about anti-terror, they tend to blend it in with their antipathy toward the Al-Saud and find a way to create links (in a Michael Moore-ish way) that don't actually exist.

Posted by: John B at February 22, 2005 10:21 PM (IuAUA)

7 1) It is a matter of public record that the Father and Mother were both born in Saudi Arabia. The son was born in Houston and is an American citizen. 2) The son is now 23 and graduated long before any reforms were made at the school.

Posted by: Rusty Shackleford at February 22, 2005 10:36 PM (JQjhA)

8 Ah, Saudi money and influence will get him off. Some public prosecutor (at the bottom of the barrel) will not be a match for what Saudi money can by. Example, O. J. Simpson.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 23, 2005 06:02 PM (CBNGy)

9 I can see that Rusty thinks this guy will be hung out to dry. Never will happen. Money talks and justice walks. This guy will have his trial posponed over and over while changing high priced lawyer after high priced lawyer. All funded by our arab (friends). The courts will spend millions of dollars and then decide not to prosecute. The justice department will lose interest in time. The bloggers will lose interest. The public will lose interest. Eventually the charges will be lowered or completely dropped. HERO, he will be. Want justice? 1-800-theklan. A cheaper, quicker alternative.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 25, 2005 04:51 AM (CBNGy)

10 The Saudi's are and aren't and they do indeed need to be watched with something more than kid gloves. You did a great job, Rusty. Cindy

Posted by: firstbrokenangel at February 25, 2005 10:14 PM (PEKrh)

11 I'm just wondering why the father and son felt it was necessary to develop special code words.

Posted by: metapod at February 26, 2005 01:55 AM (dtUM7)

12 metapod: Excellent!

Posted by: greyrooster at February 26, 2005 10:51 PM (CBNGy)

13 His parents are not from Pakistan or Yemen.. not even close. Do you want to be an American idiot? Come to this site and believe everything and have the same ideology! And while you're at it, join the KKK with grey rooster.. yay, let's all be terrorists and kill innocent people because we have nothing better to do!!! The Simpsons Rock! ...we live in a sad, sad world.. with sad, sad people...myself included. God bless us, every one.

Posted by: huh? at February 28, 2005 12:51 AM (pZyKh)

14 huh: Was there any point relating to this issue in your post? If there was I missed it. What were you saying? That we should not punish those that plan to assasinate America's political leaders? If so thanks for the recruiting boost for the KKK.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 28, 2005 07:09 AM (CBNGy)

15 "Whether in this world or in the Hereafter; our return will be to Allah; and the Transgressors will be companions of the HellFire!, soon you will remember what I say to you (now) I commit to Allah: for Allah(ever) watches over his Servants." "Or think you that you will enter Paradise without such (trials) as came to those who passed before you? They were afflicted with severe poverty and ailments and were so shaken that even the Messenger and those who believed along with him said, "when (will come) the help of Allah? Yes! Certainly, the help of Allah is near!" No matter what injustice you afflict on an innocent person, Rest assured that there is a Creator who will bring justice to all and hold everyone accountable....(see you then)

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February 21, 2005

GOP Targets AARP in Conspiracy Orchestrated from the Top

Thanks to Joshua Micah Mellancamp Boutros-Boutros Marshall, Duncan 'Atrios' Black, and dKos for pointing out that conservative lobbying group USA Next is going after the AARP (American Association of Retarded People). Something Kos calls "a knife in the back" because the AARP "dance[ed] with the devil" (Atrios' words) by supporting Bush's drug plan and Marshall characterizes as a 'scam' orchestrated by KKKarl Rove.

I am reassured by Marshall, dKos, Atrios, and Cousin Oliver that the left-wing MSM is just an illusion. That's good to know. For a minute there I thought the fact that the first paragraph of this NY Times piece tries to claim that the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth were a front for an "orchestrated attack." Must be one of those illusions.

Speaking for myself, I'd love to see the AARP fall and not get up. They are the largest and most powerful special interest group in the nation and their members are the recipients of the largest entitlement program in the US--Social Security.

So, what is the connection between the Swifties and USA Next? USA Next is hiring the same firm, Creative Response Concepts, that the Swifties hired for their advertising. Do you see the deep dark connection here? They're hiring the same advertising firm.

It gets worse than that, oh yes the evil roots of this conspiracy run deep, you see the people that work for that advertising firm are all Republicans. Yes, you heard me right, Republicans.

Not like at a place like Media Matters or the NY Times where there are an equal number of Republicans and Democrats.

Sounds like the kind of connection that is so important that the NY Times feels it has to run an article about it. Not that there is any agenda at the NY Times. That would be an illusion.

The fact that the NY Times goes on to list the names and incomes of people who were associated with the Swifty ads, and does so in five paragraphs of text, is practically overshadowed by the one sentence that mentions that the AARP has already spent $5 million on anti-Social Security reform advertisments.

See how fair the NY Times is?

And just to show how fair the Times is, they let the unsubstantiated allegation made by unnamed sources that the White House is actually coordinating the attack juggernaut. To their credit, the Times did not ask Carl Rove how long had it been since he stopped beating his wife.

I call that fair and balanced.

I just hope that the USA Next attack dog is somewhat more masculine than Josh Marshall's.

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1 In a recent story regarding Social Security we mentioned that Carl Rove was a wives-beating polyamorist. While the story is correct in its facts, a man named Carl Rove who lives in Plimston, Utah and has claimed to be married to six women was recently convicted of spousal abuse and is serving 3-6 years in prison, was not the campaign advisor to President Bush, Karl Rove. What role, if any, Carl Rove had in President Bush's administration is yet-to-be-deterimend. Times regrets the possible confusion on the part of the reader, if any.

Posted by: BumperStickerist at February 21, 2005 06:07 PM (uB1zh)

2 'They're hiring the same advertising firm.' When all you are is a PR operation, and you ahve the same PR team ...

Posted by: actus at February 21, 2005 06:57 PM (CqheE)

3 I just re-read the Times article with your criticisms in mind, and I found this: In paragraph 1, it is stated that USA Next is "taking its cues" from the success of the Swifties in the pres. campaign and hiring some of the same players to help orchestrate attacks on the AARP. I've just been browsing USANext's site, and it certainly does look like a well-coordinated and pretty intense attack: Art Linkletter interviews with O'Really, USA Next's President appeared on another conservative news show, and then there's that lovely ad in the Am. Spectator. Most of their news info page consists criticizes AARP. I'll assume USAN actually gives their members some tangible benefits for their dues, but to believe what I saw, they seem to be mostly a pit bull set out for the AARP. As for the Swifties, Times neither alledges nor implies that they were a front. Certainly that's not the impression I got when I first read that paragraph. At least they acknowledge that these guys were successful. I didn't find the paragraphs that list the fees paid to the PR consultants scandalous at all-- the intention was to show that the fees paid document the depth of involvement of PR guys in that campaign and the commitment on the part of the Swifties. The fees listed were neither so paltry as to be insignificant, nor overwhelmingly large. So??? I grant that Times mixes facts with a heavy dose of interpretation, and the reader needs to be careful not to confuse the two, but I continue to be puzzled by the allegations of left-wing, or liberal bias that you and so many others level at the Times. The Times always seemed pretty milquetoast to me, and they still do.

Posted by: Mark Harder at February 22, 2005 10:25 PM (j20UN)

4 AARP President Marie Smith Tells Black Leadership "No Social Security Crisis.." Atlanta was the hot spot. Tavis Smiley hosted his annual symposium "The State of the Black Union." The forum was held at Rev. Eddie Long's New Birth Missionary Baptist Church. The program focused on defining the African American Agenda. Rev. Jesse Jackson, Rainbow/PUSH Coalition took opportunity to explain to those gathered that the Black Congressional Caucus has in place a ten (10) point plan of action. But regardless of the question of whether or not the agenda set forth by the Caucus is the substance of this group's covenant the forum did establish that the process will include a community unity. Today, black leaders voiced a need to advance the community. Freedom was the agenda until 1864. Civil rights, voting rights and access to public accomodations followed from 1864 to 1964. Leveraging the black community's collective capital appears to be the new covenant. They voiced a concern that Democrats have taken the black community for granted and the republican party "just takes, using blacks who really have no power to lead." The highmark of the event was when the Honorable Louis Farrakhan, Nation of Islam, explained to the group that "regardless of where we have been, we want to advance our people." He said, " black children can't eat at the table of illusion and hypocrisy." He added, "we can't focus on the house that denied us access for 400 years." He closed, "the hell with democrats and republicans." These African American leaders, carrying the history and weight of the black experience want group unity. They appear to have found meaning in their individuality and heritage. It's more than a common skin pigmentation. It has now become a community based on a social phenomenon of systematic and comprehensive forces that only those challenged by a longstanding history of discrimination and violence may understand. The Need: The level playing field remains more illusion than reality... Since the start of George W. Bush presidency in January 2000 a general concern in the African American community was voiced that on issues that are of the greatest importance to millions of Americans, the President's policies are misplaced priorities. The uncertainty continued into 2004 election. But there's one truth above all others in second term elections. They are referendums on the incumbent. So as hard as it is to accept, there are other Americans outside the African American community that like the job that George W. Bush is doing. And, with re-election he's not an asterisk anymore alone among American presidents. That is, riding the votes of 59 million (other)Americans, he's the president regardless of the fact that majority of African Americans who voted would rather have had the other guy. So... it's time to move on. African Americans must put their differences aside. American identity is not a function of birthright but a way of life. The African American community must keep moving toward the America identity it believes is possible. Isn't democracy great? Some argue "African American leaders judges America from the utopian standard, never comparing America to anything other but the Garden of Eden (immigrants, for example, are said to compare America to their old country)." But, it has been only forty years since separate water fountains of Jim Crow prohibitions and many Americans would now like to proceed as if the slate is clean and the scale is balanced. The upward strides of many African Americans into the middle class have given the illusion that race cannot be the barrier that some make it out to be. However, one in four African Americans continue to live below the official poverty line (versus approximately one in nine whites). The optimistic assumption of the 1970s and 1980s was that upwardly mobile African Americans were quietly integrating formerly all-white occupations, businesses, neighborhoods, and social clubs. Black middle- and working-class families were moving out of all-black urban neighborhoods and into the suburbs. But, the one black doctor who lives in an exclusive white suburb and the few African American lawyers who work at a large firm are not representative of the today's black community. And although most white Americans are also not doctors or lawyers, the lopsided distribution of occupations for whites does favor such professional and managerial jobs, whereas blacks are clustered in the sales and clerical fields. In short, the inequalities run even deeper than just income. One must compound and exponentiate the current differences over a history of slavery and Jim Crow, and the nearly fourteenfold wealth advantage that whites enjoy over African AmericansÂ—regardless of income, education, or occupationÂ—needs little explanation, and add the failure of the education system where African Americans children are the clear victims. The explanations for economic inequality perceives the American political economy as being fundamentally fair with virtually everyone guaranteed an equal opportunity to compete, work hard, and excel in American schools, labor markets, housing markets, and other American social institutions. However, using wealth as a measure of economic inequality, the same top twenty percent of American households controlled over sixty-eight percent of the net worth of the United States, leaving virtually no wealth in the hands of the bottom twenty percent. Economic inequality that characterized the United States at its inception continues to influence contemporary institutional practices and American social institutions routinely discriminate against African Americans denying them the means of acquiring human capital (innate individual capacities such as talent and motivation combined with achieved qualities such as educational qualifications and employment experiences). Limited to segregated neighborhoods, educated in inferior schools, and lacking access to the good jobs that are increasingly located in inaccessible suburban neighborhoods, African Americans bear an unfair share of the costs and economic inequality in the United States constitutes economic injustice. Recurring discrimination in workplaces and elsewhere wastes human capital and seriously restricts and marginalizes its victims. The negative impact of racial animosity and discrimination includes a sense of threat at work or elsewhere, lowered self-esteem, rage at mistreatment, depression, the development of defensive tactics, a reduction in desire for normal interaction, and other psychological problems. The costs of racial animosity and discrimination extends well beyond the individual to families and communities. While many African Americans may have managed to overcome discrimination, their struggle will take a toll in their personal health or on the ability to maximize contributions to the larger society. Discussion: Are some blacks becoming a "black bourgeoisie?" Are some blacks controlling the wealth and power within the black community and turning its back on its own people? Are many members of black America adopting the values, standards and ideals of the white middle class, and are trying to distance themselves from the black poor? In the 1960s, federal entitlement programs, civil rights legislation, equal opportunity statutes and affirmative action programs broke the open barriers of legal segregation. The path to universities and corporations for some blacks was now wide open. More blacks than ever did what their parents only dreamed of Â– they fled blighted inner-city areas in droves. The new frontier, business where the dollar is made and where significant wealth and resources are at stake. But, is there a widening rift between the black haves and the black have-nots that has been blurred by racism, ignored by blacks and hidden from white society? Is black wealth, like white wealth, now concentrated in fewer hands? A study by the Harvard Civil Rights Project, shows progress toward school desegregation peaked in late 1980s. That is a half-century after the Supreme Court ordered the desegregation of American education, schools are almost as segregated as they were when Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated. The report said that a massive migration of black families toward the suburbs is producing "hundreds of new segregated and unequal schools and frustrating the dream of middle-class minority families." According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) test report, by the 12th grade, on average, black students (in the United States) are four years behind those who are white or Asain. The "NAEP" test report not only average scores for each racial or ethnic group; they also place each individual test-taker in one of four different "achievement levels." The bottom is labeled below basic, which is reserved for students unable to display even "partial mastery of prerequisite knowledge and skills." In five of the seven subjects tested, a majority of black twelfth graders perform Below Basic. In math, the figure is almost seven out of ten, in science more than three out of four. While this gap may not be hidden from public, black republicans have been inhibited from describing the problem in its full dimensions. But closing the skills gap is the answer to real racial equality in American society. What, in fact, are black republicans doing with what they aggregate? Access to positions of power and prestige Â– and to well-paying jobs in general Â– are limited because blacks typically leave high school with an eighth-grade education. The status of blacks today is different than it was a half century ago, when almost 90 percent of blacks lived in poverty. By now more than 40 percent of blacks describe themselves as middle class, and a third live in suburbs. College attendance rates are as high although a high percentage drop out before getting a four-year degree. African-Americans are CEOs and occupy lofty positions in the federal government. But all is not well. The most discouraging news of all is that which has been barely discussed by black leaders: the appalling racial gap in academic achievement in the K-12 years. Without an education, black children are slaves to the world they live in. Fifty years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court's Brown vs. Board of Education decision struck down legalized school segregation to give equal educational access to African Americans and other minorities. But, today's major American educational issue still involves race. Blacks have no choice but to prepare its young. At least three black men ascended in the aftermath of civil rights movement to become CEOs of Fortune 500 companies and an additional 275 or more senior black executives are now no less than three steps away from the CEO. They've attended the nation's most prestigious schools, learned how to navigate the highest reaches of the systems, and they have thrived.

But, for all their great wealth and enormous resources, it appears most sucessful blacks remain absent from the struggle of educating our young. Recently, Kmart Holding Corp. chose Aylwin Lewis to improve the giant retailer's image and operation. Lewis joins Stanley O'Neal of Merrill Lynch, Richard Parsons of Time Warner, Ken Chenault of American Express and Franklin Raines of Fannie Mae as the only African American chief executives heading top publicly trading companies in the U.S. Corporations today say they do look to a talent pool largely comprising minorities and women for their senior and middle managers. But the level of education and the caliber of schools blacks attended are not equal, and the competition for market share is so ferocious that companies must recruit the best talent. George W. Bush appealed to Americans' best instincts when he declared that no child should be left behind. But? All agree that every child in America should have the same opportunity to reach his or her full potential regardless of the color of skin, gender or the income level of the child's parents. The president's plan has set up millions of vulnerable kids for failure, leaving black youth with another dose of mostly symbolic politics. The education reform accountability system based on annual testing in grades three through eight that financially sanctions schools that do not show quick improvement, will do a great deal of additional damage to the children in America's most-troubled public schools. It is wrong to expect schools to succeed virtually overnight when so little is done to attack inequalities in education. How can he expect the poorest children, who face every disadvantage, to do as well as those who have every advantage? Given Bush's spending priorities there is little left to finance his efforts to leave no child behind. Further, by the time students enter the third grade, when the Bush testing plan would kick in, much already has been determined about whether individual children will succeed or struggle academically. America's schools must be accountable to the children being educated in them and to their parents. But making high-stakes annual tests the sole determinant for students and their schools, and imposing major costs on those who fail, is counterproductive. In closing, assessment should measure, not drive, education reform. Why force schools to spend thousands on consultants to teach test-taking strategies instead of substantive learning? The magic that can happen between a creative teacher and engaged students is too often lost in schools driven by test preparation.

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Are we getting close to Zarqawi?

Clue #1) Ansarnet, the radical Islamist webforum, is down. Since Zarqawi's Tawhid and Jihad sites were taken down this is where his al Qaeda in Iraq group has been posting.

Clue #2) Three Zarqawi aids killed--allegedly responsible for web-based propaganda. When I first challenged hackers to take down Zarqawi's site (which they did) I got a lot of e-mails from people saying, "Dude, don't you know they can track Zarqawi through his postings?" I never really believed them, as Zarqawi's folks had to be smart enough to mask their IPs....Maybe I was wrong.

Clue #3) Police seem to be capturing Zarqawi aids on a daily basis now. Take for instance this news from yesterday.

Final Clue) US launches major offensive against terrorist forces in operation River Blitz.

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Effigy Makers Car Pics

Digger has some exclusive pics of the car belonging to Steve and Virginia Pearcy, the couple responsible for hanging an effigy of a US soldier at their Sacramento, CA home. No surprises here.

The car is a Porsche. Remember, Sacramento is their second home. Their first home is in Berkeley.

A placard on the high-priced car reads:

F*ck Bush
F*ck the Police
F*ck the US Government
F*ck Israel
F*ck SUVs
Burn American Flags

Remember, it's the Red Staters who are mean and intolerant.

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COPS in Iraq: Terrorist Confessions Shown on Iraqi Television

In every single beheading and murder video produced by the jihadis in Iraq, the victim is first forced to confess. Earlier this month we reported how the new Chief of Police in Mosul was taping confessions from those responsible for murder and broadcasting them. Images of the terrorists murdering helpless victims are juxtaposed with the same men, now broken and seemingly penitent. It seems the show is a big hit in Iraq and is in syndication. This week the national Iraqiya television station began running taped confessions of terrorists following the same format. Notice that Syria plays a prominent role in the confessions.

Reuters:

Iraq's U.S.-backed interim government is stepping up its propaganda war with insurgents by broadcasting videotaped interviews with suspects who appear to confess to killings, rape and theft on the orders of guerrillas.
The offensive was launched in recent weeks on state-run Iraqiya television, which broadcast lengthy interrogations of Iraqis it said had carried out terrorist acts under the direction of "Abdullah", described as a criminal with close ties to Syria.....
Before each man spoke, Iraqiya showed images of masked insurgents in black throwing a kidnapped hostage to the ground before beheading him.
One suspect questioned on Sunday, identified as Saad Ghanim, said he was paid $500 (260 pounds) to help steal $30,000 and then kill the owner of the cash. He said insurgents took the rest of the money to finance their activities.
"They told me I had to fight a holy war against the Americans. Abdullah told me my children would be killed if I did not obey," he said.
"I used the stolen money for gambling."
The interviewer encouraged the men to speak about "filthy crimes" and constantly mentioned Syria.
"So were these goods smuggled with the knowledge of the Syrian government?" he asked.
A suspect named Farhan first said yes and then no....
Ghanim described how he and several other people, including Abdullah, kidnapped a 20-year-old woman, put her in the trunk of a car and then raped and killed her.
"Don't you have a conscience?" asked the interviewer.
The men replied that intimidation and poverty had driven them to join the insurgents and kill and steal from innocents.
"I and someone else held the girl and then Abdullah slaughtered her," said Farhan.

Bad muj, bad muj, what'chya gonna do? What'chya gonna do when we come for you?

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February 19, 2005

Italians Lobby for Release of Hostage by Calling for End to Occupation

What could possibly motivate a left-wing anti-American Italian journalist to stage her own kidnapping by terrorists in Iraq? Perhaps she knew that left-wingers around the world would blame the USA for her plight. AP:

Thousands of people marched in Rome today to demand the release of an Italian journalist kidnapped in Iraq.
"Free Iraq, Troops out of Iraq," read one banner as the crowd made its way from Rome's main train station along a boulevard skirting the Colosseum.

AP:

Many marchers waved rainbow-colored peace flags, which were draped on windowsills and balconies throughout Italy in the months leading up to the war. Other participants twirled the red flags of Italian Communists.
Another marcher, Irene Corradino, 38, said she came from Milan on behalf of Sgrena and "to deliver a protest message to our leaders who support the war."
Public opinion surveys have indicated widespread Italian opposition to the invasion.

Let me emphasize, again, that this is mere speculation and the larger part of me rejects it. However, some small part of me still thinks this whole thing is a sham.

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1 As an Italian, I am disgusted by these idiots. To me, Quattrocchi is and will be an hero. One of the former hostages who was with him, now has opened a blog: and he's very Pro-US http://salvatorestefio.splinder.com

Posted by: Stefania at February 19, 2005 12:12 PM (l5Y0f)

2 Of course it is phoney. But the MSM loves phoney look at Rathergate as a prime example. Then look at CNN. If phoney smears American ideals the MSM and left-wingers world wide love it. This has been true for at least 60 years.

Posted by: Rod Stanton at February 19, 2005 03:01 PM (fLlQ8)

3 The sign on the left says "Stop the Genocide in Iraq" (should be easy enough to read, even if you don't know the language). Can anyone explain to me how what GWB has done can be fairly described as "genocide," and how Saddam Hussein was a viable alternative in light of that explanation? That's what I thought.

Posted by: Sobek at February 20, 2005 03:28 PM (JOw5u)

4 Italy has to keep its nerve...just as the British and Americans do. Respect to the Italians in Iraq, you are our partners...keep the faith.

Posted by: karl at February 20, 2005 05:14 PM (PM/BC)

5 Is the person on the left a man or women or it. If I looked that bad I wouldn't hate America. I would hate my parents.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 24, 2005 06:21 AM (CBNGy)

6 OK..............so how would getting kiddnapped help her anti- occupation movement.............seems to me it would just prove America was right and she is an IDIOT!

Posted by: Red Wolf at February 25, 2005 12:45 PM (1RznM)

7 Most italian leftists are taught to hate everything American since an early age. They say they are against war but if the war were against the US and Americans were killed, they would be secretly overjoyed. All their violent anti-global rhetoric is grounded in their hatred of America- they're all so uptight about Genetically modified crops (which haven't caused any harm to anyone) but don't mind smoking and don't talk about any of the positive things America has done like vaccines etc. Why they hate America so much is an interesting question and it isn't just Bush (who I didn't vote for)but the USA and Americans as people as well that they loathe. Gianni

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Iran's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' Policy

I've known for a long time about tolerance in the great land formerly known as Persia. In Iran, the maximum penalty for being gay is death. But the Religion of Tolerance does allow you to be a Christian. See, tolerant. However, if you try to practice your Christianity and follow the Great Commission you will be thrown in jail. And if you happend to convert to Christianity? Jail--or worse. The maximum sentence for conversion to Christianity in Iran is death.

Today a knew one for me. In Iran, it appears Christians are also barred from military service. Compass Direct:

Yesterday a Tehran military court sentenced Iranian Christian pastor Hamid Pourmand to jail for three years, ordering his immediate transfer to a group prison cell in TehranÂ’s notorious Evin Prison.
The former army colonel was found guilty of deceiving the Iranian armed forces by not declaring when he acquired officer rank that he was a convert from Islam to Christianity. Under the laws of the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is illegal for a non-Muslim to serve as a military officer.
During yesterdayÂ’s hearing, PourmandÂ’s lawyer produced several documents in which his clientÂ’s military superiors had acknowledged years ago that the colonel was a Christian. He had even been excused by his commander from observing the Muslim month of fasting, an exemption granted only to non-Muslims.....

The next part sounds eerily similar to the way in which Muslim states treat Jews. Jews are routinely accused of being spies for Israel and are forbidden from making any contact with family members in 'The Zionist Entity. The mass migration of 500,000 Jews out of Muslim dominated countries to Israel can be partially blamed on this scapegoating of Jews as 'Zionist spies'.

During the hearing, prosecutors also questioned Pourmand closely on accusations that he had been involved in spying against his country. Â“They have nothing at all to prove this,Â” one acquaintance of the lay pastor told Compass. Â“He denied it, because he really had no contact with foreigners at all. He is not that kind of person.Â”
In 1990, the Iranian regime used trumped-up spying charges as a pretext to arrest, try and execute a convert Christian pastor from Mashhad for alleged Â“treason.Â” ...
A lawyer acting on behalf of PourmandÂ’s family said he will appeal the verdict to the Supreme Court. Simultaneously, he hopes to block efforts to put Pourmand on trial before a sharia court of Islamic law, where under charges of apostasy and proselytizing he could be sentenced to death.

ht: Robert Spencer

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February 17, 2005

State of Denial

Actual comment from reader: I see that your suffering from ignorance, dont worry tis very common....I have nbever come across a race that is more Hostile towards muslims then christian Lebanese and maybe they should blame themselves, or the Zionists they have a hand in everything.

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February 16, 2005

Muslim Websites Still Targettting Christians

A week ago we reported on an internet site that was tracking Christians who were bold enough to say things that Muslims believe is blasphemy. It seems that this thing is a bit more common than we had originally thought. Another site is now doing the same thing. From Internet Hagganah commenting on a page that lists targets:

...each paragraph starts with the target's chatroom nickname, followed by whatever personal information has been gathered about the target, e.g.
- one is a Taxi driver who used to live in Egypt but he left the country
- another is believed to be a dentist, likes to argue with Hamas sympathizers
- one lives in America and he is "worse than the Americans themselves..."
- two others are "Christians from Syria"

Daveed Gartenstein-Ross comments on why this is so frightening:

Another page on Barsoom features rulings on those who curse God's prophet....For example, the page of religious rulings states that "the one who curses God deserves death." Another ruling states, "The one who curses God, his Prophet and [the Prophet's] companions or successors has denied the Qur'an and should be killed. Also anyone who defames Aisha, the Mother of the Believers. And they should have their heads cut off."

In light of the mass murder of a Coptic Christian family in New Jersey, web threats which target individuals need to be looked into by law enforcement agencies. Hossam Armanious, his wife, and his two daughters, age 16 and 8, were found brutally murdered in their home on Jan. 14th. Mr. Armanious was an Egyptian Christian who spent his spare time at the PalTalk website speaking out against Muslim persecuation of Christian Copts in Egypt. He had been singled out and threatened online for his criticism.

In the last several days the family and their representatives have spoken out. The NY Sun (via Robert Spencer) reports today that the families believe the most probable method and motive for the slayings is a ritual murder for religious reasons. And yesterday a spokesperon for Christian Solidarity International issued the following statement on the Armanious family murder:

From the perspective of ethnic and religious minorities who have fled religious persecution and violence by Jihadists in their native countries, this case is unnerving. Many non-Muslim immigrants have told me that they believed that when they fled to the United States from these pressures, they would be safe. This case has made them feel vulnerable. More than any other group, the Coptic community hopes that their fears are proven wrong, and that this was not religiously motivated or an act of micro-terrorism by extremists.

To show my solidarity with those who are being hunted down by good Muslims bent on following Allah's will by killing those that blaspheme Allah, Muhammed, or Aisha I offer the following statement.

There is no god named Allah and Muhammed is not a prophet. In fact, Muhammed was a child-molesting mass murder. Aisha? Nothing more than the victim of pedophelia with a bit of Stockholm syndrome.

Issue a fatwa against me. I dare you.

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1 Interesting. Why don't apostates just catch fire? Why does this weakling of a god require men to carry out punishments? If it really is a god and has it in for Americans, why doesn't it just blink its eyes and wish us away?

Posted by: Sharp as a Marble at February 16, 2005 02:50 PM (VxPRK)

2 It's a test of faith, man!!

Posted by: Rusty at February 16, 2005 02:55 PM (JQjhA)

3 Rusty, I checked the English version of the fatwa's on Al Jazeera, your name is not there but watch out my friend. Have you read Dhimmi watch? It's quite enlightening. He writes about Islam to make others understand it - so stop asking for a fatwa - remember that guy who got murdered here in Massachusetts just because he'd go on jihad sites and put down Muslims and what they're doing. Well they got him and his family. Cindy

Posted by: firstbrokenangel at February 16, 2005 03:08 PM (PEKrh)

4 Cindy, do you have a link to that story?

Posted by: Erik O Baylor at February 16, 2005 03:12 PM (2M6YL)

5 I think Cindy is mistaking the New Jersey family, mentioned in the story. I haven't seen a story about a family anywhere else.

Posted by: Rusty at February 16, 2005 03:25 PM (JQjhA)

6 If you get a fatwa, can we call you Salman Rusty?

Posted by: Eric at February 16, 2005 06:12 PM (lK7Sh)

7 I will say it boldly!! Islam is a farce. They all worship Satan. Another thing is that the Koran is garbage. It's only useful for toilet paper. There I said it!!! Rock on JAWA REPORT!!!

Posted by: michael at February 16, 2005 07:07 PM (TJ8HB)

8 The thing about The Satanic Versus is that it deserved a fatwa. Not because it was blasphemous, but because it was so boring.

Posted by: Rusty at February 16, 2005 08:43 PM (JQjhA)

9 what is a fatwa anyway?

Posted by: jon at February 17, 2005 08:21 AM (I68Q5)

10 In all honesty, both Christians and Muslim have reasons to believe as they do and wish. That if you believe in a 'god' or 'higher power' is their right; however, let us not play the part of fools. Both sides are to share the blame and guilt, though I honestly believe both faiths to be false and diluted by man and his greed. Violence will solve nothing, nor will inciting high tensions more than they are help resolve the growing rift in the world.

Posted by: Tragic Poet at February 17, 2005 06:36 PM (j07p3)

11 Tragic Poet--You are tragically wrong in your assessment of the One True Faith, Christianity.

Posted by: Young Bourbon Professional at February 18, 2005 06:08 PM (E6lNL)

12 Rusty: Being brave will not get you a fatwa. Try a more ass kissing, cowardly approach. They respond better if they know you will not or cannot fight back. Tell them you normally keep your hands tied behind your back. That should draw some attention from the brave Islamic warriors.

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Posted by: directv at March 06, 2005 08:02 PM (cN2QS)

14 http://www.libertyunites.us/modules.php?name=Forums&file=posting Chock full of terrorist sympathizers from all over the world....

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Anti-War Activists Kicked Out of Career Fair

Sounds shocking? Well, it turns out the career fair was on a military base. (ht: Jeff Quinton) more...

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February 15, 2005

Effigy 'Vandal' Charged: Candlelight Vigil Tonight

The effigy that offended me so much that I publicly called on the good people of Sacramento to commit an act of vandalism is down again.

Digger tells me that the first 'vandal' has been charged after he turned himself in. That man is a great American.

Digger has more.

Let me make myself clear: I consider the act of vandalism which took down that effigy an act of courage and an act of civil disobedience.

A candlelight vigil is planned tonight by Move America Forward to protest this outrage.

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1 'Let me make myself clear: I consider the act of vandalism which took down that effigy an act of courage and an act of civil disobedience.' In the great tradition of the use of civil disobedience by poor minorities to show the majority to see the error of its ways!

Posted by: actus at February 15, 2005 05:49 PM (5Lqt9)

2 Its a good thing these assholes dont live next to me. They likely would have to find another house to stage their ridiculous display because their current one would be a smoldering ruin....... What the fuck is wrong with people in California anyway??????? Smooches, M.W.

Posted by: MIGHTY WHITEY at February 15, 2005 06:00 PM (MwYUi)

3 I'll still say it's more fun to throw rocks through the window

Posted by: Eric at February 15, 2005 06:35 PM (lK7Sh)

4 Boy, it doesn't take much to get some people all pissed off. I'll bet this vandal-guy barks at plastic bags and chases farts around the room.

Posted by: Rotwang at February 15, 2005 06:56 PM (8MlZg)

5 Leave the effigy hanging there but change the sign, like: "I came back from Iraq and all I got from the Left was this lousy necktie."

Posted by: pdq332 at February 15, 2005 08:19 PM (Dq1mh)

6 Too funny pdg... It's ok since they want to do the same to us.... It's called Steal the Magnets. TOTAL MAGNETS STOLEN TO DATE 400 Our Mission Steal as many "Support Our Troops" magnets as possible. We recognize the true pro-war message hidden behind a fake veil of concern for the fate of our troops in faraway countries. The right-wing warhawk nuts of this country do not understand the concept of patriotism without boasting it proudly on the back of their automobiles. We believe everyone in this country holds great concern for the fate of our troops and there is no need for two dollar magnets from Wal-Mart to display our patriotism. We ask everyone to remove these symbols of foreign policy ignorance. Though these magnet thefts may be deemed illegal and even "unpatriotic"by the misguided, we believe common sense and hope for peace is of the highest law. See the links section below on ways to truly help the troops. What To Do 1. Steal any pro-war oriented magnets off the back of cars. 2. Tape appropriate literature in the magnet's place (optional but recommended, see links). 3. Report the number of magnets you have stolen to stealthemagnets@gmail.com. Continue to e-mail additional numbers as your collection grows. Pictures or links to video are also encouraged. Possible image gallery soon. http://stealthemagnets.generik.ca/

Posted by: daddyx at February 15, 2005 10:27 PM (ZvdA/)

7 Stealing the magnets in my community in Northern Maine would be a shame. I for one certainly hope none of the left wingers who started this campaign come this far north. The magnets here were not available in Wallmart or places like that. Oh they are now but it is after the fact. The wives of the 152nd field artillery here in Maine started the selling of magnets for our automobiles. The proceeds went to family services, and towards helping out our troops in Iraq. These magnets had nothing to do with anyone making any profits other than the families, and troops of the 152nd from Maine. They served their country well, and returned home this past Sunday to family and friends. We all continue to sport our magnets even though some are beginning to fade. It is a reminder to all in our small community of the sacrifices made by everyone. I have 4 magnets myself. Don't try to take any of them from me I will warn you ahead of time. I fly my U. S. flag at home too.

Posted by: Chris at February 16, 2005 06:49 AM (Bvvni)

8 I think tearing the effigy down was wrong A)such an act may actually create sympathy for the obviously morally corrupt idiots who put it up B)leaving it alone allows neighbors to spot the morally depraved in their neighborhood This really calls for merciless mocking, "counter" effigies and the like, not "outrage." Outrage only makes the idiots think they've won. Ridicule really chaps their hides.

Posted by: Darleen at February 16, 2005 11:48 AM (FgfaV)

9 The magnets are confusing. They're not permanent. So you want to vandalize them, should you steal them, or superglue them on?

Posted by: actus at February 16, 2005 12:48 PM (CqheE)

10 Your typical left-wing liberal low-lifes who are so far left their stupid frankly we should show a effegy of a hollywood traitor hanging from a tree with the words A AMERICAN TRIATOR or the same with BILL CLINTON how about a antiwar activist with their chicken footprint peace logo around their neck with the words I AM A TRAITOR or just have effegies of those two perceys hanging

Posted by: sandpiper at February 16, 2005 02:52 PM (2C+d7)

11 'Your typical left-wing liberal low-lifes who are so far left their stupid frankly we should show a effegy of a hollywood traitor hanging from a tree with the words' But then you have to make sure that you express scorn for the fact that the 'hollywood traitor' died. You can't express glee or satisfaction.

Posted by: actus at February 16, 2005 07:19 PM (5Lqt9)

12 now there is the internet. and i really appreciate people like you who take their chance in such an excellent way to give an impression on certain topics. thanks for having me here.

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Posted by: free business grants at March 21, 2005 01:05 AM (7NLEH)

13 I heard about this a few weeks ago and I heard this commentary that made me pissed as hell.

Posted by: rae-babe at March 25, 2005 09:46 PM (c1m7i)

14 I heard a commentary by the man who started this and I just had to laugh at his lack of intelligence on why people support the troops. They are fighting for that mans' freedom and he wants to walk all over them. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4498757

Posted by: rae-babe at March 25, 2005 09:49 PM (c1m7i)

15 Stealing anyoneÂ’s personnel property is wrong regardless of political reasons behind it! I for one have had one stolen and replaced it with another and will continue to do so. I will continue to display them proudly on the back of my car while not breaking any laws and you will keep stealing them breaking the law. Do you think you are trying to make a point here? It's not working! I have lost a brother in Iraq this year and will display everything supporting his beliefs and love for his country. Anyone not willing to die for our country can get the hell out!

Posted by: your don't care anyway at March 29, 2005 01:19 PM (73eJg)

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Al Jazeera's Eason Jordan Inspired Cartoon

This cartoon was featured today at al Jazeera's website. It is titled The Price of Iraq Policy. more...

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1 No one reads your blog, dork.

Posted by: Mike at February 15, 2005 11:35 AM (ELnLC)

2 Hilarious! Especially the crude soldier asses (something I doubt would be allowed to be depicted under certain Middle Eastern governments) and the dead Press person. However, one question -- since the Americans are shooting to the left, and the Press person is behind their lines, doesn't that mean the enemy had shot Mr. Press? Just wonderin'.

Posted by: Wine-aholic at February 15, 2005 11:35 AM (Wsn+K)

3 Thanks for pointing that out Mike. For a minute I thought I came here on a regular basis but apparently I'm wrong.

Posted by: Sharp as a Marble at February 15, 2005 12:04 PM (VxPRK)

4 Methinks "Mike" isn't a person or troll. I think he's one of those new "ahole-bots" that post random comments. As for the cartoon, well there you go. Eason was onto something. His friends agree.

Posted by: Gordon at February 15, 2005 12:11 PM (dqTOU)

5 Sorry Gord. I never meant to hurt anybody and be a total "ahole". Just didn't see the mountains of comments down below before he began make gay jokes with his friends in after study hall. Picking on Atrios will get those hits rolling in, eh Rusty?

Posted by: Mike at February 15, 2005 12:17 PM (ELnLC)

6 Mike, last time I checked I was one of the top 100 bloggers out there. The truth of the blogosphere though, alas, is that the top 10-20 bloggers get about 1000x as many hits as we second rungers. That, and the fact that my readers have better things to do than hang out at a website all day--it's called a 'job'.

Posted by: Rusty at February 15, 2005 12:23 PM (JQjhA)

7 Mike, last time I checked I was one of the top 100 bloggers out there. Prove it. A Star Wars political blog written by a 14 yr. old? The most hits you've ever gotten are from taking a dorky shot at Atrios, and even then it's really not that many. Show me where to "check", I won't even bother you for a link, I know you've got to get back to building that tree fort and ditching out on study hall.

Posted by: Mike at February 15, 2005 12:35 PM (ELnLC)

8 http://www.truthlaidbear.com/showdetails.php?host=http://mypetjawa.mu.nu

Posted by: Rusty at February 15, 2005 12:37 PM (JQjhA)

9 Surf around at the above link. You might learn something about the blogoshpere. Eschaton is #7 in importance, and #5 in traffic.

Posted by: Rusty at February 15, 2005 12:40 PM (JQjhA)

10 Apparently Mike's native language is Ad Hominem. He's quite fluent.

Posted by: Brian B at February 15, 2005 12:43 PM (CouWh)

11 I once knew that language, but I forgot it because Rusty is an evil, evil poopyhead with a big head that smalls like poop.

Posted by: Wine-aholic at February 15, 2005 12:46 PM (Wsn+K)

12 It even smells like poop! (whoops)

Posted by: Wine-aholic at February 15, 2005 12:47 PM (Wsn+K)

13 Hey Mike, Site Meter has Jawa averaging about 3,400 hits a day. Send us your blog so we can not give a shit. Thanks.

Posted by: Hoodlumman at February 15, 2005 01:24 PM (1iJzK)

14 The Truth Laid Bare? Jeezus, you're really reaching there. Come up with some evidence that isn't a part of your closeted little echo chamber.

Posted by: Mike at February 15, 2005 01:29 PM (ELnLC)

15 He showed his proof. Why don't you lay your proof on the table, professor Mike IF THAT IS YOUR REAL NAME! Find for us the objective source that you imply Rusty did not find, oh great guru! Until you come up with anything, it seems like Rusty wins simply on the fact that he made and supported his statement (I know, novel concept).

Posted by: Wine-aholic at February 15, 2005 01:49 PM (Wsn+K)

16 Sorry Mike, Rusty is at least backing up his claim. The fact you may not like the content of his blog doesn't really have an impact on how popular his blog may or may not be.

Posted by: Venom at February 15, 2005 02:02 PM (dbxVM)

17 HA! The person holding the press guy is the Iraqi translator. Actually Al Jazeera has some amazing cartoons. They make fun of everybody!!! Good to see some of you and of course Brian B who always comes to the rescue. We don't always comment, Mike but we hit here or at least I do first thing every day and probably 3 or more times a day to see what else the prof wrote. It's the first website I go on each and every time. If you looked up Rusty in a Yahoo search, he comes up as the third entry so he must be doing something right. For those of you who have nothing good to say, just move on,we don't need you or want your remarks. Cindy Another long time reader/commentator here

Posted by: firstbrokenangel at February 15, 2005 02:34 PM (PEKrh)

18 At least once a day, everyday, Mike . . And who the fuck are you? Or, better . . WHAT the fuck are you?

Posted by: large at February 15, 2005 05:50 PM (VRK2g)

19 Mike is just in a deep blue funk because he's mortgaged his future on a nearly extinct loser ideology, ironically called progressivism. It's easy to spot losers, they're so bitter.

Posted by: zvi wolfe at February 15, 2005 07:44 PM (wN0Hd)

20 Mike IS meye KIND of Guy! YOO go MYke and TAKE it TOO tese NAZEE LOVING JOOOS. Becuzz THEY LOVE JEWS AND ARE NAZIS and RUSTY hates te PIECE LUVVING religion tha is toadally MALYNED by the JOOO LUVING blogoshere. I am HANGINK a effugy of RUSRY SCHACKLEFORD on MY houz with a sine that sez "NAZEE LUVING JOOOOO"

Posted by: The Incompetent Trollâ„¢ at February 15, 2005 08:37 PM (lK7Sh)

21 Large, who are you talking to? Nice language; very polite. Cindy

Posted by: firstbrokenangel at February 15, 2005 09:54 PM (PEKrh)

22 what i don't like about the first photog is the american flag/patch is backwards on the soldiers arm. the patch is to signify that the americans are ALWAYS moving forward. the stars should be in the upper right hand corner. reviewing pictures of actual BDU will confirm this. not to be pedantic or anything like that.

Posted by: louielouie at February 16, 2005 09:13 AM (i7mWl)

23 louielouie - thanks for pointing that out. i always wondered why they seemed to have the flag patch on "backwards". mike -FOAD.

Posted by: TrueGrit at February 16, 2005 10:15 AM (S2hoe)

24 If the press doesn't like to die on the job - they should probably get out of a WAR ZONE!

Posted by: Brooks at February 16, 2005 10:15 AM (+CTI2)

25 Fuck you Mike. No one who reads this blog likes your dumb ass.

Posted by: elliott at February 16, 2005 10:19 AM (yYGP5)

26 Has anybody else noticed the "anger, hatred, jeasously, and hatred" that reads through every post written by Liberals? They never bring context to the debate, but they always bring the others. That's why I'm convinced that "Liberalsim" is a disease. My parents always told me; "if you are going to argue with someone, always prepare your facts first".

Posted by: Keemo at February 16, 2005 10:20 AM (p3bmE)

27 So now this artist could not be a Muhmadanen (poht) becuase they can't depict the human form right?

Posted by: Bullshark at February 16, 2005 10:36 AM (m6fxr)

28 I think penicilin cures it Keemo. Here's the deal about the cartoon. Al Jazeera has been saying for years that the US targets reporters. So when Eason Jordan starts saying the exact same thing as the propaganda arm for global jihad something is bound to happen. You could almost hear the ulalating when al Jazeera heard that a prominent American journalist was on their side in this thing. Didn't take them long to propagandize on it.

Posted by: Rusty at February 16, 2005 10:37 AM (JQjhA)

29 The questions are: Does Al Jazeera have a Rainbow Room? Will they hire Eason Jordan? Can Mike get cleaned up and find work there? These stories and more on the next episode of SOAP SUDZ!

Posted by: kiki please! at February 16, 2005 10:53 AM (h4iFJ)

30 LOL! I love it when trolls take a beating.

Posted by: TallDave at February 16, 2005 11:04 AM (2VQaM)

31 Mike is Rusty. The dark side is HERE maaaan. Dan

Posted by: Dan Patterson at February 16, 2005 11:21 AM (nhmvs)

32 Thanks for this important info. I have put a shortcut on my desktop,and i'll be back regularly. h/t hughhewitt.com

Posted by: Linda at February 16, 2005 11:26 AM (b2fIQ)

33 Keemo, This is a big part of the Cheap & Easy, "Mountain Dew Buzz" fun of liberalism: "Instead of preparing your facts (boring), always argue with someone first!"

Posted by: Ross at February 16, 2005 11:30 AM (QcRaA)

34 I bet "Mike" is one of the Leftist Cult acolytes who's only :::ahem::: "intellectual" reponse to viewpoints outside of his/her cult consists of variations on the theme of nyeh nyeh nyeh, you're just a poopyhead!

Posted by: Darleen at February 16, 2005 11:40 AM (FgfaV)

35 Rusty: Mike is a fine example of progressive logic. First make an assertion. Then when the assertion is knocked down by facts, ignore the facts and go on the attack. It is the flat earth approach. "The earth is flat!" "Oh, those satellite photo's are a capitalist plot to keep the lumpen proletariat enslaved." "You round earth people are the ones that kept the blacks enslaved and are supporting the Zionist plot to eliminate the palestinians so no matter what you say we know it is a lie and you are nothing but drooling lynch mobs who should be eliminated!" Plato rolls over in his grave everytime he hears how low the debate skills of the progressives have sunk to.

Posted by: kevinP at February 16, 2005 12:50 PM (fLlQ8)

36 Funny how a silly troll makes a complete fool of himself but at the same time takes this discussion completely off track. Sly bugger. Thanks for posting these cartoons. Some believe that Jordan's comments were innocent and have no downside. They are wrong.

Posted by: King of Fools at February 16, 2005 02:15 PM (ktIW6)

37 LOL...this is a classic...the troller just got handed his ass on a platter. Never mind "Mike", because you moonbats have been wrong about just about everything else over the last couple of years, these days hardly anyone takes much notice of you guys and your frothing invectives, so just like every other time you get spanked like this, you'll be able to slink away, lick your wounds, change your name, and hey presto, you'll be ready for another round of misfiring trolling. (Sorry to participate in dragging this so far off topic. If this keeps up, blogs are going to start linking to this thread just to see Mike's humiliation)

Posted by: Michael at February 16, 2005 04:13 PM (FSY4V)

38 eh Mike, Have you ever heard of the word, "sitometer"? Try reading Rusty's traffic stats before you embarass yourself. Oh silly me, those remedial math classes don't teach chart interpretation.

Posted by: Mirramele at February 16, 2005 06:39 PM (tZF/7)

39 Could "moonbats" now be retired as a term of abuse? So two or three weeks ago.

Posted by: Jerry at February 16, 2005 09:07 PM (r2js1)

40 No.

Posted by: Doug at February 16, 2005 10:32 PM (HvbRu)

41 Retire "Moonbats"?? You go and wash your mouth out right NOW young man!! Retire "Moonbat"...Humph Mind you, I think its time to retire the whole "that's so...ago" thing, (its just so last week)

Posted by: Michael at February 17, 2005 07:56 AM (gIbW0)

42 I think it is significant that all the cartoon soldiers are shown to be left handed as that hand is the "dirty" or "unclean" hand in that culture. A point not lost on their Arab audience I bet. Anyway, will the MSM now admit that Eason Jordan's comments were not unfortunate mis- or over- statements that have little consequence? I doubt it! Rifle 308-a soldier in Iraq. PS Jordan's charges did anger a lot of us here.

Posted by: Rifle308 at February 17, 2005 02:23 PM (nDksJ)

43 does anyone know the right email at CNN so these cartoons can be sent to them with an appropriate note?

Posted by: avenuebalum at February 18, 2005 07:25 AM (nTEvo)

44 See what you caused, Mike . . .

Posted by: large at February 18, 2005 06:49 PM (VRK2g)

45 i think pokemon is the best cartoon

Posted by: tisha at May 08, 2005 09:49 AM (f6heo)

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Holder of Edward Said Chair to Lecture NY Children

Edward Said was the man most responsible for making anti-Semitism acceptable among the intellectual elite. NY Sun:

A Columbia University professor who has called Israel a "racist" state with an "apartheid system," and who has supported attacks by Palestinian-Arabs on Israelis, is scheduled to lecture a group of New York City public school teachers on how to teach Mideast politics to schoolchildren.
The professor, Rashid Khalidi, is director of the Middle East Institute at Columbia University. His professorship is named in memory of Edward Said, a divisive scholar, and is paid for in part with a donation from the United Arab Emirates. ht:Robert Spencer
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1 And how many of Said's books have you read to come to such a great understanding of his works Israel racist against Arabs? An apartheid state? You don't say. Truth hurts, I guess.

Posted by: Planet B at February 15, 2005 01:11 PM (YCicn)

2 To say that Said was an antisemite is shocking. The man was a Palestinian patriot and forthrightly critical of many Israeli policies. I knew him and never once did he evidence a bigoted attitude about any people. He had no negative attitudes about Jews.

Posted by: Dick Mulliken at February 15, 2005 01:22 PM (XshjE)

3 Said was an anti-Semite? What a delusion on your part. And exactly which books of Said's did you actually read? To say he was an anti-Semite leads me to correctly estimate that you've read nothing. Criticizing Israel is not anti-Semitism. Ask the men and women in Israel that criticize their government regularly. You might learn something. Oh, and read a Said book. You won't look like an ass then...

Posted by: sean at February 15, 2005 11:08 PM (n/8xe)

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February 14, 2005

Did the Founding Fathers Warn us Against the Jews?

One of the myths propogated by the Arab press is that Benjamin Franklin was an anti-Semite. In fact, the famous document known as "The Franklin Prophecy" was a fabrication of the Nazis. It first appeared in the book A Handbook on the Jewish Question in 1935. There is a good debunking of the myth here.

I have seen the quotes attributed to Franklin from a number of Islamist sources. MEMRI has the latest on the vile distortions latest iteration:

"Noble readers, this document exposes the truth. Had the rulers of America been a good second generation to their predecessors, America would not today have become hostage to the Jews' policy, and Washington would not be aiding Tel Aviv in its satanic spirit.
"I have no more accurate explanation [for what is happening today] than the content of this document, which spells out America's situation with the Jews today with great accuracy, letter by letter and moment by moment.
"O late American president [Benjamin Franklin]! If only you could see what has happened to your people, and how your prophecy Â– about the establishment of a country of devils at the expense of your wretched people Â– has come true!"

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1 It doesn't matter if Ben Franklin did or did not make these comments. Americans HAVE become hostage to jewish policies. My question is, "How does 2% of the population dominate the US government?" America has become a jewish lapdog. Ariel Sharon said it himself: "...every time we do something you tell me Americans will do this and will do that. I want to tell you something very clear, don't worry about American pressure on Israel, we, the Jewish people control America, and the Americans know it."

Posted by: Wilson at February 14, 2005 02:25 PM (vhDXW)

2 Nice comment, but you've been reading too much Chomsky. The fact is that the US has hisotorically intervened in the Arab-Israeli conflict, but that intervention has usually been on the side of the Arabs. If it weren't for US intervention Egypt and Jordan would both be occupied territory.

Posted by: Rusty at February 14, 2005 02:38 PM (JQjhA)

3 The Jews control Hollywood and the international banks, but not America. America is controlled by uneducated hicks who chose to not elect the ever-professional and intelligent John Heinz... err... Kerry, John Kerry. Unless the Jews are uneducated hicks... but saying that would be anti-Semitic, just like the deceased American president Benjamin Franklin.

Posted by: Wine-aholic at February 14, 2005 03:06 PM (Wsn+K)

4 You forget most of the legal and medical professions are dominated by Jews as well, your doctors, dentists and high profile attorneys.

Posted by: Laura at February 14, 2005 05:52 PM (ptOpl)

5 This isn't the first time I've seen somebody mistake Franklin for a President in recent months. I forget where the other instance of it was.

Posted by: Jeff Quinton at February 14, 2005 06:19 PM (ifPXk)

6 Isn't the Highway Patrol dominated by Jews too??

Posted by: -keith in mtn. view at February 14, 2005 07:31 PM (sE9R7)

7 Anti-semitism runs rampant here

Posted by: Common Sense at February 14, 2005 07:43 PM (ISUWO)

8 An anti-semite is someone jews don't like. i.e. someone who disagrees with Israeli apartheid, jewish racism in most influential speheres of life, etc.

Posted by: Jordan Ray at February 14, 2005 09:19 PM (8sujK)

9 The jewish race's primary function: Accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate hoards of money to be able to spend hoards of time 'debunking' the myth that jews accumulate

Posted by: Carl at February 14, 2005 09:23 PM (8sujK)

10 Wow!! Please Lord send me MT 3.15 so I can get comment registration!!

Posted by: Rusty at February 15, 2005 10:54 AM (JQjhA)

11 Does Carl have a point?

Posted by: greyrooster at February 21, 2005 08:09 PM (CBNGy)

12 See. The KKK was right all the time. Join now.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 24, 2005 05:24 AM (CBNGy)

13 "It doesn't matter if... Ben Franklin [...the George Bush memos]...did or did not make these comments [...were or were not fake]." Look familiar? It should: same cookie cutter, different mud pie. Hate isn't based on rational thought, which is why "it doesn't matter" to them that their slanders aren't true. They hate, because they fear. I find this portion of the phony Â“prophecyÂ” especially interesting: Â”[The Jews] Â….built up a state within a state; and when opposed have tried to strangle that country to deathÂ…Â” Never mind that there is absolutely NO historical evidence for this claim. The reason this quote is interesting is because a disproportionately high percentage of conflicts around the world are due to enclaves of separatist islamofascists attempting to secede from, or enforce a stranglehold on, their host countries, exactly as they accuse others of doing in order to divert attention from themselves. A very partial list of victims is: Aceh Afghanistan Algeria Assam Chechnya Kashmir Maluku Ogadin Israel Philippines Serbia Sudan Timor and others. And soon it could be Europe and the Americas, if the Wahabists have their way. They follow the islamofascist code: "Jihad and the rifle alone. NO negotiations, NO conferences and NO dialogue." --Sheikh Abdullah Azzam (Of course, negotiations, etc., ARE acceptable delaying tactics of deception.) Instead of confronting the terror, the cowardly anti-Semites choose to pick on those who almost never fight back, instead of the real enemy whom they fear. For the facts on islamofascists and their ultimate goal of world domination, see these articles by Arabs who prefer civilization to the stone-age. www.islamreview.com/articles/theroad.shtml, and www.tellthechildrenthetruth.com/index.htm

Posted by: yonason at June 22, 2005 10:04 PM (AHrOs)

14 in building from a great political movie of our times; liberals (like john heinz faggot kerry) are pussys socialists are assholes and we wonderful republicans are dicks. pussys and assholes dont like dicks, because they get fucked by dicks. pussys are void of any things between the walls (of their heads) and assholes spew shit all over the place. better to be a dick.....

Posted by: warlord at July 20, 2005 09:41 AM (vh7fH)

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Effigy Maker on US Troops: "I hope they all die"

The effigy of a US soldier hanging in front of a Sacramento home is back. Digger has some exclusive details. Here is a shocker: Steve and Virginia Pearcy, the couple responsible for this vile act, actually reside in Berkeley. This is a second home. More from Digger:

When confronted on whether he hopes all the soldiers over there are killed Steve was shown on video saying sarcastically "of course I hope they die, I hope they all die".

Tearing down an effigy on someone else's property is vandalism. Hanging an effigy of a US soldier on your property is treason. Which is the worse crime?

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1 Hanging an effigy of a US soldier on your own property is free speech. The man is a scumbag and his opinion is revolting, but I served in the military just so that jerks like him could be that way.

Posted by: Ted at February 14, 2005 10:45 AM (blNMI)

2 The worst crime? Lying to people and creating a problem through your own stupidity to insure the deaths of thousands- that is alot worse than vandalism - and is definately treason- treason by thouse in power. Treason- Palme, treason- lieing about 9/11, treason- ignoring explicit warnings regarding 9/11, treason- lying to the Amercian public, treason- oh the list just goes on and on.

Posted by: Max at February 14, 2005 10:49 AM (HFKAk)

3 I love how the Jewish neighbor from across the street tried to get some attention by complaining about the Palestinian flag in the window. Give me a break.

Posted by: Jim at February 14, 2005 11:16 AM (WciPa)

4 sounds like "courage of his convictions" meets "doesn't want the folks he's outraged to annoy him at home," aka "bait and switch." if it's commercial property we're talking about now, does that change the status under the law?

Posted by: tee bee at February 14, 2005 11:18 AM (q1JHF)

5 Gee Max, where have you been hiding? Such genius...... Ted, I'm right there with ya but don't you think that somebody could give this knucklehead one quick, rap in the mouth? As far as Steve and Virginia "I hope they all die" Pearcy. Funny, I was just thinking the same thing about them.

Posted by: elliott at February 14, 2005 11:20 AM (yYGP5)

6 It is only vandalism if you get caught!

Posted by: Fersboo at February 14, 2005 11:25 AM (x0fj6)

7 Maybe I should do the same thing at my house with some symbol of the Left? Who would I pick? A transgendered member of PETA? A democrat party leader with ties to the NEA? An artist who just received a grant from National Endowment for the Arts? This guy gets his freedom of speech, but he is a pussy. Obviously never visted a country where freedom like this would have this guy twisting in the wind like the little symbol outside his home. What a fucking punk.....

Posted by: Dave at February 14, 2005 12:33 PM (wxU7p)

8 TREASON Cindy

Posted by: firstbrokenangel at February 14, 2005 02:55 PM (PEKrh)

9 "Hanging an effigy of a US soldier on your property is treason" Oh REALLY!?! Because acorrding to Article III,Section III of the U.S. Constitution this is definitly NOT teason. I quote "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort. No Person shall be convicted of Treason unless on the Testimony of two Witnesses to the same overt Act, or on Confession in open Court." OH WELL LETS ALL JUST IGNORE THIS LAW AND SHOOT HIM............YAHHHHH FOR DEMOCRACY!! have you NO diginity?

Posted by: Common Sense at February 14, 2005 07:37 PM (ISUWO)

10 Lets go hang a effegy of a 70s peace-nik in our backyards and have it readinI DIED WHILE KERRY LIED or I DIED WHILE BILL CLINTON BURENED OLD GLORY IN MOSCOW or i died while you were at WOODSTOCK these people are the scum of the earth lower then a snake in a wagon rut they are the no good sidewinders SSQQUUAWWKK my feathers are ruffled

Posted by: sandpiper at February 14, 2005 08:25 PM (XBEdE)

11 To paraphrase one of the founding fathers (I wish I could remember which one), 'May posterity forget that they were ever our countrymen."

Posted by: tdothen at February 14, 2005 10:55 PM (JPs/+)

12 "Effigy Maker on US Troops: "I hope they all die"" Sarcastically. Jeez. and I thought blogs we supposed to have one up on hthe MSM or something.

Posted by: actus at February 15, 2005 03:33 PM (CqheE)

13 'Tearing down an effigy on someone else's property is vandalism. Hanging an effigy of a US soldier on your property is treason. Which is the worse crime?' How is this treason? He's not adhering to the enemy. He's clearly concerned with the lives of american soldiers. And how does it help the enemy to have that concern?

Posted by: actus at February 15, 2005 03:34 PM (CqheE)

14 Anyone who agrees with this stupid, poor loser act is as traitorous as the people hanging the effigy. Things of this nature pass what is considered acceptable. LIBERAL ASSHOLES: What if someone hangs an effigy of a black man from their house? Is that also acceptable? How about a dog hanging there? What a bunch of self serving creeps. These people should have their citizenship removed and sent to where ever they feel is a better place. A bunch of nutso's. Anyone defending them is the same as they. Traitors!

Posted by: greyrooster at February 17, 2005 02:01 AM (CBNGy)

15 I don't think Common Sense( nice name) is saying is that Just because you hang an anti-war or what ever sign on your propery does not NECCERALY make you a Traitor or a cooittor of the act of TREASON.....however it does make you an IDIOT!!!

Posted by: Red Wolf at February 17, 2005 08:17 AM (tkj+t)

16 MAX: Ever work in dem white collar fields?

Posted by: greyrooster at February 19, 2005 03:56 AM (CBNGy)

17 MAX, BUTCH: Whatever. You be caughtee.

Posted by: greyrooster at February 19, 2005 04:06 AM (CBNGy)

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February 11, 2005

What the world needs now.....

...like I need a hole in my head. (pic via: no pasaran)

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