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Bush Seeks Oil Help From Saudi Arabia
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | 6 hours ago by Fred Stopsky
Once again, President Bush attempted to persuade the King of Arabia to pump out more oil in order to lower prices and once again nothing happened except an exchange of pleasantries. Bush tried to sweeten the request by including promises to help Saud read more
India Jolted By Chinese Nuclear Bases
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | 7 hours ago by Fred Stopsky
The Indian Defense establshment was shocked by satellite pictures which reveal the existence of a large area in central China which contains 58 launch pads for nuclear-capable missiles which appartently target north India and south Russia. This news read more
The White Man’s Burden Chronicles
Comments From Left Field | 11 hours ago by Michael Tedesco
Michael Totten reviews Michael Yon’s new book, Moment of Truth in Iraq. I think this paragraph is my favorite: “The American soldier is the most dangerous man in the world,” Yon writes, “and the Iraqis had to learn that before they would read more
Suicide Diver Sinks Sri Lankan Ship
Scuba Diving Blog by Neutral Dive Gear | 19 hours ago by Neutral Dive Gear
Here's a perverted use of the sport we scuba divers love so much.Tamil Tiger rebels have sunk a naval cargo ship in eastern Sri Lanka, hours before important local elections.The navy said a 65-metre (213-ft) ship was hit by an underwater blast caused read more
President Medvedev Pledges Missile Defense
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 16th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
President Dimitry Medvedev made his first trip to inspect missile defense systems in his nation, a visit that underscored the strategic role of nuclear arms in the country’s assertive world policy. The Russian government has been concerned over read more
Preventable deaths, global consequences
Rule of Lords | May 16th 2008 by Awzar Thi
As predicted, survivors of Cyclone Nargis, which ravaged lower Burma on May 2 and 3, are no longer surviving. Not only in the worst-hit delta areas but also in places close to Rangoon people are suffering from illnesses brought on by dirty water, lac read more
Air Force Contemplates Military BOTnet
OmniNerd | May 16th 2008
The old "Everyone-Else-Is-Doing-It" element of warfare is slowly creeping into the non-secretive element of the Air Force's new cyber command. It's no secret foreign nations like Russia, China and North Korea have been ramping up their off read more
Arab League Mediators Mediate Lebanon Crisis
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 16th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
Arab League mediators announced a deal on Thursday to end Lebanon’s worse internal fighting since the civil war which began when the US backed government challenged Hizbullah. The opposing sides met in Qatar and finally resolved their issues &# read more
Iran And West Duel Over Nuclear Proposals
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 16th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad made clear his nation would not curtail its right to have a nuclear program regardless of what western nations offer his country. He promised the world, “we have prepared a package which will soon be offered” read more
VA Email– Don’t Diagnose PTSD!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 16th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
The continuing saga of the Bush administration leadership in the Veterans Administration revealed evidence there was an attempt to alter the diagnosis of veterans in order to save money. Veterans diagnosed with PTSD are eligible for health benefits, read more
Bush Spouts Politics Of Fear In Israel
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 16th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
President George Bush was invited to speak before the Knesset of Israel on a joyous occasion to mark the nation’s 60th birthday, but he could not help using this occasion in order to play political games. He made clear that Barack Obama’s read more
BRITS ARE PIPING MAD AT OUTSOURCING OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT
THE BIG FEED | May 16th 2008 by THE BIG FEED
It appears a good number of informed Brits are pretty angry at outsourcing within their defense industry. I feel ya my transatlantic brothers in arms. Well, maybe not brothers in arms, they're outsourced, but you know what I mean.Regular visitors t read more
Free Cruise for Military Personnel and/or Family from YTB!
YTB Travel Blog | May 16th 2008 by mytravelauthority
YTB is giving away a FREE cruise to the Bahamas on May 30, 2008 for active duty military personnel with families or the spouse and children of any active duty military personnel. It’s on a first come first serve basis so go check it out now. read more
Olbermann Dares to Speak for Me
The Real Revo | May 15th 2008 by RD Walker
Here is a little about me… I am a veteran. I was an infantryman and a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. A quarter century ago I took part in the invasion of Grenada. More relevant; I am the father of a United States Army Ranger who read more
A Special Treat For You
Conservative Belle | May 15th 2008 by Conservative Belle
Hoo-boy, y'all are in for a special treat. First of all, I'm taking a blogging break for a few days due to some traveling sans computer. [Okay, don't all breathe a huge sigh of relief at once. Sheesh! I haven't even left yet. Heh.] But the big surpri read more
Breaking: GI Bill Passes in the House
Another Angry American | May 15th 2008 by Rick
House minority leader John Boehner accused the Democrats of “playing political games” for stacking the spending bill to fund the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan with what he and other Republicans have called extraneous spending. Boehner and read more
Playboy ban wouldn't sit right with many soldiers.
Scatterbox ... Field Notes From The Information Glut. | May 15th 2008
"Playboy is good entertainment while you are on the can. They have jokes and good stories." ... Army Private First Class Greg Smith, 21, on why he doesn't support proposed legislation that would ban the sale of "milder" adult magazines... read more
A brief history of HUMAN RIGHTS
Original Sharp Says | May 15th 2008 by Original Sharp
"In memory of those who are lost" As originally mentioned in an earlier article, Original Sharp Says is in full support of the Bloggers Unite: Human Rights movement. Today is a momentous occasion in the blogsphere, a chance for writers from across read more
Chavez Tells Colombia Building U.S. Military Base On Border Would…
Infidels Are Cool | May 15th 2008 by john
Hahahahaha little commie Hugo is scared. Good riddance, that piece of filth SHOULD be afraid. CARACAS, Venezuela — President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday warned Colombia not to allow a U.S. military base on its border with Venezuela, saying he would read more
Bush Proves Yet Again He Just Doesn’t Get It
Donklephant | May 15th 2008
After a foreign policy that has resulted in more enemies instead of fewer, Bush actually has the gall to suggest that talking with some of the more high level foes is akin to appeasing Hitler. Seriously? “Some seem to believe we should negotiat read more
Muslim GI Claims Army Bigotry
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 15th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
A Muslim soldier and his wife in North Carolina are upset their infant son’s body was subject an autopsy after his sudden death which is in contradiction to Muslim religious practice. Doctors suspected sudden infant death symdrome and wanted an read more
CHAVEZ THREATENS WAR OVER U.S. BASE IN COLUMBIA
THE BIG FEED | May 15th 2008 by THE BIG FEED
I really, REALLY hate this fat head...President Hugo Chavez on Wednesday warned Colombia not to allow a U.S. military base on its border with Venezuela, saying he would consider such an act an "aggression."Chavez said he would not permit Colombia's U read more
Morning Update: ‘Clean’ Manufacturing Plan
The Candidates and the World | May 15th 2008 by Council on Foreign Relations
Sen. Barack Obama (D-IL) released a plan (PDF) to strengthen domestic manufacturing Wednesday. The plan includes the creation of a $150 billion Clean Technologies Deployment Venture Capital Fund, which would “advance clean energy and create gre read more
Sunni Muslims To Hezbollah–No Surender!
The Impudent Observer - Global Liberal Issues | May 15th 2008 by Fred Stopsky
Lebanon’s Sunni Muslim leader, Saad Al-Hariri pledged there would be no political surrender to what he termed a bid by Hezbollah and its Syrian and Iranian backers to impose their will on the nation by force. Hariri said they”simply are d read more
Fort Riley Launches Warrior Internship Network
Soldier's Mind | May 15th 2008
For wounded warriors who may not stay in the military, after recovering from their injuries, one thing that weighs heavily on their minds, is what kind of work they’ll be able to do, once they become civilians. It’s something that’ read more
Help Support Iraqi Women
CODEPINK: Women For Peace | May 15th 2008 by Dariana D
HOW YOU CAN HELP Here are ways that YOU can help change the reality of Iraqi families today- honoring Mother’s Day by honoring mothers and children in Iraq and those who have been forced to leave their homes. When you donate today, 100% of the read more
Tyndall Craft Show - 3 Days Away!
Unique Fabric Needs | May 15th 2008 by Amanda
Wow only 3 more days until the craft show begins. We are very thankful to our 18 vendors for coming out and setting up shop. We are hoping for a wonderful turn out and anticipate a great showing of support from the Tyndall Community. This event is ou read more
Luau Beach Scene
Alohateam - Living in Hawaii | May 15th 2008 by Todd Morris
Today’s Hawaii Picture of the Day is a beach scene with a couple of the performers from Germaine’s Luau getting ready for their performance. I’ve posted a few pictures from our trip to the luau before … of the Fire Eaters. B read more
I hope President Bush was watching....
Everyday Citizen | May 14th 2008 by Everyday Citizen
Tonight I heard something that got me a little choked up. While I enjoy his show I have never been as moved as I was tonight when Keith Olberman presented 12 heart felt minutes of true statements toward Bush. I had to post this. If only I could se read more
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