Archive for the 'Iraq' Category

Surprise, Surprise

February 27, 2007 in Iraq, Liberals, Politics

I can’t wait to get into the car to go home and hear Jay Sevrin say “I don’t want to say I told you so” the entire time.  I’m in 100% agreement with him.
Democratic leaders backed away from aggressive plans to limit President Bush’s war authority, the latest sign of divisions within their ranks over [...]

Let’s clear up some confusion about the Iraq resolution

February 7, 2007 in Iraq, Politics

I just read this post on Mike Murray’s blog, and I think you should do the same.  Like he says, there is lots of media spin on the “non-binding resolution” and Iraq, but Mike has decided to try to thoughtfully and eloquently clear up any confusion you might have on the topic.
What the Democrats are effectively [...]

Let’s not be foolish about Iraq

September 28, 2006 in Iraq, Politics, Terrorism

By now you may be aware of the National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) recently released to the public that states, “The Iraq conflict has become the ‘cause celebre’ for jihadists, breeding a deep resentment of U.S. involvement in the Muslim world and cultivating supporters for the global jihadist movement,” and that because of our involvement in Iraq, [...]

Iraq and Iran…

May 27, 2006 in Iraq, Politics

… sitting in a tree…
I don’t think Bush is happy about this.
Iran’s nuclear ambitions are “an international issue,” Zebari said. “In our beliefs, it is a matter of principle. Every country has the right to have its nuclear technology, every country like the Islamic Republic or any other country, since it is for peaceful purposes.”
It [...]

The Badguys are In Iraq

April 20, 2005 in Iraq, Violence

And people say we’re the badguys…
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) — Iraqi officials made two grisly discoveries Wednesday, finding more than 50 bodies in the Tigris River and 20 soldiers shot to death west of the capital, officials said.
Iraq President Jalal Talabani said dozens of bodies have been found in the Tigris River south of Baghdad.
He said [...]

Capoeira in Iraq

December 14, 2004 in Capoeira, Iraq

Now this is awesome. It’s good to see that the soldiers in Iraq get any free time at all to do what they want to do, but to see them practicing capoeira (instead of playing football or something) warms my heart.
I’ll play a game for you, guys.