Required Reading

Thomas L. Friedman kicks ass. He looks mean too.

"Yes, the Iraq invasion probably brought more anti-American terrorists to the surface. But it also certainly brought more pro-democracy advocates to the surface."

Well spoken. Read More...

Syria "says" its troops will leave Lebanon

I will believe it when I see it... The dominos of peace and democracy are falling in the Middle East... Stayed Tuned...

Saudi Arabia

Sure, its only for Mayors, and sure, a mayor in Saudia Arabia will have extremly limited powers, but, its an election...

Stupidity

Iraq’s leading Sunni Muslim clerics said Wednesday the country’s landmark elections lacked legitimacy because large numbers of Sunnis did not participate in the balloting, which the religious leaders had asked them to boycott.

Fascinating logic.

These are the same people who would answer “yes” if asked if Saddam was a legitimate President.

Required Reading

Remember, before the invasion of Iraq, there were "Human Sheilds" in Iraq?

"Notice that the 'Human Shields' and war protestors were not there(during Sunday's Iraq vote) to shield civilians from suicide bombers – as always, it is the American soldier who sacrifices his life for the freedom and safety of others."

Millions of left wing kooks woke up on the wrong side of history Sunday, and its fun to watch them inplode.

Quotes... Which one doesn't belong?

"There were some mistakes" in the occupation "but to be fair ... I think all in all it was positive, the contribution of the foreign forces in Iraq," al-Yawer said. "It was worth it." - Ghazi al Yawer, President of Iraq (Sunni Arab)

"We don't want to have foreign troops in our country, but at the same time we believe that these forces should stay for some time until we are able to control the borders and establish a new modern army and we have efficient intelligence," Shaalan told reporters. "At that time ... we'll ask them to leave." - Hazem Shaalan, Defense Minister

"We have reached the point that a prolonged American military presence in Iraq is no longer productive for either Iraq or the United States. The U.S. military presence has become part of the problem, not part of the solution. " - Ted Kennedy

Read this speach, and ask your self an honest question: Whos side is he on?

REQUIRED READING!!!

"The vote could help recast the terms of debate in Iraq, as it becomes increasingly clear that the insurgents are fighting for a Baathist or Islamic dictatorship against elected Iraqis, not officials appointed by the occupation authorities."

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