Dec

15

Positive Picture Iraq - Elections

December 15, 2005 | 1 Comment

BAGHDAD, IRAQ ??? A young Iraqi boy displays an Iraqi flag given to him by Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry while on patrol in western Baghdad on election day Dec. 15. (U.S. Army Photo by 1st Lt. Brandon Shelly)
What a contrast to previous pictures we saw while the all ‘not’ compassionate dictator stood on [...]

Dec

15

The “Finger of Fate” - US, Iraqi Elections

December 15, 2005 | Leave a Comment

Purple fingers will be seen everywhere in Iraq! Despite the security concerns 64 percent turned out for October’s referendum. Last January’s vote garnered 58 percent. Obviously they would like to see 70-80 percent turnout for this election. However, I constantly think of our own election turnouts which would in a general election cycle pale [...]

Dec

15

Kremlin - Berlin Pipeline Pact

December 15, 2005 | 1 Comment

Remember the cat calls of the liberal slashers blaming Bush for wanting to control the oil supply in the Middle East? Hence the crafted call of “No Blood For Oil” cast shadows of deep suspicion on the President’s ‘invasion’ of Iraq.
While protests were raised by numerous liberals wishing to relive Woodstock and the demise [...]