In an editorial, the Washington Times calls on Israel to bomb Iran's Bushehr reactor on Friday.
"...It's doubtful America will take action. The State Department's response to the latest IAEA report on Iranian enrichment violations merely said, "We are hopeful that Iran will express a willingness to come to the table. We stand ready to have that dialogue." Not exactly the kind of rhetoric that instills fear of consequences.
...The most dangerous fallout could be political. Russia, Iran's nuclear sponsor, is likely to voice strong objections; the usual anti-Israel suspects will howl; and the United States may not be as sturdy a champion for Israel as it was in the past. But the time has come to demonstrate resolve in face of an imminent threat from Iran. The Free World depends on Israeli power..."
What do you think? Should Israel drop the bomb on Iran? Comment here
Thursday, 19 August 2010
Should Israel Bomb Iran's Nuclear Reactor in Bushehr?
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You Know You Are In Afghanistan if…
1. You flinched from a controlled detonation your first week, then stand in the open to watch real mortars landing– a month later.
2. The most intimate contact you’ve had in months is with the shower curtain.
3. Your most successful pick-up line is “I’ve got a vehicle.”
4. In PT gear all the Air Force people look like glow-in-the-dark Power Rangers and you can’t even see the Army Folks.
5. Your 06:00 wake-up call is: BOOM “ROCKET ATTACK - ROCKET ATTACK. Take cover immediately.”
6. They actually give weapons to the Air Force personnel.
7. You give directions using T-Wall & bunker murals as points of reference.
8. You realize AAFES is their own country and can print their own money. (POGS)
9. The amount of sand in your boots is only surpassed by the amount in your nose.
10. Something as simple as taking a shower or going to the bathroom at 02:00 requires preparation equal to the Apollo moon landing.
H/T US Navy Jeep
Old Billy was right..........from Rico
As the band "The Eagles" said...."old Billy was right" (kudos to William Shakespeare).
It seems the "ultimate" insider is skipping the toil, leaving us all in trouble, and seeing "bubbles"...
- Let me explain my unfortunate reference to Shakespeare's immortal play (bubble, bubble, toil & trouble).
Soros Fund Management has CUT it's exposure to equities over 42% from its position end-March to end-June. Very quietly, very not-in-public this was accomplished.
- Holdings in Petrobras, Walmart, and JP Morgan Chase and others are gone.
- The gold ETF [GLD] remains his largest position.
So?
- Georgie famously said recently that "gold was the ultimate bubble" while VERY publicly 'talking his book' in Davos to try and jawbone gold prices down while he was privately doubling-down on his gold position.
- Does the Bubble-meister now know something WE do not? Are stocks a 'bubble' that is ready to pop?
- He's NOT a stupid man, and I think he sees trouble ahead...
Wisdom From Training Manuals............
'Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword, obviously never encountered automatic weapons.' - General MacArthur
'You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me.'- Infantry Sgt.
'Never tell the Platoon Sergeant you have nothing to do.'- Unknown Infantry Recruit
'Yea, Though I Fly Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 50,000 Feet and Climbing.' - Sign over SR71 Wing Ops
'Airspeed, altitude and brains. Two are always needed to successfully complete the flight.' -Basic Flight Training Manual
'There is no reason to fly through a thunderstorm in peacetime.' -Sign over Squadron Ops Desk at Davis-Montham AFB, AZ
H/T Paul B
News.........
Day 41 – August 19th 1940
Who's blowing up Iran's gas pipelines?
WTF is this about?
The Professional Left vs. the Amateur Right
The mystery of mutilated Seals
If a mosque opens at Ground Zero on 9/11 next year, Obama can kiss the White House goodbye
'Last' brigade of US combat troops leaves Iraq
Obamas to begin sixth holiday of the year
Red Arrows 'could be grounded by defence cuts'
Intelligence experts analyse 'North Korean fighter jet crash'
North Korea seizes South Korean fishing boat
Naval officer complains over Romo's Bitch call sign
Moscow to ban vodka sales after 10pm
Europe's Last Dictator Under Pressure from Moscow
Gibson raid aftermath: Feds want company to forfeit guitars made with ebony
Simon 'Sitcom' Hughes nags the Coalition. What happened to the nice manners he reserves for Muslims?
US appeals court panel: Law against faking receipt of military medals is unconstitutional
Governor Sarah Palin Endorses Renee Ellmers
How to Win the Clash of Civilizations
and finally.......
BBC lawyers fight to keep Top Gear's The Stig secret
I can see clearly now - and it's nothing to do with carrots by little Jimmy May
Top 10 Sniper Rifles
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Paying for the funeral...........from Rico
We may be at the endpoint...the "endgame" of Keynesian Economics [read: Ponzi].
The "Diminishing Marginal Productivity of Debt" may not mean much to most...suffice it to say this is BAD NEWS writ large.
We all are going to have to pay for the funeral (thanks Congress), and adding insult to injury we'll have to live with the unhappy aftermath.
Wednesday, 18 August 2010
Unconventional Weaponry LXIX
LOLZ!
Oh the humanity!
Palestine's Holocaust Of The Week - created by Little Satan - revolves around the 7th century concept of 'honor" (note - 'honor' in a crunk and disorderly hood like Arab League seems to lie betwixt a grrl's legs).
Rowdy suspect rejectionist, intolerant Palestinians have been phot'd en flagrente (spiritually please) in a helpless, shamefully honor free, powerless sitch, while a hot! conscript voltiguerre ala femme exhibits total control and power.
Perhaps Little Satan should offer some of those new clear piggy ciggies or sexed up bubblegum in a fun, free exchange to snatch hot! intell on Palestine's Panty Police
Still a couple of places that haven't heard of us.
It still amazes me just how the internet allows us to communicate with other folks.
Sixteen reasons why airplanes are easier to live with than women:
1) Airplanes usually kill you quickly – a woman takes her time.
2) Airplanes can be turned on by a flick of a switch.
3) Airplanes don’t get mad if you do a “touch and go.”
4) Airplanes don’t object to a pre-flight inspection.
5) Airplanes come with manuals to explain their operation.
6) Airplanes have strict weight and balance limitations.
7) Airplanes can be flown any time of the month.
8) Airplanes don’t come with in-laws.
9) Airplanes don’t care about how many other airplanes you’ve flown before.
10) Airplanes and pilots both arrive at the same time.
11) Airplanes don’t mind if you look at other airplanes.
12) Airplanes don’t mind if you buy airplane magazines.
13) Airplanes expect to be tied down.
14) Airplanes don’t comment on your piloting skills.
15) Airplanes don’t whine unless something is really wrong.
16) However, when airplanes go quiet, just like women, it’s usually not good
H/T DML
Just reported:
BP replaced the oil well cap with a wedding ring and it immediately stopped putting out.
H/T Rodney
1954 Oldsmobile F-88 Convertible Concept Car
After spending decades as a collection of parts stuffed into wooden crates – the F-88 was reassembled.
In 1954 – the F-88 was a Motorama “Dream Car” and was one of only two – or an unconfirmed possible three ever created. The F-88 seen here is literally the only car left of its kind – and was sold to John and Maureen Hendricks at the prestigious Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction in Scottsdale, Arizona for an unbelievable $3,240,000. This acquisition made automotive history and is the “cornerstone” of the Gateway Colorado Automobile Museum in its own special room in a rotating display worthy of the F-88!
H/T Peter Gunn
VBS TV: The Oregon Fire Lines Part 2
'In part 2 we take to the hills with shovel and chainsaw. The crew digs a fire line through the underbrush to demonstrate their technique for applying a proper choke-out on a forest fire. The guys even let Thomas play firefighter with a saw and pick axe, and explain why a good chainsaw wound to the body is one of the gnarliest things you’ll ever see.'
News...........
Day 40 – August 18th 1940
Green taxes in the wind
Uncle Sam wants you to buy an FM radio
Standing on a landmine
Prudish council orders removal of 22 'tasteful' nude paintings from exhibition for being 'offensive'
Israel has '8 days' to hit Iran nuclear site: Bolton
Rupert Murdoch donates $1m to Republicans
Serial Killer Who Targeted US Blacks is a Palestinian Arab ……….Police Hid “Mid-Eastern” Description (The Press just said “He is from Israel”)…!!!
Gaza's once vibrant tunnel trade caves in
Your Photos: Political bumper stickers
Twenty-one injured as train hits sewage tanker
'American Schindler’ helped 4,000 Jews escape the Nazis
'Burglar' arrested after getting bottom stuck in window
RAF air show pilot has wings clipped
Colombian court rules US bases deal is unconstitutional
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More "recovery" spin............from Rico
I listened to the "news" today that said: July's total housing starts were UP 1.7%. Swell. July's 546,000 housing starts were UP from June's 537,000. Happy days! Good news, eh?
We're getting better. Rejoice Comrades! This news is double-plus good!!!
The ONLY problem is it's a LIE!!
The 'official' number that was originally anounced was 549,000 last June. Had the number not been quietly 'revised' downward to 537,000 later, we would have had 'bad' news today of a DROP in housing starts. Only 3,000 units...but negative news is not allowed, so instead we have a minor INCREASE thanks to the magical mathematics of officialdom.
Along with neglecting to inform us of June's 'official' numbers versus July's 'official numbers, the mildly bothersome fact that the July 2009 number was [drumroll] 587,000 was ignored.
- Also ignored in magic unicorn land was the administration's 'expectation' that this July's number would be around 565,000. Oooooopsie!
Ya just gotta love the 'official' crap we're being fed on a regular basis these days.
Tuesday, 17 August 2010
'Israel Is a Bulwark. If Israel Wasn't There You Have No Idea How Much Evil Would Be Unleashed On the World'
That's a key quote from Pamela's lecture last night. She actually prefaced that by saying "You have no idea how much terrorism Israel absorbs" from the Middle East, thus providing the West with a bit of under-appreciated inoculation from Jihad. This was an extremely interesting point. I was really impressed with Robert Spencer's profound knowledge on the issues as well.
David Swindle has more at NewsReal Blog.
RELATED: "Preserving Our Freedoms."
