May 22, 2008
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The Bridge from Camelot
There is no hate, I asked how could you sing the praises, As to what went through his mind, I dont care. He let her die and was only worried about himself. posted 05/21/2008 at 11:03:37
Kennedy and LBJ were the ones who commited large amounts of troops to Vietnam, Eisenhower only had a few advisors there. posted 05/21/2008 at 10:27:04
I sympathize with his condition and send prayers to his family. How do you sing the praises of a man who let a young girl die. posted 05/21/2008 at 09:42:18
Thousands Of Iraqi Troops Flood Into Sadr City
A good article on way we don't see much news from iraq these days. And why is Nancy pelosi singing praises of the surge?
May 20, 2008 -- DO we still have troops in Iraq? Is there still a conflict over there?
If you rely on the so-called mainstream media, you may have difficulty answering those questions these days. As Iraqi and Coalition forces pile up one success after another, Iraq has magically vanished from the headlines.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05202008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/success_in_iraq__a_media_blackout_111606.htm posted 05/20/2008 at 17:52:01
May 20, 2008 -- DO we still have troops in Iraq? Is there still a conflict over there?
If you rely on the so-called mainstream media, you may have difficulty answering those questions these days. As Iraqi and Coalition forces pile up one success after another, Iraq has magically vanished from the headlines.
http://www.nypost.com/seven/05202008/postopinion/opedcolumnists/success_in_iraq__a_media_blackout_111606.htm posted 05/20/2008 at 17:52:01
This is more good news out of Iraq. The surge has reaped many benefits. Iraqi troops are doing much more than in the past. They caught 1,000 Al Queada in Mosul. Al Sadr is being marginalized. Significant legislation is being passed and elections planned for October. Thanks to all the American military for doing an outstanding job. posted 05/20/2008 at 17:49:53
McCain Confronted With New Iran Gaffe, Gets Facts Wrong Again (VIDEO)
The point is that it is semantics, Obama said he would meet with the leaders of Iran, Ahmadinejad is one of those leaders. posted 05/20/2008 at 12:13:17
Ram,
Have your posts been getting deleted more than usual? posted 05/20/2008 at 12:11:19
Have your posts been getting deleted more than usual? posted 05/20/2008 at 12:11:19
Cease Fire: Obama Cautious About Declaring Lead
Its called sarcasm, sorry to go over your head. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:10:15
Is this the top story about Iraq, I see nothing about all the progress being made, why is that? posted 05/20/2008 at 09:51:14
White House Official Slams NBC Over "Appeasement" Coverage
Timothe,
Are your comments getting deleted left and right so to speak? posted 05/19/2008 at 19:34:48
Are your comments getting deleted left and right so to speak? posted 05/19/2008 at 19:34:48
Pentagon Announces Troop Deployments Of 42,000 To Iraq, Afghanistan
By Charles Levinson, USA TODAY
BAGHDAD " Safa al-Lami knew he might be on a suicide mission.
He had taken a taxi into Adhamiya, one of Baghdad's most dangerous neighborhoods. Now, wearing a white headdress that identified him as a Shiite religious leader, al-Lami planned to walk up unannounced to a Sunni mosque and ask whether he could pray alongside his Muslim brothers.
In an area where militias were shooting many Shiites on sight, "I knew there was a big chance I would be killed," al-Lami recalls. "I kept walking toward the shrine, whispering to myself: 'Don't be afraid.' " posted 05/20/2008 at 10:53:50
BAGHDAD " Safa al-Lami knew he might be on a suicide mission.
He had taken a taxi into Adhamiya, one of Baghdad's most dangerous neighborhoods. Now, wearing a white headdress that identified him as a Shiite religious leader, al-Lami planned to walk up unannounced to a Sunni mosque and ask whether he could pray alongside his Muslim brothers.
In an area where militias were shooting many Shiites on sight, "I knew there was a big chance I would be killed," al-Lami recalls. "I kept walking toward the shrine, whispering to myself: 'Don't be afraid.' " posted 05/20/2008 at 10:53:50
If you are a war criminal why aren't you in prison? posted 05/20/2008 at 10:49:15
That should be I am terribly sorry posted 05/20/2008 at 10:08:55
I am terribly I know you view good news about progress in Iraq as bad news, you aren't happy unless you see headlines of deaths. posted 05/20/2008 at 10:07:50
Actually you are close, the MSM is not reporting on Iraq because of all the good news. (see Tator's post below). If you do a little research that the MSM actually leans left. The Democrats don't want to admit that the surge has worked and now the Iraq political progress and their own Army are taking hold. Maliki just returned from Mosul where they captured 1,000 Al Queada members. Iraq has passed some important legislation and elections will occur in October. Maybe if there was equal reporting on the situation in Iraq you would have a different perspective. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:59:37
For all the naysayers at huffpost, Mr. Barzani is prime minister of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq.
We Are Making Progress in Iraq
By NECHIRVAN BARZANI
May 20, 2008; Page A21
While the media offers mostly images of violence, and many Americans have grown weary of the war in Iraq, I bring hopeful news to Washington this week as I meet with the administration and members of Congress.
Since 2003, we have built the Kurdistan Region as a model for democracy and a gateway for development for all of Iraq. We are willing partners in this transition toward an Iraqi government that is representative of all its people. Through our peshmerga forces, we provide some of the most effective units against al Qaeda and other terrorist groups. We Kurds are committed to a federal, democratic Iraq at peace within its borders and with its neighbors.
We are working with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the Iraqi leadership in Baghdad on the difficult issues facing our country. Our relationship with Iraq's federal government has never been better. And progress is being made on an oil law, the status of disputed territories, the proper role for Iraq's neighbors to play, and on relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Turkey. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:49:12
We Are Making Progress in Iraq
By NECHIRVAN BARZANI
May 20, 2008; Page A21
While the media offers mostly images of violence, and many Americans have grown weary of the war in Iraq, I bring hopeful news to Washington this week as I meet with the administration and members of Congress.
Since 2003, we have built the Kurdistan Region as a model for democracy and a gateway for development for all of Iraq. We are willing partners in this transition toward an Iraqi government that is representative of all its people. Through our peshmerga forces, we provide some of the most effective units against al Qaeda and other terrorist groups. We Kurds are committed to a federal, democratic Iraq at peace within its borders and with its neighbors.
We are working with Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and the Iraqi leadership in Baghdad on the difficult issues facing our country. Our relationship with Iraq's federal government has never been better. And progress is being made on an oil law, the status of disputed territories, the proper role for Iraq's neighbors to play, and on relations between the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) and Turkey. posted 05/20/2008 at 09:49:12
Obama To Tennessee GOP: "Lay Off My Wife"
Can't touch Obama's wife but his supporters feelfree to attack McCain's military career.
A prominent local Barack Obama backer bashed John McCain"s military record Monday, calling the Republican presidential candidate a "self-promoter."
In a nearly-half hour speech, Democratic congressional candidate Bill Gillespie praised Obama, his party"s leading White House hopeful. But he devoted most of his remarks to criticisms of McCain, an Arizona senator who has wrapped up the GOP nomination and was in Savannah for a fundraiser. ¦
He said his "heart grieves" for McCain"s suffering as a POW. "After that," Gillespie said, "he was somewhat of a celebrity and it went to his head. ¦ I think he was a self-promoter for the last four years (in the Navy.)
Asked to cite specific examples, Gillespie responded, "I don"t have one right now." posted 05/21/2008 at 09:39:50
A prominent local Barack Obama backer bashed John McCain"s military record Monday, calling the Republican presidential candidate a "self-promoter."
In a nearly-half hour speech, Democratic congressional candidate Bill Gillespie praised Obama, his party"s leading White House hopeful. But he devoted most of his remarks to criticisms of McCain, an Arizona senator who has wrapped up the GOP nomination and was in Savannah for a fundraiser. ¦
He said his "heart grieves" for McCain"s suffering as a POW. "After that," Gillespie said, "he was somewhat of a celebrity and it went to his head. ¦ I think he was a self-promoter for the last four years (in the Navy.)
Asked to cite specific examples, Gillespie responded, "I don"t have one right now." posted 05/21/2008 at 09:39:50
What does that have to do with Michelle Obama's statement? posted 05/19/2008 at 18:38:48
If they are both campaigning what is the difference? You people here have no problem attacking Laura Bush or their daughters. posted 05/19/2008 at 10:46:06
I am always proud of America because of our principles and our belief in freedom and democracy, not who happens to be in the White House at the time. I don't pick and choose when to be an American, I am a American always and proud of it. posted 05/19/2008 at 10:39:47
She is being targeted because she made a stupid remark. If she would have said that she is so proud of her country, where we have made so much progress in civil rights that the opportunities are there for anyone to become President I would have respected her. posted 05/19/2008 at 10:34:48
If he is going to put her out on the campaign, she is responsible for her remarks and fair game. He is just whining. They had no problem attacking Slick Willie for his comments. posted 05/19/2008 at 10:19:02
Iraq detains 1,000 in anti-al-Qaida crackdown
Remember Armed Forces day today. posted 05/17/2008 at 17:22:22
Go US and Iraqi forces. posted 05/17/2008 at 17:20:49
Web site: Bin Laden to release Israel message
The only time Americans get upset is if they can't get to the mall or catch the latest gossip about Britanny. Remember the brave Americans who have and are risking their lives.
Armed forces day is tommorrow.
Here"s to the men of the red, white and blue;
Whose patriot"s hearts burned high ...
To the women who served us on land and on sea,
Some even in the sky.
I"d like to say, "Thank you, that we"ll never know
The outcome if you had not gone,"
And to tell you, "I"ll never forget your deed,
As long as my life lingers on."
For, I was a child, when the great war came,
And you just a dozen years more.
Some of you fought on a distant beach.
Some died on a foreign shore.
I"d hate to forget those heroes of old,
From the 'War to end all wars'.
Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm
Proved that men fight evermore.
God, help us all when brave men say,
"Not today. Let"s just wait and see."
For, tyrants come in so many ways
And I"ve heard of complacency.
When integrity falls in the dust by the way,
When conviction fails to command,
When there"s no one to bugle or carry the flag,
What will become of our land?
So, here"s to the heroes and heroines true!
Here"s to the brave and the free!
With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by,
I remember what you did for me!!! posted 05/16/2008 at 12:01:21
Armed forces day is tommorrow.
Here"s to the men of the red, white and blue;
Whose patriot"s hearts burned high ...
To the women who served us on land and on sea,
Some even in the sky.
I"d like to say, "Thank you, that we"ll never know
The outcome if you had not gone,"
And to tell you, "I"ll never forget your deed,
As long as my life lingers on."
For, I was a child, when the great war came,
And you just a dozen years more.
Some of you fought on a distant beach.
Some died on a foreign shore.
I"d hate to forget those heroes of old,
From the 'War to end all wars'.
Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm
Proved that men fight evermore.
God, help us all when brave men say,
"Not today. Let"s just wait and see."
For, tyrants come in so many ways
And I"ve heard of complacency.
When integrity falls in the dust by the way,
When conviction fails to command,
When there"s no one to bugle or carry the flag,
What will become of our land?
So, here"s to the heroes and heroines true!
Here"s to the brave and the free!
With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by,
I remember what you did for me!!! posted 05/16/2008 at 12:01:21
House rejects bill funding Iraq, Afghanistan wars
It isn't about feeling patriotic, it is about people thinking about my fellow servicemen and women on Armed Forces day. posted 05/16/2008 at 14:35:54
Another difference between the two bills concerns active personnel being able to transfer their educational benefits to their spouse or children. McCain's bill allows 50% of those benefits to be transferred after six years of service; 100% after 12 years.
Maybe Webbs bill isn't the best one. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:48:59
Maybe Webbs bill isn't the best one. posted 05/16/2008 at 13:48:59
Remember Armed Forces day tommorrow.
Here"s to the men of the red, white and blue;
Whose patriot"s hearts burned high ...
To the women who served us on land and on sea,
Some even in the sky.
I"d like to say, "Thank you, that we"ll never know
The outcome if you had not gone,"
And to tell you, "I"ll never forget your deed,
As long as my life lingers on."
For, I was a child, when the great war came,
And you just a dozen years more.
Some of you fought on a distant beach.
Some died on a foreign shore.
I"d hate to forget those heroes of old,
From the 'War to end all wars'.
Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm
Proved that men fight evermore.
God, help us all when brave men say,
"Not today. Let"s just wait and see."
For, tyrants come in so many ways
And I"ve heard of complacency.
When integrity falls in the dust by the way,
When conviction fails to command,
When there"s no one to bugle or carry the flag,
What will become of our land?
So, here"s to the heroes and heroines true!
Here"s to the brave and the free!
With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by,
I remember what you did for me!!! posted 05/16/2008 at 12:03:31
Here"s to the men of the red, white and blue;
Whose patriot"s hearts burned high ...
To the women who served us on land and on sea,
Some even in the sky.
I"d like to say, "Thank you, that we"ll never know
The outcome if you had not gone,"
And to tell you, "I"ll never forget your deed,
As long as my life lingers on."
For, I was a child, when the great war came,
And you just a dozen years more.
Some of you fought on a distant beach.
Some died on a foreign shore.
I"d hate to forget those heroes of old,
From the 'War to end all wars'.
Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm
Proved that men fight evermore.
God, help us all when brave men say,
"Not today. Let"s just wait and see."
For, tyrants come in so many ways
And I"ve heard of complacency.
When integrity falls in the dust by the way,
When conviction fails to command,
When there"s no one to bugle or carry the flag,
What will become of our land?
So, here"s to the heroes and heroines true!
Here"s to the brave and the free!
With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by,
I remember what you did for me!!! posted 05/16/2008 at 12:03:31
McCain Predicts The Iraq War Will Be "Won" By 2013
Remember Armed Forces day tommorrow.
Here"s to the men of the red, white and blue;
Whose patriot"s hearts burned high ...
To the women who served us on land and on sea,
Some even in the sky.
I"d like to say, "Thank you, that we"ll never know
The outcome if you had not gone,"
And to tell you, "I"ll never forget your deed,
As long as my life lingers on."
For, I was a child, when the great war came,
And you just a dozen years more.
Some of you fought on a distant beach.
Some died on a foreign shore.
I"d hate to forget those heroes of old,
From the 'War to end all wars'.
Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm
Proved that men fight evermore.
God, help us all when brave men say,
"Not today. Let"s just wait and see."
For, tyrants come in so many ways
And I"ve heard of complacency.
When integrity falls in the dust by the way,
When conviction fails to command,
When there"s no one to bugle or carry the flag,
What will become of our land?
So, here"s to the heroes and heroines true!
Here"s to the brave and the free!
With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by,
I remember what you did for me!!! posted 05/16/2008 at 12:02:40
Here"s to the men of the red, white and blue;
Whose patriot"s hearts burned high ...
To the women who served us on land and on sea,
Some even in the sky.
I"d like to say, "Thank you, that we"ll never know
The outcome if you had not gone,"
And to tell you, "I"ll never forget your deed,
As long as my life lingers on."
For, I was a child, when the great war came,
And you just a dozen years more.
Some of you fought on a distant beach.
Some died on a foreign shore.
I"d hate to forget those heroes of old,
From the 'War to end all wars'.
Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Storm
Proved that men fight evermore.
God, help us all when brave men say,
"Not today. Let"s just wait and see."
For, tyrants come in so many ways
And I"ve heard of complacency.
When integrity falls in the dust by the way,
When conviction fails to command,
When there"s no one to bugle or carry the flag,
What will become of our land?
So, here"s to the heroes and heroines true!
Here"s to the brave and the free!
With my hand on my chest as the flag passes by,
I remember what you did for me!!! posted 05/16/2008 at 12:02:40
Just like Germany, Japan, South Korea, Kuwait, Kosovo etc. posted 05/15/2008 at 19:09:40
Delores,
If you are a war criminal, why aren't you in jail? posted 05/15/2008 at 18:57:09
If you are a war criminal, why aren't you in jail? posted 05/15/2008 at 18:57:09
This is what he said, he did not say war for 100 years he said presence, it was only the spin of the liberal media that turned it into war for 100 years. That is why he had to "clarify it".
Last month, at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire, a crowd member asked McCain about a Bush statement that troops could stay in Iraq for 50 years.
"Maybe 100," McCain replied. "As long as Americans are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed, it's fine with me and I hope it would be fine with you if we maintain a presence in a very volatile part of the world where al Qaeda is training, recruiting, equipping and motivating people every single day." posted 05/15/2008 at 18:45:26
Last month, at a town hall meeting in New Hampshire, a crowd member asked McCain about a Bush statement that troops could stay in Iraq for 50 years.
"Maybe 100," McCain replied. "As long as Americans are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed, it's fine with me and I hope it would be fine with you if we maintain a presence in a very volatile part of the world where al Qaeda is training, recruiting, equipping and motivating people every single day." posted 05/15/2008 at 18:45:26
"Maybe 100," McCain replied. "As long as Americans are not being injured or harmed or wounded or killed, it's fine with me and I hope it would be fine with you if we maintain a presence in a very volatile part of the world where al Qaeda is training, recruiting, equipping and motivating people every single day."
Republican presidential front-runner Sen. John McCain on Thursday defended his statement that U.S. troops could spend "maybe 100" years in Iraq -- saying he was referring to a military presence similar to what the nation already has in places like Japan, Germany and South Korea.
There is a big difference between presence and war. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:22:27
Republican presidential front-runner Sen. John McCain on Thursday defended his statement that U.S. troops could spend "maybe 100" years in Iraq -- saying he was referring to a military presence similar to what the nation already has in places like Japan, Germany and South Korea.
There is a big difference between presence and war. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:22:27
Another spin headline, when he said 100 years he meant presence, just like our presence in Germany, japan, Kosovo, Kuwait etc. And not 5 more years of war but 5 years until we can get our presence down to the minimum. posted 05/15/2008 at 18:16:05
Bush Compares Obama To Nazi Appeasers
Do you think maybe he meant Jimmy Carter and his recent talks with Hamas? posted 05/15/2008 at 18:50:31
"Some seem to believe we should negotiate with terrorists and radicals, as if some ingenious argument will persuade them they have been wrong all along,"
Where did he say Obama? Again the media sensationalizing and twisting comments. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:21:37
Where did he say Obama? Again the media sensationalizing and twisting comments. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:21:37
Al Gore Endorsement: When Will It Happen?
Where's the Goracle? Purchasing carbon credits for his company. Scaring people by "playing on their fear". posted 05/15/2008 at 10:04:32
Ants Invade Houston, Eat Computers
Its either Booooosh or Global Warming. posted 05/14/2008 at 19:02:05
New Study Calls Pentagon's 'Embedded' Media Program an Iraq 'Victory' for Bush
CMPA reported: "Majorities of all major groups in the population, including 70 percent of
self-described liberals, now see a "fair amount" or "great deal" of bias in the news. In general,
perceptions of bias rise along with levels of education and political participation."
# "Those who see a liberal tilt outnumber those who detect a conservative bias by more than a
two to one margin. Forty-three percent describe the news media"s perspective on politics as liberal,
compared to 33 percent who see it as a middle of the road, and 19 percent who find it to be
conservative."
# "Even self-described liberals agree: 41 percent see the media as liberal, compared to only 22
percent who find the news to be conservative."
# "These findings challenge the argument of some journalists that bias is purely in the eye of the
beholder. Although conservatives are three times more likely to see liberal rather than
conservative bias, moderates and liberals alike see liberal bias in the media twice as often as they
see conservative bias," CMPA concluded. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:02:17
self-described liberals, now see a "fair amount" or "great deal" of bias in the news. In general,
perceptions of bias rise along with levels of education and political participation."
# "Those who see a liberal tilt outnumber those who detect a conservative bias by more than a
two to one margin. Forty-three percent describe the news media"s perspective on politics as liberal,
compared to 33 percent who see it as a middle of the road, and 19 percent who find it to be
conservative."
# "Even self-described liberals agree: 41 percent see the media as liberal, compared to only 22
percent who find the news to be conservative."
# "These findings challenge the argument of some journalists that bias is purely in the eye of the
beholder. Although conservatives are three times more likely to see liberal rather than
conservative bias, moderates and liberals alike see liberal bias in the media twice as often as they
see conservative bias," CMPA concluded. posted 05/15/2008 at 10:02:17
Fewer U.S. Dead = Less
TV Coverage of Iraq
One year ago, liberal journalists depicted the surge of U.S. troops to Iraq as a certain failure. "A lot of people are going to go to bed tonight terrified," MSNBC"s Chris Matthews opined just minutes after President Bush announced the policy on January 10, 2007. Other journalists were only slightly more subtle. "Many experts warn, it"s too little, too late," NBC"s Jim Miklaszewski argued on the January 8, 2007 Nightly News. The next morning on NBC"s Today, the network"s graphic describing Iraq was "Lost Cause?"
At the same time, leading Democrats left themselves no wiggle room as they, too, denounced the surge. Senator Barack Obama called it "wrong-headed" and countered with a proposal to pull nearly all U.S. troops out of Iraq by March 2008. Senator Hillary Clinton came back from a quick trip to Iraq to declare: "I am opposed to this escalation," while another Democratic candidate, Senator Joe Biden, blasted the troop surge as "a tragic mistake."
One year later, the President"s surge strategy is well on its way to succeeding. The Iraqi parliament has passed several laws meeting required political reconciliation benchmarks. Attacks in Baghdad have fallen up to 80 percent in the past twelve months, Reuters reported February 16. Deaths among Iraqi military forces and civilians have dropped by more than two-thirds, from more than 2,000 per month in early 2007 to fewer than 600 per month since November. posted 05/15/2008 at 09:53:33
Five Years of Slant Against Iraq War Success
Five years ago this week, an international coalition of troops led by the U.S. invaded Iraq, overthrowing Saddam Hussein's tyrannical dictatorship in just three weeks. Since then, Iraqis have voted in free democratic elections to seat a representative parliament; Saddam and several of his henchmen have been tried and convicted in public war crimes trials; and a bloody insurgency fomented by al Qaeda in Iraq is in retreat after a surge of U.S. troops and a shift to more aggressive counter-insurgency tactics.
Analysts at the Media Research Center have studied TV news coverage of the Iraq war from the beginning, even before the first bombs fell on Baghdad in March 2003. The record shows the networks have trumpeted bad news " setbacks for the U.S. coalition and allegations of misdeeds by American troops " while minimizing good news such as the success of the 2007 troop surge and acts of heroism by U.S. soldiers. posted 05/15/2008 at 09:51:44
Five years ago this week, an international coalition of troops led by the U.S. invaded Iraq, overthrowing Saddam Hussein's tyrannical dictatorship in just three weeks. Since then, Iraqis have voted in free democratic elections to seat a representative parliament; Saddam and several of his henchmen have been tried and convicted in public war crimes trials; and a bloody insurgency fomented by al Qaeda in Iraq is in retreat after a surge of U.S. troops and a shift to more aggressive counter-insurgency tactics.
Analysts at the Media Research Center have studied TV news coverage of the Iraq war from the beginning, even before the first bombs fell on Baghdad in March 2003. The record shows the networks have trumpeted bad news " setbacks for the U.S. coalition and allegations of misdeeds by American troops " while minimizing good news such as the success of the 2007 troop surge and acts of heroism by U.S. soldiers. posted 05/15/2008 at 09:51:44
The MSM is liberal. posted 05/15/2008 at 09:48:44
Navy Denies Chelsea Clinton To Vieques, Puerto Rico
Military industrial complex, it is a federal law get with the program. posted 05/14/2008 at 16:46:14
Sept. 11 families fear war-crimes trial
Are you on medication for your BDS? posted 05/14/2008 at 19:07:38
Delores posted 05/14/2008 at 16:42:45
Bush: I Gave Up Golf For The Troops
And what have any of you given up to support our troops? posted 05/14/2008 at 10:04:29
Cease-fire holds in Sadr City after deadly clashes
When you call a suicide bomber successful and you say that the American military has failed then you support the terrorists not your own Country we see where your alliance is. posted 05/14/2008 at 09:45:42
It depends, if our Country was taken over by a ruthless dictator who killed our own people raped and tortured women and gassed our own people with chemical weapons. Killed people and had them dumped in mass graves. If then Iraq came to our aid to help rid us of this dictator, and return democracy to our nation, then i would fight right along side them. posted 05/13/2008 at 16:01:00
Its good to see you terrorists supporters call suicide bombers successful, I call them insane. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:53:42
Delores, Why aren't you in prison for being a war criminal? posted 05/13/2008 at 15:39:17
If we weren't obligated? then why did we do it? posted 05/13/2008 at 15:38:16
I guess that would apply to Serbia as well? posted 05/13/2008 at 15:37:06
Delores! posted 05/13/2008 at 15:35:13
Gates: Basra operations 'awakened' Iraqis to Iranian involvement
May 13, 2008 13:29 EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates says recent operations by Iraqis in Basra are what "awakened" the Iraqis to what he calls "the magnitude of Iranian meddling in Iraq."
Gates, speaking today to journalists in Colorado, said the Basra operations led to the discovery of substantial supplies of Iranian-supplied weapons. When asked if the U.S. would at some point feel compelled to take military action against Iran, Gates said that the U.S. already has a number of activities under way "to deal particularly with what the Iranians were doing" to support Shiite militias.
U.S. officials say the militias are funded and trained by Iranians.
Gates says the U.S. is being "very aggressive" in going after those who "are interfering or supplying weapons from Iran."
This contradicts yours. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:34:29
May 13, 2008 13:29 EDT
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) -- Defense Secretary Robert Gates says recent operations by Iraqis in Basra are what "awakened" the Iraqis to what he calls "the magnitude of Iranian meddling in Iraq."
Gates, speaking today to journalists in Colorado, said the Basra operations led to the discovery of substantial supplies of Iranian-supplied weapons. When asked if the U.S. would at some point feel compelled to take military action against Iran, Gates said that the U.S. already has a number of activities under way "to deal particularly with what the Iranians were doing" to support Shiite militias.
U.S. officials say the militias are funded and trained by Iranians.
Gates says the U.S. is being "very aggressive" in going after those who "are interfering or supplying weapons from Iran."
This contradicts yours. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:34:29
The insurgents have been as bad as the terrorists and many of them are not Iraqiis. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:26:56
Thanks for agreeing with my point. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:23:29
Invader, I guess saving Kuwait from Saddam's invasion classifies me as an invader, or fighting the taliban in Afghanistan, or fighting Al Queada in Iraq, that makes me an Invader? I have been back and forth from the Middle East many many times over the last 18 years. Just because you went on a field trip with college anthropology class doesn't make you an expert on the US military. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:22:39
Also, I don't think strapping a bomb onto your body and setting it offin a busy market falls under the Geneva conventions. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:02:23
It was sarcasm, militants and insurgents and terrorists obviously don't follow the Geneva conventions otherwise Daniel pearl would still have his head. posted 05/13/2008 at 15:01:25
I will cite a source whenever you want. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:57:20
I have been in the sand many times and I know what going on there. How much time have you spent in the military and in the Middle East? posted 05/13/2008 at 14:46:53
You must be right there is no possible way that there could be militants or insurgents occupying those houses and shooting innocent civilians. The American military is actually trained to shoot innocent civilians from helicopters and airplanes. Isn't sarcasm wonderful. posted 05/13/2008 at 14:30:57
facts? source? posted 05/13/2008 at 14:27:22
Show me where it says Americans killed innocent children, I believe that hte militants would do that and blame it on the Americans. If you really believe that American soldiers would purposely kill children just for kicks you do not belong in America. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:59:58
Over 230 years and we are still waiting to secure Washington DC there were 181 murders in 2007, New York had 497. posted 05/13/2008 at 13:50:42
Iraq: Sadr City cease-fire signed after weeks of fighting
Lastly I hear so often that we ARE AT WAR IN IRAQ when did you last hear that about Gemany or Japan. ?WE CANT LOSE OR QUIT did i ever hear about quitting Japan?
No, we just used nuclear weapons and wiped ou entire cities.
I didnt know we were imprisoning thousands of citizens in Japan
Ever hear of the Japanese interment camps in the US? posted 05/12/2008 at 17:20:22
No, we just used nuclear weapons and wiped ou entire cities.
I didnt know we were imprisoning thousands of citizens in Japan
Ever hear of the Japanese interment camps in the US? posted 05/12/2008 at 17:20:22
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU " Two years ago, al-Qaeda destroyed the Chalabi village in the Sayafiyah region. A Shia tribe in a predominately Sunni area, the Chalabis fled to Mahmudiyah, Baghdad and other surrounding areas.
About four months ago, Coalition forces entered the area and set up Sons of Iraq security and Iraqi Army checkpoints. Soon after, Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), discovered residents had returned to the area.
"These families had heard from word of mouth that the area was now secure so now they are back," said Capt. Joe Johnson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-187th Inf. Regt.
Now, Coalition forces are bringing aid to about 150 men and boys that came to rebuild and continue securing the area. Soldiers provided shovels, wood, bricks, mortar, cement and basic living essentials such as food and water recently.
"This is just to get them a jump start and to keep the men building and productive until the Government of Iraq comes and takes over," said Staff Sgt. Christopher Sloan, 1-187th Inf. Regt. psychological operations noncommissioned officer. "The government is already working the (electrical) power issue in the area and we just wanted to jump start the building process and make it a smoother transition."
Sheikh Jassim Mohammed Alawan al-Kalabi praised the supply delivery.
"The Iraqi government, the Americans and our families are all working together to make this place great again," he said. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:16:42
About four months ago, Coalition forces entered the area and set up Sons of Iraq security and Iraqi Army checkpoints. Soon after, Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), discovered residents had returned to the area.
"These families had heard from word of mouth that the area was now secure so now they are back," said Capt. Joe Johnson, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1-187th Inf. Regt.
Now, Coalition forces are bringing aid to about 150 men and boys that came to rebuild and continue securing the area. Soldiers provided shovels, wood, bricks, mortar, cement and basic living essentials such as food and water recently.
"This is just to get them a jump start and to keep the men building and productive until the Government of Iraq comes and takes over," said Staff Sgt. Christopher Sloan, 1-187th Inf. Regt. psychological operations noncommissioned officer. "The government is already working the (electrical) power issue in the area and we just wanted to jump start the building process and make it a smoother transition."
Sheikh Jassim Mohammed Alawan al-Kalabi praised the supply delivery.
"The Iraqi government, the Americans and our families are all working together to make this place great again," he said. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:16:42
FOB DELTA " Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and American Soldiers recently gave humanitarian assistance to more than 200 families in the Zuwarijat district of al-Kut, 163 kilometers southeast of Baghdad, as part of Operation Thunder II.
The humanitarian mission furthered the operation"s goal of establishing a permanent ISF presence in the area.
During Operation Thunder II, ISF occupied three buildings to serve as temporary joint security stations until a permanent facility is built, said Col. Peter Baker, commander of the 214th Fires Brigade. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:15:48
The humanitarian mission furthered the operation"s goal of establishing a permanent ISF presence in the area.
During Operation Thunder II, ISF occupied three buildings to serve as temporary joint security stations until a permanent facility is built, said Col. Peter Baker, commander of the 214th Fires Brigade. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:15:48
Sunday, 06 April 2008
The Ministry of Education identified the schools it deemed needed work and the USG stepped in to assist. The school program " done with Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds " is complete with 1,885 new schools ($259.1 million); 1,604 repaired schools ($95.5 million); and $18.6 million in supplies and equipment. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:14:43
The Ministry of Education identified the schools it deemed needed work and the USG stepped in to assist. The school program " done with Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Funds " is complete with 1,885 new schools ($259.1 million); 1,604 repaired schools ($95.5 million); and $18.6 million in supplies and equipment. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:14:43
Electricity
Sunday, 06 April 2008
In 2007, electricity production capabilities climbed 31 percent. Iraq"s electrical infrastructure currently is meeting approximately 65 percent of the country"s demand. Since 2003, electrical demand has increased about 70 percent " meaning residents are buying more consumer goods, such as air conditioners and refrigerators and more essential services are coming on line, such as health clinics and fire stations posted 05/12/2008 at 17:13:46
Sunday, 06 April 2008
In 2007, electricity production capabilities climbed 31 percent. Iraq"s electrical infrastructure currently is meeting approximately 65 percent of the country"s demand. Since 2003, electrical demand has increased about 70 percent " meaning residents are buying more consumer goods, such as air conditioners and refrigerators and more essential services are coming on line, such as health clinics and fire stations posted 05/12/2008 at 17:13:46
The Iraqi Ministry of Health is being provided $12 million for health-care training to ensure medical personnel have the knowledge to properly work the new equipment that the U.S. Government has funded. In addition, the MoH also has been provided with $12 million worth of 50 maintenance vans and medical repair tools for maintenance teams, and a one-year maintenance support contract for the Provincial Health Clinics. This will ensure that Ministry has the tools and expertise needed to keep the hospitals and healthcare centers up-and-running. posted 05/12/2008 at 17:12:54
Aren't we still in Germany, Japan, Kosovo, Kuwait etc etc.? posted 05/12/2008 at 14:57:10
Iran is going to provide support to anyone who will help with their interests. And they would love to take control of Iraq.
Where does it say that this cease fire was brokered by Iran? posted 05/12/2008 at 14:55:44
Where does it say that this cease fire was brokered by Iran? posted 05/12/2008 at 14:55:44
Looks like Sadr is trying to shore up his political aspirations instead of using the militia to force it. Before he was trying to play both sides. posted 05/12/2008 at 14:38:19
More good news from Iraq, why doesn't this get a headline on Huffpost. It seems only the deaths get the headlines.
BASRA, Iraq " Three hundred miles south of Baghdad, the oil-saturated city of Basra has been transformed by its own surge, now seven weeks old.
In a rare success, forces loyal to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki have largely quieted the city, to the initial surprise and growing delight of many inhabitants who only a month ago shuddered under deadly clashes between Iraqi troops and Shiite militias.
Just as in Baghdad, Iraqi and Western officials emphasize that the gains here are "fragile," like the newly planted roadside saplings that fail to conceal mounds of garbage and pools of foul-smelling water in the historic port city"s slums.
Among the many uncertainties are whether the government, criticized for incompetence at the start of the operation, can maintain the high level of troops here. But in interviews across Basra, residents overwhelmingly reported a substantial improvement in their everyday lives.
"The circle of fear is broken," said Shaker, owner of a floating restaurant on Basra"s famed Corniche promenade, who, although optimistic, was still afraid to give his full name, as were many of those interviewed. posted 05/12/2008 at 14:27:14
BASRA, Iraq " Three hundred miles south of Baghdad, the oil-saturated city of Basra has been transformed by its own surge, now seven weeks old.
In a rare success, forces loyal to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki have largely quieted the city, to the initial surprise and growing delight of many inhabitants who only a month ago shuddered under deadly clashes between Iraqi troops and Shiite militias.
Just as in Baghdad, Iraqi and Western officials emphasize that the gains here are "fragile," like the newly planted roadside saplings that fail to conceal mounds of garbage and pools of foul-smelling water in the historic port city"s slums.
Among the many uncertainties are whether the government, criticized for incompetence at the start of the operation, can maintain the high level of troops here. But in interviews across Basra, residents overwhelmingly reported a substantial improvement in their everyday lives.
"The circle of fear is broken," said Shaker, owner of a floating restaurant on Basra"s famed Corniche promenade, who, although optimistic, was still afraid to give his full name, as were many of those interviewed. posted 05/12/2008 at 14:27:14
1,000 buried in another school collapse in China
Its either Global Warming or Bushes fault. posted 05/12/2008 at 12:47:17
Cease-fire reported with Iraqi militants in Sadr City
More news you won't see on Huffpost.
Drive in Basra by Iraqi army makes gains
BY: Stephen Farrell and Ammar Karim, New York Times
05/12/2008
BASRA, Iraq " Three hundred miles south of Baghdad, the oil-saturated city of Basra has been transformed by its own surge, now seven weeks old.
In a rare success, forces loyal to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki have largely quieted the city, to the initial surprise and growing delight of many inhabitants who only a month ago shuddered under deadly clashes between Iraqi troops and Shiite militias.
Just as in Baghdad, Iraqi and Western officials emphasize that the gains here are "fragile," like the newly planted roadside saplings that fail to conceal mounds of garbage and pools of foul-smelling water in the historic port city"s slums.
Among the many uncertainties are whether the government, criticized for incompetence at the start of the operation, can maintain the high level of troops here. But in interviews across Basra, residents overwhelmingly reported a substantial improvement in their everyday lives.
"The circle of fear is broken," said Shaker, owner of a floating restaurant on Basra"s famed Corniche promenade, who, although optimistic, was still afraid to give his full name, as were many of those interviewed.
Hopes for a similar outcome in Baghdad"s Sadr City district were undercut when an Iraqi armored unit was struck by three roadside bombs on Sunday, one day after a cease-fire there was negotiated. posted 05/12/2008 at 12:20:20
Drive in Basra by Iraqi army makes gains
BY: Stephen Farrell and Ammar Karim, New York Times
05/12/2008
BASRA, Iraq " Three hundred miles south of Baghdad, the oil-saturated city of Basra has been transformed by its own surge, now seven weeks old.
In a rare success, forces loyal to Prime Minister Nuri Kamal al-Maliki have largely quieted the city, to the initial surprise and growing delight of many inhabitants who only a month ago shuddered under deadly clashes between Iraqi troops and Shiite militias.
Just as in Baghdad, Iraqi and Western officials emphasize that the gains here are "fragile," like the newly planted roadside saplings that fail to conceal mounds of garbage and pools of foul-smelling water in the historic port city"s slums.
Among the many uncertainties are whether the government, criticized for incompetence at the start of the operation, can maintain the high level of troops here. But in interviews across Basra, residents overwhelmingly reported a substantial improvement in their everyday lives.
"The circle of fear is broken," said Shaker, owner of a floating restaurant on Basra"s famed Corniche promenade, who, although optimistic, was still afraid to give his full name, as were many of those interviewed.
Hopes for a similar outcome in Baghdad"s Sadr City district were undercut when an Iraqi armored unit was struck by three roadside bombs on Sunday, one day after a cease-fire there was negotiated. posted 05/12/2008 at 12:20:20
Some news you won't see on Huffpost
BAGHDAD--There's a place in this city, amid the snarled checkpoints and mazes of blast walls and general anxiety, where families still gather for picnics, teenage boys kick around soccer balls, young couples canoodle furtively under trees and children bury their faces in cotton candy.
Zawra Park, a sprawling, 250-acre public park in central Baghdad, is one of the few open spaces left in the capital. It's seeing a resurgence of visitors, thanks to improved security in central Baghdad, even as car bombings and mortar attacks continue to strike just a few blocks away.
U.S. armed forces have helped to refurbish the park, spending $2.5 million over the past two years to upgrade restrooms, sewage, security equipment and other facilities -- primarily in a small, 17-acre zoo housing a small collection of animals. The work was done by Army soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division, which is responsible for security in the section of the city that includes the park. posted 05/12/2008 at 12:19:17
BAGHDAD--There's a place in this city, amid the snarled checkpoints and mazes of blast walls and general anxiety, where families still gather for picnics, teenage boys kick around soccer balls, young couples canoodle furtively under trees and children bury their faces in cotton candy.
Zawra Park, a sprawling, 250-acre public park in central Baghdad, is one of the few open spaces left in the capital. It's seeing a resurgence of visitors, thanks to improved security in central Baghdad, even as car bombings and mortar attacks continue to strike just a few blocks away.
U.S. armed forces have helped to refurbish the park, spending $2.5 million over the past two years to upgrade restrooms, sewage, security equipment and other facilities -- primarily in a small, 17-acre zoo housing a small collection of animals. The work was done by Army soldiers with the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division, which is responsible for security in the section of the city that includes the park. posted 05/12/2008 at 12:19:17
I thought we were taking their oil?
BAGHDAD: Iraq will invite 35 international oil companies to bid for oil and gas service contracts soon, an oil ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Iraq holds the world's third-largest oil reserves and needs billions of dollars of investment to overhaul energy infrastructure and increase oil and gas output after years of sanctions and war.
"The ministry will declare the first round of bidding in the coming period," Asim Jihad, the spokesman, said. "The oil ministry is acting urgently to develop oil fields and increase crude production."
Fields from all regions of Iraq would be offered in the first round, he said, declining to give specific details.
Oil is Iraq's main source of income, and boosting output is key to earning the cash the country needs for reconstruction. Iraq produces around 2.3 million barrels per day of oil, and has 115 billion barrels of proven crude reserves.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/14/business/14iraqoil.php posted 05/12/2008 at 12:15:23
BAGHDAD: Iraq will invite 35 international oil companies to bid for oil and gas service contracts soon, an oil ministry spokesman said on Monday.
Iraq holds the world's third-largest oil reserves and needs billions of dollars of investment to overhaul energy infrastructure and increase oil and gas output after years of sanctions and war.
"The ministry will declare the first round of bidding in the coming period," Asim Jihad, the spokesman, said. "The oil ministry is acting urgently to develop oil fields and increase crude production."
Fields from all regions of Iraq would be offered in the first round, he said, declining to give specific details.
Oil is Iraq's main source of income, and boosting output is key to earning the cash the country needs for reconstruction. Iraq produces around 2.3 million barrels per day of oil, and has 115 billion barrels of proven crude reserves.
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/04/14/business/14iraqoil.php posted 05/12/2008 at 12:15:23
Secretary Rice Blames Iran, Syria For Lebanon Violence
I was being sarcastic posted 05/10/2008 at 18:15:11
We can't attack Iran, they say we are incapable, I don't know what you people are talking about.
PRESS TV, Iran - Apr 21, 2008
Head of political council of Lebanese Hezbollah says the US is incapable of launching military strikes against Iran, Syria or Hezbollah. ... posted 05/09/2008 at 18:33:42
PRESS TV, Iran - Apr 21, 2008
Head of political council of Lebanese Hezbollah says the US is incapable of launching military strikes against Iran, Syria or Hezbollah. ... posted 05/09/2008 at 18:33:42
This isn't the state department
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7393431.stm
Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup'
High stakes of Lebanon's crisis
In pictures: Battle for Beirut
Lebanon's cabinet has said the seizure of most of western Beirut by the Shia group Hezbollah was "a bloody coup".
The Western-backed governing coalition said it was aimed at increasing Iran's influence and restoring that of Syria. posted 05/09/2008 at 18:26:36
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7393431.stm
Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup'
High stakes of Lebanon's crisis
In pictures: Battle for Beirut
Lebanon's cabinet has said the seizure of most of western Beirut by the Shia group Hezbollah was "a bloody coup".
The Western-backed governing coalition said it was aimed at increasing Iran's influence and restoring that of Syria. posted 05/09/2008 at 18:26:36
Cabinet condemns Hezbollah 'coup'
Lebanon's cabinet has said the seizure of most of western Beirut by the Shia group Hezbollah was "a bloody coup".
The Western-backed governing coalition said it was aimed at increasing Iran's influence and restoring that of Syria.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7393431.stm posted 05/09/2008 at 18:23:57
Lebanon's cabinet has said the seizure of most of western Beirut by the Shia group Hezbollah was "a bloody coup".
The Western-backed governing coalition said it was aimed at increasing Iran's influence and restoring that of Syria.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/7393431.stm posted 05/09/2008 at 18:23:57
Oil surpasses $126 per barrel ahead of US driving season
Severe case of BDS? posted 05/09/2008 at 18:18:18
Where are your facts? posted 05/09/2008 at 11:37:07
IIt is pure supply and demand. The demand that China and other third world nations have put on the oil supplies and the refusal of OPEC to increase supply is the cause. The other cause is not enough refineries to make gas. Show me some facts to back up your claims.
t's possible the critics' perception of the problem as coming mainly from the supply side is unduly influenced by the analysis of economists overseas. From the perspective of the other developing countries, their inflation problem stems from the rise of China and the surge in its demand for oil and other sources of energy, steel-making ingredients and other minerals, and agricultural commodities.
http://business.smh.com.au/fix-demand-and-inflation-will-take-care-of-itself/20080509-2cpd.html posted 05/09/2008 at 11:35:39
t's possible the critics' perception of the problem as coming mainly from the supply side is unduly influenced by the analysis of economists overseas. From the perspective of the other developing countries, their inflation problem stems from the rise of China and the surge in its demand for oil and other sources of energy, steel-making ingredients and other minerals, and agricultural commodities.
http://business.smh.com.au/fix-demand-and-inflation-will-take-care-of-itself/20080509-2cpd.html posted 05/09/2008 at 11:35:39
Chavez is pushing to make Venezuela a dictatorship with him filling the role of Stalin. posted 05/09/2008 at 10:52:00
WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) - Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's ties to Colombian rebels are deeper than previously thought, a U.S. intelligence official said on Friday following an analysis of files on a dead guerrilla leader's laptops.
The files appear to be authentic and underscore U.S. concerns about Chavez's quest for more influence in the region, the official said. Their discovery in March raised speculation the United States would put Venezuela on its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
"It (the analysis) reinforces the U.S. government's strong position that Chavez is attempting in various ways to project his influence throughout the region and that influence in some ways could be construed as destabilizing," the intelligence official said.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKN0944215420080509 posted 05/09/2008 at 10:48:57
The files appear to be authentic and underscore U.S. concerns about Chavez's quest for more influence in the region, the official said. Their discovery in March raised speculation the United States would put Venezuela on its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
"It (the analysis) reinforces the U.S. government's strong position that Chavez is attempting in various ways to project his influence throughout the region and that influence in some ways could be construed as destabilizing," the intelligence official said.
http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKN0944215420080509 posted 05/09/2008 at 10:48:57
CARACAS (AFP) " Venezuela's proven crude oil reserves had swelled to 130 billion barrels as of late April, marking a rise of 30 billion from its prior estimate, energy and oil minister Rafael Ramirez said Thursday.
Ramirez, who also runs Venezuela's state oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), made the announcement at a regional energy summit as world oil prices continued to strike record highs.
"As of April 2008 we have increased by 30 billion barrels of oil our additional proven crude reserves" north of the Orinoco River, Ramirez said.
The energy minister said the South American state, which is a key member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), hopes to have its proven oil reserves certified at 235 billion barrels by 2009.
Venezuela's new estimate of oil reserves puts the country in second place behind oil-rich Saudia Arabia in the league of countries controlling the world's biggest reserves.
Saudi Arabia has proven oil reserves of around 264 billion barrels, followed by Canada with 174 billion, Iran with 136 billion and Iraq with 115 billion barrels.
The leftist government of President Hugo Chavez has sought to tighten the state's control over the oil industry in recent years as more oil has been discovered.
A law passed by Chavez's government forced multinationals operating in the country to cede a majority stake in their operations to PDVSA.
Rocketing world oil prices have enabled Chavez's government to reap a windfall in oil export earnings. posted 05/09/2008 at 10:47:23
Ramirez, who also runs Venezuela's state oil giant Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), made the announcement at a regional energy summit as world oil prices continued to strike record highs.
"As of April 2008 we have increased by 30 billion barrels of oil our additional proven crude reserves" north of the Orinoco River, Ramirez said.
The energy minister said the South American state, which is a key member of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), hopes to have its proven oil reserves certified at 235 billion barrels by 2009.
Venezuela's new estimate of oil reserves puts the country in second place behind oil-rich Saudia Arabia in the league of countries controlling the world's biggest reserves.
Saudi Arabia has proven oil reserves of around 264 billion barrels, followed by Canada with 174 billion, Iran with 136 billion and Iraq with 115 billion barrels.
The leftist government of President Hugo Chavez has sought to tighten the state's control over the oil industry in recent years as more oil has been discovered.
A law passed by Chavez's government forced multinationals operating in the country to cede a majority stake in their operations to PDVSA.
Rocketing world oil prices have enabled Chavez's government to reap a windfall in oil export earnings. posted 05/09/2008 at 10:47:23
Iraqi Military Orders Sadr City Residents To Evacuate
Let's see. Do I want to get out of the way of being possibly bombed or relocate temporarily. This is a joke right? posted 05/09/2008 at 10:05:20
Ex-Guantanamo Detainee Joined Iraq Suicide Bombing
This is what happens when bleeding heart liberals and the ACLU get involved. posted 05/08/2008 at 19:32:00
We let him go because of pressure from people like youo and the ACLU whining and crying about being nice to our terrorist detainees, ask Daniel Pearl if his captors afforded him his civil rights? posted 05/08/2008 at 19:22:50
Your support for terrorists and terrorism is revealing. posted 05/08/2008 at 12:24:44
Former Guantanamo Detainee Takes Part In Iraq Suicide Bombing
Its nice to see you display your sympathy for terrorists, you must be upset that there aren't a bunch of bad stories (good stories to you) coming out of Iraq recently. posted 05/09/2008 at 10:02:50
Obama Sees Finish Line, Clinton Clings To Dwindling Support
But can you imagine what the news would be if we left? posted 05/08/2008 at 10:11:56
Afghanistan Firefight Recorded On Soldier's Parents' Answering Machine (AUDIO)
Don't pretend to talk about something you know nothing about, when he said he needed more ammo that means his clip is empty that doesn't mean he is out of ammo. And yes barrels get hot when you are consistently firing a weapon they get hot a very common occurence in the military because you may be shooting for an extended period of time. How many times have you fired a military weapon, I just want to make sure you are speaking from experience. posted 05/08/2008 at 09:55:54
Does that include McCain? posted 05/07/2008 at 15:27:58
Are you going to turn yourself in for being a war criminal? posted 05/06/2008 at 19:14:22
Post-War Veteran Suicides May Exceed Combat Deaths: U.S.
Carolinas senators pitch GI bill update GOP trio breaks from earlier bipartisan plan co-sponsored by 57 Momentum is gathering for an update to the Montgomery GI bill.
But three Carolinas senators are going against the tide with legislation they offered last week as an alternative to one that has 57 bipartisan co-sponsors.
Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., are joined by Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
Their bill has a unique feature that would allow service members to transfer some of the educational credit they earn to other members of their family, a portion that would increase the longer they stayed in the military.
Burr said he's opposed to the bill sponsored by Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., because it bases the amount of the benefit on the most expensive public school in the state where a military member chooses to enroll.
He said the benefit would be about $5,200 to go to school in North Carolina, based on tuition at UNC Chapel Hill, but it would be more than $10,000 to go to school in Michigan, a figure determined by an art and design program.
"Two GIs, same commitment, getting two incredibly different packages," Burr said. "I believe one of our responsibilities is to treat everyone equitably, the GIs themselves, but also the state." posted 05/05/2008 at 19:04:58
But three Carolinas senators are going against the tide with legislation they offered last week as an alternative to one that has 57 bipartisan co-sponsors.
Sens. Richard Burr, R-N.C., and Elizabeth Dole, R-N.C., and Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., are joined by Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the presumptive Republican nominee for president.
Their bill has a unique feature that would allow service members to transfer some of the educational credit they earn to other members of their family, a portion that would increase the longer they stayed in the military.
Burr said he's opposed to the bill sponsored by Sen. Jim Webb, D-Va., because it bases the amount of the benefit on the most expensive public school in the state where a military member chooses to enroll.
He said the benefit would be about $5,200 to go to school in North Carolina, based on tuition at UNC Chapel Hill, but it would be more than $10,000 to go to school in Michigan, a figure determined by an art and design program.
"Two GIs, same commitment, getting two incredibly different packages," Burr said. "I believe one of our responsibilities is to treat everyone equitably, the GIs themselves, but also the state." posted 05/05/2008 at 19:04:58
Mary Tillman: The Story Around Pat's Death "Was A Public Deception"
Were you recently unplugged from the matrix, I was and am blogging from Zion. posted 05/05/2008 at 18:08:44
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