UFOs A Campaign Issue?

This is by far the dumbest bullsh*t I have ever heard. Kucinich said he saw a UFO and now he believes they exist. This is the dumbest thing I have ever encountered. They are trying to make sure that he stays in the lower tiers. The media is acting as the decider.

He never said he believes in UFOs only that he has seen one. This is a shame that his platform will not get any air time, but an answer to a question, which by the way, had no place in a presidential debate, will be all that is remembered by the micro cephalics that watch the news.

I wish the American voter would learn how to read and then take that ability and search for the candidate that best represents them and stop letting the media decide for them. Gramsci was right! The mass media is the new hegemony.

CHUQ

Anti-War Protests

On 27 Oct 07, a massive war protest was to take place in 11 cities across the US. The movement is trying to gain the clout it had during the Vietnam era. It has been a slow trip back to the forefront for the anti-war movement but they have been making slow but slow progress in the years past.

Here is just a sampling of how the protests went.

10,000+ march in San Francisco

5,000 in Chicago

2,000 in Seattle

1,000 in Orlando

That was just a sampling of the support the movement is getting. There were also demonstrations in Little Rock, Philly, etc. The movement is growing and is strengthen. I expect to see more and more demos called, just to keep pressure on the government.

I wish them luck and be vigilent--we can win this confrontation.

Talk Show Editorializing

I have listen to many talk show hosts and their take on the fires in Calif. Some compared to Katrina, which is bullsh*t. Others talk about the memories lost and the lives destroyed and.......you pick it they talk about it.

recently, the Lt. Gov of Calif made a anti-war comment about the fire; saying that if the troops were home there would be more resources available (a paraphrase). One morning host got indignant with the Lt Gov's comment and ranted for about 5 minutes on "how dare he make a political statement at a time like this". I will agree it was in poor taste, but why not? The Repubs are gonna get mileage out of the successes, is that not politically motivated?

All these indignant hosts want to look as if they are moderates, they are NOT! If they were conserv 5 yrs ago they are conservs now. I do not mind that these blow hards continue their crap on the air, but please do not blow smoke up my butt about how moderate and fair you are.

If it is news you want to give the people, then do so, but if you want to spout partisan bullsh*t become a politician and let someone who is truly impartial take your place.

Enough said? YEP!

Federal Aid Is On The Way

I am truly sorry for the devastation that the fires are causing in S. Calif, but I sincerely pray that with the Federal govt showing up they will give more to them than they did to the Katrina people.

As a side note, they probably will get all they need. After all it is a very affluent area, way more so that the New Orleans areas, or those on the Gulf Coast. They will get all they need, after all Orange County is a very influential area.

It will be interesting to see if insurance companies find as many reasons for not paying as they did with Katrina. Personal opinion, they will not hesitate to pay out for the damages.

Socialized Medicine

If you are silly enough to actually listen to the Repubs, then you are convinced that most of the Dems health plans are in reality socialized medicine. Am I right?

Well sports fans, you are WRONG! I would say mistaken, but that would imply that you are smart enough to see a difference and you are NOT!

ALL, democratic plans are still health care for profit, none are in reality a single pay system with the government as the holder. Socialize medicine would be where it is a right to have healthcare simply because you are a citizen. None of the Dems are calling for this. At least, none of the so-called frontrunners.

As a confirmed Leftist, I support the right part. I am not for letting a bunch of money grubbing health professionals to make more money than they make now. I say do the research and stop listening to people like Tucker, O'Reilly, Back and the rest of the "entertainers" that bleed into the media. Ask the ones in your area that are calling it socialized to explain why they say that. I would bet that you will get a confusing diatribe that will not answer your question, but you will just nod and think because they use ig words they know what they are talking about. THEY ARE LYING TO YOU!

Look beyond your next meal. Will you have the means to pay for any serious medical probs you will have in the future? Make no mistake, YOU WILL have them!

Clinton Speaks On Iran

In the last couple of days, Clinton has gone on the tube and said that nothing in the Revolutionary Guard resolution would authorize war with Iran. Well said, but I ask what was the vote for then? Why did you waste valuable time on something as trivial as this vote?

This statement is from Lieberman's website and I would say that it leaves the door wide open.

"It is vital to the national security interests of the United States that the Iranian government not be allowed to prevail in its proxy war against us in Iraq," said Lieberman. "This amendment makes it clear - both to our enemies and our friends - that the United States will not retreat in the face of Iranian terrorism."

One more question before I let this go--Have you noticed that the "war" rhetoric has moved up a notch since the passage of the resolution? Another coincidence? Please!

I think that Clinton is just trying to smooth over the fact that her vote is helping the authorization of military action against Iran. What is next? Will she say, "it I knew then what I know now"? Stop It! She is authorizing military action--plain and simple!

CHUQ

"Value" Voters

There is a meeting in Washington this weekend of the "religious" right and they will entertain the GOP candidates to see which one will get their support, if any. I listened to one of the biggies of this conference on TV saying they want to hear what all of the candidates have to say. And that they were looking for those candidates that held a Judeo-Christian belief which is the bedrock of American society.

I found amusing. Why? Look at abortion, the fetus is a major player in their platform; it is very important. But once the child is born their concern seems to be non-existent. They are against a health plan for children because it would cost money. Where is the concern? Does not the child deserve as much if not more attention than the fetus?

Move on! Liars! This group of voters is strongly behind the war, for the most part, even though it was consummated with lies. Seems to me that I recall something in the Christian belief about lies. But I guess that political lies are not covered in that commandment.

Shall we go on? How about that honor for mother and father? But yet they want to dismantle a government retirement system that benefits their parents. Where is the commandment there?

I will cease now. My point is that there stances are no more based in Christian beliefs than those of Mao. Their positions on issues are self-serving, not what is best for the people. They should have NO say in the political future of the US.

Pissed? Good! Now go away!

CHUQ

Who Ended The Cold War?

If you are a moron, you will say the Reagan did. He did not! He just happened to be the Pres when the end came around.

When the crash of the USSR came about everyone was dancing in the streets; it was the end of communism. Sorry, to inform but communism is still alive and well. But the end brought about one thing--the break up of the USSR into separate little countries. Some went with democracy, well a form of democracy but a far cry from real thing. Most of the Central Asian Republics still have an authoritarian government, they just hide it in the illusion of democracy. There are few others like Georgia that are not faring so well with democracy or even their neighbors. Silly silly people.

The Cold War was NEVER over, it just took a long overdue rest. IT has returned! Russia, without the drag of all those other little insignificant republics, is returning with a vengeance. It has started developing weapon systems again and selling arms on the world market. It has started, quietly, confronting the US on the world stage. Russia is employing all the tactics it used before in its dealing with the US and the world.

SO--merry xmas--the Cold War is heating up and the outcome will be something to behold! I find it amusing that the party that was at the helm when the USSR collapsed is the same party that is at the helm of the Russian resurgence. Two thumbs up, GOP! BTW, in Arabic countries two thumbs up means F*CK YOU! And I mean it!

CHUQ

THe US Reputation

It has been reported in today's USA Today issue that the US is losing its reputation across the world. They no longer see the US as a transparent society, they see it as not an open society, but rather becoming closed one. And most of all the economic outlook is becoming extremely poor.

I watched a few morning shows and they were reporting on this story, but most of the host did the same thing--they wrapped themselves in the flag and indignity. Such moronic stuff as, "I hope one day to wake up and the US is as free as China". A stupid comment. An arrogant comment! How dare the world not think that America is the best!, was their attitude. No one really talked about what was causing this lack of confidence in the US. WHY?

America's decline has nothing to do with a moronic president or a lame war fought on lies and deception and a Congress that cannot do anything but what the President wants. None of that could possibly be the cause of the lack of respect for the US, huh?

A typical "red-neck" way of looking at the world. The US is always right and no matter how many rights its people lose it will always be right. That is bullsh*t and they know it!

Armenian Genocide

I have blogged a bunch on this issue and now I want to ask a few questions.

Support for the genocide resolution is waning; 6 House members have fallen off the bandwagon. just a couple of days ago it looked as if it might pass the House as it did the Senate. What happened to eliminate the support?

Some say it is Turkey's pivotal role in the Middle east. And then it is their support for US forces by letting 70% of thew supplies move through Turkey. But then it is the whole terrorist thing. The PKK is a world known terrorist organization, but for some reason the US ignores that fact. It operates out of North Iraq, in the Kurdish zone. Yet they rattled sabers over the Revolutionary Guard. Special treatment for a special country?

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 — Since leaving Capitol Hill in 1999, former Representative Robert L. Livingston has been the main lobbyist for Turkey in blocking Congressional efforts to pass an Armenian genocide resolution.

After succeeding twice before — and collecting more than $12 million in fees for his firm, the Livingston Group — he is pushing once again for his client.

In recent months, Mr. Livingston, a Louisiana Republican who was once speaker-designate of the House, has consulted with Vice President Dick Cheney and with Karl Rove, when he was still the top White House political strategist. He escorted Turkish dignitaries to Capitol Hill to warn that the resolution threatened to destroy a strong Iraq war alliance.

I believe here is your answer of why the House is losing interest in the resolution. One of their own is lobbying against it. I love what lobby money can buy--VOTES!

CHUQ
17 Oct 07

Who Will Be The Unifier?

Much has been postulated about the next president, whether he/she will be a unifier or a divider. This is a good question because of the moronic partisanship here in the US and the overall acceptance of US policies in the rest of the world.

To begin with the American people are morons. They allow party bullsh*t replace commonsense. They let a hatred of another political ideology replace the desire for the betterment of the people. They let media entertainers decide their political stances and buy into the insults of people who do not agree with them politically. It is all so pathetic!

Back to the election and the next president. Which of the ones in the race for the presidency will be the uniter. I will start with the Repubs--Giuliani will be a divider both in the US and across the world. The same for Romney. Actually all but one of the Repubs will be dividers. The only one that has an outside chance of being a uniter is Paul. Personally, I think that the only stance he has that would unite the American people is the opposition to the war. His other stances are up for grabs.

Now let us move on to the Dems--Clinton is just a divider in Dems clothing. Her stances are more in line with Repubs than she wants to admit, especially on the war thing. Biden, Dodd will be no better their stances will not uniter the American people. Kucinich is a likable stand on issues, but it will not unite the country. And then there is Obama--this is possibly the only candidate on both sides of the political spectrum that could possibly be the uniter that all are looking for in this campaign season.

Why? He can be seen as the only one that does not have the political agenda the rest do. He is a calm and well read individual and will be the one who compromises and one who will think with a clear head. At least that is the way it appears. But we all know the person we vote for and the person we elect are seldom the same person.

But all this depends on whether the American people are truly searching for someone to unite the country politically. I have my doubts! I think that the political name calling and political insults is something the American people have become accustom to and will take more than an election to break the cycle of STUPIDITY!

CHUQ
16 Oct 07

The Division Of Iraq--Follow-Up

The vote for the division of Iraq is over and the US is calling for a "soft" partitioning of the country. First of all, the US is coming up with solutions for a country; that should be left to the people of said country. In this case, the Iraqis, and I have not seen anything that would lead me to believe that a division is what they actually want. Most of these solutions are for the benefit of the US not for the Iraqis. This division will make the rape of the natural resources a little more easy.

The concept of the division of Iraq seems to me be be an imperialistic move.

Even the so-called opponents on the Sunni-Shi'a conflict are not liking the idea. While the Kurds seem to think it is a good idea. The Kurds like it because it is a step closer to a free and independent Kurdistan, which has been their goal the whole time. The worst thing that could happen is a unified Iraq.

I originally had mixed emotions about the division of Iraq, but the more I research it the more I see it as a solution for the US and their problems and not something the Iraqis want or need. This could be a unifying condition that will make Iraqis work together politically and even a possible reconciliation that they have sought for some 5 years or more.

Time will tell and the US will be there.

What Is Up With Kurdistan?

Good question. They have let the PKK run operations out of the North and into Turkey, whi by the way are really pissed. At that and the most recent Congressional BS of calling the Armenian genocide a genocide. this was done without any concern of what was gonna happen, IMO.

The Turkish army is massing on the border with Northern Iraq and seem to be waiting to enter, but first they are shelling into Iraq. A typical ploy before invasion.

let us move on to the Biden bill calling for the division of Iraq into 3 states.

The "carve-up" lobby may think that it is destined to make bundles of money out of easy oil deals with the Kurdish autonomous government that is offering them terms that the central government in Baghdad could not even contemplate.

However, the "carve-up" lobby and its paymasters may burn their fingers. Any oil produced in the landlocked Kurdish autonomous region would have to be exported either through Iraqi itself or via Turkey and Iran. It is certain that the Iraqi central government will not allow foreign companies to operate in part of the national territory without obeying the laws of the country as a whole.

It is also clear that neither Iran, regardless of who rules in Tehran, nor Turkey would allow the emergence of an independent Kurdish state in any part of Iraq. In fact, the passage of Biden's "carve-up" resolution by the US senate immediately triggered the creation of a joint Irano-Turkish security commission to prevent Kurdish secessionism in Iraq. The two neighbors had been discussing the scheme since the 1980s. It took the move by the US senate to force them to clinch the deal. At the same time, Iran closed its border with the autonomous region in Iraqi Kurdistan, threatening it with serious economic problems.

There is already tensions running high on the border between the Kurds and Iran. Iranians have shelled some border villages and outposts. It is a simmering conflict of the democrats making. The area could morph into a full blown armed conflict. Just like the Northern problem with Turkey. The US will have to decide which side would be the most capital advantageous, if they are forced to choose sides.

The Kurdish problem will become a major problem for the US, not say what it will do to the government in Baghdad. The more I research this call the more I see a major flaw in the thinking of the Congress.

The best description of the whole thing is: incompetent, uninformed and down right stupid! It always amazes me the lengths politician will to, just to pay back those who support them monetarily.

CHUQ

Is It "Socialized" Medicine?

The Dems have offered a wealth of proposals concerning health care. Clinton's proposal's has gotten the moist attention. I guess that is because she is seen as the front runner right now. And the Repubs need someone to attack so they can leave each other alone.

They, the Repubs, have called it everything but a good idea. But the most used term is "socialized" medicine. Good one, dipstick! But is it true? Oh Hell NO! Not one of them is a socialized medicine proposal, Why? But all the conservatives say it is, would they mislead the public? HA! HA! HA! Listen up dipstick.

Not one of them--I say again--not one of them is a proposal for a single payer, government run health care program. Did you understand what I said? Not one of them is a single payer, government run health care program. Is it clear now?

You are being LIED to by your beloved Conservatives. Of course, they will attack it, they have NOTHING to offer in its place. They have to make it appear as if it is not a good idea. They will use the airwaves to sell their idea. They have NOTHING to offer in its place.

If you listen to these pundits, try asking them what they have to offer in its place. Most likely you will some vague bullshit that you will not understand. Then ask them about Medicare. It is a government run program, should it be stopped and all those seniors be without adequate health care?

If you buy any of the "socialized" medicine argument, then I really hate to let you know, but you are an uninformed MORON!


CHUQ

A Recession?

A recent poll has shown that the average American person believes that the country is in a recession. When asked about it in the GOP debate their answers were: markets up, jobs up,etc, etc. All this is really good if you look at indicators. But indicators are manipulated to influence the investment cycles.

All that means absolutely NOTHING to the average worker! For them, they are in a recession! Their mortgages are up, their food prices are up, their transportation prices are up, health care is up, etc. Wages are stagnant; jobs are being lost and replaced with lower wage ones. What part of their daily lives are not a recession?

But because they do not have millions to invest then they are somehow unimportant or do not account for anything. This is where the real agenda is with this system. It is all about who can make the wealth, not about the ones that toil to produce that wealth. It is more about what is good for business, than what is good for the person. The idea that what is good for business is good for America is an accurate statement, but it should say "Corporate America".

CHUQ

Tasers Are Safe, Bro!

The law enforcement people have been catching hell over the use of tasers to subdue law breakers. In the last couple of years they seem to be using them more and more and being caught on film more and more. The public has had an outcry on their use. Seems some people have been hurt seriously and even died because they were tased. The two that come to mind are the one where a student at a Kerry function was tackled by 6 cops and then tased while on the floor. Or the one where the woman was tased and fell into the side of the car. Neither one of these seem to be extremely violent.

Never fear, a new report has tested taser and found them safe. Who did the study? Who else the Dept. of Justice. Now there was an impartial source.

I was never concerned about the safety of the weapon; I am sure it went through extensive testing before it was put into the hands of whackos. My question is are the ones using them safe? I question the judgment used by the officers, not the weapon. The incidents seen on media sites, the officers seem to be quick to use the weapon.

I am so pleased to learn that the Taser is safe. Now they need to do a study and see if the officers are safe to use the weapon. Their actions are the problem, not the weapon itself.

I speak, You listen!

CHUQ

Is It Torture?

Hopefully everyone has learned of the new memos about torture. If not, lay off the booze and read a paper.

The President has said that he would not authorize the use of torture, but apparently it was used. Press Sec, Perino, has said that he would save American lives. She also said that everything was safe and legal.

The US does not torture prisoners, but the people are detainees. Does that make a difference?

The US does not torture, we interrogate. What is their definition of interrogation?

This is all a word game! If you sell that water boarding is an interrogation technique, then it could not possibly be torture.

I guess it is one's view that makes the difference. I mean, I am sure that there were Nazis that thought what they were doing was somehow saving the country. And North Vietnam, the same.

I will put it this way--If it is something that you would not want done to you, then it is TORTURE!

God And Politics

Obama has weighed in on God and politics--he wants a kingdom on earth or some such nonsense. Then Clinton has her say trying to calm the electorate. Conservative Christians are trying to bully someone into embracing their agenda or they will promote a third party. And the tune goes on.......

I have a problem with all this! God and religion have no place in politics. One's belief or disbelief have NOTHING to do with proper and just governance. I still think that there is suppose to be a separation of church and state somewhere in the rules and laws of the land. I guess I could be wrong!

The whole concept that their belief in God will make them a better leader is STUPID! I would say it is ignorant, but that would imply that there would be a possiblity of some enlightenment, but that would be a falsehood as well. The voicing of religious diatribes is just a fade that works. It is easier than confronting "real" issues.

Pleasae Mr. Candidate, leave God where he belongs ....in church. I have a novel idea....why not talk to the people about their concerns and leave the emotional horseshit for blow hards like Falwell? Just a thought.

Lawsuit Lotto

I recently went a bought a cup of coffee. I will not name the place, unless they want to pay me for my endorsement, and the lid on the coffee told me it was HOT! I found it amusing that Americans do not know that coffee is hot.

I got to thinking about other little signs and such that I have seen over the years. On a new ladder I bought, there was a sticker at the top that said STOP! I guess someone did not know that that was as far as you can go, the top. Then there was a visit to a gas station restroom and the hand towel dispenser told me that if I was not careful I could choke myself with the towel. One of my favs is the plastic bag that tells you not to put it on your head, you could die. NO SHIT!

Are Americans just f*cking stupid? Companies are trying to protect themselves from the idiots that screw up and want to blame someone else. Too many Americans refuse to take responsibility for their actions.

Americans have found a new source of income--it is called the LAWSUIT LOTTO!

Diversions From The War

First it was the MoveOn ad and then the Repubs had to pander to Patraeus and the Dems fell in line. It took the story of the testimony of the general and put it in the back burner. Little was said about his hopeless report. Guess what? Limbaugh had to make a statement and then the Dems had a chance to divert attention from their non-successful programs an bills. And the beat goes on!

With the 2008 presidential primary season at a fevered pitch, both sides of the political noise machine are cranking up the volume, looking for opportunities to slam the other side for bad behavior, bad word choice or bad intentions. Schoolyard-style taunts flung by irrepressible partisans are blown up into national debates.

The Republican side amped up after the left-wing group, MoveOn.org, ran an ad in The New York Times characterizing Gen. David H. Petraeus as "General Betray Us" on the eve of his Congressional testimony about the status of the war in Iraq. Both houses of Congress voted overwhelmingly to condemn the ad.

Then, it was the Democrats' turn to wage all-out noisefare after Limbaugh made his "phony soldiers" remark during an exchange with a caller Sept. 26.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., composed a letter to Limbaugh's boss, Clear Channel Communications' CEO Mark P. Mays, urging him to "publicly repudiate" Limbaugh's comments and to ask the popular talk show host to apologize. Though Reid said he was confident Republicans "would join us in overwhelming numbers" none signed the letter. Of 41 signatures, all were Democrats, including four presidential contenders — Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, Joseph Biden and Christopher Dodd.

In a written response to Reid, Mays said that he would not intercede since Limbaugh was exercising his right to express an opinion, adding that "if Mr. Limbaugh's intention was to classify any soldier opposed to the war in Iraq as a 'phony soldier,' which he denies, then I, along with most Americans, would be deeply offended by such a statement."

Please, will you f*ckers get down to business the American people are waiting for something, anything, that can be called a success.

CHUQ

A Missing Flag Pin

OK, Obama has taken off his lapel flag pin. It has becoming a burning campaign issue. Why? He was wearing the pin and now it is missing from his lapel. What part of that makes a difference? Well, it goes back to the old Vietnam protest days. Pro-war people wore the flag, anti-war people did not, or they made bandannas out of it and that was a huge no-no, but yet now they are everywhere. But I digress.

My God, are the American people so stupid that they let this minor thing distract them from "real" issues in the campaign? YES, they are! Apparently, it is easier to grasp a missing flag pin than a stand on war. How sad!

Obama has made, IMO, a mistake. If he had not worn it at all, nothing would be said. But since he had and now it is missing it is a major deal in the media. Yes, the media! They are the ones that are fixated on the pin and as such they now have the people fixated on the pin. A clever way to avoid covering issues. Obama cannot win in this case if he continues to not wear it, his patriotism will be questioned. If he puts it back on he will be deceiving the people. So unfortunately, Obama is screwed in this matter.

Sorry, dude, should have just let the damn thing stay on your lapel.

Hypocritical Bovine Fecal Matter

Have you been watching the news? Or maybe reading a newspaper? In case you have missed it, a couple of secret memos have been given to the NT Times which shows that the US was aware and approved of some extreme torture techniques to be done on prisoners held by the US.

In a past news conference Bush was reported as saying, "I do not condone nor would I approve of the use of torture."

OOPS! One of America's biggest hypocrites has spoken again. I am sure that there will be some form of deniability for the president on this subject. It will most likely be laid at the feet of someone who has left the administration. I have heard all the arguments for pro-torture, like if it saves American lives and if it is good for the homeland, etc. But sorry, those arguments sound a lot like some of the ones made back 1934, by Hitler and the boys.

IMO, there is NO excuse for torturing someone, anyone. It should not be allowed, the taking of someone's humanity and dignity. It would save Americans lives is one of my favs. Would the US accept that argument from the Vietnamese that tortured McCain? Or does this imply that others are somehow less human than others?

I realize I am a dreamer, but ALL torture should be outlawed.


CHUQ

Unspecified Espionage

Recently some Iranians were captured in the Kurdish North of Iraq and they were charged with "Non-specified Espionage". Now you know I enjoy political rhetoric as well as the next guy but what the hell is "non-specified espionage"?

I mean, come on, either they were spying or not. That is pretty simple, but to come up with a bullsh*t charge just because they were Iranians and must be up to no good, is just plain moronic. Is the US so desperate for building a file on Iran and its people that we must make up sh*t to justify our stands?

WAIT! Thinking.....thinking.....thinking......Is that not what we did with Iraq? When will you fools wake up to the fact that the government lies, just so their plans can be implemented. Your government at its best (sarcasm intended).

Support The Troops

I have thought about this statement for many many months. I mean everybody has an opinion on supporting the troops. To some it is buying $3 magnets for their car or flying a flag, others it is going on the radio or TV and telling me they support the troops.

I have thought about it. What does it mean? As I see it now, it is a cop out! Of course, no American wants to see any of out troops harmed in any way. So this whole chest thumping done by political pundits is just that chest thumping and does not mean a thing, other than to convince someone, somewhere that they care.

If they really cared, it has come time to prove it! Listening to some high paid dingbat on the radio or TV is NOT support. It is lazy and dangerous! I do not want to see some guy who says he supports the troops walking around some secure area patting people on the back for a job well done. If they truly support the troops then go out where troops are fighting for their lives and get the real story and stop being some tool used to sell a bullshit story.

If everyone REALLY supports the troops then stand up and tell Congress that you are sick of their non-actions; tell them to grow some nuts and fight the Prez tooth and nail. Bring the troops home is the only support that is acceptable now.

Stop talking and DO something.

CHUQ

Pro-Life?

Christian conservatives are not really thrilled with the political crop in the Repub party; they now are making noise about either starting a 3rd party or maybe supporting a 3rd party candidate. Of course the most likely reason is that they do not have anyone that is a staunch supporter of the pro-life position. That would be anti-abortion.

An interesting sell job, Pro-Life. If you are pro choice, you are somehow anti-life.

A spokesman from some "values" institute has stated that if "you are either pro-life or you are not". A statement that will sway a lot of people, but how? How can one group claim to be pro-life when you support war, death penalty or such? I am so sorry, but I do not see the connection between pro life and abortion. I mean they are talking about ONLY one part of a total equation, but yet they have sold the American people on the idea that it is only about abortion. They care about the life of a child while still in the womb and once it is born it is no longer politically correct.

I have yet to meet someone of the pro-life faction that can adequately explain this, they almost always go back to the point of conception and it is a person then. They glaze over the part about once the child is born, they lose interest.

These people, to avoid confusion, should just change the name of the movement to anti-abortion and leave the pro-life stuff out altogether. A better understanding would be help by all.

Iran And Rhetoric

Let us look at a few things. The Iranian Pres was lambasted by the pres of Columbia university. Not a good move, Mahmoud looked, to the rest of the world, as a respectful leader. He took all the shots levelled at him and smiled. He took all the shots that the Bush Boyz levelled at him with a smile. You may think him a dick but the rest of the world saw it as a leader that was respectful and calm and collected. The protests backfired, Mahmoud came out looking good.

That is old news, let us move on. Do you people realize that he has NO real power, the clerics have all the power, he was approved by them but he has NO individual power in the government. He does have a mouth and a big one at that, but he makes NO policy; he just is a face for the crowds. In other words, he is the face that the US will use to portray Iran as an opponent, it is easier than trying to explain the government to the people. Americans are lapping it up!

Onward again. How about them nukes? OK, Iran says they are looking for commercial nuke power, the US says they want weapons. Who is right? Only the Iranians can answer that question. But let us look at other similar situations from the past. India, Pakistan, China, etc and so on........everything you are hearing in the media about the race for weapons has been said before. And about countries that are now our allies. The only thing new in this debate is the fact that the US is occupying Iraq and that is a sticking point.

Use the google button, since few have enough brains to do it any other way and check the nuke weapon thing from the past. You will be surprised!

CHUQ