A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....06-15-06....JohnHuang2's ~ My Two Cents

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[dutchess]

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Bush in Baghdad, Zarqawi in Hell, al-Qaeda still stuck on Quagmire

by JohnHuang2

One published report last week noted that, as head of al-Qaeda in Iraq, "Zarqawi served as a rallying point" for his followers, and "fundraising icon." Zarqawi's ability to evade capture for years was "proof," in the eyes of his supporters, that he was on the right side. His extremist followers held him up as a "hero." They wanted to be just like him. Now they're in mourning. His supporters, says NBC, "are feeling quite a range of emotion, from sorrow to anger to pride." But mostly, they feel devastated. They feel crushed. They feel demoralized. But enough about the Democrats.

Zarqawi, the Jordanian "Iraqi insurgent" and leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq, died after the U.S. military, "diverted" from the hunt for al-Qaeda to the hunt for al-Qaeda in Iraq, tore apart his terrorist hideout baby milk factory northwest of Baghdad with a pair of precision-guided Quarter-Tonners, flavored with Taliban sauce. During a Wedding Party, of course.

News of an airstrike taking out al-Qaeda in Iraq's top boss shocked Democrats. 'Al-Qaeda is in Iraq?'

"In the ruins of the palm-shaded home" where Zarqawi "spent his final moments lay the scraps of his life," reported the New York Times tearfully. "There was a leaflet from the Council of the Holy Warriors," and a "page from an Arabic edition of Newsweek magazine, dated May 2, fluttered in the dirt," suggesting Zarqawi was among the 10 people who still read Newsweek.

Also, nearby, "a half-used tube of Deep Heat balm offered 'Fast Relief From Muscle Aches and Pains,'" common symptoms among Jihadists from damage caused by GBU-12 and GBU-38 bombs. And a night of rough sex with Helen Thomas.

What a week! Zarqawi in bits and pieces, Baghdad government complete, Haditha-gate crumbling, 56+ raids conducted, more "Iraqi insurgents" killed, scores of Taliban killed, 3 Club Gitmo inmates commit suicide. On the bright side for Democrats, several car bomb explosions have occurred in Baghdad even after they lost Zarqawi.

(But! Then came word early Tuesday that Karl Rove, Bush's chief political strategist, who demonstrated his incredible skill by steering Hurricane Katrina into New Orleans, was cleared in the CIA "leak" case and the Hoffa disappearance probe. Merry Fitzmas! Moreover, the Democrats' most-wanted -- George W. Bush -- continues to elude capture, last sighted in Baghdad on Tuesday.)

Zarqawi, far from just a symbol, was the tactical mastermind behind a 'powerful fighting organization,' a 'major player,' a 'leader.' His capture or killing was a must, until he was captured and killed. Then he became a 'minor, bit player', not the tactical mastermind behind the violence in Iraq. Just a symbol. No biggie! Killing Zarqawi was great, BUT (insert al-Qaeda Talking Points here about inflamed followers taking revenge, symbolic victory only, creates more Jihadists, just one man, job not finished, where's Osama? Haditha, suspicious timing -- happens when Senate votes down Estate tax repeal and anti-Gay marriage Amendment . . . yada, yada.)

Armchair Brigadier Tim Russert said Zarqawi's death won't "change things on the ground." CNN insisted Zarqawi's death won't change things on the ground. NPR, attempting something a bit more original, said Zarqawi's death "may change little" on the ground. (Hat tip on Russert and NPR: David Limbaugh.)

Within approximately 10 seconds after the announcement of a DNA match, the losercrats were screaming 'conspiracy'! As if it were difficult for the FBI to get Zarqawi DNA. It's not. Agents evidently took samples off Nancy Pelosi's dress.

As part of the campaign to diminish the victory, the pathetic little twerps in the press started sniffing for some Haditha-like "scandal" somewhere, eventually digging up a "witness" who claims Zarky was beaten to death by U.S. troops. Two 500-pound bombs ain't enough. You've gotta use your fists.

The "witness" said Americans kept striking Zarqawi's chest until he died. He was beaten to death! I hope so. More likely, the Stone Age freak had never seen CPR administered.

When that went nowhere, focus shifted on who would become Zarqawi's replacement. So "al-Qaeda in Iraq" on Monday announced "Shiek Abu Hamza al-Muhajer to be the successor of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in the leadership of the organization." The election announcement, says AP, was posted on a "militant Web forum where al-Qaida in Iraq often posts messages" -- I'm assuming this is a reference to "Democratic Underground."

Liberals get their panties in a wad if there's the slightest "question" -- however absurd -- over the 'integrity of the election process' here in America, demanding 're-counts' and yelling 'disenfranchisement'! and 'massive election fraud'! by Diebold and Bush's Die-a-Boldical cabal, but I haven't noticed any libbies complaining about the al-Qaeda elections.

Were women allowed to vote? Gays? Felons? Was every vote counted? Were millions dropped from al-Qaeda's voter rolls? Did this al-Muhajer dude win the popular vote? Didn't exit polls earlier in the day show . . . blah, blah, blah. Of course, libs only raise these types of questions when their guy loses. So it's safe to say their guy got the nod. But I'm sure Robert F. Kennedy will get to the bottom of this.

The AP noted al-Muhajer "appeared" to be an al-unknown. "The name has not appeared in previous al-Qaida in Iraq propaganda, or on U.S. lists of terrorists with rewards on their heads, suggesting he is a lower-level figure or someone more prominent who has taken a new pseudonym."

This al-Muhajer fellow is almost certainly not the real head-honcho replacement.

If you're al-Qaeda, post-Zarqawi you pretty much know anyone you announce as the 'new al-Qaeda Idol' swiftly becomes the next in line for a half a ton greeting from the ol' Great Satan. So logic dictates the head-hackers would do a head fake. The idea is to get us to blow money and time looking for al-Muhahaha what's-his-face, keeping the heat off the real top banana.

So who's the real Zarqawi replacement? Plenty of possible names. There's Nabil Sahraoui, who, per the AP, "took over the North African Salafist Group for Call and Combat in 2004 and announced he was merging it with al-Qaeda." Or how about Habib Akdas, "the accused ringleader of the 2003 bombings in Istanbul, Turkey, and another member of the class of 2004 . . ." Then there's "Syrian-born Loa'i Mohammad Haj Bakr al-Saqa, who emerged as an even more senior leader of the Istanbul bombings . . ." Ok, what about "Abdulaziz al-Moqrin, 30, who rose from high school dropout to become al-Qaeda's leader in" Saudi Arabia? If not him, there's Abdelkrim Mejjati, "a Moroccan in his late 30s who was believed to have played a leading role in the May 2003 bombings in Casablanca that killed more than 30 people."

So which one is Zarqawi's replacement? Nabil Sahraoui, Habib Akdas, Loa'i Mohammad Haj Bakr al-Saqa, Abdulaziz al-Moqrin, or Abdelkrim Mejjati? Oh wait -- all these guys are dead, "targets of a worldwide crackdown," the AP acknowledged in an article entitled, Many in 'next generation' of global terrorists are dead, rest in hiding.

The Bush Doctrine is to zap as many of them as you can, and let the ninnies brood over who the real big cheese is.

With Zarqawi and much of his senior management taking a dirt nap due to Bush's "failed" War on Terror, there's a massive power vacuum at the top right now, and any replacements will lack the contacts, training and resources of Zarqawi and his henchmen. Bush beheaded the beheaders. Small wonder the Democrats are holding their heads -- in sorrow.

Anyway, that's...

My two cents

03-28-06 ~ Hall of Fame #15

THIS WEEK'S THREADS 06-12-06 Military Monday 06-13-06 Sunrise/Sunset 06-14-06 Flag Day at the Finest

Opinions by our own 'King of Ping' Every Thursday at the Finest The guy's good, folks!

[dutchess]

Maybe there's hope with retirement one day. lol

Sounds good to me!!!! :o)

[dutchess]

Ah Meg...lovely picture of GW in the rose garden. A wonderful week indeed for our administration. The looney left imploding makes it even more fun!

Need to check out and make dinner. BBL!!!

[Majie Purple]

"Hi Purple. As always, thanks for keeping the finest thread bumped!"

Hi Dutchie. As always, my pleasure!

[Billie]

*grin* Well ... I forgot to put a link on Tuesday's thread. :) I decided one would be better than none.

LOL!!!! (I forget ALL the time BUT usually it's billie who bails me out :o) )

Okay, you two - are you looking to be put in the corner? :)

[Billie]

I love it! I love it! I love it!

And John and the daily toons just seem to be made for each other! Thank you, dutchess, for choosing the perfect ones!

[JustAmy]

OH DARN ... where is my dunce graphic?

It has been so long since I was banished to the corner that I've lost my dunce sitting in the corner graphic. :)

Hi Billie Blue. :)

[Majie Purple]

Hi Billie! How are you?
Happy to *see* you!
:)

[Kate of Spice Island]

Howdy and what do you think of the patriotic colors for our cars?

[snugs]

I have to admit I opened tin of scotch broth and add boiled potatoes :0)

[Kate of Spice Island]

My son, grandson and me with three of four cars that are all red, white or blue. Mine is the red one and the blue one is my son's (in the photo) and the white that you see is hubby's. My other son has a white one, too...

[DollyCali]

I "just so happen" to have mine handy (as I spend so much time in the corner.)!!! Need to cook for mom & do some house work (that yukky 4 letter word) things.

[DollyCali]

I have been making mom "kiss & promise" meals all week & really need to do better tonight. Fish, mashed potatoes, salad & cauliflower. This is the night I could go to be NOW. spasms in back & screaming headache. But I promised her fish tonight!

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great article, John, thank you.

Hi all. Hope everyone is having a great time.

[Victoria Delsoul]

Great pic. I love it!

[Victoria Delsoul]

LOL! Funny joke.

OK, with Father's Day approaching this "woman's guide to men's gifts" is pretty good:

Rule #1:
When in doubt - buy him a cordless drill. It does not matter if he already has one. I have a friend who owns 17 and he has yet to complain. As a man, you can never have too many cordless drills. No one knows why.

Rule #2:
If you cannot afford a cordless drill, buy him anything with the word ratchet or socket in it. Men love saying those two words. "Hey George, can I borrow your ratchet?" "OK. By-the-way, are you through with my 3/8-inch socket yet?" Again, no one knows why.

Rule #3:
If you are really, really broke, buy him anything for his car. A 99-cent ice scraper, a small bottle of deicer or something to hang from his rear view mirror. Men love gifts for their cars. No one knows why.

Rule #4:
Do not buy men socks. Do not buy men ties. And never buy men bathrobes. I was told that if God had wanted men to wear bathrobes, He wouldn't have invented Jockey shorts.

Rule #5:
You can buy men new remote controls to replace the ones they have worn out. If you have a lot of money buy your man a big-screen TV with the little picture in the corner. Watch him go wild as he flips, and flips, and flips.

Rule #6:
Do not buy a man any of those fancy liqueurs. If you do, it will sit in a cupboard for 23 years.

Rule #7:
Do not buy any man industrial-sized canisters of after-shave or deodorant. I'm told they do not stink - they are earthy.

Rule #8:
Buy men label makers. Almost as good as cordless drills. Within a couple of weeks there will be labels absolutely everywhere. Socks. Shorts. Cups. Saucers. Door. Lock. Sink. You get the idea. No one knows why.

Rule #9:
Never buy a man anything that says "some assembly required" on the box. It will ruin his Special Day and he will always have parts left over.

Rule #10:
Good places to shop for men include Northwest Iron Works, Parr Lumber, Home Depot, John Deere, Valley RV Center, and Les Schwab Tire. (NAPA Auto Parts and Sears' Clearance Centers are also excellent men's stores. It doesn't matter if he doesn't know what it is. "From NAPA Auto, eh? Must be something I need. Hey! Isn't this a starter for a '68 Ford Fairlane? Wow! Thanks.")

Rule #11:
Men enjoy danger. That's why they never cook - but they will barbecue. Get him a monster barbecue with a 100-pound propane tank. Tell him the gas line leaks. "Oh the thrill! The challenge! Who wants a hamburger?"

Rule #12:
Tickets to a Red Wing/Lions/Pistons/Tigers game are a smart gift. However, he will not appreciate tickets to "A Retrospective of 19th Century Quilts." Everyone knows why.

Rule #13:
Men love chainsaws. Never, ever, buy a man you love a chainsaw. If you don't know why - please refer to Rule #8 and what happens when he gets a label maker.

Rule #14:
It's hard to beat a really good wheelbarrow or an aluminum extension ladder. Never buy a real man a step ladder. It must be an extension ladder. No one knows why.

Rule #15:
Rope. Men love rope. It takes us back to our cowboy origins, or at least The Boy Scouts. Nothing says love like a hundred feet of 3/8" manila rope. No one knows why.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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We're in celebratory mode in the Warthog household. My son, who is autistic, just graduated from middle school. He is looking forward to high school next year.

[Majie Purple]

Awww that is cute!
HUGS back to you!
Funny list following it
down the line.
:)

[Victoria Delsoul]

Glad you like the list, LOL.

[Majie Purple]

Awesome pic!
Handsome son ya have there.
Congrats!
Hope he has fun in H.S.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Purple. He's come further than we ever thought he would.