News from the Long War, Thread 4

Various | 4/15/07 | Knitting a Conundrum and Others

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Thread 4



Since the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, our nation has fought a global war against violent extremists who use terrorism as their weapon of choice, and who seek to destroy our free way of life. Our enemies seek weapons of mass destruction and, if they are successful, will likely attempt to use them in their conflict with free people everywhere. Currently, the struggle is centered in Iraq and Afghanistan, but we will need to be prepared and arranged to successfully defend our nation and its interests around the globe for years to come. DOD

Our enemies include all the Muslims who dream of knocking Western Civilization off its perch atop humanity’s dung heap. Islam is fractured into any number of sects, tribes and ethnic groups, but the dream of destroying us cuts across all the fault lines. Islamic terrorists are merely the tip of a very large spear.

J. Peter Mulhern, the American Thinker, September 18

The determination behind that fight is real, the hatred is real, and the excuses for doing this are very real in the minds of those who have decided to walk that path. We can respond in two ways: Try to ignore or negotiate with people who do not want to negotiate in good faith, because what they want is our destruction, or to stand up against the darkness of those who see all of us, our way of life, our culture and our aspirations as something worth eliminating.

Either: "And God willing, with the force of God behind it, we shall soon experience a world without the United States and Zionism," Mahmoud Ahmadinejad

Or: "With vigilance, determination, courage, we will defeat the enemies of freedom, and we will leave behind a more peaceful world for our children and our grandchildren." GW Bush.

Here's where I will post news and info about the Long War. Let me know if you're interested.

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[Knitting A Conundrum]

19:15 Fear that vultures in Golan Heights were poisoned proven to be false (Haaretz)
18:47 Yesha Council: State response is odd, solution can be found on outpost issue (Haaretz)
18:31 Islamist group denies that Al Qaida leader in Iraq was killed (Reuters)
18:13 Majority of Kadima faction intend to call on PM to resign (Channel 2)
18:12 MK Cabel: Olmert must resign now or we will end up with Netanyahu as PM (Ch. 2)
17:43 State Prosecutors: PM orders plan for evacuation of all illegal outposts (Haaretz)
17:39 Czech police use force to disperse one of country`s largest ever neo-Nazi rallies (DPA)
17:35 Socialist youth groups mark May Day at Tel Aviv rally (Israel Radio)
17:26 Mofaz: Winograd findings are toughest in history of the state (Haaretz)

[jedward]

mmail at ya! Thanksf for the news updates!

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

My apologies.

I was reading an story by Col. Crockett. There was a character, Horatio Bunce, who basically set the good Col straight on the constitution.

Not Yours To Give is one of my fav's.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Think I’m ahead of u...I’m readin’ ur mail, messin’ up ur timin’.....

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

Howdy

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Ah...I wouldn’t have caught that one...cain’t have read everthing under the sun, although some folks I know accuse me of it...LOL

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Islamic group denies reports that al-Qaeda in Iraq leader was killed

Published: 05.01.07, 18:50 / Israel News

An Iraqi insurgent umbrella group denied Tuesday that the leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq was killed, saying he was alive and safe, according to an Internet statement.

“The Islamic State of Iraq reassures the Ummah (nation) that Sheik Abu Hamza al-Muhajer, God protect him, is alive and he is still fighting the enemy of God,” the Islamic State said in a written statement posted on a Web site commonly used by insurgents. (AP)

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3394445,00.html

DNA and Fingerprints will tell the tale....

[jedward]

Hey WorkerBee! Lots of news upthread I see.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

I don’t suppose it was the alleged dead leader that made that announcement.

[sofaman]

BUMP

Olmert's spinelessness and his abject ineptitude resulted in the loss of more than 120 soldiers, maimed G-d knows how many others, cost the lives of more than 40 Israeli civilians and the maiming of countless others, and Shalit, Regev and Goldwasser are still in enemy hands with no signs of their release.

Why isn't Israel screaming this from the rooftops?

Why isn't the Israeli ambassador to the UN using every opportunity to bring awareness to the Israeli hostages?

Where is Condi Rice? Why isn't she shuttling back and forth in her attempts to repatriate the Israeli hostages, instead of trying to force Israel into ever more concessions?

[Knitting A Conundrum]

These are all good questions!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

Livni makes her move! (she had been very quiet up to now)

20:05 Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni says Olmert `has to go` (Channel 10)

Looking for more info.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

20:09 Olmert: Tzipi Livni cannot be my successor (Channel 10)

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21:29 Arab NGO objects to separate briefings for Arab reporters on Bishara case (Haaretz)
21:25 Olmert associates: PM realizes public outcry could force him to step down (AP)
20:54 PA finance minister: PA expecting major new aid injection from Saudi Arabia (Reuters)
20:49 Knesset plenum to hold special session Thursday on Winograd report (Army Radio)
20:36 Iran defends plan to expel one million illegal Afghani residents (Reuters)
20:31 Israeli surgeon arrested in Turkey over illegal organ transplants (Channel 10)
20:20 Min. Yaakov Edri attacks fellow Kadima MKs who wish to replace Olmert (Haaretz)

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

"20:36 Iran defends plan to expel one million illegal Afghani residents (Reuters)"

hmmmm. Where are they going to expel them to? Iraq with bomb belts

[Knitting A Conundrum]

21:50 Police agree to joint briefing for Arab and Jewish reporters on Bishara case (Haaretz)
21:40 Bush to veto Iraq bill calling for withdrawal of troops by 2008 (Reuters)
21:29 Arab NGO objects to separate briefings for Arab reporters on Bishara case (Haaretz)
21:25 Olmert associates: PM realizes public outcry could force him to step down (AP)

[Knitting A Conundrum]

In a report on Channel 2 Tuesday night, Prime Minister Ehud Olmert was quoted as saying that the current political crisis may force his removal from office.

“I am not convinced that I will succeed in getting through this,” Olmert was quoted as saying. “But if I go, there will be no coalition left to any of my successors.”

http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3394506,00.html

The longer he takes, the less likely there will be any coalition left.

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

What an arrogant foolish man. His pride will cost Israel dearly.

[Knitting A Conundrum]

22:32 Opposition: PM has no plans to speak at Knesset debate on Winograd report (Haaretz)

[WorkerbeeCitizen]

I miss our merry gang.