Category Archives: Islam and war

Where Islam goes, deserts follow.

Ruler Obama notifies Congress

http://gretawire.blogs.foxnews.com/president-obama-just-sent-this-letter-to-congress/ This is his official notification that the War Powers Act clock is ticking. President Obama’s summary of the UN Resolution: Muammar Qadhafi was provided a very clear message that a cease-fire must be implemented immediately. The international community made … Continue reading

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The Battle for Ajdabiya

During the battle at Gettysburg, townspeople gathered to watch what was about to happen.   In that spirit…   All battle plans begin with a map Ajdabiya in normal times has a population for about 75,000 people.  It isn’t directly involved in … Continue reading

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Tony Blair’s plan to reshape the Middle East

You may remember that Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the Iraq War, working closely with George Bush, encouraging him to invade Iraq.   For his efforts on behalf of the Labour Party, Blair was kicked … Continue reading

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As the Arab World turns

http://www.jpost.com/Headlines/Article.aspx?id=213007 The Arab League asked for a no-fly zone, not French planes taking agressvie offensive action bombing tanks on the ground. The UN (Britain and France) expanding the scope of the “no fly” zone at the last hour will likely … Continue reading

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What can a MIG-23 do?

By now you probably have heard the “Rebels” shot down their own MIG23 airplane by mistake. The MIG23 is 1960s era design, 1970s built swept wing Fighter aircraft – which means it is designed mostly to shoot down other fighter airplanes.   It can fly … Continue reading

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And so it begins – “Rebel” “Civilians” cheer at shooting down their own plane

I’m taking a lot on faith here, which is a dangerous thing. – that this is video from Libya – that it occurred after the cease fire – that the airplane is a government plane and not a rebel plane … Continue reading

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Exodus of Biblical Proportions

This week’s John Derbyshire podcast at National Review Online paints what may be the next chapter in the War of North Africa. It’s certainly in line with Qadaffi’s threat. It goes like this – you have increasingly secular Europe with … Continue reading

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“All Necessary Actions” short of ground occupation

That’s more than a “no fly zone”. That is using jets and helicopters to blow up tanks, sink the Libyan Navy, destroy communications infrastructure, blow up Kadaffi’s tent, etc… I wonder if the language is loose enough that China and … Continue reading

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John Batchelor “gets it”

I just listened to last night’s show (9 pm-1am ET).  He was basically covering the same news events I was blogging, live on the air.   John had relevant reporters and exports on the line, and was watching Twitter from reputable … Continue reading

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G8 on Libya – decides not to decide

The news is starting to come out – the G8 can’t decide on a no-fly zone, so it is passing the buck up to the United Nations for it to not decide what to do. Regarding Japan, the G8 decided … Continue reading

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The Rain in Bahrain falls mainly on Hillary’s plane

Bahrain has been having problems with protestors. Saudi Arabia is reported to now be sending troops in to protect Bahrain. Saudi Arabia is a member of the Arab League, which voted to urge the U.N. to create a no fly … Continue reading

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Today in Libya – the rebel’s last stand

Right on schedule, today will be the day the fanatics meet their virgins in heaven. Ajdabiya is the last remaining city between the government troops and the breakaway capital of Benghazi. The rebels are declaring retreat has been their strategy … Continue reading

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While you’re watching Japan…

The government forces are now in control of Brega in Eastern Libya – there is only one major town left now beween the Libyian military and the “Rebel Capital” city of Benghazi. There are reports that pro-government troops are coming … Continue reading

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Indentured Servitude in Saudi Arabia

In a story completely unrelated to everything else comes this “story” from the Phillipimes about how Saudi employers constantly beat their Filipino housemaids Story

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NPR under assault

NPR loyalists are reported to be in disarray following a dastardly sneak attack by the Tea Party Freedom Fighters. Reliable sources state that the loyalist supporters are preparing defenses against the onslaught of their underground bunkers and are requested urgent … Continue reading

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