Imagine That, Negotiations Have not Worked
Feb 13, 2007 Uncategorized
For a long time the bell has been sounded for negotiations with different countries. We were supposed to negotiate with Iraq instead of going to war. John Kerry made a big campaign issue about engaging the International Community. George Bush did not do that and is a bad man. All we had to do was listen. When North Korea launched a missile and exploded a nuke we were up in arms (pun intended) and rightly so. The left continued to remind us that while we were focused on Iraq North Korea and Iran got nukes. North Korea appears to be ready to negotiate an end to its program. This is likely due to the apparent failure of the nuclear test and pressure from China.
Iran, on the other hand, has failed to respond to the negotiations with the International Community. Iran has engaged in discussion while continuing to develop nuclear technology. Iran has balked at sanctions and complained about the violation of its right to own nuclear technology. The International Community now acknowledges that Iran’s attainment of nukes can not be stopped and that negotiations have failed.
In an admission of the international community’s failure to hold back Iran’s nuclear ambitions, the document – compiled by the staff of Javier Solana, EU foreign policy chief – says the atomic programme has been delayed only by technical limitations rather than diplomatic pressure. “Attempts to engage the Iranian administration in a negotiating process have not so far succeeded,†it states. FT.com
The article also goes on to state that “The problems with Iran will not be resolved through economic sanctions alone.â€
Iran is hell bent on obtaining nuclear weapons. Those countries who were reluctant to impose tough sanctions have only themselves to blame. I have said all along that we should leave Iran alone like the left and the rest of the world wanted us to do. We have been told by Ahmadinejad that they are developing nuclear energy for peaceful use and that should be good enough. Then when those lying pieces of scum unveil a nuclear weapon and the world is shock and demanding action we can tell them to shut up and handle it themselves. We are further away than most places and they will be in danger before we will. Israel is capable of aggression on its own behalf and can cripple Iran. Since Israel is Iran’s first target we should assume that Israel is ready to take matters in its own hands.
This is what happens when we appease tyrants. This is what happens when everyone in the world wants to make nice. If you take these Muzzies at their word you are committing suicide. They will lie to your face and then attack you when they have an advantage. They will kill you so they can take over your country. We should target about 10,000 spots in Iran and lock As many missiles as we have on those targets. If Iran threatens anyone with a nuke we should launch all 10,000 missiles at the same time and obliterate their country.
Code Pink, the Democrats, CAIR, and the rest of the Muzzie appeasers can go pound sand in a posterior orifice.
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Congressman Norwood Succumbs to Cancer
Feb 13, 2007 Uncategorized
Recently I wrote about Congressman Charlie Norwood who left DC for his home in Georgia to battle cancer. Charlie Norwood was a soldier and served this country in Vietnam.
Fox News reported today that Representative Norwood died at his home from metastatic lung cancer. The Big Dog family extends our most sincere sympathies to the Norwood family and all his friends. We will continue to keep them in our prayers.
Rest in peace Soldier.
Big Dog Salute to Gribbit for the heads up.
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George Bush Strikes New Orleans, Again
Feb 13, 2007 Uncategorized
Well, we all know that it was George Bush who gave New Orleans hurricane Katrina by making Karl Rove operate the weather machine. Kanye West told us that George Bush hated black people and the Democratic Party blamed Bush for the storm, the response, the clean-up, the levees, and any other thing that could have gone wrong. If this were the time of the Crucifixion I think the left would have blamed Bush for Jesus being nailed to the Cross.
Now a tornado has hit New Orleans and while most sane people might actually think this was an act of nature I have news for the uninformed. George W. Bush was responsible for that too. No, he did not have Rove crank up the weather machine, he put tornado magnets down there. Remember when FEMA moved all those trailers down there? That was really part of an evil plot by Bush to attract tornadoes because everyone knows that trailers are tornado magnets. That is what a divorce in Arkansas has in common with a tornado, either way someone is going to lose a trailer.
Anyway, Bush had FEMA put the tornado magnets there and viola, a tornado appeared. To make matters worse, the elderly lady who was killed WAS LIVING IN A FEMA TRAILER.
That George Bush. Is there nothing he won’t do to those poor people in New Orleans?
Source:
al-Reuters
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Iranian Rifles In Iraq Just as We Said Would Happen
Feb 13, 2007 Political
50 caliber sniper rifles that Austria sold to Iran have ended up in Iraq. The rifles are being used by terrorists against US and coalition troops. The legal sale of these rifles was completed last year over the objections of the US who claimed they would end up in the hands of our enemies. It appears that those objections were well founded with the discovery of these weapons.
The Iranians could deny that the government was responsible for the explosive devices that originated in their country and have been used against us in Iraq. Those items could have come from a number of factions within the government or from rogue terrorists in Iran (like their President). These rifles though are a different animal. They were sold to the government and they were under government control.
The fact that they are there makes Iran a partner in the terrorism and confirms President Bush’s assertions that they are part of the axis of evil. I do not necessarily think this means we should invade Iran, at the present time, but it does require some action. We need to keep an eye on the border and apprehend or kill anyone who is crossing from Iran into Iraq. We need to make it clear to the Iranians that we will not tolerate any of their people coming across the border and that we will engage them as enemy combatants.
Interestingly, this calls into question what value sanctions will have on Iran. The weapons were sold to them legally as were the air defense systems the Russians sent (also over our objections). The fact that the rifles are being used against us demonstrates that the Iranians will not hesitate to use any of their weapons against us. Perhaps a few Cruise Missiles will get their attention.
Source:
Telegraph UK
TB: AV08
Tags: Political
Message from the Father of a Haditha Marine
Feb 12, 2007 Military
I have been following the travesty that has gone on with regard to the Marines who were doing their jobs in Haditha and were betrayed by our government. The following is from a post at Conservative Thoughts. It is from the father of one of those brave warfighters. I want you to pay attention and ask how our government could do this to our warfighters while treating the terrorists like visiting dignitaries.
Justin Sharratt- My Son
by Darryl Sharratt
I am the father of L/Cpl Justin Sharratt. On August 16th, 2003 the dreams of a little boy became reality. My son Justin enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school graduation. Since the age of six, Justin dreamed of a military career. The combat boots, camouflage fatigues and helmet he wore as a child would soon become his uniform of the day as a United States Marine. To serve and protect the United States of America from all enemies both domestic and foreign; a duty he did not take lightly.
Justin’s first combat tour of duty was the city of Fallujah, Iraq. It was here, in the heat of the Iraqi desert, a boy became a man. Sharratt, Stone, Mitchell, Stevens and Wolf soon became ‘brothers by different mothers.’ In a battle known as “Hell House†they fought toe to toe with Iraqi insurgents bent on the destruction of U. S. Marines. They formed a bond forged in the furnace of combat; a bond that will last a lifetime. Semper Fidelis.
Upon his return from Iraq Justin joined us while on leave. He was transformed into the man all fathers dream and hope they will be. While on leave, Justin broke his ankle and was put on medical leave. It was at this time I realized what it meant to him to be an infantry rifleman, a grunt. He stared me in the eyes and said “Dad, all I want to do is get my ankle healed. I have to return to Iraq with 3-1 Kilo Company. The guys are counting on me to cover their six and I will never let them down.†Discussion ended—my son the warrior.
The city of Haditha, Iraq was the destination of 3-1 Kilo Company on Justin’s second deployment. Known to be a hot bed of Iraqi insurgency, the Marines of 3-1 Kilo Company could only envision what to expect. Seasoned from their tour in Fallujah, most of the Marines were on their second Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment, many their third. They were experienced combat veterans, drilled on the Rules of Engagement yet sensitive to their alien environment and the Iraqi populace.
On November 19, 2005, a convoy of four Marine humvees was ambushed on a city street in Haditha. A massive IED explosion ripped the fourth humvee in the column apart. One Marine was killed and two were seriously wounded. 3rd platoon, 3-1 Kilo Company, my son’s unit, was now in a firefight for their lives. There was no time for rage or revenge. Justin needed to apply his Marine Corps training and experience to preserve the lives of his fellow Marines. All the Marines in 3rd platoon responded in like manner- to preserve the lives of fellow Marines. Reinforcements were called in and an ambulance was needed to attend the wounded. Marines were positioned to defend their precarious position and a comm link was established to FOB Sparta. All done in the best of Marine Corps tradition and training while taking enemy fire.
In the aftermath of this engagement, 24 Iraqis were killed. A U.S. Congressman has called these Marines murderers. Time magazine has enlisted the propaganda of foreign journalists to sell its political agenda. Iraqi civilians have been schooled in making false statements. An Iraqi girl missed a day of school because she was afraid the bomb blast would injure her. Interesting reading, but I truly believe the American people can see through this barrage of media conjecture. I ask you not to prejudge my son, not to prejudge these Marines. They have served this country with honor, truth and diligence. I say unto you. the Few, the Proud, the Marines………..
War is a tragic thing. The enemy we are fighting has had centuries to prepare. They wear no uniforms, fight by no Rules of Engagement or follow the Geneva Convention. Using civilians as human shields is a common practice and their hatred for non-Islamic cultures is endemic.
The United States government has taken 12 months and spent millions of dollars and countless man-hours investigating the Haditha engagement. On December 21st, 2006, four NCOs and four officers were charged with violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. My son, LCpl Justin Sharratt faces three counts of unpremeditated murder. This is not the forum to discuss these charges but my son stands strong in the fact he followed the Rules of Engagement, protected his fellow Marines and did nothing wrong. All of these men are innocent of these charges. In the aftermath of 9-11, these men have risen to honorably serve their country. Some have given a lifetime of dedicated service, others were just beginning. They have demonstrated to the world there is “No better friend, No worse enemy†than a U.S. Marine.
For now, the handshakes will be tighter, the hugs will be longer and the tears sliding down my face are not a sign of weakness- they affirm a father’s love for his Marine son.
Darryl Sharratt Canonsburg, Pa.
www.justinsharratt.com
My friends, Jack Murtha and other slime balls have prejudged these brave warriors. These men were fighting a ruthless enemy who was hell bent on killing them. Int he process some civilians died. That does not mean we need to persecute our warriors. They did nothing wrong. The American people need these kind of men standing ready to do violence on our behalf so that we may sleep in peace at night. What kind of world do we live in where a slime ball like Jack Murtha tries to take a bribe and escapes jail and these brave men are facing jail for doing their jobs. Insult to injury is that the slime ball Murtha called these men murderers.
God bless these Marines and the thousands more like them who stand ready at the gates of hell to keep Satan from entering our lives.
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