The head of Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah, speaking from his secret hideaway, has admitted in a broadcast speech that he would not have ordered the capture of two Israeli soldiers if he had known it would lead to a full scale war. “We did not think, even 1 percent, that the capture would lead to a [...]
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Nasrallah: Can I Have a “Do Over?”
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 28, 2006 |
Rep. Lantos Channels Jimmy Carter
Posted in International Politics, Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 27, 2006 |
Former Pres. Carter was infamous for using his “status” as an ex-president to undermine a current sitting President’s policies. Lance Morrow writing for Time Magazine once called Cater the “Anti-President” for his antics against Clinton’s and the countrys policies on Haiti and North Korea. Carter’s ultimate infamy came during the run-up to the first Gulf [...]
So Much for The Cedar Revolution
Posted in General, Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 15, 2006 | 2 Comments »
What once was a promising sign of change in Lebanon has all been cast asunder by events of the last month. After a month of bombardment by Israel and what can only be described as a stalemate as the fighting temporarly ends the nascent democracy movement in Lebanon should be renamed The Cinder Revolution. Corrupted [...]
Lebanon: The Countdown Begins
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 14, 2006 |
As I write this it’s now 0500 GMT, 0800 local in Lebanon. The “ceasefire” has started and it appears all gunfire and rocket launches have stopped. The countdown begins, 10, 9, 8, 7, … until Hezbollah breaks the “silence.” This post will be updated as events on the ground warrant. + 35 minutes into the [...]
Arab League: Thanks But No Thanks
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 13, 2006 |
Arab countries criticized a U.N. Security Council resolution for not clearly labeling Israel the main aggressor in the conflict with Hezbollah, but expressed cautious hopes that an end to the monthlong conflict could be nearing. Not surprising is it? They must have been too busy planning their next female circumcision to notice it was Hezbollah [...]
No Trust in Lebanon War Photos?
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism, Media on August 11, 2006 |
The fall out from the Reutersgate scandal is obvious and forces a recollention of words from another era spoken by former President Ronald Reagan; “Trust, but verify.” Jules Crittenden, an editor at the Boston Herald, cuts to the heart of the matter: Everyone in the news business gets taken for a ride sooner or later. [...]
Arab League Meets
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 7, 2006 |
Issues harshly worded statement condemning any and everything related to Israel. Offers its “full support” to Lebanon and Hezbollah. Thanks… for nothing. Where were you after the Cedar Revolution? Where were you when assistence was needed in implementing Security Council Resolution 1559? There’s an old saying that applys: “Lead, follow or get the hell out [...]
Murtha Channels Ahmadinejad
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 4, 2006 |
Rep[rehensible]John Murtha: “It seems to me you start with a cease-fire, and then you try to work out the details long term.” Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad: “Although the main solution is for the elimination of the Zionist regime, at this stage an immediate cease-fire must be implemented,” (H/T Capt’n Ed) Some would say I have [...]
“Please, Write That in Your Newspaper.”
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on August 2, 2006 |
The quote is from Fayad Hanna Amar, a young Christian man, referring to Hezbollah using his village as a staging area to attack Israel. “They are shooting from between our houses,” Amar said. Amazingly this is quoted from a piece in the NYT and should serve notice to those that deny the obvious. Hezbollah has [...]
President Assad Offers Support to Hezbollah
Posted in Lebanon, Lifetime War -Terrorism on July 31, 2006 |
In statement issued on 61st anniversary of establishment of Syrian army Assad says Damascus won’t be deterred from helping Lebanon. Thanks Assad, but giving Israel and the rest of the rational peoples of the world an Eminem salute isn’t the best way to go. “The occupying enemy hasn’t forgotten the humiliating defeat and its submissive [...]
