Let’s Look Back: Operational Links Between Iraq and al-Qaida
March 11, 2008
The Houston Chronical’s Study, Iraq had no link to al-Qaida, confirms information that we already knew; there was not an operational link between Iraq and al-Qaida. But what about informal links to al-Qiada and direct links to other terrorist organizations? Hot Air’s post Saddam had “no operational ties” to AQ: Pentagon, got me into a research mode this afternoon.
During the days after Sept. 11, 2001 there was quite a ruckus going on in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Within days, thousands of Afghans began to flee Kabul. Since the Taliban was enthusiastically supporting al-Qaida, and al-Qaida recently attacked the United States, it was time to get out of Dodge. Read more
Attacks Against Military Not Limited to Recruiters
March 7, 2008
Michelle Malkin chronicles the attacks that have taken place on military recruitment centers all over the United States during the past few years, and it’s probably one of her longest posts ever. Radicals frequently attack these centers, and since the punishment is so light or non-existent, I expect it to continue.
Liberals frequently gloat that they support the troops, but just don’t support the war. It’s all about Bush you see, and his illegal war. Ugh.
Democrat leadership in Washington seems to be caught in the middle. Well, not really. I guess it’s better said that they want to eat their cake and have it too. What they want, dollars and support from the fringe way-left and the ability to do the right thing – not pull out of Iraq and Afghanistan – are not compatible goals.
Code Pink and the other liberal wackos don’t just attack recruitment centers, they also attack the troops themselves and the supplies they need to do their job. It happens all the time.
What’s next? I’m concerned, and would not be surprised, if fringe moonbats were to start providing information that may make it easier to attack our troops overseas or in the states. Think it’s not possible? Let’s review one of the attacks Malkin reminds us about.
January 20, 2005. At Seattle Central Community College, Army recruiter Sgt. Jeff Due and his colleague, Sgt. 1st Class Douglas Washington were surrounded by an angry mob of 500 anti-war students. The recruiters’ table was destroyed; their handouts torn apart. The protesters threw water bottles and newspapers at the soldiers, shouted profanities, and wielded their fists. The far Left Students Against War had been agitating to kick the recruiters off campus. The college administration refused to punish the mobsters.
So, how far will they go?
Freedom Matters to Iraqis
March 4, 2008
That’s right, freedom matters. The New York Times posted an article describing how violence – spurred on by Islamic clerics – have left young people in Iraq disillusioned with religious leaders and ready for a change.
“I hate Islam and all the clerics because they limit our freedom every day and their instruction became heavy over us,” said Sara, a high school student in Basra. “Most of the girls in my high school hate that Islamic people control the authority because they don’t deserve to be rulers.”
Well there ya go.
Commentarymagazine.com and Ace have more.
First Attack on WTC – 15 Years Ago
February 26, 2008
Why doesn’t the main stream media take a couple of minutes of broadcast time to remember the first terrorist attacks on U.S. soil? We’ll see if they cover at the 6:30 p.m. national news hour.
Michelle Malkin reminds us. So does Debbie Schlussel. Not much out there if you do a Google News search.
NY1 has a piece, and amNewYork has an opinion piece.
Here’s just some of the aftermath.
