Mexico sacks 10% of police force in corruption probe
by racarrera on Aug.30, 2010, under Corruption, Drug Wars, Mexico, Military, Politics
Though so much more needs to be done in Mexico in order to tackle police corruption, every little bit helps. The worry is that corruption isn’t merely in the police departments, but in the military, government and even among the people. There so many on the take from the drug cartels in certain parts of Mexico that it may be impossible to root them out entirely.
Christopher Hitchens’ Example to America
by racarrera on Aug.26, 2010, under Press
Though I wouldn’t be so bold as to cite Hitch as an example for anything but epicurean living and talking smack with a preciseness that borders on viciousness, I do think that one of the great scribe’s wonderful points is that he talks to all sides. He can talk to low-lives like Bill Maher and Keith Olbermann, mocking them on some points while agreeing on others, yet he can also be heard on the right side of the political spectrum enjoying a chat on political and cultural matters with people like Hugh Hewitt, Dennis Prager and Dinesh D’Souza.
If it is true that he is preparing to die, then I’ll be among the first to say I’ll miss his wit, though not his hideous and vulgar comments against God and church. That’s something he’ll have to answer for when such time comes. Still, he forces theists to think about their beliefs and makes leftists cringe at having to view their moral cowardice in dealing with the clash of civilizations we are in now, as he had to reckon with when leaving the hard left so long ago. His life story would make an interesting documentary.
Article Roundup for August 24, 2010
by racarrera on Aug.25, 2010, under Iran, Israel, Military, North Korea, Palestine, Piracy, Russia, Somalia, War On Terror
It’ll be a while before I’m back in a groove again, but it’s nice to chat with old friends here…
Cracks in the Iranian Monolith by Michael Ledeen, Wall Street Journal. Though Iran may be close to having ‘The Bomb’, there is an outright revolt inside of Iran. We’ve heard these stories before, but this time, it’s not only the Green Movement pushing. There is movement from inside the business community and the military. Both were instrumental in causing the fall of the Shah, and both could end up ridding Iran of its scourge.
The Middle East’s widdle Hitler by Ted Nugent, Washington Times. The ‘Motor City Madman’ gives an op-ed for the Times, and pulls no punches regarding the dangers an Iran armed with nukes poses.
Deter Pyongyang through Beijing by Michael Mazza, The American. North Korea has absolutely no interest in making peace with its neighbors, as its raison d’etre for being in power will disintegrate and the regime will end up committing political (and perhaps literal) suicide. If anyone can bring the dog of the Korean Peninsula to heel, it will be China. China itself needs a good whack on the nose to control the puny tyrant of Pyongyang.
Judge: Somali Pirates Who Fired on U.S. Navy Are Not Really Pirates by Andy McCarthy, National Review. Elections have consequences. This fool of a judge issued an unbelievable ruling, and we’re stuck with it as pirates are now free to shoot at our Navy and get away with it.
Scandal over Palestinian-Israeli talks by Konstantin Garibov, Voice of Russia. For interesting reading, click the above link of how Russia views our diplomacy efforts in the Middle East. Mahmoud Abbas is a leader without a mandate, and has no real power, other than that of a tin-horn dictator, in his patch of Palestine.
Article Roundup for August 18, 2010
by racarrera on Aug.18, 2010, under Analysis, Corruption, Diplomacy, Incompetence, Iran, Iraq, Islam, Israel, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Politics, Terrorism, War On Terror
Have 11 days really passed? Time flies…
‘Israel has days to strike Bushehr’ by Hilary Leila Krieger, Jerusalem Post. I have a hard time believing that Israel will do what needs to be done (since we have a commander-in-chief who seems either unable or unwilling to actually defend our strategic partners as he coddles sworn enemies in the mistaken belief that his charm will win out over their utter contempt and disrespect of his station), but according to the JP, Drudge and a few other sources, Israel is apparently poised to destroy Iran’s nuclear weapons-making capability within the next 48-72 hours. We’ll see.
Body of kidnapped mayor dumped in northern Mexico by Robin Emmott, Reuters. Even the richest of Mexico’s cities, once considered safe havens from violence brought about by drug cartels, have fallen prey to these monsters. The mayor Edelmiro Cavazos of Santiago, a small town just outside of Monterrey, was gunned down and his body was dumped on the side of a road. Investment is on hold in the area, as no one with any common sense wants to be the pawn of either drug traffickers or corrupt local officials. Rare is the day one can report good news from Mexico, shamefully.
Lee Smith in Tablet: Is ‘Sharia’ An Abstract Concept? by Sun-Tzu, Big Peace. Scary to see so many trolls on this blog blather about religious freedom when those they wish to give said freedom would destroy them in an instant the moment they achieved their aims. The American concept involves living with faiths different from your own in peace. The Islamist model is utterly incompatible with our way of living. As for ‘moderates’ in Islam, they don’t exist, at least not according to King Hassan II of Morocco.
Mission. . . by Daniel Foster, National Review Online. Certainly not ‘accomplished’. Good for our soldiers coming home, however, since they receive little help from the current administration. Irritatingly, our soldiers will be back because the POTUS decided to pull out earlier than what was proper.
Terrorists Capitalize on Pakistan’s Floods by Marisa Porges, Wall Street Journal. Pakistan’s infrastructure is a joke, and the so-called ‘International Community’ are far too slow to help Pakistan, which is literally drowning, as 20% of the country is covered in water thanks to floods. Thanks to pure incompetence, the Taliban will be able to provide some aid to these victims. The price will be to break the back of the feeble, corrupt Pakistani ruling class.
Article Roundup for August 7, 2010
by racarrera on Aug.08, 2010, under Analysis, China, Corruption, Diplomacy, Haiti, Incompetence, India, Iran, Israel, Libya, Military, Politics, Russia, Sanctions, Terrorism, War, War On Terror
After reading the mind-numbingly stupid comments posted by pseudo-liberals on the gay issue, I figure it’s time for me to get back to work on what’s happening elsewhere:
JPMorgan’s Masters Urges No `Panic’ as Commodities Unit Slips by Dawn Kopecki, Bloomberg. A time-honored truth states that when someone urges you not to panic, it’s because it’s time to panic. J.P. Morgan is in big trouble, and that can have an ugly effect on the economy.
HT: Before It’s News.
Oiling a killer’s release by the New York Post Editorial Board. The Obama Administration, the Brown Administration in the United Kingdom and Alex Salmond of the Scottish National Party have blood-stained hands thanks to inking a deal to let a Libyan terrorist who was never proven to be ill go home simply in order to acquire drilling rights with that corrupt jamahiriya.
Israel versus Iran by Robert P. Barnidge Jr., Washington Times. Barnidge discusses the possible legal ramifications of an Israeli airstrike against Iran. Expect for that to happen very soon.
Rise of al-Qaeda’s New Operations Chief Increases Threat to U.S. by Charlie Szrom, National Review Online. The new chief, Adnan el Shukrijumah, is a far more flexible culprit than past al-Qaeda chiefs. He was also a long-time resident in the United States and the West, possessing a Guyanese passport, which will make it easier to stir up trouble in Latin America, among other fresh targets.
The Taliban’s Shining Path by Kevin D. Williamson, National Review. Williamson makes a good point; it will take a ruthless group of operatives to take out al-Qaeda in the manner that Peru took out the Shining Path, their own hideous terrorists.
China’s Naval Game-Changer by the Investor’s Business Daily’s Editorial Board – China is quietly preparing to mount a challenge to American control of the South and East China Seas.
Haiti’s (Would Be) Hip-Hop President by Charles M. Blow, New York Times. It would be an utter disgrace if Haiti chose to throw their lot with a third-rate ‘hip-hop’ singer rather than scour the countryside for an honest and incorruptible leader who has a clue on how to develop the nation.
The cost of Russia’s long, hot summer by The (U. K.) Independent Editorial Board – Russia burns, and both Vladimir Putin and Dmitri Medvyedev show their incompetence. For a more scathing indictment, read La Russophobe’s excellent excoriation of those two clowns.
The only package Kashmir needs is justice by Siddharth Vardarajan, The Hindu. Enough is enough! Settle the damn Kashmir situation already! Since Pakistan is a pathetic joke looking to use the region as a powder-keg, it will be up to India to be the big boy and put money, time and effort into developing something worthwhile in that sad place.
Article Roundup for July 28, 2010
by racarrera on Aug.04, 2010, under Afghanistan, Analysis, Bizarre, Corruption, Diplomacy, Espionage, Hypocrisy, Incompetence, Israel, Lebanon, Military, Pakistan, Politics, Press, State Secrets, Terrorism, War, War On Terror
News never ends:
It’s getting to be embarrassing to be a conservative – By Stephen Bainbridge, ProfessorBainbridge.com. I used to enjoy the works of ‘The Professor of the Vines’. It’s patently obvious that, rather than being embarrassed of Conservatives, he is embarrassed to be one. The comment section is a rather enlightening read, more so than the article.
Democratic déja vu by John Podhoretz, New York Post. Both parties have horribly corrupt elements within them. It’s the Democratic Party’s turn to have a few of their rotten apples for to go to jail (no more reprimands for these bastards, as they actually need to pay for what they did like Duke Cunningham did).
Blood Already on Assange’s Hands (and the WikiLeaks-Gitmo Connection) by Mark Thiessen, The American. Mark Thiessen continues and continues (rightly) his onslaught against WikiLinks and their talking corpse, Julian Assange. And it looks like some in Congress feel the same way.
Pakistan’s leader says world losing Afghan war by Paisley Dodds, AP/Breitbart. If we lose, it will be no thank to Pakistan, who have proven to be two-faced rats playing a very dangerous game with both us and the Taliban.
Flare-up over tree accents Israel-Lebanon tension by Mark Lavie, AP. Read the propaganda version Lavie peddles. Then read what really happened here, courtesy of Omri Ceren, Breitbart.
Dana Milbank – I normally wouldn’t bother writing about a toad like this journalism school embarassment, but these two articles would shame a more serious newspaper to rid themselves of this goof.
WikiLeaks must be stopped
by racarrera on Aug.04, 2010, under Analysis, Corruption, Espionage, Hypocrisy, Incompetence, Law, Military, Politics, Press, State Secrets, War
Yet another impassioned plea to knock out WikiLeaks, this time by Mark Theissen of the Washington Post.
Nasa scientists braced for ‘solar tsunami’ to hit earth
by racarrera on Aug.03, 2010, under Natural Disasters, Science, Solar Tsunami
Oh, good God, we’re doomed! Well… no. Not quite. This was supposed to have happened Tuesday. We may have dodged a big bullet, so you may want to read up on said ‘solar tsunami’.
International Court decision could encourage separatists
by racarrera on Aug.02, 2010, under Diplomacy, Politics
John Bolton contributes an op-ed on the worthlessness of the International Court of Justice in attempting to render a decision on Kosovo’s legal status. This lack of testicular fortitude will allow other rebellious states to leave at will, since no one in the so-called ‘international community’ (of cowards) will do anything to maintain order.
Rockets hit Israel and Jordan resorts
by racarrera on Aug.02, 2010, under Israel, Jordan, Military, Politics, Terrorism, War, War On Terror
Welcome to war, folks. Israel, and I doubt Jordan, will let this cowardly attack go unanswered.
