Don't Give Credit to Who Deserves It.

Let's review what we heard last year -- 'the pipeline is un-securable' or 'the military can never secure the pipeline'... Hmm, what do you think about this news?

Iraqi oil is gushing

BEIJI, Iraq -- For more than two years the attacks came like clockwork. As soon as the military secured and workers repaired the pipelines from Iraq's northern oil fields, just when the valves were about to open, insurgents would strike. But roughly three weeks ago they suddenly stopped, letting crude oil flow freely from Iraq's vast reserves near Kirkuk.

Now never fear the media doesn't let us down... They don't and won't credit anything the military is doing!

Perhaps insurgents feared reprisals in Salahuddin province, where pipelines from Kirkuk flow to the country's largest refinery in Beiji. Maybe terror leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's death disrupted a chain of command that ordered the attacks, military officials said.

Whatever the cause,...

"Whatever the cause" -- LET ME GIVE YOU A HINT -- "Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, what a great place....."

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They Are!

President Bush and VP Cheney voice outrage and others call it like they see! If they walk like ducks and sound like ducks then they are TRAITORS!

Republican congressmen say it is guilty of treason and demand the prosecution of the Editor

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Doing the Job

Our military is doing their job no matter how hard others try to destroy their morale. Though the media refuses to call these animals what they are 'animals' or 'terrorist' that is what they are!

Gunfight Breaks Out After Sectarian Attack in Iraq; 3 Fighters [TERRORIST] Killed - Iraq

14 Suspected Militants [TERRORIST] Killed in Anti-Terror Raid in Afghanistan

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Troops Wonder -

Troop's insight about embedded reporters.

One of the more interesting types of stories exchanged by Iraq veterans is how their embedded reporters get screwed by their editors.
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Reporters who are embedded with troops in Iraq are frequently screwed over by their own editors back home. Article looks at why the news from Iraq is frequently distorted, and why many American soldiers are disillusioned with the mainstream media.

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Troops Wonder -

Troop's insight about embedded reporters.
ne of the more interesting types of stories exchanged by Iraq veterans is how their embedded reporters get screwed by their editors.
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Reporters who are embedded with troops in Iraq are frequently screwed over by their own editors back home. Article looks at why the news from Iraq is frequently distorted, and why many American soldiers are disillusioned with the mainstream media.Technorati Tags:
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Gas Prices Doesn't Slow Americans

We see here that gas prices may not be the gloom and doom some media outlets would have us believe!

Travel in the United States this upcoming Independence Day weekend will be busier than ever despite high fuel prices, travel and automobile group AAA said Tuesday.

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North Korea will pay a price for missile test: Seoul

South Korea warned North Korea on Monday there would be a price to pay if it launched a long-range missile, using its strongest language yet to try to dissuade Pyongyang from a test-flight.

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Iraq oil output hits a new high

Oil production in Iraq has hit its highest level since former leader Saddam Hussein was ousted in 2003. Production has risen to 2.5 million barrels per day (bpd) from a steady 2 million bpd during the US-led invasion, Iraq's new oil minister said.

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Amazing!

Let me see -- Bible no, books that promote communism-yes.  Certainly not the American of our parents is it; but, this is down right scary wouldn't you say.

ACLU Sues Fla. Schools Over Cuba Book Ban

MIAMI -- The American Civil Liberties Union asked a federal judge to stop the Miami-Dade County school district from removing a series of children's books from its libraries, including a volume about Cuba which depicts smiling kids in communist uniforms.

Another Down

With the demoralizing news of the two missing soldiers awful death the military continuing to do their job--taking it to the terrorist!

An Al-Qaeda in Iraq leader killed

BAGHDAD, Iraq – A key al-Qaeda in Iraq leader described as the group's “religious emir” was killed in a U.S. airstrike hours before two American soldiers went missing and in the same area, the military said Tuesday.

Mansour Suleiman Mansour Khalifi al-Mashhadani, or Sheik Mansour, and two foreign fighters were killed as they tried to flee in a vehicle near the town of Youssifiyah, in the so-called Sunni “Triangle of Death.”

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Let's See...

if we hear outrage against the animals who did this or accusation that someone the Military and the President are guilty of doing it.  I am sure there is outrage; however, I predict the Democrats and the MSM, following their 'plan', will turn this into yet another attack against the Military and the President.

As for me I feel for the family--and hope these soliders' unit get the chance to identify and find the persons responsible!

Two Missing U.S. Soldiers Found Dead

Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz Muhammed-Jassim, head of operations at the Iraqi Ministry of Defense, said the soldiers had been "barbarically" killed and that there were traces of torture on their bodies

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Not Listen to Polls

Well this is good!  I still say worrying about polls during the 2004 election cycle delayed action on Fallujah resulting in added casualties--so I hope this is a truthful statement heading into the 2006 election cycle!

Snow: Polls won't influence Iraq strategy

"The president understands how a war can wear on a nation," White House press secretary Tony Snow said. "Whatever the bleakness is, whatever the facts are on the ground, you figure out how to win. You can't do that by reading polls."

"Most people realize simply pulling out would be an absolute unmitigated disaster," Snow said.

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Must be Election Time

What do you think?  Think this Italian prosecutor is attempting to sway public opinion in either Italy, America, or both?  I believe it a good possibility!

U.S. soldier's indictment sought in Italy

ROME - Prosecutors have requested the indictment of a U.S. soldier over the shooting of an Italian intelligence agent at a checkpoint in Iraq last year, the ANSA news agency reported Monday.

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Give Me a Break!

When are these people going to start caring about other people!  Come-on if the people are not responsible enough to handle laptops take them away, give them desktops, and make them log in from their own home computer--if they have to work from home!  Man, I have never, ever, lost a laptop--but I cared for both the data and my company's property!

Computer with D.C. workers' data stolen

WASHINGTON - A laptop containing the Social Security numbers and other personal data of 13,000 District of Columbia employees and retirees has been stolen, officials said.

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Not a Surprise!

Well this is not surprise!  I will withhold my comments about these lowly cowards who have deserted their bothers and sisters...  Well most of my comments!

Sheehan supports U.S. deserters in Canada

FORT ERIE, Ontario - A group of American military deserters publicly embraced their new lives in Canada on Saturday with the support of "peace mom" Cindy Sheehan, who said she wished the son she lost in Iraq was among them.

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What a Surprise

Though you and I may not agree with the writers arguments leading up to the action in Iraq--to my surprise the USA Today, actually published an opinion that is dead on accurate...  For  sometime now many, including me, have been saying setting a 'timetable' for withdrawal is a bad idea--glad to see the USA Today maybe waking up to reality!

USATODAY.com - Setting deadline for troops' withdrawal will backfire

U.S. troops should not stay in Iraq, as in Vietnam, purely for pride in a hopeless battle. They should remain, however, as long as there is a reasonable chance that they can bring some stability, reinforce the fledgling democratic government and prevent Iraq from becoming a haven for terrorists. Announcing a timetable for withdrawal, as Sen. John Kerry proposes (Kerry's resolution in the Senate was rejected 93-6 on Thursday), would just invite the insurgents to wait out the American presence.

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Could you Blame Him?

Even if Tiger's failure to make the US Open cut was caused by his long layoff--can you blame his reasons for the layoff...  Come guys he is a human being!

106TH U.S. OPEN / Tiger way off course, misses cut

He refused to blame his poor play on the rust that accumulated the past two-plus months, while he took a sabbatical from the game to spend time with his ailing father and then mourn Earl's death. Before the tournament, Woods said he did not touch his clubs for more than a month.

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Military News

Just some news I thought you might find interesting.

Pentagon Details U.S. Abuse of Detainees

N. Korea Preparing for Missile Test

Good Week GOP - Bad Week for Jackasses

Fine way to end the week for the Whitehouse--a really bad ending to the week for the 'cut and run' Democrats...  This news and the torpedo to the 'culture of courrtion' campaign, namely William Jefferson, is an end for a bad week for the DNC!

U.S. troop pullout timetable rejected by House

WASHINGTON - The U.S. House rejected setting a timetable for a military withdrawal from Iraq after a 10-hour debate Friday in which both parties previewed their election-year strategies on the controversial war.
Lawmakers approved, 255-153, a nonbinding GOP resolution stating that the Iraq conflict is part of the war on terrorism and no deadline should be set for pulling out the troops.

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William Jefferson = No Power

William Jefferson is stripped of power--who would have thunk it after the way all politicians Republican and Democrat circled their wagons after the search...  Hmm, maybe there is hope for Democrats and politicians in general--nah, what was I thinking!

US House Removes Lawmaker from Committee Position Amid Bribery Probe

By unanimous consent Friday, the House approved a simple one sentence Democratic resolution removing Congressman Jefferson, a Louisiana Democrat, from his position on the House Ways and Means Committee.

Connecting the Dots Successfully

Zarqawi Intel Leads to 452 Raids Across Iraq - Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Coalition forces have carried out 452 raids across Iraq using information gained from the attack that killed terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, and 104 insurgents were killed during those actions, the U.S. military said Thursday. Meanwhile Iraqi officials said a blueprint for trying to start a war between the United States and Iran was among a "huge treasure" of documents found in Zarqawi's hideout following his death.

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Bye, bye

Good bye!

University Panel Backs Firing Ward Churchill

A University of Colorado committee recommended that the university fire a controversial professor, citing his alleged repeated research misconduct.

But, but, but...

I thought he voted for it before he voted against it.  Gee, wonder if Kerry is running in 2008!

Kerry: ‘I Was Wrong' On Iraq

U.S. Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts on Tuesday told an audience at the liberal Take Back America conference that he was sorry for voting to authorize the war in Iraq, calling the entire mission "a mistake."

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Even More Bad News for Dems

This is a really bad news day for the far left--wouldn't you say!

Poll sees a boost for Bush, Iraq war

WASHINGTON — In the wake of terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi's death, President Bush is seeing improvement in public confidence that the Iraq war is winnable, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll shows.

The new poll found that 48% believe the United States probably or definitely will win the war, up from 39% in April. It also found that 47% believe things are going well in Iraq, up from 38% in March.

Another Dream Dashed

Looks like the far left has been bad and they will not be getting there Fitzmas present.  Wasn't/isn't this whole thing a waste of time, but at least Plame and husband are getting rich!

Rove Won't Be Charged in CIA Leak Case

Top White House aide Karl Rove has been told by prosecutors he won't be charged with any crimes in the investigation into the leak of a CIA officer's identity, his lawyer said Tuesday, lifting a heavy burden from one of President Bush's most trusted advisers.

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a View from a Middle Eastern News Source

Well it appears Iraqis are happy --

Iraqis celebrate Zarqawi''s death

BAGHDAD, June 8 (KUNA) -- Iraqi citizens took to the streets celebrating Abu Musaab Zarqawi's death on Thursday.

Joy filled Baghdad's hot streets, as gun shots sounded through the air, and cars packed with overjoyed Iraqi's roamed the streets. Iraqis were sharing sweets with people outside their homes.

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Found Him!

This should be good news for all Americans, but somehow I expect someone somewhere to have a problem with it.

Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi Killed in Air Raid

Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, al-Qaida's leader in Iraq who led a bloody campaign of suicide bombings and kidnappings, has been killed in an air strike, U.S. and Iraqi officials said Thursday, adding that his identity was confirmed by fingerprints and a look at his face. It was a major victory in the U.S.-led war in Iraq and the broader war on terror.

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Well They are Trying

They are trying--but I fear 'try as they may' they will fail!

Democrats advised on military relations

Democrats are seeking ways to reach out to military families, hosting a discussion yesterday to help congressional staffers better communicate with men and women serving in the armed forces.

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D-Day -- Never Forget

Only eight days ago we celebrated Memorial day--in a effort to help us remember let's remember D-day!

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Use This --

As a follow-up to 'Do it Yourself' you can use this tool!

SourceForge.net: Eraser

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Do it Yourself!

Destroy the data on your hard drives yourself--if you know me call me, but don't depend on someone else!

Best Buy in data recovery scandal

BEST BUY, which promises to destroy hard-drives when punters trade them in, has been accused of selling them on, complete with personal data.
Henry and Roma Gerbus, who traded in their hard-drive at the Best Buy branch in Springfield Township, were told that the old hard drive would be destroyed.
Gerbus said that staff at the store said that the hard-drive would have holes drilled into it so that it became useless. However, a month ago, Gerbus got a call from a bloke in Chicago who said he had just bought a hard drive for $25 in a flea market.
The drive had the couple's personal information, including Social Security numbers, bank statements and investment records.

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