Iran Watch: Colombian Guerrilla Recruit

Recipe for disaster... Take a weakened and uncontrollable U.S. border entry... mix in two terror sponsoring Nations; one of Colombian Cartels; and both of Militant Armies amidst deep hatred of America...
And you have an (assisted) U. S. Time-bomb...

View how Mexico's Street-Warfare has Changed-2004 to 2007... Border Street- Security Changes Uniform
-Urban tackle of Colombian WarfareToday we're observing Mexico's adaptation of Colombia Drug War-fare tactics...Phil Jordan, Dallas security specialist & former Sr. agent w/ DEA says:

2005 "It's the kind of drug-related violence that puts Mexico one step closer to Colombia. It's not good for Mexico, and it's not good for the United States. And as long as narco-political corruption exists in Mexico, I don't think the situation will get any better."

John Walsh, a research associate for Drug Strategies concurs.

2006 "There is a recognition that the way the Mexicans have taken over cocaine trafficking from the Colombians has emboldened them in terms of corruption and the level of violence."

2007 Today, the increased cooperation between U.S./ Mexico/ and Colombian Government, has resulting in a break-down of Guerrila's economical survival.Enter Iran, with Armies which could Lebanonize Mexico...
Iran Strengthens Ties With South America
Not the first time we've heard Iran declare, 'No One Can Defeat Us.'
FLASHBACK...
Remember Iran's Billion $ Weapons Procurement for Syria?
With the same strategy as Hezbollah in Lebanon, Palestine, Syria; will Iranian influence counter Colombian Government's progress and recruit Colombian Guerrillas, with advanced weapons procurement?

Look at Iran's influence on the Palestinians: Palestinians aim to replicate Hezbollah's tactics
Venezuela's Chavez & Ahmadinejad Pledge Mutual Support
Ahmadinejad was quoted as saying:
"Chavez is a source of a progressive and revolutionary current in South America and his stance in restricting imperialism is tangible."

Translation: Chavez has some great Guerrilla camp locations to train our Iranian Armies; and his hatred of U.S. is useful."

What can we do...
1. First, get Pelosi a daily I.C.E. sheet if she is going to speak for the House of my country! The border is not a cosmetic structure or a Social Swaray; it is my right bound under implementation of our Constitution!
-And insist that she consult U.S. ambassador to Mexico re: border reality!
-As reported in the San Diego Union Tribune (Sept. 15):
”The U.S. ambassador to Mexico issued a warning to Americans planning to visit that country, asking them to exercise extreme caution because of "the rising level of brutal violence."

2. END the VOTE for those who prefer not to "inconvenience Mexico" rather than check border entry for felons...

3. VOTE FOR A MAN WHO WILL USE HIS FIRST 100 DAYS FOR NATIONAL SECUTIRY TO IMPACT AND COMPLETE A FULL BORDER FENCE! Thompson 2008

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Iraq is For the Millions Who Will Return

We are getting the job done, but you'd have to be blind not to realize that the Insurgence/resistance does not want the U.S. troops to depart...
(as is suggested)
Regardless, Iraq is for the Iraqi people and the Army that will defend them!Click-Image-Slide-showOr View Slide-show of Iraqi Force regional progress: here
Freedom isn’t a magic wand. In fact, the absence of it contributes to the greater definition of the need for it…
In time, the millions of Iraqi displaced will return to hold stake in their OWN government. (Unlike the millions who fled during the decades of Saddam’s rule.) This must be the greatest consideration for all countries in which they currently reside...
Regardless of circumstance; this is the Iraqis future, & goal of Iraqi troops.

"It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat."

T. Roosevelt

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Earth's 1st Real Interplanetary Spaceflight

Great Video compiled by NASA’s Dawn Project… Here they discuss the start of the launch; now in motion! Mission Scientists & Engineers explain the Science & Technological challenges of visiting the Asteroid Belt… And the Ion-propulsion engines, once confined to science fiction, which made it possible!
A Cape Canaveral Lift-off to Asteroids! And what a lovely Cape Canaveral lift off it was... NASA's Dawn spacecraft rocketed away earlier (yesterday) toward its unprecedented double encounter in the asteroid belt! story

Main engine start... 1 - 0 - Lift off! A flight set to document mammoth asteroids Vesta and then Ceres.
A Mission back in time: Viewing early formation of planets

Special congratulations to Mission's lead Scientist, Christopher Russell
From University of California (Los Angeles) and family; who waited 15 years to see Dawn rise... As the world's first attempt to journey to a celestial body and orbit it, then travel to another and circle it as well.

Dawn Gallery: Astrotech's Payload Processing Facility

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Remembering le Mime: Marcel Marceau

"Mime, like music, knows neither borders nor nationalities," he once said. "If laughter and tears are the characteristics of humanity, all cultures are steeped in our discipline." (Marcel Marceau: 1923- 2007)

A treasure of the World has left us... And although far from his Paris home; his memory will stay on Earth FOREVER...Marcel Marceau with our Long Time Friend-9.22.06
Many who personally met him, did so, in constant awe of his Magnetic character...Marcel Marceau was one of the greatest communicators to signal and bridge the gap of communication... With style, and charm...

View Video (below) and yes... There are many works of which Marcel Marceau was best loved... But I was amazed that he coached many moves which were added to Michael Jackson's fame in Thriller, etc! Rest in Peace, Mon Cher Marcel.

Michael Jackson et le Mime Marcel Marceau
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A few Links to honor Mime Master Marceau:
The Paris Funeral of Marcel Video
View The Photoshop Celebrity Mimes! Photoshop Contest
Report about the late Marcel MarceauInteresting VIDEO

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Afghanistan: Aftermath of an Intervention

Perhaps it is impolite to say...Afghans were on their way to becoming an 'archive of history' when they rang our U.S. Gov. via cell-phone...
Read story of a Desperate request for U.S. intervention in AfghanistanFreedom Watch Afghanistan (New window)Click Image- View Kazari's Story Larry Downing: Bush Karzai in N.York- 9.26.07 And if the World continues to blame the United States, for the entire problem in the Middle East; they will continue to make it easier for a Terrorism (which assumes absolutely NO blame) to spread...

Today, we're still seeing many countries affected by food & water shortages; and amidst ethnic cleanse by repressive regimes. Sadly, I fear that Iraq resistance will have afforded less future involvement by Nations; grown reluctant to help those in crisis...
View Today's events in Afghanistan...
We in the West are seeing recipients of International aid hold U.S. as a greedy Nation; while our ships (stationed in Persian Gulf) strive to keep waterways opened. Our work enables poor countries to continue to be recipients of this Aid; from those likely to cause its financial disruption...

For much of the World of dire poverty; there is only one way out...
To strive to be free to impact change... To live without Freedom, is to live dead... They are Free to forget our soldiers who have died for their cause... But to fail to ban together and make the very best for the sake of their Nation; denies their own promise for a better future.

More links:
Karzai: Courage in the Middle East

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Brown: The Age of Impunity is Over

The Myanmar Generals' brutal regime amidst a kind culture who strive for harmony, represents a ruling class who would rather 'eliminate' portions of a working force; than agree to make concessions with them...

While I do not think that 2007 has a place for tyrannical rule; I can't help but think that this militant security is being enacted in the wrong country.
Too bad they're not Iraqi security officers, against the insurgence. (Courtesy Reut Staff)- Myanmar Generals-07CLICK IMAGE VIDEO(top row L-R) Supreme leader Senior General Than Shwe, Vice Senior General Maung Aye, Prime Minister Soe Win, (centre row L-R) Acting Prime Minister and National Convention chief Lieutenant-General Thein Sein, Foreign Minister U Nyan Win, Home Minister Maung Oo, (bottom row L-R) Commander of Joint Defence Operations General Thura Shwe Mann, Information Minister Kyaw Hsan and Police Chief Brigadier-General Khin Yi.

Gordon Brown: The age of impunity is over

"They must immediately stop the violence and begin a genuine negotiation for a return to democracy. And Aung San Suu Kyi must be at the heart of it." #

Met by Xinhua Press: US attempt to build a "monopolar world
Read: Drudge Washington: China Blasts US as '97 Dawns
The West responds to a regime which diverts essential care packages, and Humanitarian aid, in order to support weaponry and a lavish lifestyle for the regime... While tens of thousands scavenge for food, as they remain severely malnourished! ...View Video

Every human being deserves Universal Freedoms...Yet, in 2007, this essential reality of Modern Age, is struck as "hegemonism and power politics" by the tyrannical ruling class, throughout the world! (And the Media they reward.)


Failure to negotiate with the Monks rejects Peace...
Years of discontent, economic hardship, & political repression
A foreign diplomat described "an amazing scene" Wednesday as a column of 8,000 to 10,000 people flooded past his embassy following a nucleus of about 800 monks. They were trailed by four truckloads of military men, watching but not taking action. #

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On Travel... Explore Documentaries

(^__^) I leave on travel for a few days...You might enjoy a friend's philanthropic multi-media project with the Annenberg Foundation, featuring documentaries, short films and photographs... Gallery is here :)

-I particularly like this one...
See you! Keep the faith, Dance, and have fun! -MB xoxoxo

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Update: Myanmar dhamma March

"We meet hate head-on with love," they chant, and, "We send our love to all the people in the world. We should not kill each other."
Amnesty Calls For Urgent Intervention By the UN
EU Urges Burma to Avoid Crackdown against Street Protests
Safety of Thai Citizens in Burma a Concern, Says Foreign Ministry
AUDIO: Explanation/insights
9. 26. 07 : I ask you to contact the highest official in your Country, to issue statement urging Militants to begin Peaceful dialogue without force. Yesterday Burma received messages of support from civilians worldwide.

Gordon Brown stated: "A message should go out to anyone facing persecution, anywhere from Burma and Zimbabwe: human rights are universal and no injustice can last forever."

Sarkozy Calls for Generals to Respect Pro-democracy Demonstrations.

The White House urged Burma's military rulers to show "restraint" in dealing with mass protests and said it hoped for dialogue between the regime and the demonstrators.

UPDATE 9. 25. 07 : Hopefully the World will someday realize its moral obligation to peacefully stand behind the security of the World's poor and oppressed...For without this, there can be no 'real' peace.

Today, Burma, one of the World's poorest Nations under repressive military regime; continues to March for quality of life, and an end to Human Rights abuses.
The Monks support Burma's need for Democratic Reform... Click-Image- View-VideoSee what you can do, below-
9. 24. 07 : Burmese military threatens monks...
US is ready to apply fresh sanctions against the Burmese militant leaders.

From a reader (bbc)
"We have suffered for a long time under the wicket junta. We are so afraid of them and cannot say what we think of feel. We respect our Buddhist monks very much. Our country has many natural resources but we are very poor. We are a disgrace in the whole world because of our rulers. But we hope for a golden future. We hope for the freedom of Aung San Su Kyi."- Kyi, Rangoon

Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. - Buddha

UPDATE: They started in the pouring rain carrying only "up-turned" beggar bowls; and later, Buddhist monks walked into the Shwedagon Pagoda compound through the eastern gate... The first time the regime has ever allowed entrance into the most revered temple in Yangon...
-Soon the monks led 3,000 people! View Slideshow
Monks put Myanmar junta in tight spot -Advance Posted- Fri Sep 21Khin Maung Win: Monks walk toward Armed Militants in Peaceful Protest9-24-07: Click-Image for Rain-soaked MonksThousands march in Yangon as pressure mounts on Myanmar
-Please continue to use your liberty to support Burma’s Cause:
Listen to John Carry's Video Plea to Ban Ki Moon
Prior post: Monk's 'dhamma & ah-dhamma' March
~ Freedom for Aung San Suu Kyi ~UPDATE!
US and British ambassadors to the United Nations on Thursday expressed their concern about the growing turmoil in Myanmar, urging the junta to allow a visit by UN special envoy, Ibrahim Gambari, "as soon as possible." (more later)
A look at Burma's hard-line generals
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The Fate of Musharraf's Pakistan

Photo shoot by Pierre in Pakistan during his nearly 2 years stay in Lahore.
-Beautiful piece about him, at last of film ... (RIP)

Pakistan - Film Pierre 2sur2
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Terrorist's wage war on Musharraf Pakistan committed to stemming tide of militancy
Pakistan army vows to 'eliminate' terror
after al-Qaeda threat to Musharraf"We have the aim and objective, as our national duty, to eliminate terrorists and eradicate extremism," army spokesman Maj.-Gen. Waheed Arshad said.

Radicals jihadis trail Pak Democratic Movement
Campaigning from a small opening in the weaknesses of their government; do these groups have a limited understanding of the complexities of terror? Or are these groups without the tools to fight it, and instead hold the belief that in Musharraf's defeat, terrorism will disappear? ... Deja Vu U.S. Congress Anum Naveed: Democratic Movement Chalks out topple strategy
The movement' (above) meets to chalk out strategy to topple President Musharraf's chance for re-election. Underscoring the threat in the wings of the merging pro-Taliban & al-Qaeda jihad who urge Pakistanis to rebel against Musharraf, "the INFIDEL", for his military's siege of a militant mosque stronghold in July... And much more...Mohammed Zubair: Funeral in troubled northwestern Pakistan Will all of this terror end with the election of ONE of the many groups who Campaign? ...This answer is not explained. For now, the heated exchange is focused upon Musharraf's Presidential seat, and less about the Terrorists.
(It suggests)

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More Crises for Lebanon: Assassination#8

Both Syria and Iran seem to be trying to launch spoiling attacks...
As Militants use Iraqis as shields in Iraq: Perfect storm for Blackwater
Syrians use Lebanese as proxy for regional stability
Eight anti-Syrian public figures Assassinated in Lebanon (List below)
Manuela in Beirut says...
”If the outside world wants to change things in Lebanon; cut Syria off.” Caption: An anti-Syrian lawmaker was killed in a car bombing in Christian suburb of Beirut, Wednesday, shaking Lebanon just a week ahead of a crucial election.
HT: Instapundit:
Manuela Paraipan in Beirut reports from these attacks in Lebanon:

I cannot but ask: “Who has the major interest to destabilize Lebanon? Who has weakened Lebanon for decades and who is still using it as a card in its regional game?
Syria acts in Lebanon through its proxies and the list is long. Weapons enter from Syria to various parties, movements, cells etc. It is not only Hezbollah that gets the weapons... That is known for a fact.” read more

THE LONG LIST OF MURDERED ANTI-SYRIAN PUBLIC FIGURES
Source
Antoine Ghanem was the eighth prominent anti-Syrian figure killed in Lebanon in just over two years.

- Sept. 19, 2007: Ghanem, 64, an anti-Syrian lawmaker from the Christian Phalange Party, is killed in a blast in Beirut. Six other people also die.

- June 13, 2007: Walid Eido, 65, an anti-Syrian member of parliament, is killed along with his son, two bodyguards and six others in an explosion in Beirut.

-Nov. 21, 2006: Pierre Gemayel, 34, the industry minister and a prominent anti-Syrian Christian politician, is shot to death by gunmen in a Beirut suburb.

- Dec. 12, 2005: Gibran Tueni, an anti-Syrian newspaper editor and lawmaker, is killed when a car bomb destroys his vehicle.

- June 21, 2005: Anti-Syrian politician George Hawi, a former Communist Party leader, is killed by a bomb placed under his car.

- June 2, 2005: Anti-Syrian journalist and activist Samir Kassir is killed by a bomb planted under his car.

- Feb. 14, 2005: Former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, an anti-Syrian lawmaker, is assassinated in a bombing that also kills 20 other people. Among the dead is Bassel Fleihan, who served as economy minister in Hariri's government. The opposition blames the Syrian and Lebanese governments, charges both deny.

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Monk's 'dhamma & ah-dhamma' March

Today I feel deep sadness for the brave and selflessness Monks of Burma.
In peaceful protest, they stand for the Burmese struggle; as hundreds of these Monks are met with tear-gas & imprisonment by the Junta..

Burmese Monks Reflect the People's Struggle, even though to do so might lead to their deaths. Students of Burma say that many people would like to join the monks in demonstrations, but are afraid of a violent crackdown by the military. The junta gunned down an estimated 3,000 people in a pro-democracy mass uprising in 1988.
UPDATE: Jim Carrey continues his Burma plea to Ban Ki Moon... Peaceful Burmese blogger flees authorities
"Moezack slipped through their security net and posted photographs of monks marching through Rangoon on the Internet. Both he (and his site) are gone! http://moezack.blogspot.com

NOTE- Today's struggle in Burma: A member of the Alliance of All Burmese Buddhist Monks said in an interview: “This is a fight between dhamma and ah-dhamma (between justice and injustice).”

The Peaceful Buddhist Monks that I know continue to defend (against ALL odds) those who are outnumbered & dwindle to extinction.
In Peace, they provide protection... Below: Abbot-Phra Acharn Chan (& friend)Click -image- VIEW- VIDEO!
Amidst Buddhists' Peacefulness; the World might discover commonality.
Could a Buddhist Monk stand alongside each of the Nation’s greatest diplomats; to raise consciousness toward Peace? Perhaps the world could learn to strive to be a safer place... What could we loose in trying this?

The Wat Pa Luangta Bua Yannasampanno Forest Monastery Kanchanaburi, Thailand (sanctuary to many tigers) lends symbolic truth to the illusion of FEAR; and on many levels, man's true ability to achieve Peace without it.

The Tiger Temple Foundation:Website
Read more from: Wiki- about the Temple
View: Introducing the Tigers
The Monks of the Foundation pledge to uphold the sanctity of a free and peaceful environment for endangered Animals... Safe from poachers!

The abbot talks to a group of visitors (who hesitate)

Monks and tigers
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เชิญร่วมโครงการ " บ้านใหม่- ให้เสือ" เพื่ออิสระและกลับคืนสู่ป่า

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Reducing Iran's Elevated Enrichments

Will Arab nations form solidarity to force the Iranian regime to reduce "bomb-capacity enrichments" in order to substanciate energy intent?
A Good Move about now, as: Iran Draws Up Plans to Bomb Israel
The Iranian regime states that they aren't interested in creating bombs for un-peaceful purposes...But isn't the demise and forced departure of the Jews, what Iran considers to be "Peaceful?"
We've already seen what happens in this drama...For the last year, this has been the playbook of the Mullah Regime...
Iran Cuts Foreign Dollar Assets to 30 Percent
This News agency published one of my watermarked U.S. dollar images! (haha)

Iranian media-propaganda states that a majority of Nations favor acceptance of their "deregulated of Nuclear development"... But the TRUTH IS: A majority of Nations (including America) favored their path to Nuclear energy; without elevated enrichments designed to develop a Bomb!

Iranian deputy air force chief, Gen. Mohammad Alavi boasts:
An upgraded version of Iran's Shahab-3 missile has a range of 1,200 miles capable of reaching Israel and carrying a nuclear warhead. Alavi said Iran's radar bases were monitoring activities at the country's borders around the clock and boasted that it had the capability to confront U.S. cruise missiles.

"One of the issues enemies make publicity about is their cruise missiles. Now, we possess the necessary systems to confront them (cruise missiles)," Alavi was quoted as saying. Read more

UPDATE: As the need for Moderates in the Middle East Escilates:
On Sunday, Kouchner said France had appealed to major companies such as oil giant Total and gas giant Gaz de France not to bid for projects in Iran. He also said France and Germany were preparing possible European Union economic sanctions against Tehran beyond existing U.N. measures.

Israel and Iran cooperate in crash probe
HT: windigo
HUKET, Thailand - Officials from Israel and Iran put aside political animosity Tuesday to work together in using Israeli forensics expertise to identify their dead from the crash of a jetliner on this Thai resort island. Six Israelis and 18 Iranians were among the 89 people killed. #

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Opposite Poles of Perceptive Ciaos

As earth consciousness continues its journey toward extremes...
This has more to do with massive earth changes than true conflicts...
While many groups who hold grid formations together, now remain in conflict; true humanitarians, such as Bernard Kouchner, find tremendous struggle for middle-ground to prevent further dissention amidst many regions.(NOTE: Mr. Kouchner has often stopped wars to deliver aid to innocent civilians)

Earth imbalance amidst Perceptive Ciaos...
People remain suspicious of peacemakers, & silent among murderers. Click-Image- View Misperception of our Earthly Ciaos(Or view clip below)
We are a refection on our earth with its series of loops and changes; and our earth, a mirror of evolution... As part of the twelve key nodes of the grid regions of the North and South poles, near Machu Picchu, the Great Pyramid, and Stonehenge; we are seeing reflections of the tremendous pull of the earth... And inside the higher-self of each one of us; we know that Humanity must reverse the perception of disunity which now unfolds for mankind... That we might assist those who rely upon our Unity.

This little Video clip from Wilrijkse Plein, Antwerpen... Is the closest thing I could find to the type of running script which finds us indulging in the perceptive ciaos that we call reality.
(I can tell you, what we are seeing today, is not reality of life.)

Gnostic Media by Sick Since
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Humanity can shift to the process to stabilize the earth, and reestablish unity & good will; Otherwise we sill further plunge into dissention & purging of innocence... Hr. H (still at an Archeological project in Alexandria, sees massive land changes in the form of merging land-mass off the coast of Greece; and another massive Ethiopian quake large enough to create a substantial shift, before the end of 2007...

Whether you observe and celebrate important spiritual history رمضان (Ramadan) or ראש השנה (Rosh Hashanah) which overlapped on the day of the 13th; these days are the last to make peace... and cast out the perception of disunity. He says not to be afraid.
I have to leave for awhile, on travel. Will post when I can. xoxoxo M.B.

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We’ll Have to Settle On the Moon

Lately the Moon has become an increased focus-point...
Today's Space projects have seen their most heightened development in America in the last eight years... Evolved to the ISS Planet quest & Hubble repair and NASA merge with ESA as a World participation exploration; combining efforts of several World Nations, to scout out extended resources, new energy sources, amidst the nearest galaxy...

And view preview of Ron Howard's film, "In the shadow of the moon!"
-Opening dates & Showtimes: Near you...

In the shadow of the moon
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Interesting... For some time it has been said that there is already a presence on the moon. In fact, images taken from Earth with a good telescope are thought to detect recent action. SOURCE
Scientists have long reported of images of Alien craft taken from the Apollo missions.VIDEO: APOLLO 20 Alien Spaceship: ON MOON CSM FLYOVER.

Later said to be one of many mining machines observed by the crew...
(nicknamed "Annabelle" by the Apollo 12 astronauts.)

And check this out: Unknown Satellite Watches Earth for two weeks
(Hope we hear about many of these developments.)

Shuttle Take off and land of Atlantis: SPECTACULAR!
Very lovely NASA clip; more later... Enjoy your day! -MB

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A few interesting links:
China Launch Won't Ignite New Space Race, Analysts Say

Forbes: The New Space Race
Also featuring Slideshow: OF THESE SPACE COWBOYS

New Space Race for Tourists:
"Forget the Russians and the Americans. The new space race is between the guys from Virgin Atlantic, Amazon.com, and PayPal."

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Greenspan: A Post Memoir too Late

Checking Greenspan’s Book Against Historical Record
A man whose silence helped destroy the American Dream and as others say, "annihilate our moral authority abroad." Greenspan's Dismay Extends Both Ways..#
A memoir claim that Iraq war was about oil for U.S.; reverberated across one hundred Nations and the Middle East... As news articles swapped their own wording, planted by Greenspan; supposedly with the same absent frame of mind to know if America needed further credit, or discredit.

When he was directly confronted about the statement,

"Greenspan said that in his discussions with President Bush and Vice President Cheney, "I have never heard them basically say, 'We've got to protect the oil supplies of the world,'

... but that would have been my motive."

"He also said that he made his economic argument to White House officials and that one lower-level official, whom he declined to identify, told him, "Well, unfortunately, we can't talk about oil." Asked if he had made his point to Cheney specifically, Greenspan said yes, then added, "I talked to everybody about that."

Given that, "I'm saying taking Saddam out was essential," he said. But he added that he was not implying that the war was an oil grab.

"No, no, no," he said. Getting rid of Hussein achieved the purpose of "making certain that the existing system [of oil markets] continues to work, frankly, until we find other [energy supplies], which ultimately we will."

Many people like him, and I am not without the knowledge of the inter-workings of government fiscal spending, & the burden that terror security demands have placed on our Nation and States. How are his words today, helpful to the safety of troops, and our weakened dollar?

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Suicide Salafi: The Minority Against Koran

No matter who fights against them , these fights will never end until the Scriptures of Koran have been set free from "deviant ideology", and youth are deterred from extremist violence... THIS IS THE ONLY WAR.
- Khalid Chraibi helps clarify Koranic principal: #Extremists cannot claim Koranic justification
for violence despite proud boasts of ‘jihadis’
"This wave of violence is only marginally directed at foreign troops of occupation. The overwhelming majority of the victims are civilians who are not even individually targeted, but simply belong to a group that their adversaries have decided to attack, such as the employees of some administration, or the members of a religious group (Sunni or Shi'a)." "Many of the victims are accounted for merely as "collateral damage", i.e. people who happened to be standing within the range of an explosive device, at the time of explosion", he further clarifies...#

The video (above) treats the intervention by dozens of neighboring Nations as "US Attackers" while militant fractions unite under a "Koranic Jihad" against US forces.
And video (below) creates error of sympathy for Suicide Salafi!
Just listen to this News commentator describe the "poor, poor" Suicide Jihadi Minority!View the KEY principals that these Suicide Jihadis are violating:
"It is said that the Caliph Abu Bakr reminded his troops of these rules, on the eve of their departure for battle, as follows:

"Stop, O people, that I may give you ten rules for your guidance in the battlefield. Do not commit treachery or deviate from the right path. You must not mutilate dead bodies. Neither kill a child, nor a woman, nor an aged man. Bring no harm to the trees, nor burn them with fire, especially those which are fruitful. Slay not any of the enemy's flock, save for your food. You are likely to pass by people who have devoted their lives to monastic services; leave them alone."

While Militants wage suicide attacks in many regions of the globe; they (first) violate the principle of sacredness of human life, as is emphasized in the "Universal Islamic Declaration of Human Rights" of 19 September 1981 (21 Dhul Qaidah 1401) which states:

"Human life is sacred and inviolable and every effort shall be made to protect it. In particular no one shall be exposed to injury or death, except under the authority of the Law."

Islam also established very strict rules on how to deal with cases of murder. Capital punishment can be applied by a court of law, which respects due process.

"But, no individual is allowed to take the law into his own hands, to decide at his personal whim who is to live and who is to die, etc. Such a situation, if it were to take place, would be comparable to a state of "fitna", which is strongly denounced by Islam."
Read more.

The imams are also to remind the youth that, even in a situation of warfare, Islam has established very strict rules, which all parties to the conflict have to respect. These rules were observed during the life of the Prophet, with the objective of ensuring that damages were limited to what was necessary, without unnecessary destruction of life (women, civilians, old people, non-fighters) and property (trees, orchards, wells, cattle, etc.)

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Kurds: Political Maturity & Progress

The Middle East is not without positive stories...
I just received a few pictures of what was said to be the Kurd’s (Hawler) Erbil (below) ...(formerly one of the worst areas of the region!) A visit to Michael Totten's site, confirms that It's True!
View many more structures and unity of the people of this region: A New Power Rises in Iraq
The Kurds have sought success by realization, determination and vigilance.
And given the history of the struggles of many Nations who left behind years of tyranny; their accomplishments did not come easy...It takes hard work and much sacrifice to reach political maturity.
I hope that what we are seeing in Iraqi Kurdistan; will eventually find its way throughout all areas of the Iraq Nation... We hope improvement in Iraq's government, as they reach an enhanced understanding between Iraqi parties, to form a stronger alliance.. Whatever shall become of this Nation, of whose history held lawless, criminal, beginnings:
I HOPE IRAQIS WILL NOT SLIP TO TRANNY, & WILL STRIVE TO BE FREE.
-From Michael Totten's article:

"Kurdistan’s rise flips Iraq on its head. The Kurds are ahead, but they started from nothing. Under Saddam’s regime they had the worst of everything – the worst poverty, the worst underdevelopment, and worst of all they bore the brunt of the worst violence from Baghdad."

200,000 people were killed (out of less than four million) and 95 percent of the villages were completely destroyed.

"The Kurds seem happy and well-adjusted. Scratch the surface, though, and any one of them can tell you tales that make you tremble and shudder. Everyone here was touched by the Baath and by the genocide. If living well is the best revenge, the Kurds got theirs." -Read more by Michael J. Totten

We wish for unified effort of Iraqi troops toward stability, & Freedom for Iraq.
Question and Answer Session for Gen. Petraeus & Crocker...
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Time for Rededication- Fred Thompson-08

I have seen the young eagles of my country who have bravely flown to the need of many... And whether it was to protect those delivering aid, or to fight for the honor of our Nation; I long for a President who will encourage the future of a warm yet strong America, who knows that the key to Unity, Security and Prosperity lies not in ones strength, but ones relatedness.
Thompson 2008

Fred Thompson reminds us of the importance of choosing wisely: "A Government that is big enough to do everything for us,
is Powerful enough to do anything to us." #

VIEW VIDEO: Our Fred Thompson!"The Framers drew their design for our Constitution from a basic understanding of human nature. From the wisdom of the ages and from fresh experience, they understood the better angels of our nature, and the less admirable qualities of human beings entrusted with power."

"The Framers believed in free markets, rights of property and the rule of law, and they set these principles firmly in the Constitution. Above all, the Framers enshrined in our founding documents, and left to our care, the principle that rights come from our Creator and not from our government." Read moreThompson 2008

VIEW VIDEO: Thompson warmth & Humor! To restore Unity to American Values... And to restore Congress to levels at which it was its best. No better President can America expect to have...

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Crippling the U.S. Economy is Their Goal

Of course, now is not the time to add policy to challenge a Nation's economical stability...Congress, White House Prepare for Battle.

But interesting how Terrorist's deliberate goal to bring U.S. Economy to complete destruction, is actually seeing a stronger America...(below)
But just how badly is America supposed to be doing...Ht: instapundit
James Pethokoukis, assistant managing editor for the Money & Business section at U.S. News & World Report, asks: So How Goes Bin Laden's War on the U.S. Economy?Pethokoukis questions the success rate of Terrorist's admitted goals of destroying the U.S. economy; and explains the figures after 9/11:

"When the terrorist attacks happened, the Internet stock bubble was in full implosion mode. The economy dipped in the third quarter of 2001 and was slightly negative in two of the previous four quarters. But it's been nothing but growth since then."

"Overall... he says, "The American economy is, adjusting for inflation, $1.65 trillion bigger than it was six years ago."

"To put that gigantic number in some perspective, the U.S. economy has added the equivalent of five Saudi Arabias, eight Irans, 13 Pakistans, or 15 Egypts, depending on your preference. And while 9/11 did cause the stock market to plunge, the Dow is 37 percent higher than it was on Sept. 10, 2001, creating trillions of dollars of new wealth for Americans. What's more, the unemployment rate is 4.6 percent today vs. 5.7 percent back then. Not bad at all."
Read full article.

Along with Bin Laden's War on the U.S. Economy... For the last several years, the Iranian Regime has openly waged a campaign: To Destroy the American Economy. Ahmadinejad's policies highlight the dangers of mismanaged economics:
View iht article: Iran seals its doors tighter against the West

"When Ahmadinejad was elected, he campaigned as a Robin Hood, promising to redistribute Iran's oil wealth from the rich to the poor. One of his first edicts was to order banks to lower interest rates to 12 percent, from as high as 17 percent. The order, like others, backfired, making loans harder to come by.

In another case, Ahmadinejad decided that the price of cement was too high, so he ordered it reduced. Rashadi, the economist, said the decree frightened away investors who had planned to build new cement factories around the country.

Rashadi also said the president's constant insults aimed at the stock market had undermined investor confidence, which he said encouraged people with money to invest in real estate, driving up property values."

But with its oil revenues, the government has, in the short term, been able to buy itself out of an economic meltdown by using $60 billion for subsidies and a massive increase in imports - although that has undermined local manufacturing, economists here said...

"Some of those interviewed said the oil revenues also have helped shore up the regime by enriching a new ruling class made up of members of the Revolutionary Guard and alumni of the Basij militia, who have their hands in nearly every aspect of the economy - and now in much of the government as well.

Ahmadinejad's economic policies have also cushioned many homeowners because property values have skyrocketed. Three years ago, for example, a four-bedroom apartment in a good Tehran neighborhood sold for $200,000; it could be worth more than $1 million today."

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6 Yrs after 9-11 | We Will Never Forget

“No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable
as the will and moral courage of free men and women.” – Ronald Reagan
We are all of the World's nationalities and religious beliefs... And for as long as our Earth shall continue... The 3000 lives that were plucked from this earth, will forever hold a void, and deep silence, in the heart of mankind...
And this explains why, six years after 9-11, we often feel no closer to healing than we did on that morning of 2001... View Video tribute (above) of the 343 new york firefighters and 23 new york police officers who lost their lives; helping others to safety...

This home footage, captured in the heart of 9-11; has surfaced on the 6th anniversary.

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Remembering Jane Wyman...

This morning, the sad loss of a sincerely beloved Desert friend... #
Jane Wyman was a strong and inspirational -fellow actress- and significant Philanthropist for the Arthritis Foundation..
With Jane's passing, she will indeed be missed, by all...

NOTE: Although she is noted for so much more than the series "Falcon Crest"...
The Video clip (below) somehow is amazingly fitting...

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From the family's website:
Former national chairman of the Arthritis Foundation Stanford Rubin, states:

"In 1977 she became the second recipient of the Charles B. Harding award — the highest national award given by the Arthritis Foundation. In turn, the local Southern California chapter created the Jane Wyman Humanitarian Award.

Afflicted with arthritis and diabetes herself, Jane was the lead person running the local annual arthritis telethons for about 20 years, many times appearing with her daughter, Maureen Reagan. Jane acted as the Foundation's national chairperson for many years, flew around the country promoting the cause and was a substantial benefit from an awareness standpoint."

Joined in sorrow, is her son, Michael and family... God Bless to all.

View Sonysanyo's special 4/07 Birthday- VIDEO TRIBUTE
-Jane Wyman dies in Palm Springs
-Jane Wyman: Oscar Winner, Wife of Future President
-'Johnny Belinda' Actress Jane Wyman Dies
-Oscar-winner Wyman dies aged 93

The tribute rolls on (smile)
One of my favorite pictures by Jane, is the 1956, Miracle in the Rain...
She stars in this tear-filled picture with actor Van Johnson. If you haven't seen it, you must... I wish I had a clip for this, but just found this 1956- interview AD!
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Denial Widens the Influence of Terror

While I am concerned with the terrorist's ability to progress I am more focused on a portion of Americans who deny important evidence which connects theses Radical Islamist Terror-groups & Associates...

As today's Terrorists put aside differences in theology to harm their enemies; the administrations of their enemies, shift focus to chastise their opposing political parties! Denial has done much to assist in the widening of radicalized terror's influence within both Democrat and Republican administrations; for over 10 years!
"RAKED OVER THE COALS IN 1998" -for actionable intelligence: -Former CIA agent explains more: Events circa the millennium...

And View the 1999 ABC News report (Video below) which attempts to introduce these connections... And today (post 9/11 Commission) intelligence which has established a positive connection of the 1998 U.S. embassy bombings in Kenya & Tanzania as the work of Hezbollah-trained al-Qaeda operatives... With Jr. Partner: IRAN!
Yes this was 1999, but today… We are seeing (once again) political bickering and denial over disturbing signs that implicate Iran in (at the very least) facilitating travel for some of the 9/11 hijackers… Extensive evidence shows that Iran aided al-Qaeda’s retreat from Afghanistan in late 2001; as they allowed al-Qaeda agents to operate from Iranian soil… Today, Iran’s atacks in Iraq are well substantiated. Yet now, the Democrat Congress refuses to address! Read more

Singularly one of the most important articles one must read, is:
Iran's Proxy War Against America by Thomas Joscelyn
Claremont Institute For the Study of Statesmanship & Political Philosophy
Read copy of Iran's Proxy War Against America click here (3.8MB)
From ther Forward by Brian T. Kennedy:

"The Claremont Institute’s National Security Studies series is devoted to the serious discussion of what will be required to defend the United States and the West. Our Declaration of Independence teaches that government is instituted among men to secure life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

The Constitution’s injunction to provide for the “common defense” requires a vigorous and vigilant approach to national security. American foreign policy dedicated to the security of the interests and rights of its citizens requires not only informed and prudent statesmanship, but also a responsible citizenry that is engaged in the national discussion about friends and foes. It is in this tradition of spirited self-government that we publish these studies.

Additional Excerpt...
The American regime has faced down larger and more formidable foes than Iran, Hezbollah, and al-Qaeda. But in an age of increasing technological sophistication, it is irresponsible to sit idly by while threats gather and foreign actors are allowed to carry out acts of war. The way forward requires prudence, clear strategic thinking, and statesmanship.

Thomas Joscelyn’s compelling case that we must first open our eyes is a vital contribution to what we hope will be a new direction for American foreign policy. Read this article Here.

While our country is busy forming two Americas...
Imad Mugniyah, Hezbollah’s master terrorist, is said to have recently attended a meeting between Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Syrian President Bashar al-Assad... Mugniyah, there representing Hezbollah in Lebanon, is currently at the top of a US Military and CIA assassination list. For this reason he is said to avoid certain areas of Beirut for fear of being killed by CIA SAD paramilitary operatives, or US Special Operations Hunter/Killer teams. Read more .

ABOUT: Mugniyah has been formally charged by Argentina with participating in the March 17, 1992 bombings of the Israeli embassy in Buenos Aires, which killed 29 and the AMIA cultural building in July 1994, killing 86 people... And now accused of orchestrating the 2000 abductions of three Israeli soldiers in the southern part of Lebanon and kidnapping of Israeli businessman Elchanan Tenenbaum, and a more recent attack on Israel; killing 8 soldiers and abducting two.

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Algeria Stands in Protest Against al-Qaeda

Looks like the Terrorist's method of "Divide and Conquer" won't work in the country of Algiers! Today, thousands of Algerians formed a unity to protest against al-Qaeda! Their protest came after suicide attacks; only hours apart, killed at least 57 ...
Al-Qaeda's intended target? Apparently, the President of Algeria...Des dizaines de milliers d'Algériens
manifestent pour dénoncer le terrorismeOn Friday, Interior Minister Noureddine Yazid Zerhouni said: "Terrorists have ONE choice: Turn themselves in or die."
United we stand, divided we fall...

"Algeria of 2007 is different from Algeria of the year 1997," said UGTA chief Abdelmajid Sidi Said, in reference to a year in which hundreds of civilians were killed in attacks the government blamed on Islamic rebels.

"Algeria is united against terrorism. The period of 1990s is over," he added, in allusion to divisions among politicians over whether to negotiate with rebels or focus only on military operations against them.

And despite the restive Berber minority that seeks autonomy, as well as an al Qaeda affiliate... The Algerians continue to take a united stand!

So much to loose when a part of a Nation trades their allegiance to form a second Government, as it plays off of its country's weaknesses in a quest for power. Today's split-Government (in progress) in Pakistan , is a direct result of embedded instability, rallied conspiracy, and the progressive workings toward the Terrorist's goal.

Al Qaeda group says it targeted Algerian president
"Terrorism brings economic instability!" "Terrorism has no place in our society!"…shouted the crowd who protested two major terror attacks which occurred within hours from one another...

Dozens killed and over 100 injured when Abu al-Muqdad al-Wahrani -- strapped with an explosives belt -- was unable to get past the security guards protecting Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika when he visited the town of Batna on Thursday just east of the capital city, Algiers.

Sadly, many suicide bombing areas are never rebuilt...Manifestation à Alger contre les violences
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A Farewell to Luciano Pavarotti

Farewell to Luciano Pavarotti

Spice Girls & Luciano Pavarotti
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'We pray that God will allow him to use his voice in heaven' #Read out by his daughters to the archbishop of Modena, Benito Cocchi:

"We thank God for having given Papa the gift of his great voice and we pray that He will allow him to use it to praise Him in heaven for the rest of his tomorrows." Read this beautiful article.

Pavarotti...A farewell at the Cathedral of Modena, attended by the many he touched as one of the greatest tenors in Opera history; and one of the most beloved and Blessed spirits of our century...Daniele La Monaca: Farewell to Luciano Pavarotti
Cathedral of ModenaClick-Video-

~~~~~~~~~~I've a picture of Pavarotti, taken some time ago, at a party with my parents... Pavarotti who wore a traditional scarf, was so laughing and joyful, and filled with life... At five years of age I can still remember this! (Will post when I locate this image.)

GOP Leadership Key in Centrist Reform

It's the 11th hour for many reforms of our Nation... No longer can they be pushed into to the future; as today's "unsuccessful debate"...
I liken this crucial time in World history as, "The Sarkozy Era."
An era in which weighing and standing by tough issues in a conservative manner, also held liberal considerations. These sound measures, vital to the function and survival of a Nation, bonded to become reform Legislation...Conservative steps, and a Unique Focus on Wellness,
Prevention Programs, and the Like… Click-image-View-Video-Or view Video: here
"This is an effort to have everyone covered by insurance, not a prospect for socialized medicine… It is a comprehensive program which makes insurance affordable for all." -Schwarzenegger

* Before the Legislature’s scheduled adjournment on September 14th...
(R) Schwarzenegger, leader in pulling together left-right positions, remains hopeful.
According to Steven Maviglio:

"Literally hundreds of meetings with stakeholders have hashed out a workable, centrist bill. It still has enemies on the left (single payer advocates and some unions) and right (free market Republicans), but Assembly Bill 8 remains the best hope for health care reform this year." Read more

Read Schwarzenegger's Comprehensive program-
(Likely to be one of the first workable program in our Nation) PREVENTION, HEALTH PROMOTION, AND WELLNESS
Americans do not realize that they are already paying for unresolved issues:
Whether it is in hidden fees, or cost of a declining quality of life; decades of unresolved policies have continued to stop at "who will pay?"

AGE OF DIVERSIFICATION: America's agents & underwriters might explore how they can positively impact their client's future (retirement, savings, etc.) beyond a new 15% income cap.
VIDEO (above) (A compromise & gradual approach to re-shape our future.)

Centrist Reform bill holds Schwarzenegger's earlier position:
(unlike the current 2008 "Socialist healthcare programs" Dem candidates are pushing)

“Socialized medicine is not the solution to our state’s health care problems,” the Republican governor said, “(Earlier) bill would require an extraordinary redirection of public and private funding by creating a vast new bureaucracy to take over health insurance and medical care for Californians — a serious and expensive mistake.” - SOURCE

LINKS:
Comparisons of Schwarznegger's Reform Proposals

What this means to Agents and underwriters:Health Care Reform Compromise: Unsolicited Advice Part IIAlan Katz says: Instead of asking “what package can be signed?”
the need is to ask: "What legislation should be signed?"

-Underwriters Healthy Solutions

Interesting podcast at the:
Glen and Helen Show: Fixing America's Health Care System ~~~~~~~~~~On January 8, 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger unveiled an initiative to bring accessible, efficient and affordable health care to every Californian. His plan addresses our broken health care system and the hidden tax that every insured Californian pays to subsidize the uninsured. Individuals, government, doctors and hospitals, insurers and employers all have equal responsibility for health care reform. By promoting health and wellness, covering the uninsured and increasing affordability, California can create a model that the rest of the nation can follow.

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