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Al-QAIDA MYTHS AND REALITIES

Posted on February 10, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Who can forget cries of perild issued by former President George Bush concerning forces of  evil headed for the shores of the United Statess. He insisted America had to invade Iraq in order to destroy non-existent WMD and get at the source of support for al-Qaida–Iraq? There never was a threat to the USA, but Bush transformed his incompetent administration into one leading the Crusade against terrorism.

Michael Sheehan, Assistant Secretary of Defense ffor Special Operations, told an audience that al–Qaida never posed any threat to the United States. “Al-Qaida wasn’t as good as we thought they  were on 9/11. Everyone looked to the sky every eday after 9/11 and said: ‘when is the next attack?’ And, it didn’t come because al-Qaida wasn’t that capable. They didn’t have other units in the USA. They didn’t have the capability to launch a second attack.”

The dynamic trio of Bush/Cheney/Runsfeld  spread fear and anxiety because it was good politics and made certain Bush got another term.  If anything, Bush hysteria INCREASED the size of al-Qaida by offering them an opportunity to fight in Iraq.

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Perry Proves His Stupidity!

Posted on January 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

One sometimes wonders if those seeking the Republican nomination for president receive secret injections of a “stupidity pill.” Rick Perry once again proved that becoming governor of Texas results in degeneration of one’s brain. Someone mentioned Turkey’s Justice and Development Party as Islamic which sent Rick off on a rocky road of nonsense. “Obviously, when you have a country which is being ruled by what many would perceive to be Islamist terrorists, when you start seeing that type of activity against their own people…. not only is it time for us to have a conversation about whether or not they belong to be in NATO but it’s time for the United  States, when we look at their foreign aid, to go to zero with it.”

Rick did serve in Turkey during his time in service. Let’s look at the record:

1.  Turkey has freedom of religion and there are still Jews in the country.

2. There currently is a fight over whether wearing the niqab should be allowed in college classrooms.

3. Name a terrorist group funded by Turkey is the real question!

4. Yes, there have been restrictions of freedom of the press and there is still conflict over the Kurdish issue, but these do not translate into terming Turkey a friend of terrorism.

5. Israel refused to allow aid to people in Gaza, Turkish boats were attacked and Turkish citizens killed. Turkey asked for an apology and Israel refused.

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Victoria Secret Has A Secret

Posted on January 16, 2012 by | Leave a comment

There is  evidence that Victoria Secret purchases material for its lengerie from nations in Africa who  have children engaged in  growing these crops. An article in Bloomberg News described how a 13 year old girl, Clarisse Kambire, works in the cotton fields of  Burkina Faso and if she is not working hard enough, payment  can come in the form of beatings from  farmers.

Before a day’s work begins, she says: ”I’m starting to think about how he will shout and beat me again.” Apparently, Clarisse is listed as an adult and supposedly she picks vegetables. The majority of cotton in the country is sold to Victoria Secret. I guess there are times when the name of this company speaks the truth.

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Death In Sudan, Who Cares?

Posted on January 9, 2012 by | 10 Comments

Reports from the new nation of South Sudan reveal death and destruction as the Nuer tribe sent troops firing and attacking the Murle tribe.  Initial figures indicate about 2,300 women and children are dead and nearly a thousand men. There are at least 1,000 children missing. This intrepid reporter asked prominent American political leaders for a reaction to this massacre of the innocent.

George Bush:  ”The key thing is whether there are WMD in South Sudan that pose a threat to the security of America.”

Michele Bachmann:  ”South  Sudan? Is that near New Orleans?”

Herman Cain:  ”I wonder if anyone there would be interested in a fabulous pizza deal.”

Ron Santorum:  ”I urge those unfortunate people to pray to God”

Mitt Romney:  ”America sends its condolences to all who are persecuted. I will inform Mormon headquarters so they can send some missionaries.”

Newt Gingrich:  ”If South Sudan leaders would contact me, I have some interesting ideas that might help them and my organization offers a beginning of year discount.”

Barack Obama:  ”We are leaving troubled areas, not going in.”

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Bombs Away In Baghdad!

Posted on January 5, 2012 by | Leave a comment

As I recall our beloved and all wise President George Bush made clear the US was invading Iraq in order to wipe out WMD and to bring democracy to the oppressed people of that nation. The years have passed, the WMD myth has passed, and now that American troops have finally left Iraq, the myth of spreading democracy will soon pass. Even as the last American soldier left Iraq, Shiite Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki began his program to wipe out Sunni political leaders.

Once again, Baghdad was the scene of death and destruction as Sunni militants responded to being blocked out of government by blasting their Shiite enemies. Once again innocent civilians died due to bomb blasts. It was clear that bombs were set by Sunnis who are furious at actions of Maliki to arrest Sunni political leaders.

I wonder if George is still proud that American brought democracy to Iraq. I wonder how many Republican political leaders who hailed the invasion are now complaining that Iraq is not a democracy. I guess this is simply another example of failed Obama policies.

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2012 PREDICTIONS

Posted on December 31, 2011 by | Leave a comment

We offer the first annual Impudent Observer predictions for the new year.

1. The Chicago Cubs will NOT win the World Series.

2. Newt Gingrich will be caught in another love triangle.

3.  Mitt will gain the Republican nomination for president and in October will announce that he is now in favor of abortion, and government job programs because polls show most Americans want those things.

4. Michele Bachmann will be barred from calling God anymore.

5. Sarah Palin will kill a bear–with a gun, that is.

6. December, 2012 Wall Street Xmas bonus payments will not exceed $200 billion. Wall Street folk will have to endure another year of poverty.

7. Jobs will boom for those willing to work for $8 an hour.

8. America will fall even further behind nations in life expectancy.

9. Green Bay Packers will win the Super Bowl.

10. Dominique Strauss-Kahn will be caught taking a shower with young Boy Scouts.

11. Tea Party stalwarts will be forced to drink castor oil after being defeated for their jobs in Congress.

12. Rick Perry will forget where the governor’s office is located but will be found by some good hearted unemployed folk.

13. Ron Paul will announce that henceforth he will not make use of anything built by “government.” He will walk to work to avoid using government built roads.

14. Rick Santorum will announce God told him to become a gay Muslim.

15. On June 23, 2012 not a single American will watch any TV show. The end of the world!

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on December 29, 2011 by | Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Given Republicans inability to find a competent presidential candidate, never ask for their advice to find a competent plumber.

Fox News issued a correction. They presented an accurate story.

Newt Gingrich called for arresting “activist judges.” You know, just what the Founding Fathers wanted.

I always check to see if the child’s nose matches either parent’s nose.

If mom lowers head to talk to child, the kid had better beware.

The coffee shop was out of its Winter Blend. How can a coffee shop  be out of coffee?

Muslims are charged with seeking to overthrow US government, but no one charges Republican candidates with seeking to overthrow the US Constitution!

Big butts do not necessarily translate into big minds.

Some speak with a gaze of awe.

When mom and dad and kids are in booth, the issue is which one first rises to leave?

In my childhood, we brought pennies for starving children in China, I guess these days we should bring dollars to school for starving American children.

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US Fights To Defend China

Posted on December 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

As I recall, ten years ago, then President George Bush and his two companions of evil, Cheney and Rumsfeld, told the American people that once we rid Afghanistan and Iraq of Muslim fanatics, there was oil in them sands. Ten years have gone by along with the lives of thousands of  Americans, and guess who is going to get that oil in them sands and hills? China! The government of Afghanistan has signed an agreement with China that allows its oil companies to drill for oil.

As I recall, Don an Dick  emphasized that oil would pay for the cost of war. I guess the dynamic trio of incompetents did not realize the US was paying for  China to make lots of money. China has us in debt and now they are collecting on the debt by using our soldiers to protect their oil people!!

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Iraq, A Torturous War

Posted on December 24, 2011 by | Leave a comment

It is now eight years since the invasion of Iraq and hardly a day goes by without new stories regarding the behavior of our gallant Iraq allies in war. Danish defense minister, Knud Bartels, revealed there was something rotten in the state of Denmark pertaining to their service as soldiers in the Iraq war. Danish soldiers detained over 500 Iraqis, and in  order to avoid having their hands covered with blood turned them over to British soldiers. The British soldiers turned them over to the Iraq army knowing full well any prisoner was going to be tortured.

We have heard for eight long years one denial after another about violation of the Geneva Conventions, about denial of any torture, but there WAS torture and to this day George Bush and his buddies deny what their collusion in this violation of human rights. Zenia Stampe, a spokesperson for the Danish Defense Ministry put it very clear about her nation’s participation in turning over prisoners to the Iraqis. “This again shows from A to Z there was something rotten about this war.”  Amen

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NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

Posted on December 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

We offer observations on the human condition from a 21 year old mind trapped in an 81 year old body.

NOBODY ASKED ME BUT

There is a moment when eyes of a stranger catch yours and you don’t know whether to nod or speak.

Americans are trapped in a world that no longer exists.

To seek, “what I want,” rather than accept “what is” creates anger and frustration.

To know thyself is the most important goal in life.

In life, taking a stand for principles is more important than money.

If three children enter a store, the youngest leads.

A singer or actor knows the importance of leaving the stage when ahead, I regret to say, that no Republican presidential candidates know this principle.

In most cases when encountering two adolescent girls one is thinner than the other.

To lack trust in being able to solve economic problems in life is to doom oneself to economic problems in  life.

Modern marvel:  a person eating not talking on phone or playing with machine!

There are those who eat with abandon, and those who abandon common sense when eating.

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