Mark Steyn on Blair, Bush and the State of the Allies

The brilliant Mark Steyne captures the feelings and the consequences of the moment in a wonderful article posted in The Australian Opinion. Among the points he makes is that Britain will distance itself from the United States, at least for a while in the near future. An interesting article from a hell of a mind.

Mark Steyn: Blair is right on troops

Eighty per cent of the violence in Iraq takes place within 50km of Baghdad
February 23, 2007

ACCORDING to my dictionary, the word "ally" comes from the Old French. Very Old French, I'd say. For the New French, the word has a largely postmodern definition of "duplicitous charmer who undermines you at every opportunity".

http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,21269819-7583,00.html

The Anna Nicole Smith Trial - What's Up with this Judge?

Playback Editor on 02/22/07

This is not my usual topic of interest or discussion, but it is almost impossible to completely avoid it as I caught the latest news clippings on the Anna Nicole Smith trial/circus. I came across an article mentioning the "teary eyed judge" and I almost lost it - is there anyone in this country that is not auditioning for their fifteen minutes of fame. What in the world is this judge teary eyed about? If this was not a celebrity event, there is no way this guy would be "teary eyed" over anything. He'd be nauseous over the combination of drug infested, parasitic, white trash losers he was surrounded by. However since this is his moment in the sun, he'll milk it for all he can to get in the eventual movie and of course the book deal. He more than likely already sees himself on Oprah's couch - how sad.

United States Showdown with Iran

Let's see how the chess match between the United States and Iran plays out on a world stage now that the United Nations reports that Iran is in open defiance of the international community.

The Bush Administration has worked closely with the international community in dealing with what it feels is a threat to the national interests of the United States. The United Nations has not stated that Iran is in open defiance and will expedite its attempts at uranium enrichment, thumbing it's nose at the entire international community. Now we will see who will step up and approve serious sanctions and who will do nothing.

No more finger pointing. Let's document it as it happens. We all hope it can and will be resolved through diplomatic means.

Report Finds Iran in Breach of U.N. Order

By DAVID E. SANGER and WILLIAM J. BROAD
Published: February 22, 2007

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 — In open defiance of the United Nations, Iran is steadily expanding — rather than freezing — its efforts to enrich uranium, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported today. The findings have prompted the Bush Administration to press for more severe sanctions against Iran, at a moment of greatly increased tensions between Washington and Tehran.

Obama (Clooney and Geffen) vs. Hillary (Fonda and De Niro)

Interesting to see the battle shaping up between the Hollywood elite over the selection and support of their favorite democratic candidates. Hillary Clinton must be shocked and worried by the bridge- burning dialogue going on between her camp and her former supporters. When massive heavyweights such as David Geffen publicly call you out and side against you, you have your hands full.

As far as Obama goes, he is virtually a complete unknown with a paper-thin resume of achievements and experience. His two primary platforms, immediate removal of troops from Iraq and universal health care for everyone, are vague and do not stand up under scrutiny. It is obvious his advisers are choosing to groom him along the campaign trail by keeping him insulated from the media accept for highly choreographed events.

Obama is the 2008 version of "The Candidate." Poor Hillary looks old and scared. However, never count out the Clintons. It's still very early and she is still a huge favorite.

H'WOOD CLASH OF THE TITANS
MOVIE MOGUL SPURS HILL-OBAMA MUD FIGHT

By NILES LATHEM Post Correspondent

February 22, 2007 -- WASHINGTON - With Hollywood as the backdrop, the campaigns of Sens. Hillary Rodham Clinton and Barack Obama traded furious insults yesterday, each accusing the other of rank hypocrisy as the race for the Democratic nomination erupted in astonishing bitterness.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02222007/news/nationalnews/hwood_clash_of_the_titans_nationalnews_niles_lathem_________post_correspondent.htm?page=1

George Will on Bush Critics Regarding North Korea

The haters of George Bush are legion and relentless. They curse his mere existence, so to believe he is going to get a fair shake on media coverage for his successes are almost asking too much. I have barely read any positive coverage on his administration's breakthrough on the North Korean nuclear standoff. All I read is criticism. The article written by George Will posted below gives a detailed account of the significance of the Bush Administration's accomplishment in working to a peaceful solution with North Korea.

EVEN BUSH CRITICS CAN GET IT WRONG
By George Will for The New York Post

February 22, 2007 -- INDISCRIMINATE criticism of President Bush is an infectious dis ease. Some conservatives seem to have caught it, but congressional Democrats might be crippled by it.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/02222007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/even_bush_critics_can_get_it_wrong_opedcolumnists_george_f__will.htm