Chicago Sun-Times: Steyn Sets Britian Straight ...

Steyn sets record straight ... Britain like America tries to rectify world issues that directly effect them through pseudo-institutions that mean absolutely nothing when push comes to shove ... pathetic but true ... who in the E.U. will stand by Britain if this gets hairy? No one. I hear nothing out of France by the way, do you? What will the U.N. do ? Absolutely nothing.

All just another example of how these institutions are simply vehicles for the weaker nations to try and handcuff the stronger under a veil of civilization. These are supposed to be the governing bodies that have final say over our national best interest? Always try and give it a shot I saw. However, when push comes to shove, we all must do what is in our country's best interest.

Taking of hostages by Iran is not Britain's finest hour
April 1, 2007

BY MARK STEYN Sun-Times Columnist
Twenty-seven years ago, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was a student in Tehran and is said (by a former Iranian president, for one) to be among those in the U.S. embassy who seized and held American citizens hostage for more than a year.

http://www.suntimes.com/news/steyn/321825,CST-EDT-steyn01.article

MSNBC: Hillary Breaks all previous fundraising efforts...

It's getting scary. Hillary Clinton is raising more money faster than any presidential candidate in history. In today's primaries, that's 2/3rds of the battle won. Can you imagine ???

Hillary Clinton breaks fundraising record
Democratic presidential hopeful raises $26 million in first 3 months of 2007

WASHINGTON - Shattering previous records, Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton collected $26 million for her presidential campaign during the first three months of the year and transferred an additional $10 million from her Senate fundraising account, aides said Sunday.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17900938/

MSNBC : Tehran Students Protest; Here We Go Again?

Maybe it's me but the past two weeks feel like deja vu all over again (Yogi).

Once again we see the huge chasm between cultures. Once again hostages are taken at a convenient time. Once again hostages are paraded in front of the world's media offering tailored statements at gunpoint. Now once again we hear Iranian student protesters are massing and marching ...

I believe the Mullah's and the Revolutionary Guard realize their backs are up against the wall and are doing all they can to call the West's bluffs. They want to see if anyone other than George Bush has the nerve to call their bluff. If the international community had any integrity it would unite around Britain and demand the release of the hostages. However, something is missing this Sunday. I see no rallies, no marches, nothing from the West standing up to this strategically selected action. Instead in the U.S. talking heads focus on Gonzales and other worthless, partisan crap that will go no where.

It's pretty sad out there. The only good that will come of it is that the left will self-destruct as they always do and clear the way for Bush to go out on a high and Giuliani to come in and kick some serious ass.

Iranian students target U.K. Embassy
About 200 students throw rocks, fire crackers; Britain weighs new dialogue
MSNBC Reports from Associated Press

TEHRAN, Iran - About 200 students threw rocks and firecrackers at the British Embassy on Sunday, calling for the expulsion of the country’s ambassador because of the standoff over Iran’s capture of 15 British sailors and marines.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17896952/

Arab News Reports Abdullah to Ahmmadinejad, Be Careful !

In a reported dialogue between King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia and Iranian President Ahmadinejad, the Iranian president was warned not to provoke the U.S. and that he was not aware of what he was getting himself into. Smart words from a long surviving self-survivor to a fanatical spokesman looking at short survival.

Take Heed, King Advises Iran
Arab News

JEDDAH, 1 April 2007 — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah told Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad during their talks in Riyadh on March 4 that he should not underestimate the US military threat to Iran, according to Newsweek.
The magazine quoted Foreign Minister Saud Al-Faisal as saying in an interview that the king said Tehran should take the threat of a possible US military strike on Iran over its nuclear enrichment program seriously.

http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1&section=0&article=94422&d=1&m=4&y=2007

New York Post reports on Anti-Extremeist Alliances ...

An interesting article from today's New York Post detailing other alliances forming in today's Middle East bent on standing up to the fanatics and counting on continued U.S. support. Maybe Nancy P. should read this before she poses for a photo op with Assad that will be posted in every cave in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

BETRAYED
HOW MIDEAST PROGRESSIVES FEEL ABOUT THEIR WESTERN 'COMRADES'
By Amir Taheri, New York Post

April 1, 2007 -- WHILE elements of the Left in the United States and Europe are calling on Western democracies to abandon Afghanistan and Iraq to the Taliban and al Qaeda and surrender to the Khomeinists in Iran, new alliances are emerging against the jihadists in the region. In much of the Middle East, most notably Afghanistan and Iraq, the Left is part of these new alliances.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/04012007/postopinion/opedcolumnists/betrayed_opedcolumnists_amir_taheri.htm

New York Times Kristof reports on Pakistan and Taliban

In a shocking, sobering article Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times reports direct statements made by Afghanistan President placing direct blame for the re-emergence of the Taliban in his country on Pakistan's direct involvement and political motives.

The Hand Behind the Taliban
By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF
Published: April 1, 2007
KABUL, Afghanistan

The Taliban is on the resurgence, again ruling a swath of southern Afghanistan, and President Hamid Karzai is sure of the reason: Pakistan.

In an interview in his office, Mr. Karzai was scathing in his accusations of official Pakistani duplicity. For starters, he accused the Pakistani intelligence agencies of sheltering Mullah Muhammad Omar, the Taliban leader, in the Pakistani city of Quetta.

http://select.nytimes.com/2007/04/01/opinion/01kristof.html

BBC News Reports Bush "Attacks" Iran ...

BBC News reports that American President George Bush has sharply criticized Iran over their kidnapping of 15 British soldiers and gave his unwavering U.S. support to the British. The sad thing is more will be mad that he stood up than pleased. Maybe the Brits are really ready to become a Muslim suburb, only showing true nationalism while getting drunk at soccer games. Hopefully not.

Bush attacks Iran over captives
BBC News, 04/01/07

President George W Bush has condemned Iran's "inexcusable behaviour" after its capture of 15 Royal Navy personnel.

The US leader added that he would "strongly support" the British government over the crisis.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6514567.stm