I'm An Ohio State Buckeyes Fan, UPDATE 1: OSU #2 UPDATE 2: OSU #1

...but I'm rooting for Oklahoma and Pitt tonight.

 

***UPDATE 1***

I have just witnessed one of the worst calls in NCAA football history. On a run by Pitt, which should've been a TD, there was a holding call against #88. All because his hand slid to the back of his guys shoulder while blocking him.

I think the ref's have a little bit of money on this. They are hating that Pitt is beating WV.

 

Oklahoma vs. Mizzou is tied up at halftime. I think Oklahoma is close to driving the stake through the heart. Mizzou is resorting to gimmick plays.

 

Honestly; I would rather the Buckeyes play Mizzou in the National Championship game than play WV.

 

***UPDATE 2***

I would now say that I have witnessed three of the worst calls in NCAA history. Another phantom holding call on the same guy and a unsportsmanlike conduct call for taunting. I didn't see any taunting. The refs for this game need to be checked out.

But Alas, Ohio State should be ranked #2 tomorrow after Pitt defeated West Virginia.

Now watching Oklahoma vs. Mizzou, it's now 35-17. Ohio State may end up #1 by the end of the night.

 

***UPDATE 3***

OHIO STATE SHOULD BE #1 TOMORROW!!!! Oklahoma beat Mizzou 38-17!!! THIS IS THE BEST BIRTHDAY PRESENT EVER!

Montel "Doobie" Williams Threatens To Blow Up 17yo Reporter

When Montel "Doobie" Williams isn't riding around in his PPA RV or ambushing military families on his stupid show, he is threatening to blow up the home of a 17 year old high school student.

"As we were preparing to film, Montel walked up with his bodyguard and got in Courtney Scott's face pointing his finger telling her, 'Don't look at me like that. Do you know who I am? I'm a big star, and I can look you up, find where you live and blow you up,' " Cosey said. "At this time he was pointing randomly at all of us." Moore and Scott corroborated the statement. "He was really mad. He was angry at me," Scott said. She is a 17-year-old senior at Jenkins High School working for the Morning News in an apprenticeship program through Savannah-Chatham public schools. "I wasn't expecting him to come at me and go off, I was expecting him to say, 'No hard feelings from before.' I'm not sure if he meant 'blow me up' and ruin my career or really blow us up, but it was threatening."

Happy Birthday To Me!

Today is my birthday and I know all 5 of my regular readers want to get me a present. Instead of having to ask me, I will tell you what I want.

Just click the little button, my wish list is filled out.

Good News From The War On Terror 11/30

An Nasiriyah SWAT operation targets extremist IED facilitators

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Police from the An Nasiriyah Special Weapons and Tactics unit targeted two known improvised explosive device facilitators during security operations Nov. 30 near An Nasiriyah. In a continuing Iraqi effort to rid Dhi Qar of violent elements and improve security, An Nasiriyah SWAT conducted operations to disrupt several extremist networks operating near An Nasiriyah. These networks are responsible for multiple IED and explosively formed projectile attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces in the region. One targeted individual is reported to be an extremist company commander and primary facilitator for an IED network in An Nasiriyah. The second targeted individual is reportedly a primary IED builder in the area. He is believed to be involved in at least eight IED and EFP attacks in the area stretching between April and November 2007.

 

7 suspects detained in Rashid

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad troops captured seven suspected terrorists during ongoing operations in the Rashid District of the Iraqi capital Nov. 27. On the morning of Nov. 27, two suspects were arrested by Iraqi Security Volunteers in the Doura region. The suspects were detained on suspicion of murder, kidnapping and theft. They were handed over to elements of the 4-64th Combined Arms Battalion and 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment. The suspects are being held for further questioning. A few hours later, “Black Lions” of Company C, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, attached to Task Force Tuskers from 4-64th CAB, raided two houses in West Rashid and detained five other suspected terrorists. The five taken in the raid are also being held for questioning.

 

Black Lions arrest alleged extremist leaders

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad forces arrested two alleged criminal extremist leaders and another suspect during a cordon and search operation in West Rashid, Nov. 28. “Black Lions” from Company D, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, captured the suspects during an early morning operation. One of the alleged extremist leaders suspected of ordering attacks on Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces, assassinations and kidnappings, was detained after he tried to drive through a checkpoint. Another alleged extremist leader, believed to have ordered mortar and rocket attacks on Coalition bases, rocket-propelled grenade attacks and placing improvised explosive devices, was also arrested during the raid. The two alleged insurgents, along with a third suspect, are being held for further questioning.

 

Tip leads to cache in eastern Baghdad

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq – Soldiers with the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, recovered a weapons cache for the fourth time in a week in eastern Baghdad, Nov. 28. Acting on a tip from an area resident, Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment found five 120mm mortar rounds, 34 82mm mortar rounds, eight 60mm mortar rounds, six rocket-propelled grenade rounds, one 60mm mortar base plate, 150 rounds of small arms ammunition and four improvised explosive device triggers. The discovery comes as U.S. and Iraqi forces continue to sweep out insurgent strongholds in eastern Baghdad. There has been a substantial reduction in violence in eastern Baghdad, and the recovered cache builds on that momentum.

 

VBIED discovered near office of COR member; more than 40 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi and Coalition forces discovered a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, or VBIED, near the office compound of Council of Representatives member Adnan al-Dulaimi yesterday while pursuing suspected criminals. More than 40 suspected criminals have been detained as a result of this operation. Iraqi and Coalition forces responded to a report of the murder of a Concerned Local Citizen member approximately one block from al-Dulaimi's office compound. Witnesses observed the murder. Coalition forces found a car matching the description of one that left the murder scene parked in the street and two men apparently taking refuge in al-Dulaimi's office compound. Coalition and Iraqi forces questioned al-Dulaimi's security guards and detained eight of them.  Independent of the murder investigation, a separate vehicle was found on the street outside of al-Dulaimi's office compound, and it appeared to be wired as a suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device, or SVBIED. One of the eight detained security guards had in his possession the keys to the SVBIED. An additional five suspects were detained at a checkpoint near the office compound. During the transfer of detainees, one suspect escaped. Iraqi Security Forces fired at the fleeing man, wounding two civilians, who were transported to a local hospital. Coalition forces destroyed the VBIED with a controlled detonation, but a secondary explosion wounded five Coalition force soldiers and one Iraqi civilian, who was evacuated to a medical treatment facility. The Coalition force soldiers sustained only minor injuries and were returned to duty. Iraqi security forces went to the residence of al-Dulaimi, approximately a half kilometer from his office compound, where they found him at home, detained 30-40 additional security and staff, and asked al-Dulaimi to remain in his residence for his own personal safety. Iraqi Security Forces posted guards outside his home and placed a curfew in the area. The incidents are currently under investigation.

 

Coalition forces find weapons caches with help from local Iraqis; 18 suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 18 suspects Monday through Thursday during operations north of Bayji. During a multi-day operation, Coalition forces targeted al-Qaeda in Iraq networks operating north of Bayji. Reports indicate al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders routinely traveled through the targeted area, and used it as a logistical sanctuary and safe haven to plan and coordinate attacks. With the help of two local Iraqis the ground force located and detained 18 suspected terrorists and discovered two weapons caches, which were safely destroyed on site. During the same operation Thursday, Coalition forces returned to the community and offered their condolences to local leaders and the families of three civilians killed Monday when their vehicle sped through a road block, ignoring Coalition forces’ warnings.

 

Coalition forces target foreign terrorist facilitators, car-bombers, propaganda cells; one terrorist killed, 17 suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 17 suspects late Thursday and today, during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq. During operations near Sharqat, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be a key member in al-Qaeda in Iraq’s media and propaganda network. Reports indicate the wanted individual may have been using the target area as a safe haven to re-establish the network after significant degradation by Coalition forces’ recent operations. Upon entering the target area, Coalition forces saw a vehicle leaving the target building carrying six individuals traveling toward them at a high rate of speed. After firing warning shots, the vehicle continued to display hostile intent. Coalition forces engaged the vehicle, when it turned around and dropped two armed men off at the target building. The ground force entered and safely secured the building, and found that the two men had been wounded during the earlier engagement. One of the wounded received immediate medical care, but later succumbed to his wounds at a military medical facility. The other wounded suspect also received medical treatment by a Coalition forces medical expert, and was transferred to a military medical facility. He was detained along with four suspects, including the wanted individual. A female civilian, who had been in the vehicle, also received a minor laceration on her arm, but she was treated on site and left with Iraqi police. While searching the building, the ground force also discovered four AK-47 machine guns and one military style bullet-proof vest. Later, while targeting al-Qaeda’s car-bombing network in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be a close associate of several senior car-bombing leaders in Karkh. The wanted individual, who reportedly is an al-Qaeda cell leader involved in attacks against Coalition forces in the Arab Jabour area, was subsequently detained along with two other suspected terrorists. Coalition forces targeted individuals reportedly involved in foreign terrorist facilitation during three more precision operations. One of the targeted individuals is believed to be involved in the movement of weapons and to have ties to senior al-Qaeda in Iraq operating in the southern belt region. During an operation in the capital city, Coalition forces called for the occupants of several adjacent buildings to come out, but no one complied, so the ground force entered and detained six suspects. In Mosul, Coalition forces targeted another terrorist associated with foreign terrorist facilitation. During the operation, the ground force captured a wanted individual believed to have information on the terrorist facilitation network. The suspect is also reportedly a direct contact of several terrorist senior leaders who were recently detained by Coalition forces for their role in al-Qaeda operations. The wanted individual was identified by a family member and subsequently detained. Early today, southeast of Samarra, the ground force targeted an alleged leader in the al-Qaeda network operating in the city. The target area was believed to be an al-Qaeda safe house for the wanted individual and served as a headquarters for foreign terrorists. Upon arriving at the area, the ground force entered and secured two buildings and detained two suspects without incident.

 

 Nov. 29 airpower summary: Commando Solo

Hostage Situation At Hillary's Campaign Office

If this had happened to a Republican, the loony left would be screaming it was a conspiracy.

A man claiming to have a bomb walked into Hillary Rodham Clinton's storefront campaign office Friday and took at least two hostages, police and witnesses said. The man ordered the hostages onto the floor and then released a mother and her baby, said State Police Maj. Michael Hambrook. Two campaign volunteers were still being held, said Bill Shaheen, a top state campaign official.

 

***UPDATE 12/01/07 12:21AM***

All's well that ends well.

A distraught man wearing what appeared to be a bomb walked into a Hillary Rodham Clinton campaign office Friday and demanded to speak to the candidate about access to mental health care. The hostage drama dragged on for nearly six hours until he peacefully surrendered. Shortly after releasing the last of at least five hostages unharmed, a man who police identified as Leeland Eisenberg, 46, walked out of the storefront office, put down a homemade bomb-like package and was immediately surrounded by SWAT team with guns drawn. Clad in gray slacks, white dress shirt and a red tie, he was put on the ground and handcuffed.

Good News From The War On Terror 11/29

Coalition forces target foreign terrorist facilitators, assassins, senior al-Qaeda associates; 12 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 12 suspects during operations Thursday targeting al-Qaeda operations in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during operations in Tarmiyah while targeting a foreign terrorist facilitator and associate of senior al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders. Coalition forces detained two other suspects during the operation without incident. North of Samarra, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during operations targeting foreign terrorist facilitators and senior terrorist leader associates. The wanted individual is also believed to be an al-Qaeda leader in Samarra. During operations in Hawija, Coalition forces detained four suspects while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq members responsible for assassination style murders. Coalition forces also targeted their associates in Mosul, detaining three suspects without incident. In Bayji, Coalition forces detained one suspect while further targeting al-Qaeda terrorists involved in kidnappings, money extortion and sectarian-related murders.

 

Coalition forces detain five suspects, two armed men killed

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two armed men and detained five other suspected criminals during operations early Thursday in the Khan Bani Said area, north of Baghdad. The targeted individual was reportedly a significant explosively formed penetrator facilitator and trainer within Special Group criminal elements in the Khan Bani Said area and Baghdad, who have not honored Muqtada al-Sadr's pledge for a ceasefire. The suspected criminal was also reportedly an associate of several other senior-level criminal element leaders who were involved in attacks on Coalition forces. During the assault on the targeted building, two armed men exited the building displaying hostile intent with assault rifles aimed toward Coalition forces. The ground force engaged the armed men, killing them in self-defense. During the operation, Coalition forces detained five additional suspected criminals without incident.

Anti-Hillary Shirt

Yesterday, I received my anti-Hillary Clinton shirt from NotIn08.com. You should buy one, or two, or more. All the cool kids are wearing them.

Here is a picture I took of it with my cellphone.

Tens Of Thousands Of Venezuelans Protest Chavez

I was beginning to think there was no such thing as a sane Venezuelan. It's great to finally see people

standing up to dictators.

Tens of thousands of people flooded the streets of the capital Thursday to oppose a referendum that would eliminate term limits for President Hugo Chavez and help him establish a socialist state in Venezuela. Blowing whistles, waving placards and shouting "Not like this!" the marchers carried Venezuelan flags and dressed in blue—the chosen color of the opposition—as they streamed along Bolivar Avenue. "This is a movement by those of us who oppose a change to this country's way of life, because what (the referendum) aims to do is impose totalitarianism," said former lawmaker Elias Matta. "There can't be a communist Venezuela, and that's why our society is reacting this way."

Murtha Proclaims "The Surge Is Working" UPDATE: Backtracks

I think the devil just went out and bought a parka.

"I think the 'surge' is working," the Democrat said in a videoconference from his Johnstown office, describing the president's decision to commit more than 20,000 additional combat troops this year. But the Iraqis "have got to take care of themselves."

 

Murtha screwed up big time, Mommy Pelosi had to spank him.

House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee Chairman John Murtha (D-Pa.) has taken the unusual step of publicly clarifying his remark that the “surge is working” in Iraq. Murtha, a former Marine and top adviser to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on military matters, had often said previously that the surge is not working. The clarification came after House Republicans circulated an article about Murtha’s comments written in Friday’s edition of his home-state Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after a teleconference from Murtha’s  Johnstown, Pa., office. In addition to saying that the surge is working, the Post-Gazette reported, Murtha called the Iraqi government “dysfunctional” and said, “The thing that has to happen is the Iraqis have to do this themselves. We can't win it for them.” That put him in line with the current position of the House Democratic leadership that the extra troops have done a good job of reducing violence, but the Iraqi government has been squandering the  opportunity.

Duncan Hunter Asks Bush For China Policy Meeting

It's about time someone pushed for this. The actions of the Chinese government and companies in the past several months is disturbing.

Presidential hopeful Rep. Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) is pressing President Bush to call a meeting with several congressional committees to discuss policy towards China in the aftermath of Beijing’s refusal to allow a Navy aircraft carrier and its accompanying ships to dock in Hong Kong last week. Hunter, the ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, asked Bush to convene a meeting “as soon as possible” with the chairmen and ranking members of Armed Services and the House panels on Intelligence, Foreign Affairs and Defense Appropriations. In a letter to Bush on Thursday, Hunter also asked the administration to invest as part of the upcoming fiscal 2009 budget “in technologies to ensure our military remains prepared to meet the challenges that we will face with a China that has become more aggressive militarily.” Hunter, who is not seeking reelection to Congress next year, called for an increased investment in submarine production, the development of modem deep strike platforms, including new bomber aircraft, and enhanced electronic warfare systems.

Had A Bad Day?

 

Stolen from Strawberry Alarm Clock

"We Are At War With All Of Islam" - Ayaan Hirsi Ali

Here are some excerpts from an interview with Ayaan Hirsi Ali.

Last Tuesday at nightfall, as the servants of democracy fled SW1, a young Somali woman stood spotlit on a stage in Westminster. Behind her was the illuminated logo for the Centre for Social Cohesion: a white hand reaching down across England to help a brown one up; in front, an audience of some of Britain’s biggest brains — politicians, editors, academics. She drew her shawl a little closer round her shoulders, looked up and said: ‘We are not at war with “terror”, that would make no sense.’ ‘Hear, hear,’ said a voice at the back. ‘Terror is just a tactic used by Islam,’ she continued. ‘We are actually at war, not just with Islamism, but with Islam itself.’ Out in the dark began a great wobbling of heads. Neocons nodded, Muslims shook their heads; others, uncertain, waggled theirs anxiously from side to side: at war with all Islam, even here in the UK? What does that mean? [...] But there is such a thing as moderate Islam, I say. Muslims aren’t all terrorists. There are some like Ed Husain (author of The Islamist) who argue that there are many peaceful traditions of Koranic scholarship to choose from. Isn’t it a mistake to dismiss this gentler, acceptable branch of Islam? ‘I find the word “moderate” very misleading.’ There’s a touch of steel in Hirsi Ali’s voice. ‘I don’t believe there is such a thing as “moderate Islam”. I think it’s better to talk about degrees of belief and degrees of practice. The Koran is quite clear that it should control every area of life. If a Muslim chooses to obey only some of the Prophet’s commandments, he is only a partial Muslim. If he is a good Muslim, he will wish to establish Sharia law.’

 

Last year I read this article by author Dan Simmons. It's fictional in the sense of the whole "time-traveler" thing, but realistic in the message. I urge you to read the article in its entirety.

“I mean the Century War with Islam,” interrupted the Time Traveler. “Your future. Everyone’s.” He was no longer smiling. Without asking, or offering to pour me any, he stood, refilled his Scotch glass, and sat again. He said, “It was important to me to come back to this time early on in the struggle. Even if only to remind myself of how unspeakably blind you all were.” “You mean the War on Terrorism,” I said. “I mean the Long War with Islam,” he said. “The Century War. And it’s not over yet where I come from. Not close to being over.” “You can’t have a war with Islam,” I said. “You can’t go to war against a religion. Radical Islam, maybe. Jihadism. Some extremists. But not a . . . the . . . religion itself. The vast majority of Muslims in the world are peaceloving people who wish us no harm. I mean . . . I mean . . . the very word ‘Islam’ means ‘Peace.’” “So you kept telling yourselves,” said the Time Traveler. His voice was very low but there was a strange and almost frightening edge to it. “But the ‘peace’ in ‘Islam’ means ‘Submission.’ You’ll find that out soon enough” [...] I waited. Finally I said firmly, “You can’t go to war with a religion. Or, I mean . . . sure, you could . . . the Crusades and all that . . . but it would be wrong.” The Time Traveler sipped his Scotch and looked at me. He said, “Let me give you an analogy . . .” God, I hated and distrusted analogies. I said nothing. “Let’s imagine,” said the Time Traveler, “that on December eighth, Nineteen forty-one, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt spoke before a joint session of Congress and asked them to declare war on aviation.” “That’s absurd,” I said. “Is it?” asked the Time Traveler. “The American battleships, cruisers, harbor installations, Army barracks, and airfields at Pearl Harbor and elsewhere in Hawaii were all struck by Japanese aircraft. Imagine if the next day Roosevelt had declared war on aviation . . . threatening to wipe it out wherever we found it. Committing all the resources of the United States of America to defeating aviation, so help us God.” “That’s just stupid,” I said. If I’d ever been afraid of this Time Traveler, I wasn’t now. He was obviously a mental defective.“The planes, the Japanese planes,” I said, “were just a method of attack . . . a means . . . it wasn’t aviation that attacked us at Pearl Harbor, but the Empire of Japan. We declared war on Japan and a few days later its ally, Germany, lived up to its treaty with the Japanese and declared war on us. If we’d declared war on aviation, on goddamned airplanes rather than the empire and ideology that launched them, we’d never have . . .” I stopped. What had he called it? Category Error. Making the problem unsolvable through your inability – or fear – of defining it correctly.

Rodney King Shot While Riding A Bike

I'm sure he wasn't doing anything wrong. After all, he was an innocent victim of police brutality. Just because you're cracked out of your mind and fighting with police, doesn't mean they can use any means necessary to protect themselves and restrain you. Oh, and all those other arrests...innocent also. The white man is just keeping him down.

Rodney King was apparently shot and wounded on a San Bernardino street corner late Wednesday night before biking home to Rialto to report the incident, police said. King, the 42-year-old man who gained national fame when his 1991 beating by Los Angeles police was caught on videotape, called Rialto police at 11:39 p.m. to report the shooting, said Sgt. Don Lewis. He had been struck in the face and arm with a shotgun, Lewis said. King reported that the shooting occurred at 5th Street and Meridian Avenue in San Bernardino, just east of the Rialto city line.

Muhammad Teddy Bear Teacher Saved From 40 Lashes

but still has to spend 10 more days in jail and deportation. Remind me again why we send American tax dollars to these countries?

British teacher Gillian Gibbons has been convicted of inciting religious hatred for letting her pupils name a teddy bear Muhammad and sentenced to 15 days in prison and deportation from Sudan, one of her defense lawyers said Thursday. "The judge found Gillian Gibbons guilty and sentenced her to 15 days jail and deportation," said Ali Mohammed Hajab, a member of her defense team. The director of the school employing Gibbons, however, noted that since she had already spent five days in prison, she would serve only 10 days. "It's a very fair verdict, she could have had six months and lashes and a fine, and she only got 15 days and deportation," said Robert Boulos of the Unity High School, adding they would not appeal the decision.

"New" Bin Laden Tape Urges Coalition To Stop Killing Terrorists

Kinda. The person speaking says Bin Laden was solely responsible for 9/11, and that al-Qaeda the people, and the Taliban government of Afghanistan, were innocent victims. That sounds to me like someone who realizes they are not winning.

Osama bin Laden is calling on European nations to end their support of "America's oppression" in Afghanistan in an audiotape message just released. Bin Laden says he was responsible for the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks and that the people and government of Afghanistan are innocent victims of America's war there. Bin Laden said the U.S. pursued a war in Afghanistan despite the fact they had no evidence of a connection to the attacks. He said he attacked America on 9/11 because of the government's involvement in Palestine and Lebanon.

Oh, and still no new video. I guess a video showing the decomposing body of Bin Laden wouldn't be good for recruitment purposes.

The audio message was accompanied by an old still photo of bin Laden, but no new video of the terror leader was released today. In September, bin Laden appeared in a video message which was the first time he was seen on video in three years.

 

A brief clip of the audio is available here.

Good News From The War On Terror 11/28

Iraqi Police find massive weapons cache in southern Ninevah

QAYYARAH, Iraq – Iraqi Police from Qayyarah discovered a large weapons cache in Kredi, located approximately 13 kilometers southwest of Qayyarah, Nov. 25 while conducting operations based on a tip from a Concerned Local Citizen. The IPs discovered seven 82mm Iranian mortars and a fully functional suicide vest. In addition, they discovered over 130 Russian 57mm rockets; over 60 Russian, Chinese, Yugoslavian and South African mortar rounds of assorted sizes; over 230 assorted high explosive and fragmentation hand grenades; approximately 70 Russian anti-personnel landmines; 100 various types of rocket-propelled grenades with motors; 150 pounds of unknown bulk explosives; and an assortment of propellant, detonator cord, grenade fuses, and bomb-making accessories – to include – four empty metal box bombs. “This is a significant find by the Iraqi Police that will hurt the terrorists’ ability to launch future attacks that are intended to injure and kill Iraqi citizens and the Iraqi Security Forces,” said Lt. Col. Robert McLaughlin, commander of the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. “The Iraqi citizens need to continue to come forward by calling in tips; it’s these tips that are instrumental in helping the Iraqi Security Forces capture and kill the enemy fighters and eliminate the weapons and explosives that are being used to hinder the Iraqi infrastructural rebuilding process.” Iraqi Police officers consolidated the usable ammunition and RPGs into their unit armory, while Coalition Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists destroyed all of the remaining munitions – to include the suicide vest – in a controlled detonation to prevent future use by enemy fighters.

 

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain terrorist cell leader, two others in separate operations (Al Saker)

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained a suspected terrorist cell leader and two other suspected insurgents in two separate operations in Tikrit and Al Saker Nov. 26. In the village of Al Saker, 5th Iraqi Army Division and U.S. Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terror cell leader and a second terrorist suspect in a raid on an AQI safe house. The terrorist cell is believed to be responsible for kidnapping and assassinations along with the construction and emplacement of improvised explosive devices. During a separate operation in Tikrit, Iraqi Security Forces and U.S. Special Forces detained a suspected terrorist believed to be involved in several kidnappings, IED, mortar, rocket propelled grenade, and car bomb attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

 

UPDATE: Coalition forces positively identify terrorists killed in recent raids

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Three terrorists killed during two recent operations have been positively identified as Abu Tiba, Abu Harith and Abu Nahr. Abu Tiba, also known as Talal Abd al Aziz or Captain Talal, was the leader of a terrorist network operating in Samarra. Tiba assumed command of the network after the previous leader, Haythim Sabah al-Badri, was promoted to oversee terrorists operating in the Salah ad Din province. Al-Badri was killed during a Coalition forces operation east of Samarra Aug. 2. Tiba was involved in extortion, kidnappings, planting improvised explosive devices, the movement of foreign terrorists and conducting attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces, and Iraqi police. Tiba was killed during an operation east of Samarra Nov. 12. Coalition forces were targeting an al-Qaeda headquarters believed to be used as a safe house for foreign terrorists. As the ground force entered the target building, Tiba reached for a suicide vest. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged and killed him before the vest detonated. Abu Harith, also known Abu Tariq, was a legacy al-Qaeda in Iraq member, most recently operating as the leader of a terrorist network in Kirkuk. Harith had numerous connections to senior terrorist leaders in Mosul and frequently made trips there to coordinate al-Qaeda activities for his network.  Abu Nahr was a member of a car-bombing network in Kirkuk. Nahr was responsible for coordinating numerous attacks against Iraq and Coalition forces and was believed to be acting as Harith’s deputy in the Kirkuk network.  Harith and Nahr were killed during an operation north of Hawija Nov. 21. The ground force called for the target building’s occupants to come out and they did not comply. The individuals attempted to draw their weapons and, perceiving hostile intent, the ground force engaged, killing Harith and Nahr.

 

Iraqi Special Operations Forces, U.S. Special Forces disrupt Baghdad terrorist cell, capture 3 known terrorists

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, captured three known al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists Nov. 27 during an operation in western Baghdad. Iraqi and U.S. Forces conducted the raid to capture three terrorists and disrupt the activities of an AQI cell operating in the Ameriya area.  The cell is reported to conduct improvised explosive device, rocket and small-arms fire attacks against Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces.  The terrorists are believed to be responsible for launching Katyusha rockets against Baghdad International Airport and are linked to attacks against Iraqi Forces and the murder of Iraqi civilians. During the course of operations, an Iraqi man exited a targeted residence and began to move toward ground forces.  He ignored several verbal and visual signals to stop while continuing forward movement.  He was shot and killed by a security element after displaying hostile intent by refusing to stop and was observed tugging at his clothing as if to detonate a suicide vest IED. The three targeted terrorists were captured without further incident. In a separate operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces and U.S. Special Forces captured a suspected extremist cell leader in Baghdad.  The suspect is reportedly involved in the purchase and trafficking of weapons used in attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

 

Twelve detained as Coalition forces target al-Qaeda terrorist operations

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 12 suspects Tuesday and Wednesday during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces captured a wanted individual in Mosul believed to be an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader with numerous connections to terrorist operations. Reports indicate the wanted individual, who allegedly receives foreign funding, was actively involved in murdering and intimidating Iraqi police, hijacking fuel trucks, manufacturing car-bombs and using improvised explosive devices against Coalition forces. During the operation, an improvised explosive device detonated near one of the ground force’s vehicles, but no injuries were reported. The wanted individual identified himself to Coalition forces and was subsequently detained.  During an operation south of Baqubah, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual who is allegedly an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader in Khan Bani Sa’ad and associated with several other al-Qaeda leaders in the Diyala area. The wanted individual identified himself to the ground force and subsequently was detained, along with one suspect. Coalition forces captured another wanted individual during operations south of Baghdad. The wanted individual is believed to be a weapons and foreign terrorist facilitator in the region with numerous ties to foreign terrorists. During operations Tuesday, Coalition forces detained eight suspects while targeting terrorists believed to be associates of foreign terrorists and al-Qaeda in Iraq planners and financiers, and suspected of being responsible for attacks against Coalition and Iraqi security forces.

Al-Qaeda Supporters Get 15-25 In The Big House

First up, we have a doctor who swore allegiance to al-Qaeda and offered to treat wounded terrorists. He gets 25 years in prison.

A Florida-based doctor convicted of supporting al Qaeda for swearing allegiance to Osama bin Laden and agreeing to help treat wounded fighters was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Wednesday Rafiq Sabir, 52, was found guilty by a federal jury of two terrorism charges based on an oath he and his friend Tarik Shah made in Arabic in May 2005 to an undercover FBI agent posing as an al Qaeda recruiter. He taped both men pledging support to the militant Islamic group and "Sheikh Osama." Sabir, a strict Muslim raised in New York, pleaded innocent and said he had been misled by Shah, a martial arts expert and jazz musician.

 

Next, we have the jazz musician mentioned in the last paragraph above. He offered to train terrorists in hand-to-hand combat. Mr. Shah got off easy with 15 years in the pen.

A New York jazz musician was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for agreeing to help train al Qaeda fighters in hand-to-hand combat in a case that centered on an oath he took before an undercover FBI agent. Tarik Shah, 44, a martial arts instructor raised in New York, received the maximum sentence in Manhattan federal court under a plea agreement with U.S. prosecutors. Shah pleaded guilty in April to one count of conspiring to support al Qaeda. In exchange, prosecutors dropped one of the terrorism charges against him.

 

Two more muslims were convicted in this little al-Qaeda love-fest.

Mahmud Faruq Brent, a former paramedic and cab driver in Maryland, was sentenced to 15 years in prison in July for attending a training camp in Pakistan operated by Lashkar-e-Taiba, which the U.S. State Department has designated as a terrorist organization. A fourth man, Brooklyn bookstore owner Abdulrahman Farhane, was sentenced in April to 13 years for conspiring to transfer funds to militant groups in Afghanistan and Chechnya.

Good News From The War On Terror 11/26-27

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain 3, uncover 18 IEDs in separate operations

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained one suspected al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist commander and two suspected extremists, as well as uncovered 18 improvised explosive devices during three separate operations Nov. 25 targeting criminal groups within Iraq. The Habbaniyah Special Weapons and Tactics team, along with U.S. Special Forces, conducted a raid west of Baghdad specifically targeting an AQI commander.  The individual is reported to be responsible for murder and intimidation campaigns against Iraqi Police and their families in Saqlawiyah, and multiple improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. In a separate operation, the 8th Iraqi Army Division and U.S. Forces conducted a raid to disrupt the command structure of an extremist network operating in Ash Shamiyah. This network is alleged to be responsible for multiple attacks against the Iraqi Army, which have killed several IA Soldiers. Two suspects were detained during the operation.   Additionally, during a mission to clear southwest Baqubah of al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists, Iraqi Forces and U.S. Special Forces discovered 18 IEDs along with a homemade mortar system, RPG rounds, remote detonation devices, homemade primers, 30 feet of detonation cord and military grade explosive. All items were destroyed by controlled blast.

 

Ten detained as Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 10 suspects Monday during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks along the Tigris River Valley in Iraq. Coalition forces conducted several operations targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders, including foreign terrorist facilitators and planners of car-bombing attacks. During the operations, Coalition forces captured two wanted individuals and detained eight suspects on site. During one of the operations, information gathered from local citizens indicated that a school was being used by al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists as a meeting location and safe house. Coalition forces briefly entered the school, but did not do any damage and left the school as it was found.

 

Concerned citizen’s tip leads to large cache find in Adhamiyah

BAGHDAD – Based on a tip from a concerned citizen, Iraqi Security Volunteers in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah District led Soldiers from 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division to a building containing a large weapons cache Nov. 24. The cache contained several improvised explosive device-making materials, more than 120 mortar and artillery rounds, two suicide vests and several bags of homemade explosives.

 

Coalition forces target al-Qaeda senior leaders, two terrorists killed

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists Monday during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks north of Bayji in Iraq. During the operation, as Coalition forces entered the target area, they observed several individuals begin to maneuver in and around the area reported to be a logistical sanctuary and safe haven where terrorists allegedly plan and coordinate attacks. Perceiving hostile intent, the ground force called for supporting aircraft to engage, killing two terrorists. Later in the operation, Coalition forces saw two men in a vehicle approach a road block at a high rate of speed. The driver failed to comply with Coalition forces’ instructions and warnings. The ground force fired warning shots, but driver attempted to speed through the road block. Perceiving hostile intent, the ground force engaged, killing both men. As the ground force secured the vehicle, they also found a child inside that had been wounded during the engagement. The child received immediate medical care before being transferred to a military medical facility where he died while receiving further treatment.

 

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain 13 in separate operations (Balad)

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained seven suspected gang members, four suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists and two additional suspects in three separate operations Nov. 26 targeting criminal groups within Iraq. An Iraqi Emergency Response Unit, advised by U.S. Special Forces, conducted a raid in the Doura neighborhood of Baghdad targeting a criminal element believed to be responsible for a wide range of criminal activities including kidnapping and murder. Seven suspects were detained during the operation. In a separate operation, the Habbaniyah Special Weapons and Tactics team along with U.S. Special Operations Forces conducted a raid west of Baghdad specifically targeting a suspected AQI smuggler and safe-house provider. The individual is reported to be responsible for housing AQI terrorists who have been involved in numerous small arms fire attacks, ambushes and improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces in Habbaniyah. Four suspects were detained during this operation. Additionally, Iraqi Special Operations Forces and U.S. Forces conducted a raid in Mosul to disrupt terrorist activities in the area. Two suspects were detained.

 

Operation Varsity March leads to capture of suspect (Sayafiyah)

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq – Soldiers from Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, captured 13 suspected extremists during a nighttime air assault mission in Sayafiyah, Iraq, a small village outside of Salman Pak, Nov. 24. One of the detainees was a high-value individual, who is a member of al-Qaeda in Iraq wanted for weapons smuggling and financing attacks on Coalition Forces in Salman Pak and Al Ja’ara. During the course of the operation Co. B Soldiers cleared eight houses and barns while searching for the suspects. The 1-15th Inf. Regt. is part of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga., and has been deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom since March.

 

Afghan citizens continue to rid their villages of Taliban insurgents

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghanistan’s most elite force detained several suspected insurgents during an operation in Zormat District, Paktya Province, Nov. 25. During the early morning hours, Afghanistan’s elite and professional military force was again going into action.  This time, the Afghan Commandos were on the hunt in Sheykhan Village, Zormat District.  Based on information provided by concerned local civilians, the Commandos and Afghan National Police targeted a compound, known throughout the region to be a Taliban safe house and improvised explosive device assembly site.   As the Commandos infiltrated into the village, the Taliban responded with sporadic gunfire in an attempt to defend their position. After the brief fire fight, several Taliban suspects were taken into custody for further investigation.

 

Nov. 25 airpower summary: F-16s provide overwatch

Pakistani Pres. Musharraf Steps Down As Military Commander

For some reason, I don't think it matters.

Pervez Musharraf stepped down Wednesday from his powerful post as military commander, a day before he was due to be sworn in as Pakistan's civilian president. During a change of command, Musharraf relinquished his post by handing over his ceremonial baton to his successor, Gen. Ashfaq Kayani. "(You) are the saviors of Pakistan," Musharraf said in an emotional final speech to the troops. Musharraf's retirement from the military has been a key opposition demand and the move may help defuse a possible boycott of parliamentary elections in January by parties opposed to his rule. Since seizing power in a coup in 1999, Musharraf has served as president while retaining his post as head of the armed forces.

Kos Supporting The Troops Like Only Kos Can.

I hope they all die in a fiery inferno.

I started to post some of the comments, but I decided that I don't want to see them on my blog. You can click the link and read them for yourself.

 

 

h/t: Jawa

Auburn Player Bitten By Police Dog In End Zone

Good News From The War On Terror 11/24-25

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain four in overnight operations

BALAD – Iraqi Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained two known extremist company commanders and two additional suspects during operations Nov. 23 targeting criminal groups operating within Iraq. Iraqi Special Operations Forces and U.S. Special Forces conducted a raid in northeast Baghdad specifically targeting two extremist company commanders. The individuals are reported to be responsible for numerous small arms fire attacks and multiple improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces as well as the kidnapping and killing of numerous Iraqi citizens in the Beida area. In a separate operation, Iraqi Police along with U.S. Special Forces conducted a raid to disrupt the command structure of a terrorist network operating in Samarra. Two suspects were detained during the operation.

 

Coalition forces rescue kidnap victim; disrupt foreign terrorist facilitators, al-Qaeda financiers; one killed, 10 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 10 suspects during operations Saturday in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces captured a wanted individual southwest of Kirkuk during operations targeting foreign terrorist facilitators. Reports indicate the wanted individual was involved with reorganizing al-Qaeda in Iraq in the Hawija region.  During the operation, as Coalition forces approached the target building, they saw several armed men leave the building attempting to evade the ground force. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces called for supporting aircraft to engage, killing one terrorist. Upon entering a nearby building, Coalition forces discovered a man being held in chains, and reports indicate he was being held hostage for $150,000. In addition to the wanted individual, Coalition forces detained three suspects during the operation, two of whom were wounded. The wounded suspects received medical care on site before being detained. During an operation in central Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be a financier for al-Qaeda in Iraq operations. The wanted individual is allegedly associated with several senior terrorist leaders, including some involved in car-bombing attacks. During the operation, Coalition forces entered a mosque’s surrounding complex, but did not enter the mosque itself. Coalition forces respect Muslim religious sites, and they took great care to ensure the Mosque and surrounding complex were left as they were found. The wanted individual identified himself to Coalition forces and was subsequently detained, along with five other suspects.

 

Coalition forces target al-Qaeda media cells, foreign terrorists; 24 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 24 suspects today during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces captured a wanted individual during operations north of Samarra. The wanted individual is believed to be involved in al-Qaeda in Iraq media networks and was involved in attacks against Coalition forces. In addition to the wanted individual, Coalition forces detained three suspects without incident. During other operations in Samarra, Coalition force detained 11 suspects during operations targeting al-Qaeda’s courier and media networks, as well as weapons facilitators and associates of senior terrorist leaders. During operations in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual reportedly involved in the Karkh car-bombing network and a close associate to several Karkh al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders. In addition to the wanted individual, Coalition forces detained four suspects without incident. West of Yusufiyah, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual allegedly associated with al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders and foreign terrorists in the Southern Belt. During the operation, Coalition forces called for the targeted building's occupants to come out and they complied. The wanted individual identified himself to the ground force and was subsequently detained. South of Darband-i-Khan, Coalition forces detained one suspect believed to be associated with a terrorist courier network between Iraq and neighboring countries. In Mosul, Coalition forces also detained two suspects during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq operations, weapons procurement and foreign terrorist facilitators.

 

Coalition forces capture criminal element leader, two others detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a suspected Special Groups leader and detained two other suspected criminals during operations late Friday in Ar Rashidiyah, north of Baghdad, near the Tigris River. The targeted individual reportedly directed his splinter group cell to attack Coalition forces and assassinate Iraqis who work with Coalition forces.  Intelligence also showed the primary focus of the wanted individual’s criminal element was explosively formed penetrator emplacement, murder and kidnapping.  Intelligence led ground forces to the target area where they conducted raids on multiple buildings that resulted in the capture of the suspected criminal and the detainment of two additional suspects. All suspected criminals were detained without incident. During the operations, ground forces also discovered multiple assault rifle ammunition magazines.

 

Ten killed, eight detained as Coalition forces target al-Qaeda senior leaders

BAGHDAD – Ten terrorists were killed and eight suspects detained during Coalition forces operations Saturday north of Samarra. During three coordinated operations early Saturday, Coalition forces targeted senior al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders and associates, killing a wanted individual, believed to be associated with the Badush prison escape in March. Reports indicate that the wanted individual had previously been imprisoned for weapons smuggling. As the ground force approached the target area, they were engaged by armed men who were then observed maneuvering into defensive positions near a reed line. Responding in self-defense, the ground force called for supporting aircraft to engage, killing eight terrorists, including the wanted individual. Seven suspects were detained as Coalition forces cleared the target area. The ground force found a sniper rifle, machine guns and military-style vest from searching the area. All the weapons were safely destroyed on site to prevent further use by terrorists. Saturday afternoon, Coalition forces detained one suspect during operations targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. When the ground force arrived in the area, they observed three men inside of a vehicle and called for them to come out. One man complied and was subsequently detained.  The other two remained inside the vehicle and detonated a suicide vest, causing the vehicle to explode, killing both men. Once the fire was out, the ground force secured the area and found a pistol and the detonated suicide vest.

 

Taliban weapons smuggling operations disrupted

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Five suspected militants were detained during a Coalition forces’ operation Friday targeting Taliban weapons smuggling operations in Zabul Province. Coalition forces conducted a search of several compounds where it was indicated Taliban weapons facilitators were conducting weapons smuggling operations in the Shajoy district of Zabul Province.  Coalition forces detained five individuals during the course of the operation, two of which were armed. The individuals were indicated to be linked with Taliban weapons smuggling operations. The individuals will be questioned as to their involvement in weapons facilitation operations as well as other extremist activities. The weapons and ammunition were destroyed on-site to prevent further use by militant forces.

 

Elite Afghan force continues to neutralize Taliban insurgents

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The Afghan 3rd Company, 1st Commando Kandak, conducted an air-assault raid at dawn on the compound of a high-level Taliban facilitator, kicking off a four-day offensive operation named Commando Fury in the Tag Ab Valley, Kapisa Province, Nov. 10-14.  Upon receiving credible intelligence, the Commandos quickly mobilized and launched on a flight of five Coalition helicopters.  As the sun broke over the Sur Ghar Mountains, the Taliban knew the unit was upon them.  Within moments, dust swirled as the helicopters set down within feet of their target building.  Taliban fled in every direction as the Commandos leapt from the aircraft.  Through the tumult, emerged 30 plus Commandos.  Seconds later, the assaulters breached the entrance and cleared the first of many enemy compounds.  The Taliban scurried to escape the pursuit, but a convoy of more than 30 Afghan Commando vehicles sped toward the objective to block the enemy retreat.  A joint effort by the Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army assisted the Commando battalion in disrupting the Taliban hold on the Tag Ab Valley as Commandos hit target after target.  Taliban were met at every turn by the combined Afghan force.

 

Afghan Commandos return home victorious

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan –The 3rd Company, 1st Commando Kandak returned home, victorious, after four days of intense fighting in operation Commando Fury, Tagab Valley, Kapisa Province, Nov. 15. During one fire fight of the operation, the unit stormed the compound of a known Taliban leader in Mollakheyl village. Upon capturing their six Taliban targets, insurgents besieged the commandos in the compound. While under intense machine-gun fire, the commandos quickly and decisively positioned heavy-weapon systems to eliminate their enemies. As commando snipers pounded enemy fighting positions with precision fire, the Taliban attempted a retreat. The 3rd Company directed air strikes to finish the fight, and rockets and machine-gun fire rained from the sky. The Commandos emerged from the fire fight unscathed; capturing six insurgents and killing another six. Later in the campaign, the commandos surrounded Taliban forces in Nowruzkheyl village, the site of a previous ambush of Afghan National Police forces. Under the cover of darkness, a platoon of commandos infiltrated more than a kilometer, undetected, towards the enemy stronghold. During the battle, commandos seized their target building, and its inhabitants. Upon their return to base, one commando left a message for the Taliban: “You are no longer safe to terrorize Afghans or to stand in the way of prosperity for our people. As you sleep at night, remember this: One day, when you open your eyes, I will be there,” he said.

 

Nov. 23 airpower summary: F-16 strike takes out terrorists

 

Nov. 24 airpower summary: A-10 Thunderbolts on target

Log Cabin Republicans Release Anti-Romney Ad

I am no fan of the Log Cabin Republicans, but they made an excellent commercial to show people who Mitt Romney really is.

 

 

Voices From Beyond The Grave; "New" Bin Laden Tape Coming

I wonder if this one will be any more convincing than the previous audio and video tapes. How he can talk with all that dirt in his mouth?

Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden will address the people of Europe in a message to be posted on the Internet "soon," an Islamist Web site said on Monday. "Soon, God willing, (we will post) a new message to the European people from the lion Imam who defeated the Americans and tyrants, Sheikh Osama bin Laden," said the pro-al Qaeda Web site which regularly posts messages from the militant leader. "Let this message be posted by various Western Web sites so that we deliver to them the truth of their lost war and (confront) them with the purposely hidden fact," it said, adding that the message was produced by al Qaeda media arm As-Sahab. It did not give any further details. The Web site did not give a specific timeframe, but usually messages are released within 72 hours after they are announced.

Pimps, Hookers, Hoes, & Johns For Ron Paul

In addition to white supremacists, anti-Semites, and general loony people, Ron Paul's new, expanded base consists of pimps, hookers, hoes, and johns. The Ron Paulian family tree is huge.

It's not exactly your average Republican fundraiser. A Nevada brothel owner is giving Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul his stamp of approval and plans to start raising money for the Texas congressman. Dennis Hof, owner of the Moonlite BunnyRanch near Carson City, says he'll leave collection boxes outside the door so people can drop in their political contributions. A spokesman for Paul says the politician with a libertarian streak doesn't condone prostitution on a personal level. But, he says, "it's not the role of federal government and it's not in the constitution for federal government to regulate these things."

Good News From The War On Terror 11/22-23

Coalition forces target al-Qaeda propaganda, foreign terrorist networks; one killed, 10 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 10 suspects Thursday during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces targeted al-Qaeda propaganda cells during operations in Samarra. As the ground force approached the targeted building, they called for the building's occupants to come out, but no one complied. One individual took a defensive position by the door and engaged Coalition forces. Responding in self-defense, the ground force returned fire, killing the terrorist. While securing the area, the ground force detained two suspects and found a weapons cache, which was safely destroyed by a Coalition air strike. During operations in Hawija, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual believed to be the foreign terrorist leader in Arab Jabour, and who is allegedly associated with senior terrorist leaders in the Southern Belt. During the operation, the wanted individual identified himself to the ground force and was subsequently detained, along with one other suspect. In other operations in Mosul, Coalition forces targeted a northern al-Qaeda in Iraq security leader, believed to be involved in kidnappings and assassinations. Coalition forces detained two suspected individuals during the operations. Coalition forces also detained four suspects during operations targeting associates of a former al-Qaeda media leader near Khan Bani Sad.

 

Two al-Qaeda members killed in attack at Hawr Rajab

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – Iraqi Army Soldiers and Concerned Local Citizens in Hawr Rajab repelled an attack by approximately 15 members of al-Qaeda in Iraq Nov. 22 killing two members of al-Qaeda and wounding an unreported number. Al-Qaeda began the attack with small arms fire and mortars early that morning, targeting an IA checkpoint. Small arms fire continued throughout the morning against IA and CLCs in Hawr Rajab. CF, supporting the Iraqi Army, called in an air weapons team, consisting of Kiowa Warriors with 3rd Squadron, 17th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade to engage a van that was transporting four al-Qaeda members involved in the attack. The van was also transporting a DSHKA high caliber machine gun and a mortar system. Two al-Qaeda members were confirmed killed and two others wounded by the attack helicopters. Coalition Forces then deployed a U.S. Air Force F-16, which dropped a 500- pound bomb on the van destroying it and all of its contents. During the defense of their checkpoints, the IA and CLCs sustained casualties. They continued to stand their ground, and al-Qaeda broke off the attack after being unable to overrun the IA and CLC checkpoints.

 

Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain two extremists, uncover large weapons cache (Balad)

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained two suspected extremists and uncovered a large weapons cache in two separate operations Nov. 20 and 21. In the city of Diwaniyah, an Iraqi Emergency Response Unit detained two alleged members of an extremist group; the suspects are believed to be involved in gathering information for targeting Iraqi and Coalition Forces for ambushes and improvised explosive device attacks. In another operation, 3rd Iraqi Army Division Soldiers uncovered a large weapons cache during a routine patrol northwest of Tal Afar. The cache included 4,200 pounds of home made explosives, four sets of Iraqi military uniforms, 12 82mm mortar rounds and 10 hand grenades. In a third operation Nov. 21, 5th Iraqi Army Division and U.S. Forces came under sniper fire while attempting to clear villages in the vicinity of Abu Khamis of al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists. Iraqi and U.S. Forces responded to the attack, killing two terrorists.

 

CF, Concerned Local Citizens remove caches, unexploded ordnance from Arab Jabour

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – Coalition Forces and Concerned Local Citizens worked together to remove a total of five caches and three unexploded ordnances from Arab Jabour Nov. 19-20. CLCs reported two UXOs and a cache Nov. 20 to Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, out of Fort Stewart, Ga. The cache consisted of 41 100mm projectiles, five 120mm mortars and one 120 mm illumination mortar. Soldiers with Company C, 1-30th Inf. Regt. discovered two caches, one Nov. 19 and one the following day, while conducting operations in support of Operation Centurian V. Those caches collectively contained three grenades, one 100mm mortar, one 120mm mortar, one 122mm mortar, five 60mm mortars, four 57mm projectiles, one 125mm tank round, 45 rounds of 7.62 ammunitions, one AK-47 magazine, five pounds of propellant and 300 plastic explosive detonators. Soldiers of Company A, 1-30th Inf. Regt., also supporting Operation Centurian V, discovered a cache and one UXO Nov. 19 and another cache the following day. The caches discovered by Co. A contained a total of 10 feet of time fuse, 22 blasting caps, one mortar primer, four pounds of PE-4, a type of C-4, explosives, five pounds of propellant, five feet of fuse cord, one fuse, one camcorder, one cell phone, two Iraqi calling cards, batteries, four CDs, two washing machine timers, five dual tone multi-frequency boards, a spool of crush wire, a notebook with writing and a video tape. All ordnances were destroyed in controlled detonations by an explosive ordnance disposal team while the other items were taken back for further investigation.

 

Coalition forces target al-Qaeda propaganda cell; seven detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained seven suspects Friday during operations targeting al-Qaeda networks southeast of Samarra. In three coordinated operations, Coalition forces targeted al-Qaeda in Iraq's media network southeast of Samarra. One of the targeted buildings is believed to be used as a propaganda production facility and meeting location for senior leaders. Coalition forces detained seven suspects during the operations without incident.

 

Iraqi Emergency Response Unit detains 5 extremists in Daghgharah

BALAD, Iraq – An Iraqi Emergency Response Unit, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained five suspected extremists during an early morning operation Nov. 22 in Daghgharah, Iraq. The operation, conducted north of Diwaniyah, targeted an extremist cell reportedly involved in improvised explosive device attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces in Diwaniyah and Hillah. This cell is also believed to gather intelligence for attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces as well as the transport and storage of weapons and IEDs. The capture supported the 8th Iraqi Army Division’s Operation Lion Pounce, an on-going operation to disrupt extremist groups operating in Diwaniyah and surrounding region.

 

Nov. 22 airpower summary: F-16s support ground troops

The Collapse Of The Soviet Union Was Staged

You have to read all of this.

In 1984 a book was published with the title New Lies for Old. It was written by Soviet KGB defector Anatoliy Golitsyn. The book claimed that the Soviet Union had a secret long-term strategy to disarm and defeat the United States through a controlled collapse of the Soviet empire that would take place in the last decade of the twentieth century. In the book's most remarkable chapter, titled "The Final Phase," Golitsyn accurately described the future of the Soviet bloc. Communism would give up its monopoly of power in Russia, he explained, as apparent freedom and democracy would be introduced. The communist Warsaw Pact alliance would be dissolved. The Berlin Wall might be taken down and Germany united as "the key to progress toward a neutral, socialist Europe." Controlled democratization and liberalization would be facilitated by communist agents within the dissident movements of Eastern Europe. As Golitsyn wrote, "the liberalization would be calculated and deceptive in that it would be introduced from above. It would be carried out by the party through its cells and individual members in government, the Supreme Soviet, the courts, and the electoral machinery and by the KGB through its agents among the intellectuals and scientists." (p. 339-340.) Golitsyn's book has been dismissed as nonsense by CIA experts, pundits and journalists. "Yet of Golitsyn's falsifiable predictions, 139 out of 148 were fulfilled by the end of 1993 -- an accuracy rate of nearly 94 percent," according to Mark Riebling's history of the FBI and CIA titled Wedge.

Two Eco-Morons Who Should've Been Aborted To Save Us From Their Story.

One of them had an abortion and both have been sterilized to protect the planet. For Ms. Vernelli being so environmentally conscience, you would think they would know how to prevent a pregnancy. I will take a guess and assume she's a hippie slut, had no idea who the father was, and was more than likely unemployed. I'm just glad they saved us from a new generation of idiots.

A British woman who had an abortion 10 years ago and was later sterilized did so because she believes pregnancy is bad for the environment, the London Daily Mail reported Sunday. Toni Vernelli, 35, hopes her actions would ensure her carbon footprint would be kept to a minimum, the Mail reported. The environmental advocate also sees having children as an egotistical act. "Having children is selfish. It's all about maintaining your genetic line at the expense of the planet," Vernelli told the Mail, adding she believes bringing new life into the world only adds to the problem. Another woman, 31-year-old Sara Irving, also underwent sterilization because she felt "a baby would pollute the planet." Irving became an environmentalist as a teenager when she realized saving the environment was her top and foremost priority in life, the Mail reported. After going through several boyfriends she finally found her now husband Mark Hudson who shares in her ‘no kid’s policy.’