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MOSCOW: Russian Defense Minister B**ch Slaps Obama's Defense Minister Over Libya
Post Date: 2011-03-22 11:51:35 by Happy Quanzaa
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U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates meets with Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov in Russia on Tuesday. Serdyukovcited civilian deaths in the U.S.-led Libyan campaign and said "this shouldn't have been let to happen." During Gates's Visit, Russian Defense MinisterCalls for Immediate Cease-Fire MOSCOW -- In a stinging rebuke of U.S. policy in Libya, the Russian defense minister accused the U.S.-led coalition of killing Libyan civilians through errant air strikes and called for an immediate cease-fire on Tuesday. The comments drew a quick rebuke from visiting Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who said the Russian criticism was based on "outright lies." ...
Still waiting for moral leadership in Britain: Queen’s cousin speaks to LSN
Post Date: 2011-03-22 09:08:37 by A K A Stone
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ROME, March 21, 2011 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Lord Nicholas Windsor, the youngest child of the Duke and Duchess of Kent and first cousin to Queen Elizabeth II, told LifeSiteNews.com earlier this month that patience is required from those waiting for true moral and spiritual leadership to turn the anti-human, anti-life tide in Britain. Lord Windsor sat down with LSN at the annual plenary meeting of the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life on February 25th. He spoke at length of his conversion to Catholicism, through the influence of the late Pope John Paul II, and his dedication to the pro-life philosophy. The hope of turning society away from the post-Christian amorality, he said, ...
Obama: Drill, Brazil, Drill!
Post Date: 2011-03-22 08:32:23 by Happy Quanzaa
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Energy Policy: While leaving U.S. oil and jobs in the ground, our itinerant president tells a South American neighbor that we'll help it develop its offshore resources so we can one day import its oil. WHAT?!? With Japan staggered by a natural disaster and a nuclear crisis, cruise missiles launched against Libya in our third Middle East conflict and a majority of U.S. senators complaining about a lack of leadership on the budget, President Obama decided it would be a good time to schmooze with Brazilians. His "What, me worry?" presidency has given both Americans and our allies plenty to worry about. But in the process of making nice with Brazil, Obama made a mind-boggling ...
Mother Jones: Some Wars Are Cool
Post Date: 2011-03-21 18:00:10 by jwpegler
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According to the left-wing Mother Jones, in a column just as Orwellian as anything Bill Kristol has ever written, Obama is awesome because his rationale for killing is so much different from Bush’s: “The United States will join in a multilateral fight for democracy and humanitarian aims when it is in the nation’s interest and when the locals are involved and desire US participation. In short, the Anti-Bush Doctrine.” More hypocrisy from the evil left.
Pooty-Poot Putin stirs the pot: likens U.N. Libya resolution to crusade calls
Post Date: 2011-03-21 08:37:48 by Happy Quanzaa
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VOTKINSK, Russia (Reuters) - Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin Monday likened the U.N. Security Council resolution supporting military action in Libya to medieval calls for crusades. Putin, in the first major remarks from a Russian leader since a coalition of Western countries began air strikes in Libya, said that Muammar Gaddafi's government fell short of democracy but added that did not justify military intervention. "The resolution is defective and flawed," Putin told workers at a Russian ballistic missile factory. "It allows everything. It resembles medieval calls for crusades." Putin said that interference in other countries' internal affairs has ...
'To my Dear Obama, our son', says Gaddafi, defending attack on rebels
Post Date: 2011-03-21 02:33:27 by Happy Quanzaa
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Calling Barack Obama as "our son", Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi sent a message to the US President defending his decision to attack the rebels fighting to overthrow him. Gaddafi(68) also wrote a letter to the French and British leaders, and the UN Secretary General, saying the Security Council resolution was "void" and violated the UN charter, warning them that they would "regret" any intervention. "Libya is not for you, Libya is for the Libyans," he said. Details of Gaddafi's letters were released by the Libyan government spokesman at a news conference in Tripoli. Defending his decision to attack rebel cities, Gaddafi told Obama, "Al ...
Bahrain and Iran expel diplomats
Post Date: 2011-03-21 00:31:34 by Paper Boy
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Iran has expelled a Bahraini diplomat in a retaliatory move, amid an ongoing dispute linked to anti-government protests in Bahrain. Earlier, Bahrain had expelled the Iranian charge d'affaires. Tehran has criticised Bahrain's Sunni rulers for using troops from other Gulf states to help control mainly Shia protesters. Bahrain has accused Iran, the main Shia power in the Gulf, of interference in its internal affairs. Both countries withdrew their ambassadors earlier this week. "After the illogical and incomprehensible actions of the Bahrain government, especially expelling one of our diplomats, as a reprisal the attache at Bahrain's embassy has been summoned and told that ...
Building in Gaddafi's compound hit by missile
Post Date: 2011-03-21 00:23:24 by Paper Boy
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TRIPOLI: A missile totally destroyed an administrative building of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's residence in Tripoli. The building, about 50 metres from the tent where Gaddafi generally meets guests, was flattened. It was hit by a missile, Libyan spokesman Moussa Ibrahim told journalists, who were taken to the site by bus. "This was a barbaric bombing which could have hit hundreds of civilians gathered at the residence of Muammar Gaddafi about 400 metres away from the building which was hit," Ibrahim said. He denounced the "contradictions in Western discourses," saying: "Western countries say they want to protect civilians while they bomb the residence ...
Arab League Slams Libya Attacks Amid Reports of Growing Civilian Toll
Post Date: 2011-03-20 14:59:21 by jwpegler
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Having been instrumental in pushing the UN to approve the resolution authorizing the no-fly zone over Libya, the Arab League has found itself quickly regretting its Faustian bargain. Now, with reports of civilian casualties on the rise, they are condemning the massive air strikes by the US, France and Britain. “What is happening in Libya differs from the aim of imposing a no-fly zone, and what we want is the protection of civilians and not the bombardment of more civilians,” insisted Arab League chief and Egyptian presidential hopeful Amr Moussa. The split comes at a time when Western officials are trying to claim broad Arab support for the action. The escalation of the Western ...
US announces Operation Odyssey Dawn is under way: Libya attacks – Sunday 20 March
Post Date: 2011-03-20 10:10:12 by Happy Quanzaa
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Libya attacks under way – Sunday 20 March • US announces Operation Odyssey Dawn is under way • More than 110 Tomahawk missiles fired on Libyan targets • British and French forces in action over Libya • Read a summary of the latest events here • Read our latest news story on the military action • Read our latest live coverage here A Tornado jet takes off from RAF Marham air base in Norfolk, United Kingdom, as theattacks on Libya get under way. Photograph: Chris Radburn/Press Association 12.12pm: A no-fly zone is now officially in place over Libya. The US chair of the Joint chiefs of staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, told the NBC news station that Libyan ...
"Who The Hell Do You Think Your Are?" Farrakhan Blasts Obama For Calling For Qaddafi to Step Down (Video)
Post Date: 2011-03-19 19:36:11 by Happy Quanzaa
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Farrakhan goes on a rant on Chicago radio about Obama calling for Qaddafi to step down, this is from yesterday Louis Farrakhan with radio host Cliff Kelley on WVON-AM 1690 Chicago FARRAKHAN: "I warn my brother do you let these wicked demons move you in a direction that will absolutely ruin your future with your people in Africa and throughout the world...Why don't you organize a group of respected Americans and ask for a meeting with Qaddafi, you can't order him to step down and get out, who the hell do you think you are?
Violent Protests Erupt, US Consulate Firebombed Ahead of Obama’s Brazil Visit
Post Date: 2011-03-19 17:00:13 by Happy Quanzaa
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Protesters urging “Obama Go Home” staged a violent protest in Rio de Janiero Friday ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to Brazil. According to AFP, police fired rubber bullets and used tear gas to break up a demonstration outside the US consulate after protesters firebombed the building. Some 300 people had gathered at the site when Brazilian Military Police showed up and tried to break up the demonstration. Police cracked down on the crowd after protesters hurled a molotov cocktail at the consulate door, the O Globo newspaper reported on its website. “I was in the center of the protest when people began to run and I heard shots,” said AFP photographer ...
Obama chickens out, reads teleprompter then runs away in Rio
Post Date: 2011-03-19 16:45:09 by Happy Quanzaa
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No questions Obama's Brazil presser scrubbed After making statements, Prsident Obama does not plan to entertain inquiries from the press. A planned press conference Saturday featuring President Barack Obama and new Brazilian President Dilma Vana Rousseff has been scratched, even before Obama departed Washington for his five-day Latin America trip. The two leaders were scheduled to take questions Saturday morning at the Palacio do Planalto in Brasilia after a bilateral meeting there, but the White House issued a schedule Friday evening noting that the two leaders will make statements but do not plan to entertain inquiries from the press A White House official said the change was at ...
Second thoughts on Green dogma -- from a surprising source
Post Date: 2011-03-18 22:08:49 by CZ82
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Second thoughts on Green dogma -- from a surprising source Steve McCann Germany has long been the titular and emotional leader of the "Green Movement" in Europe. No country has adopted more so-called environmental friendly policies. The German population has obediently gone along with environmental measures; in fact they have been the model people when it comes to green living. So it is doubly startling when Der Spiegel, the leading left-wing publication in Germany publishes an article entitled: "Is Environmentalism Really Working?" openly questioning the viability and cost of a myriad of green initiatives. Some highlights: Regarding biofuels: Many haven't yet ...
Community-Organizer-in-Chief trims guest list & relocates Rio Teleprompter Reading Party
Post Date: 2011-03-18 18:31:06 by Happy Quanzaa
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Obama cancels public speech in Rio square: embassy President Barack Obama has cancelled a public speech he was scheduled to deliver Sunday in a Rio square during his upcoming visit to Brazil, the US embassy in Brasilia said. The speech in the historic plaza known as Cinelandia, in the heart of Rio de Janeiro, "is cancelled," an embassy spokeswoman told AFP. Obama instead will deliver remarks at Rio's Municipal Theatre, the official said, without specifying whether it would be open to the public or exclusively for invited guests. No explanation for the change of venue was given by the embassy. Brazilian authorities have laid out a heavy security presence for Obama's ...
U.N. Security Council approves no-fly zone in Libya
Post Date: 2011-03-17 22:38:38 by go65
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United Nations (CNN) -- Joyous Libyan rebels in Benghazi erupted with fireworks and gunfire after the U.N. Security Council voted Thursday evening to impose a no-fly zone and "all necessary measures" to protect civilians. The opposition, with devoted but largely untrained and under-equipped units, has suffered military setbacks this week. It has said such international action was necessary for it to have any chance of thwarting Moammar Gadhafi's imminent assault on the rebel stronghold. "We're hoping and praying that the United Nations will come up with a very firm and very fast resolution and they will enforce it immediately," said Ahmed El-Gallal, a senior ...
President O'Bama? Irish-American Relatives ID'd -- Some of Obama's relatives are Republican
Post Date: 2011-03-17 16:11:23 by Ferret Mike
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President Barack Obama found out years ago he had an Irish ancestor who fled the potato famine in Ireland in 1850. He can now claim 28 living relatives who also descended from that Irishman, including a Vietnam veteran, a school nurse and a displeased Arizona Republican. The president's newly identified relatives are revealed in a study released to The Associated Press by Ancestry.com, a family history website whose genealogists also traced descendants of 23 other Irish passengers on the ship that brought Falmouth Kearney to the United States when he was 19. The survey allowed genealogists to further trace branches in Obama's family tree and others who arrived on the ship, known ...
Obama claims he can lower the oceans, why didn't he stop the tsunami?
Post Date: 2011-03-17 15:06:21 by Happy Quanzaa
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Supreme Leader asks UN permission to bomb Libya
Post Date: 2011-03-17 13:22:13 by Happy Quanzaa
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U.S. Seeks UN Resolution Authorizing Strikes on Libya The Obama administration is pushing hard for a Thursday vote on a U.N. Security Council resolution authorizing airstrikes and other measures to stop Libyan leader Col. Muammar al-Qaddafi from killing more civilians and defeating rebel forces in Libya. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Thursday that a U.N. no-fly zone over Libya "requires certain actions taken to protect the planes and the pilots, including bombing targets like the Libyan defense systems." Clinton told reporters in Tunisia the specifics of international action against Qaddafi were still being negotiated at the United Nations in New York. The move comes ...
Supreme Leader to read something about Japan off his teleprompter later today
Post Date: 2011-03-17 13:00:23 by Happy Quanzaa
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Obama to make statement about Japan later today Updated at 12:35 p.m. ET: Obama will make a statement on Japan from the Rose Garden at 3:30 p.m. ET. Stay tuned. President Obama just told reporters he will be speaking about Japan's nuclear crisis today. "I'm going to be making a statement later about Japan," Obama said in a photo opportunity with Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny. During statements to the press, Obama also announced he will be visiting Ireland in May. The U.S. and Irish leaders are now heading up to the Capitol for a St. Patrick's Day lunch with members. From the pool report: "There is just an incredible bond between our two countries," ...
Japan 2011 vs. New Orleans 2005
Post Date: 2011-03-17 11:54:42 by no gnu taxes
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Visiting Drudgereport.com the past few days has been emotionally difficult. The devastation in Japan from the 9.0 earthquake is horrific, a powerful reminder that the forces of nature can never be tamed by man. Blackwater was needed after Katrina to make sure emergency workers would be safe A 9.0 earthquake is the energy equivalent of 474 megatons of TNT explosive force. The earthquake in Haiti, a 7.0, was the equivalent of 474 kilotons of TNT. What was unleashed by this explosive force is captured vividly in this video. Entire cities were destroyed in a moment, battered by powerful waves that rendered once happy homes, busy markets and businesses a painful memory of a past nature swiftly ...
Mrs. Clinton promises to create jobs in Tunisia
Post Date: 2011-03-17 10:55:32 by Happy Quanzaa
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Clinton pushes for jobs, reform in transitioning Tunisia US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pledged Thursday to help Tunisia create jobs and undertake reforms to keep the momentum behind the revolution that overthrew its president two months ago. The chief US diplomat began talks with interim President Foued Mebazaa, who replaced the ousted Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, after saying that an international donors conference would help to focus minds on Tunisia's needs. New government officials and other Tunisians understand "we need a plan for economic development, for jobs," Clinton told reporters during a tour of Tunisian Red Crescent offices. "There's going to be a ...
Fukushima Nuclear Accident – 17 March update
Post Date: 2011-03-17 08:56:31 by go65
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The crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station is approaching a weeks’ duration. The on-site situation remains extremely serious, with glimmers of hope being shrouded by a shadow of deep uncertainty. If you’ve not been following the situation on BraveNewClimate, and want to recap, please read these recent updates: Japan Nuclear Situation – 14 March updates Further technical information on Fukushima reactors Fukushima Nuclear Accident – 15 March summary of situation Fukushima Nuclear Accident – 16 March update These are assumed knowledge for understanding the rest of this post. The preparation of the material below was aided greatly by the private ...
Official: Spent fuel rods exposed, 'extremely high' radiation resulted
Post Date: 2011-03-16 20:50:20 by go65
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Tokyo (CNN) -- Spent fuel rods in Unit 4 of Japan's stricken Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant have been exposed, resulting in the emission of "extremely high" levels of radiation, the head of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission said Wednesday. "What we believe at this time is that there has been a hydrogen explosion in this unit due to an uncovering of the fuel in the fuel pool," Gregory Jaczko told a House energy and commerce subcommittee hearing. "We believe that secondary containment has been destroyed and there is no water in the spent fuel pool, and we believe that radiation levels are extremely high, which could possibly impact the ability to take ...
Possibly the Last Time to Get Out of the Dollar
Post Date: 2011-03-16 17:30:50 by Capitalist Eric
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It’s no secret that the United States government owes a pretty penny to foreigners. Certainly, what America owes to foreigners pales in comparison to what it owes to Ben Bernanke… but still, $4.45 trillion is no small number, even in these crazy times when terms like “kajillion bajillion” are more appropriate to quantify debt and entitlements. China is the largest foreign buyer of US Treasuries with around $1.15 trillion in holdings… Japan is the second largest at around $886 billion. Curiously, the trend for China has been down– the Middle Kingdom has been steadily reducing its position since peaking in October 2010. Japan, on the other hand, has been ...
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