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Tsunami updates - Tom Brosz - 1/5/2005 5:43:17 AM

Tsunami Presidential Charity TOUR - carl - 1/4/2005 8:13:17 PM

Good News from Iraq, Part 18. - Tom Brosz - 1/3/2005 7:02:34 PM
- "How would Iraq appear if we saw it through not the reporting of Western journalists, but the candid testimony of Iraqis themselves?" - Bowser - 1/3/2005 10:25:39 PM
  - re: "How would Iraq appear if we saw it through not the reporting of Western journalists, but the candid testimony of Iraqis themselves?" - gbaikie - 1/4/2005 12:11:18 AM
- Until we put a stop to these daily attacks, nothing else will matter. - David F Mayer - 1/3/2005 7:31:52 PM
  - Greyhawk collects the military news reports - Tom Brosz - 1/3/2005 7:44:36 PM
    - The problem is simple: The frequency and intensity of terrorist attacks does not seem to be diminishing, or at least diminishing fast enough, to permit the transfer of security to Iraqi forces. - David F Mayer - 1/4/2005 12:06:41 AM
      - Of course they're not diminishing. - Tom Brosz - 1/4/2005 3:46:07 AM
        
        But that is the ONLY measure of a successful counter-insurgency campaign. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 1/4/2005 4:52:59 AM
        
        re: Don't think so. - Tom Brosz - 1/4/2005 5:09:01 AM
        
        Because the overall progress in reducing attacks and restoring civil order seems to be lacking. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 1/4/2005 2:02:58 PM

1,337 - Donald - 1/4/2005 1:57:40 PM

The Saddam Body Count and Iraqi Survival Count - Tom Brosz - 1/3/2005 6:27:27 PM
- Iraq ruled as a lawless tyrant and we are enabling Iraqis to build a civil society. - ebnelson - 1/3/2005 11:24:23 PM
- Lessee. Bush has had a year and a half. - Bowser - 1/3/2005 10:31:32 PM
- Iraqi leader claims... - Eric - 1/3/2005 6:51:34 PM
  - re: Iraqi 'leader' insanity - ebnelson - 1/3/2005 9:35:19 PM
  - Obviously a terrorist sympathizer. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 1/3/2005 7:04:43 PM
  - And you swallowed that? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/3/2005 6:56:54 PM
    - Off Course (n/t) - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 7:23:47 PM

Nice analysis of bin Laden's recent rants - Gary - 1/1/2005 7:20:52 PM
- re: Bin Ladin is a fool if he thinks he can gain power in Saudi Arabia. - Scott Evil - 1/3/2005 3:06:48 PM
  - Allah and the liberals are on his side - Gary - 1/3/2005 5:09:05 PM
- Yes - Donald - 1/1/2005 9:51:12 PM
  - Myths - Tom Brosz - 1/1/2005 10:37:12 PM
    - re: Myths - Raoul - 1/2/2005 2:28:48 PM
      - "Please, please, please, Brer Fox, don't throw me in that there briar patch!" -- Brer Rabbit in Joel Chandler Harris' Uncle Remus Tales - David F Mayer - 1/3/2005 6:24:12 AM
      - And you swallowed that? - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2005 7:24:32 PM
        
        Hitler thought he would win a huge victory even in April of 1945 - ebnelson - 1/3/2005 4:42:41 AM
        
        re: Makes sense! - Raoul - 1/2/2005 9:17:57 PM
        
        Apparently............ - Publius - 1/3/2005 6:35:43 PM
        
        They know it. - Bowser - 1/3/2005 10:33:24 PM
        
        Logical Equates Versus Numerical Math & Probability - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 7:18:33 PM
        
        You overestimate the resolve of those who support terrorism. - Scott Evil - 1/3/2005 3:12:44 PM
        
        No It Doesn't - Mark Eby - 1/2/2005 9:37:39 PM
        
        Skulls that would stop a neutrino in its tracks? - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2005 11:13:41 PM
        
        re: Of course it does - Raoul - 1/2/2005 10:11:27 PM
        
        Would At Least Try And Address My Points? - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 3:42:51 AM
        
        Translation of your points for greater ease of reply - Mary Anne - 1/3/2005 4:55:16 AM
        
        Nice False Pretext - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 4:36:18 PM
        
        Swoon - Davin L. - 1/3/2005 5:50:01 PM
        
        Yeah I Notice You Aren't Up For The Job - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 7:14:28 PM
        
        Not my thread - Davin L. - 1/3/2005 7:44:23 PM
        
        That was solid gold - Davin L. - 1/3/2005 2:35:52 PM
        
        Not bad. Anybody want to address mine? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/3/2005 7:39:25 AM
        
        re: Thank you, Mary Anne ! (n/t) - Raoul - 1/3/2005 6:38:37 AM
      - So Bin Laden is in fact managing the terror campaign against the Iraqi people - ebnelson - 1/2/2005 3:02:29 PM
        
        re: Planet Bin Laden - Raoul - 1/2/2005 4:56:06 PM
        
        Hitler vs. Tojo - ebnelson - 1/3/2005 9:37:14 PM
    - re: Myths? Right you are making them. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 1/2/2005 10:26:20 AM
      - Anyone else incapable of following a simple logical sequence? (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2005 7:26:29 PM
        
        re: I'm sure you think you use logic to concoct myths, Tom. (n/t) - Chris Vancil - 1/3/2005 6:22:11 AM
    - Taking out Iraq was strategically correct - Gary - 1/1/2005 11:05:34 PM
      - re: Taking out Iraq was strategically correct - Chris Vancil - 1/2/2005 7:29:34 AM
    - re: Myths - Donald - 1/1/2005 11:02:46 PM
      - re: Myths and speculation - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2005 1:53:49 AM
      - Pay Attention To The Liberal Chants - Mark Eby - 1/1/2005 11:51:50 PM

Some good news amongst the horror. - Jacob Smaorodin - 1/3/2005 8:46:49 PM
- re: Some good news amongst the horror. - Larry J - 1/3/2005 9:11:52 PM

The Sumatran Earthquake Tsunami - ebnelson - 12/29/2004 11:04:42 PM
- Good question. - Tom Brosz - 12/29/2004 11:10:31 PM
  - This tsunami seems different - ebnelson - 12/30/2004 4:09:10 PM
  - Discussed here - Larry J - 12/30/2004 1:43:57 AM
    - So even a small impactor could cause much worse destruciton - ebnelson - 12/30/2004 4:28:22 PM
      - Perhaps - Larry J - 12/30/2004 8:18:15 PM
        
        Finally Found Documentation 10.5 Meter Waves At Phuket - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 7:28:47 PM
        
        Arrrgh - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 7:30:07 PM
        
        Comments From UK NEO Report - Mark Eby - 12/30/2004 10:15:49 PM
        
        Correction - Chile Quake Biggest Ever 9.5 - Mark Eby - 12/31/2004 4:37:32 AM
    - re: Discussed here - Marcia - 12/30/2004 3:59:03 AM
  - It would be interesting to study before and after topographical maps of the region. - Scott Evil - 12/29/2004 11:28:06 PM
    - Quake shifts islands/Quake may have made Earth wobble - SteveS - 12/30/2004 1:56:14 AM
      - 0.0027 seconds/day - Fox - 12/30/2004 3:26:03 AM
        
        Leap Seconds - SteveS - 12/30/2004 3:59:35 PM

A protest against the ovation at Sundance - gbaikie - 1/3/2005 1:58:30 PM
- But it is the USA that is evil. How dare people protest Castro? - ebnelson - 1/3/2005 4:55:43 PM

Silver Lining Of Hurricane Season - Mark Eby - 1/3/2005 4:40:20 PM

Oracle puts rival Peoplesoft out of business in takover - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 6:45:35 PM
- Big fish eat little fish (n/t) - alcaray - 12/30/2004 9:44:53 PM
  - Peoplesoft was a big fish, but not as big as Oracle (n/t) - DFM - 1/3/2005 6:41:14 AM
- Interesting to watch......... - Publius - 12/30/2004 7:41:05 PM
  - Peoplesoft made lousy software anyway. Their system was NOT built around the General Ledger concept, fundamental to accounting. The death of Peoplesoft is no loss to business. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 7:58:00 PM
    - I've noticed this problem with just about every enterprise software solution I've ever encountered. - Scott Evil - 1/3/2005 3:53:36 PM
    - But the conversion costs wil be murder - Fox - 12/30/2004 10:14:34 PM
      - You are right. Conversion will be a nightmare. It will be aided somewhat by custom software produced by Oracle for the purpose. - David F Mayer - 12/31/2004 6:22:01 AM

Let's see! - Jacob Samorodin - 1/1/2005 5:40:16 PM
- What are we supposed to do? - R.L. - 1/3/2005 12:24:31 AM
- Enough death. - Mary Anne - 1/2/2005 4:19:51 PM
  - You really do have my condolences..... - R.L. - 1/3/2005 6:03:48 AM
  - re: Enough death. - Larry J - 1/3/2005 2:54:38 AM
  - Deepest sympathy - Buck Galaxy - 1/2/2005 11:18:32 PM
  - My deepest sympathies. - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2005 7:29:09 PM
  - Thanks. I ought to be clearer: - Mary Anne - 1/2/2005 5:14:57 PM
    - understood - jms - 1/2/2005 5:28:47 PM
      - Put in that context, - Mary Anne - 1/2/2005 5:52:07 PM
  - re: Enough death. - jms - 1/2/2005 5:05:49 PM
  - re: Enough death. - ebnelson - 1/2/2005 4:50:09 PM
    - Thanks, Ed. - Mary Anne - 1/2/2005 5:46:30 PM
- re: Events - Raoul - 1/1/2005 9:45:37 PM
- My own choices. - jms - 1/1/2005 9:02:53 PM
- re: Let's see! - Larry J - 1/1/2005 5:59:37 PM
  - BTW. - Jacob Samorodin - 1/1/2005 6:56:10 PM
  - re: Let's see! - Jacob Samorodin - 1/1/2005 6:19:01 PM
    - Jacob - R.L. - 1/3/2005 6:33:30 AM
    - This will be a long term event - Larry J - 1/2/2005 3:42:42 AM
      - "Next few months"? - RobVG - 1/2/2005 5:05:10 PM
        
        Something bad happens somewhere several times a year - Larry J - 1/3/2005 2:46:50 AM
        
        Things unfold. Needs change. - Mary Anne - 1/2/2005 5:22:08 PM
    - PERSPECTIVE - ebnelson - 1/1/2005 9:01:30 PM
- Please be clear - ebnelson - 1/1/2005 5:44:19 PM
  - re: Please be clear - Jacob Samorodin - 1/1/2005 6:07:28 PM
    - re: Please be clear - ebnelson - 1/1/2005 8:12:45 PM

European tax cuts, economies growing - phil - 1/2/2005 11:07:52 PM

Traqui National Guard Cracking Down on Terrorists - phil - 1/2/2005 11:01:03 PM

Curiosity - Raoul - 12/31/2004 8:18:10 PM
- Curiosity--Bush raises the ante from $35.mil. to $ 350. mil. - Publius - 1/1/2005 2:34:25 PM
  - Keep politicizing it. - Tom Brosz - 1/1/2005 10:54:50 PM
    - Thank you for your subject line. - Mary Anne - 1/2/2005 4:33:12 PM
      - re: Thank you for your subject line. - Tom Brosz - 1/2/2005 7:35:27 PM
  - Perhaps as the scope of the need becomes clearer, it makes more sense to adjust the bidget? - ebnelson - 1/1/2005 5:43:07 PM
    - Did you mean, "It makes more sense to adjust the bidet?" (n/t) - Publius - 1/1/2005 9:51:46 PM
      - re: Did you mean I am right and that you have nothing of substance to add? - ebnelson - 1/2/2005 3:00:31 PM
    - Now Ed, you know better than to point out the obvious... - Larry J - 1/1/2005 5:54:00 PM
  - Vs. how much for the Iraqi debacle? Sez a lot about priorities. (n/t) - Bowser - 1/1/2005 4:09:05 PM
    - Yes It Does - Mark Eby - 1/1/2005 6:30:42 PM
      - Wow Butchered 1) In a Rush To Get Back To Bowls - Mark Eby - 1/1/2005 6:34:53 PM
      - Wow Butchered 1That In a Rush To Get Back To Bowls - (anonymous) - 1/1/2005 6:32:24 PM
- re: Curiosity - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 8:41:25 PM
  - re: Curiosity - Eric - 1/1/2005 2:15:22 AM

Possible Laser Suspect Questioned - phil - 1/1/2005 5:13:28 PM
- Military Industrial Complex pursuing its own ideas - Eric - 1/1/2005 5:49:59 PM
  - re: Military Industrial Complex pursuing its own ideas - phil - 1/1/2005 7:12:42 PM
    - The ranging hypothethis - phil - 1/2/2005 12:02:24 AM
      - Unlikely - Larry J - 1/2/2005 3:31:19 AM
      - re: Eyewitness account - Eric - 1/2/2005 1:09:00 AM

What will be the reaction by the Left when Communism falls in Cuba? Any predictions? - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 3:36:08 PM
- Interesting responses... - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 6:10:18 PM
  - "if the left got it's way"... - alcaray - 12/30/2004 7:16:30 PM
    - re: "if the left got it's way"... - gbaikie - 12/31/2004 1:16:38 AM
      - Iran - Mary Anne - 12/31/2004 1:43:30 PM
        
        re: Iran - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 7:12:39 PM
        
        If the Shah had not been imposed.... - tony - 1/1/2005 9:01:06 PM
        
        re: If the Shah had not been imposed.... - ebnelson - 1/1/2005 9:19:47 PM
        
        re: Iran - gbaikie - 12/31/2004 4:34:31 PM
        
        re: Iran - Chris Vancil - 12/31/2004 9:57:14 PM
        
        re: Iran - Raoul - 12/31/2004 5:19:52 PM
        
        re: Iran - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 7:04:52 PM
        
        My post was an answer to - Raoul - 12/31/2004 8:22:24 PM
        
        re: My post was an answer to - gbaikie - 1/1/2005 12:34:10 PM
        
        re: My post was an answer to - Davin L. - 1/2/2005 12:37:05 AM
        
        Read a history text, Baked. MA can help you find a good one. - Davin L. - 12/31/2004 5:05:31 PM
- Speaking from the "left"... - Donald - 12/30/2004 4:32:47 PM
  - Well said, Donald - Fox - 12/31/2004 12:27:23 AM
- The sort of misconception which precludes a reality-based mindset. - Bowser - 12/30/2004 3:58:23 PM
- It is a bad government - though not as bad as some I could name. - alcaray - 12/30/2004 3:55:36 PM
  - The Worst Government On The Planet By Far Is Communist - Mark Eby - 12/30/2004 6:26:05 PM
    - probably true (n/t) - alcaray - 12/30/2004 7:12:42 PM
  - And it's a bit hard on people who oppose it. - Bowser - 12/30/2004 4:06:47 PM
  - Please name some. (n/t) - ebnelson - 12/30/2004 4:06:30 PM
    - re: Please name some. - alcaray - 12/30/2004 4:54:00 PM
      - Thanks to USA intervention, all are democratic now. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 6:58:40 PM
      - re: Please name some. - ebnelson - 12/30/2004 6:01:44 PM
        
        Same will be true when Castro is gone from Cuba. Will you sing his praises, then? - alcaray - 12/30/2004 6:05:30 PM
        
        re: Same will be true when Castro is gone from Cuba. Will you sing his praises, then? - ebnelson - 12/31/2004 5:20:41 AM

This just in! Saudis embrace the cross! - p - 1/2/2005 12:05:07 AM

"to the point where unprepared Iraqis were sent out to die." - Bowser - 1/1/2005 4:07:14 PM
- I thought Cordesman's name rang a bell... - Tom Brosz - 1/1/2005 11:01:42 PM
- Betting one's credibility... - Tom Brosz - 1/1/2005 10:44:10 PM

1,332 - Donald - 1/1/2005 3:27:28 PM

An Iraqi comments on the elections, and other stuff - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 7:55:24 AM
- A couple of other Iraqis comment on the present situation. - Bowser - 12/31/2004 4:36:45 PM
  - re: A couple of other Iraqis - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 6:57:39 PM
    - Y'see, your premise is wrong. All wrong, as is all that flows from it. - Bowser - 1/1/2005 4:23:50 AM

Another Laser Beam Directed at Cockpit Over Cleveland Another Over Colorado - Eric - 12/30/2004 4:06:33 AM
- Eyewitness account: - jms - 12/31/2004 12:05:28 AM
  - Very skeptical, but.... - R.L. - 12/31/2004 5:22:39 PM
    - Reliable source - jms - 12/31/2004 6:09:38 PM
- Obviously Misguided PhD Physicists Experimenting With Lasers Without Common Sense ;-) (n/t) - Mark Eby - 12/30/2004 6:28:17 PM
- Lasers Cause Problems For Pilots At Colorado Springs Airport. - Eric - 12/30/2004 4:11:08 AM
  - Wondering if I should have posted that post on 'laser terrorism'... - R.L. - 12/30/2004 7:01:11 AM
    - re: I thought that Argon lasers were green also. - Johannes - 12/30/2004 5:11:34 PM
      - They have a line that is greenish, but when it comes to efficiency Nd:YAG beats them hands down (n/t) - R.L. - 12/30/2004 6:32:14 PM
    - re: Wondering if I should have posted that post on 'laser terrorism'... - Larry J - 12/30/2004 3:15:47 PM

Anybody heard from Zarqawi lately? - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 5:00:59 AM
- He is doing fine, wants you all to know that he is sorry he has been too busy to post here in a while... - R.L. - 12/31/2004 12:28:51 PM
- He is still around, arranging for his followers to set off bombs, murder civlian workers, and generally raise Hell. When he dies, we will KNOW about it. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 7:23:35 AM
  - Are you sure? - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 6:12:49 PM
    - Yes, I am sure. His operations are still going very smoothly and effectively. That would not be the case unless he were still directing them. His bloody fingerprints are on every terrorist attack by… (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 7:00:21 PM

former Attorney general Ramsey Clark joins the Sadam Hussain defense team - Scott Evil - 12/29/2004 8:10:24 PM
- Crooks and thugs attract other crooks and thugs to defend them. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/30/2004 7:25:54 AM
- John Adams, cousin of infamous firebrand Samuel Adams, joins the Boston Massacre defense team. - Mary Anne - 12/29/2004 11:33:36 PM
  - This isn't about a fair trial. This is about a media circus. - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 12:32:09 AM
    - And why won't "they" try the folks who gave Saddam WMDs and the means to use them? (n/t) - Bowser - 12/30/2004 8:10:50 AM
    - And the difference between the two is...? - Mary Anne - 12/30/2004 1:23:16 AM
      - A fair trial does not have to be a media circus. - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 4:35:47 AM
        
        I would guess that you and your blogs will seek to enhance the carnival atmosphere - alcaray - 12/30/2004 4:00:01 PM
        
        "My" blogs? - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 6:18:17 PM
        
        Your blogs equals blogs you want us to link to, is what I meant - alcaray - 12/30/2004 6:28:48 PM
        
        re: blogs - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 6:58:37 PM
        
        Yes, you are a fan. I am not. (n/t) - alcaray - 12/30/2004 7:10:06 PM
        
        I can see why a lot of liberals wouldn't be. ;) (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 11:08:06 PM
        
        There are all sorts of liberal blogs out there. I have as much respect for them as I do for the conservative ones. (n/t) - alcaray - 12/30/2004 11:31:48 PM
        
        I was kind of referring to the internet playing a role in the election of Bush. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 7:42:39 AM
        
        The judge will set the courtroom etiquette. - Mary Anne - 12/30/2004 4:46:00 AM
- So far, only Arab sources and right-wing sources are saying so. - alcaray - 12/29/2004 10:45:13 PM
  - Sources are a bit more varied than that... - Tom Brosz - 12/29/2004 11:13:05 PM
    - This is a link to a different story. Scott's story announces Clarke on the team. (n/t) - alcaray - 12/29/2004 11:27:23 PM
      - Yeah, I see that now. - Tom Brosz - 12/30/2004 12:21:54 AM
- He worked so hard to be sure we lost the Vietnam war, and now he thinks he can get one last gasp. - ebnelson - 12/29/2004 8:58:39 PM
- Oh..good grief! - Donald - 12/29/2004 8:35:05 PM
  - He is a buffoon, but he swings a lot of weight. - Tom Brosz - 12/29/2004 8:51:21 PM

China's 'Haves' Stir the 'Have Nots' to Violence - David F Mayer - 12/31/2004 6:48:16 AM
- With our luck, China will have a fundamentalist Islamic revolution. (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 6:53:34 AM
  - More likely Christian than Muslim. Still more likely, secular democracy. (n/t) - David F Mayer - 12/31/2004 6:56:13 AM
    - Was a joke, of course. ;) (n/t) - Tom Brosz - 12/31/2004 7:15:02 AM

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