Day: April 18, 2008

Why Is There No Peace Progress In The Middle East?

Do you know how many years that question been asked?  And by how many people?  The war continues rockets fall on Israel and then bombs fall on the Palestinians.  And then it starts all over again.  But over the years Israel has agreed to many things and many positions.  But here is the reason for the tensions:

The Israeli government revealed plans Friday to build 100 homes in two Jewish settlements — one of them deep in the West Bank — in violation of its pledge to freeze settlement expansion.

Palestinian officials said the new construction in the settlements of Ariel and Elkana is undermining U.S.-backed efforts to reach a peace deal by the end of 2008.

Since a U.S.-hosted Mideast peace conference in November, Israel has announced several new building projects in areas of Jerusalem claimed by the Palestinians for their future state. However, Friday’s announcement marked the first time the Israeli government approved construction deep in the West Bank.

An Israeli security official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the new construction apparently is part of ongoing negotiations between the Israeli government and Jewish settler leaders. Approval for the 100 homes came in return for the recent voluntary evacuation of two small unauthorized settlement outposts, the official said.

They agree to much but seldom carry the promises through.  of course, the Pals are just as dishonest.  Until these people decide to keep their word and agreements, there will always be tensions in the area.

Security In Iraq

President Bush says security in Iraq is improving, in part because of his decision to send 30,000 troop reinforcements last year. VOA White House Correspondent Scott Stearns reports, opposition Democrats say the cost of the war is hurting Americans at home.

Now think about that.  Basra is a tender box, Iraqis deserting positions, Iraqis refusing to fight, increase in mortar attacks and a rise in car bombs, does any of that sound more secure?  Americans continue to die and for what?

Because some people do not want to LOSE.  Has that win at any cost been so driven into out brains, that we will allow more Americans to die just to avoid using the word?

Which Candidate Will Benefit?

In a dramatic reversal, an Associated Press-Yahoo! News poll found that a clear majority of Democratic voters now say Sen. Barack Obama has a better chance of defeating Republican Sen. John McCain in November than Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton.

While Obama and Clinton are both sustaining dents and dings from their lengthy presidential fight, the former first lady is clearly suffering more. Democratic voters no longer see her as the party’s strongest contender for the White House.

Voters of all types have gotten a better sense of Obama, who was an obscure Illinois legislator just four years ago. As more people moved from the “I don’t know him” category in the AP-Yahoo! News poll, more rated Obama as inexperienced, unethical and dishonest. And 15 percent erroneously think he’s a Muslim, thanks in part to disinformation widely spread on the Internet.

But Obama’s positive ratings have climbed as well, while Clinton — widely known since the early 1990s — has been less able to change people’s views of her. And when those views have shifted, it has hurt her more than helped.

The New York senator’s ratings for being honest, likable, ethical and refreshing have fallen since January, and Obama scores higher than she does in all those categories.

And it will just get worse for Clinton, the longer she and her hit squad keep playing the negative card.

The Last Democratic Debate

There has been much said about this debate. From Obama was wounded to ABC was petty to mods were just fanning the flames of dissension. IMO, ABC was wrong to let the debate go on for 50+ minutes before asking any real issue questions.

Then Bill Clinton is trying to be cute again, letting his arrogance show through. Nothing new there.

But MSNBC held a text poll on the winner of the debate and it was a majority for Obama. So that is contrary to all pundits views that Obama lost the debate. So that shows me that the media corporate stooges are just trying desperately to keep Clinton in the game.

The mass media wants Clinton to be the nominee and it will do what it must to see that she is at least in the game until the end.

Iran’s Sex Police

We have a sex police, but we call it the “vice squad” and in Iran there is something similar. Gen Zarei was in charge of enforcing Iran’s strict anti-vice laws, which include a ban on prostitution.

Why do I bring this up?

Tehran’s police chief, who was reportedly discovered in a brothel, has been arrested, it has been confirmed.

Local media have reported that General Reza Zarei was found with six naked women in a house of prostitution in the Iranian capital last month.

You see the US is not the only country where it politician like their hookers. LOL

Who Is The Elitist?

For a week or more the term “elitist” has been shuffled around in the media, but their weak definition has not explained it to the people. Most are not sure what the hell an elitist is. Maybe I can help.

From the beginning of political philosophy by the Sophists, especially Trasymachus, whose ideas lead to an elitist theory. His thoughts on politics were: Politics is a struggle, The stronger dominate the weaker and make laws favoring themselves. That is pretty simplistic, but for clarity we will keep it so.

A more modern definition is that the elite assumes that the individuals have an inborn desire for power, once obtained will guard it jealously. Those in government will use all avenues to retain power to include force, chicanery, ideological appeal. Basically, the society is divided into two sectors, the elitist and the people.

Now Clinton is calling Obama an elitist, IMO, that is like a callgirl calling a street walker a whore. She is just pandering to the people and taking advantage of a situation. She is an elitist, by her own words she has been in the power structure for 35 years.

I Think of something that Mike Barnacle said about Clinton calling Obama an elitist. He said, “You will have to soak your face in cement to keep from laughing.”