Monthly Archives: January 2009

“India’s Possible War Deployment” Ikram Sehgal

Download INDIA'S POSSIBLE WAR DEPLOYMENT Yes.  Yes.  I know how serious this is…  pl

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Olmert ordered US Abstention

""They got him off the podium, brought him to another room and I spoke to him. I told him, 'You can't vote in favour of this resolution.' He said, 'Listen, I don't know about it, I didn't see it, I'm … Continue reading

Posted in Current Affairs | 50 Comments

Sadegh Kabeer’s answer to Makkenijad

Dear Babak what you have written is simply wrong. If Arab leaders cannot oppose Khamenei’s comments publicly it is for solely political reasons i.e. the Arab street would go crazy and such leaders would be stripped of all credibility in … Continue reading

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Israeli Operations in Gaza and the Issue of Proportionality – Silverman

Since the beginning of Israel’s military operations in Gaza a great deal of ink has been spilled, and digits used up, going back and forth over the how of what Israel is doing. While it is true that the easily … Continue reading

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Makkenijad on Gaza and the Mulims

Even though there is no central authority that speaks for Islam, there are times and places when  an authoritative Doctor of Religious Sciences (of Islam) speaks for Islam; i.e. his legal opinion becomes the de facto position of Muslims everywhere. … Continue reading

Posted in Current Affairs, Religion | 18 Comments

GW Bush on “known killers”

I listened to Britt Hume interview the two Bushes on Fox News Sunday.  It was less than inspiring, but informative of the mentality of these three men.  At one point one of the bushes referred to the Oval Office (in … Continue reading

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No end in sight in Gaza

"In Damascus, Syria-based Palestinian militant groups, including Hamas, on Saturday rejected any deployment of international observers or troops in Gaza. A statement issued by the groups after a meeting attended by Hamas political leader Khaled Mashaal also rejected any security … Continue reading

Posted in Current Affairs | 26 Comments

Obama’s national security team

I was asked my opinion on this.  It must be remembered that the professionals at CIA, NSA, DIA, the armed forces, etc. are the actual capability of these agencies and parts of government.  Agency leadership provides vision, purpose, moral guidance, … Continue reading

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Data Call – Gaza

There are a lot of rumors afloat about atrocities in the present Gaza crisis.  I am compiling a list of supposed atrocities by either side.  If you have anything on this.  Send it to me.  The usual SST rules apply.  … Continue reading

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 48 Comments

TV Interview

I did a short interview today on Worldfocus.  They tell me it will be played this evening and will be on their website as well.  pl

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 7 Comments