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This is Pathetic!

So what does LA Times Bush-hater Jonathan Chait do when he runs out of reasons to attack the President? He bitches about him exercising too much. No, really, it's right here.

What a maroon!

Hat Tip: Hugh Hewitt.

Correction: Jonathan Chait is a writer for The New Republic. However, his commentary today appeared in the Los Angeles Times.

The Terrorist Target List Continues to Grow

Fox News is reporting that a series of blasts have taken place at a resort in Egypt. There are "dozens" of casualties. Apparently, the majority of visitors are European and Israeli. Of course, plenty of Egyptians are among the casualties as well. A great many of the appeaser class will repeat the canard that this is about Iraq. But what does a resort in Egypt have to do with the War in Iraq? It is obvious why the terrorists would attack the Israeli's; they hate Jews. But a good many Europeans are quite sympathetic to the cause of the terrorists due to their opposition to the War in Iraq and to a lesser degree, Afghanistan. Killing them makes little sense as they did not support the Iraq War. Is it possible that this is about a hell of a lot more than Iraq? I'm asking you lefty!

And why Egypt? Well, the Egyptian government has sent diplomatic representatives to Iraq. One of them was executed. Now this attack. Clearly Al Qaeda and friends want to send a message to the Muslim nations that recognizing the elected government in Iraq will add them to the ever-expanding target list. But they did not support the War in Iraq. Do our "friends" on the left suggest that other nation's ignore a duly elected government because they do not like the process that brought it about. Do they agree with the terrorists that any nation that recognizes the Iraqi government warrants a death sentence for it's people.

This unfortunate event could also be a key moment. At some point, people around the world are going to wake up and realize that what the terrorists are selling is not something they want to buy into: an ultra repressive Worldwide Islamic Republic. This attack, which killed plenty of innocent Egyptians, combined with the targeting of diplomats in Iraq, just may start that process in motion, in Egypt anyway. One can only hope. If the rest of the world wakes up to the realities of the GWOT, we will  be that much closer to winning. This attack may be a turning point in the understanding many Europeans and Middle Easterner's that this is a WAR and they need to take sides because their is no neutrality when dealing with fanatics.

Update: The death toll is up to 88. An Al-Qaeda related group is claiming responsibility. The full story is here. Can someone refresh my memory, what does Egypt have to do with Iraq?

This is Hilarious!

Iowahawk has a hilarious fill-in-the-blank spoof, (at least I hope it is a spoof), on the reaction of liberal groups to the nomination of John Roberts to the Supreme Court titled, " He or She Is The Wrong Man or Woman For The Court." Be sure to head over there an take a look. And be warned, do not read while eating or drinking for the sake of your computer keyboard and screen!

Hat Tip: Instapundit.

Howard Sets 'Em Straight

You probably know by now that London was once again the target of terrorist bombings. However, unless you read blogs on the Right, you may not have seen coverage of the nitwit questioning of Tony Blair and John Howard of Australia. Essentially, the media hit them with the old canard that the terrorists were the fault of Blair for sending troops to Iraq. Prime Minister Howard set the reporter straight with a forceful and articulate response. If only W were as verbally gifted! In any event, Trey Jackson has the video here. I encourage you to watch. Hugh Hewitt has the text as well.

At what point will the media blame the terrorists for their actions?

Scotty is Beamed Up; James "Scotty" Doohan, R.I.P.

Today the Star Trek family mourns the loss of James "Scotty" Doohan. The Opinionator and his bride are huge Star Trek fans, (Not to the point of dressing up for conventions however). And while she prefers The Next Generation while I prefer the original series we were both saddened to learn of James Doohan's passing today at age 85. We both loved "Scotty." Here is a story on his life and passing. What is not commonly known is that Mr. Doohan was a WWII veteran and landed with the Canadian Army at Normandy on D-Day. He was also a pilot-observer in the Canadian Air Forces. As is often the case with The Greatest Generation, there was a lot more to the man's life than meets the eye. Thanks for the memories, Mr. Doohan. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Greyhawk at Mudville Gazette has more details on James Doohan and his life here.

Send Her to Club Gitmo!

Bill Keller, Executive Editor at the New York Times, reports that his reporter Judith Miller is having some issues with prison food and accommodations.Not only is the food causing stomach issues but she had to sleep on a mattress on the floor for a time. Key passage from the story,

"It has definitely dawned on her that this is really in jail -- it is certainly no summer camp," Times Executive Editor Bill Keller told E&P Monday. "The food has not agreed with her and we have been trying to impress on her that she needs to eat. We have been hammering that in."

We here at The Opinionator are a kind lot at heart. So, having seen the menu and read about it's air conditioned comfort, we ask authorities to immediately transfer Ms. Miller to Club Gitmo! She could enjoy the delicious food, tropical breezes, a nice cell with her own bed and air-conditioned comfort when the heat became too much. While there, she could send the Times reports on the conditions so they could do an accurate report about what is going on at Gitmo for once. Seems like a way to kill two birds with one stone, eh?

Last note: As many have pointed out, who the hell is she protecting? If it were Karl Rove, I am sure the Times would have burned him in a New York minute. Hmmmm..

The Case for the Missile Defense System is made by the Chinese: Update II

Once again, the Chinese are making the case for the Missile Defense System. This story details the military buildup that the Chinese are engaged in which includes Ballistic missiles. From the story:

Over the "next several years", Beijing will deploy a DF-31 road-mobile, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile and a JL-2 submarine-launched ballistic missile, the Pentagon said in an annual report to Congress on Chinese military power.

So do you trust President Bush on this or Paul Begala and the left? The choice is yours. But choose wisely; your life, and that of your family, may depend on it.

Hat Tip: Drudge Report.

What the Hell is Wrong With Some People?

Via Drudge, we hear about a Tee Ball coach who allegedly paid one of his players to injure another player on the team who is mentally disabled and therefore, not very good.

What the hell is wrong with this idiot? How did this sack of excrement get in a position of coaching youths? What is so vital about a Tee Ball game that you feel a need to win at, clearly in this case, any cost?  I cannot be the only one troubled by this incident. From the story,

During pre-game warm-ups, Mark Reed Downs Jr. offered one of his players $25 to hit the 8-year-old boy in the head with a baseball, according to a police news release.After speaking with Downs, the second player hit the victim near his left ear and in the groin area, leaving him unable to play in that night's game, state police said."The coach seemed to find excuses not to play this child because he wasn't that talented," Trooper Thomas Broadwater told Channel 4 Action News. "On the 27th, the child was basically beaned in the head with a baseball."

A fitting sentence would be to allow  a group of disabled children to practice their swings on him, literally. Stuff like this just pisses me off!

The Case for the Missile Defense System is made by the Chinese: An Update

These comments by a Chinese General are all the reasons you need to support the development of the Missile Defense System started under President Reagan and continuing today. Some quotes,

If the Americans draw their missiles and position-guided ammunition on to the target zone on China's territory, I think we will have to respond with nuclear weapons,” said General Zhu Chenghu.

Gen Zhu was speaking at a function for foreign journalists organised, in part, by the Chinese government. He added that China's definition of its territory included warships and aircraft.

“If the Americans are determined to interfere [then] we will be determined to respond,” said Gen Zhu, who is also a professor at China's National Defence University.

“We . . . will prepare ourselves for the destruction of all of the cities east of Xian. Of course the Americans will have to be prepared that hundreds . . . of cities will be destroyed by the Chinese.”

The system has been derisively called, "Star Wars." However, if it saves you and your loved ones from a nuclear missile strike on our nation by the Chinese or anyone else, you will be calling it a Godsend. Democrats and leftists around the world have denounced it and tried to put an end to its development. Now you know why it is necessary. And why they are not to be trusted with our nation's, and your family's, security.

Update: Former Clinton advisor Paul Begala, speaking at an event for young liberals had this to say about the Missle Defense System,

"...They are beginning to figure out that there is no Soviet Union, but they still want Star Wars to stop it,"

Given the comments by the Chinese general posted above, this is a really stupid remark. It is no secret that the Chinese have long been working on missiles that can hit any target in the United States and North Korea would like to be able to do the same. Other countries would settle for being able to attack nations that are allied with us, such as Israel or Europe. This makes the System essential and Begala's remarks mark him as either stupid, a fool or worse; Someone willing to play political games with our security. Any of the above is enough to explain why they are not trusted with the security of our nation.

P.S. Begala was speaking at the Campus Progress National Student Conference, meaning he is helping another generation of liberals that will not take the tough measures needed to protect us. There were plenty of other objectionable things said as well but that is for future posts.

 

Hat Tip: Drudge Report.

Murdering Bastards and their Enablers

Today in Baghdad, a murderer blew himself up near a US military convoy. The soldiers had stopped to hand out treats to a group of children. As a result, at least seven children were killed. Murdering bastards! Our troops are acting out of the goodness of their heart, and the bad guys killed those beautiful children. It reminds me of the story of American troops telling kids to stay away from them and their vehicles as it was not safe. And yet, there are those that think we are the bad guys and that the "insurgents" are freedom fighters. Tell me, what freedom you are fighting for if you kill innocent children? What freedoms do these animals hope to bestow upon Iraqi's?

To assign any respectable motives to these murderers you need to be ignorant, stupid or a bastard yourself. If you hate George W. Bush so much that you will not take a stand against those that kill kids, then you are not much better than they are.....you are their enablers!

Sent by a very pissed off Opinionator from his Treo 650. All errors are the fault of my thumbs.

Update: Here is the news story about this heinous attack. It appears the death toll among the children has risen to 18. Key quotes:

"The car bomber made a deliberate decision to attack one of our vehicles as the soldiers were engaged in a peaceful operation with Iraqi citizens," said Maj. Russ Goemaere, a Task Force Baghdad spokesman.

"The terrorist undoubtedly saw the children," Goemaere said, calling the attack "absolutely abhorrent."

Whose side are YOU on?

One last note, here is another bit from the story:

At least 1,759 members of the U.S. military have died since the Iraq war started in March 2003.

Why is it that every AP story out of Iraq has a running body count? I have my thoughts. What are yours?

Update II: Many are infuriated over this murder of innocent children. All should be. This is covered in depth at Mudville Gazette:

"Some day you may hear someone describing the virtues of the "resistance" or "freedom fighters" in Iraq , or claiming moral equivalence between these animals and coalition soldiers. You may even hear someone say we're on a "crusade" against Muslims. When you do, send them here."

Others providing commentary on this outrage:

The Indepundit

The Anchoress:

"...indeed, while the actions of terrorist in Iraq are somehow overlooked by most, it must be a scalding sort of pain for the mothers who voted in January, hoping to build democracy, risking their lives for that vote, to lose their children when they are simultaneous working for hope."

Dean's World:

"What I find almost as appalling as the actions described is the fact that so many are inclined to blame the forces of freedom and liberation for such travesties. Rather than rightly blaming the fascist element which commits these atrocities, some blame the West."

Caerdroia:

"This is not a time for neutrality between the fire brigade and the fire; this is a time to name our enemy, to call them out for what they are. The difference in this war is that the Japanese and German soldiers were by and large innocent; it was their political leadership and a particular few soldiers that were responsible for the inhuman parts of their behavior. In contrast, our enemy today are monsters."