According to the latest news, the execution of Saddam Hussein will take place with in the hour. In typical cable news fashion, several commentators are discussing "the issue." Most seem to agree that he was given his day in court and that his crimes warrant death. The fact that anyone would question whether or not the death penalty is the right course action baffles me.
An elected Iraqi government will execute a man who brutally oppressed his country men for decades in an orderly and dispassionate manner. This is justice.
UPDATE
As of 9:10 CT, 6:10 Baghdad time, Al-Arabiya is reporting that Saddam Hussein was executed 10 mins ago.
Friday, December 29, 2006
Thursday, December 28, 2006
Why am I not surprised?
I knew it was only a matter of time before something like this happened. President Ford, who was a Republican, has passed away. Therefore, it must be time for some extremist ideology to begin making outrageous claims about him.
Enter Cindy Sheehan. Apparently in her world Ford is responsible for the war in Iraq because he pardoned Nixon. That pardon is responsible for every President since then thinking he is above the law. Here is the full text of her latest break from reality.
This statement is about as logical as saying "Birds fly, and I flew in a plane; therefore, I am a bird." I wish I could run around making stupid comments all the day long and still be covered by the media like I was the next Martin Luther King Jr.
There was a time when I felt sorry for Cindy Sheehan. She seemed blinded by her grief. I'd imagine that if anything would turn me into a peace activist, losing my child in war would. Then she started making a host of fanatical statements, camping out in Crawford and visiting people like Hugo Chavez. I have no pity left for her. She is a disgrace to her son's memory.
Hat tip: Wizbang
Enter Cindy Sheehan. Apparently in her world Ford is responsible for the war in Iraq because he pardoned Nixon. That pardon is responsible for every President since then thinking he is above the law. Here is the full text of her latest break from reality.
This statement is about as logical as saying "Birds fly, and I flew in a plane; therefore, I am a bird." I wish I could run around making stupid comments all the day long and still be covered by the media like I was the next Martin Luther King Jr.
There was a time when I felt sorry for Cindy Sheehan. She seemed blinded by her grief. I'd imagine that if anything would turn me into a peace activist, losing my child in war would. Then she started making a host of fanatical statements, camping out in Crawford and visiting people like Hugo Chavez. I have no pity left for her. She is a disgrace to her son's memory.
Hat tip: Wizbang
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
Merry Christmas!
I know I am a day late, but I wanted to wish the few people who read this blog a Merry Christmas. I was away from a computer all Christmas day and did not get to post any Holiday greetings.
Personally, December 26 is my least favorite day of the year. All the excitement is over. Oh well, time to make those New Year's Resolutions. Maybe I will manage to keep one in 2007, LOL.
Personally, December 26 is my least favorite day of the year. All the excitement is over. Oh well, time to make those New Year's Resolutions. Maybe I will manage to keep one in 2007, LOL.
Friday, December 22, 2006
Michael Yon/HFM Update
According to the New York Post, HFM (Hachette Filipacchi Media) is canceling Shock Magazine. The details of the story are here. I imagine HFM is regretting the day it used Michael Yon's photograph with out permission. It's unfortunate that HFM still plans on keeping Shock on line, but the fact that Shock magazine will no longer be on any shelves makes me smile.
Many people participated in Michael Yon's campaign against HFM, its distributors, and the businesses that refused to pull Shock magazine off their shelves. It's great to see that the efforts paid off and that individuals can get involved and make a difference.
I hope this sends a message to all the magazine and papers who have violated the copy rights of photographers because most of them will not fight a legal battle over a picture that is worth a few hundred dollars at the most. You can't step on the little guys forever.
Hat tip : Pajamas Media
Many people participated in Michael Yon's campaign against HFM, its distributors, and the businesses that refused to pull Shock magazine off their shelves. It's great to see that the efforts paid off and that individuals can get involved and make a difference.
I hope this sends a message to all the magazine and papers who have violated the copy rights of photographers because most of them will not fight a legal battle over a picture that is worth a few hundred dollars at the most. You can't step on the little guys forever.
Hat tip : Pajamas Media
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