About the War on Terror .. Osama bin Who?

So this has been the beginning so far of the war on terror, and we've already been told over and over to expect much more. Bush and Cheney won't relent on war and tell us to be ready for new attacks everywhere, here and there. They've just focused on Iraq strategically right now due to its position and its oil. Iran and Syria look to be up next, as well as North Korea - war on multiple fronts. This machine isn't going to back up; the engines are in forward gear. I think it will grind itself and others to the ground.

It's either victory or defeat now, everyone knows - annihilation and/or slavery under oppression. And all that is offered, all the options seem to be unacceptable proposals.

So, I'm still waiting to see what happens. But, I wish I could get a ticket to another planet, somewhere to find peace, and that's for sure. I don't really want to see the results on earth anymore. Anyway I expect things to heat up greatly in the Middle East soon, and somehow I don't think I'm the only one who feels that way.

National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States

Out of all those who should be held responsible for the terror of 9/11, the presidentially ordained commission on Tuesday turned on the firemen and policemen who came to the aid of those in the twin towers. They blamed them for lack of communication. Bush, Cheney and the rest of this administration they didn't wish to offend, but instead they lambast those who were heroes in that catastrophe. And what about the FBI, CIA, FAA, and NORAD?

Maybe they're taking revenge on those firemen who witnessed it firsthand and said at the time that it looked as though those buildings had been demolished (as in a purposeful demolition). This upbraiding by the commission of rescue workers is more than "despicable" it seems to me, even if improvements could be made. The whole inquiry stinks to high heaven IMHO. Can you say "cover-up" once again?

Nuclear Armeggedon

American people, looks like you've jumped off a cliff! And I know you won't be asking for any help after so many people told you not to, least not from me. It's a little late anyway, don't you think? Pretty steep fall though! I don't know if I have a rope that long. Maybe you'd better look for another way out. Looks like you're almost on your own, with the exception of some British troops. It seems you're beyond the end of the rope.

If the Arabs wanted to destroy the U.S., all they need to do is cut off the oil they send us. And if the Iraqis wanted to do the same, all they need to do is set up ambushes for small patrols and leave the big ones alone.

But still, Bush knows that he can destroy the whole earth with just a simple code word and a push of a button. Or at least, that's what we've all been told.

Rumsfeld Loves It

Rumsfeld flew to Baghdad today and visited troops at Abu Ghraib prison telling them how much "fun" it is to be questioned by those troops. Maybe they should put him in the prison, strip him naked, rape him, hook him up to an electrical current and then beat him to death. He loves it! And it would be fair and just. But, it's somewhat doubtful that they would get the truth out of him anyway though. (I hope you don't mind my sarcasm.)

The Signs of 'Moral Superiority'

It really does come down to the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

So one part might have shown another how they love to be bombed by bombing the other. And the other responds by showing how they too love not only to be bombed, but raped, robbed, pillaged, beaten, abused and murdered also by sowing these seeds among them. One says, "We'll see your bomb and raise you a megaton." And as the stakes grow higher, one tells the other, "the ball is now in your court. Your move and then I'll have to call your bluff."

And in this manner the people of the world compete. They say "bring it on" and ask each other in the contest "can you do it as well as I can? Can you make as many dead and mutilated bodies as this? Can you take away from those poor people as much in order to accumulate riches and glory? Can you come close to matching this blind rage and hatred? We will show you how it's done, and give you a lesson on how to lie, steal and kill, and not only get away with it but be praised for doing so."

Last one left standing wins the prize, and the goal is the last can of gasoline left to feed the machine in a desolate, wasted world. And then they will say, "lucky me, I must be good." and then they will pass away.

So you may watch the game, but sideline seats are reserved and satellite pay-for-view is expensive. Participation may well also become no longer voluntary. You bought it, now you must pay the price.

This quote is attributed to Richard Perle: "If we just let our vision of the world go forth, and we embrace it entirely and we don’t try to piece together clever diplomacy, but just wage a total war . . . our children will sing great songs about us years from now."

Dum-de-dum-dum-DUMB

Mike and Mickey

Update:
Michael Moore has reportedly admitted it was just a publicity stunt and that he knew a year ago that Disney wouldn't distribute his new film.

Secrecy Pervades

Secret testimony, secret abuses, secret searches, secret lawsuits, and secreted films.

Recently:
FBI translator Sibel Edmonds was prevented from testifying by the Department of Justice about what her superiors knew about the 911 attacks using an old "State Secrets" privilege. Bush and Cheney testified in secret about what they knew about 911 to the docile commission. CBS was ordered to delay showing the photos of prisoner abuses in Iraq's infamous Abu Ghraib prison while Falluja was under siege. Hundreds of secret searches have been done under the Patriot Act. The ACLU was barred from disclosing its lawsuit against parts of the Patriot Act. And now patriot Michael Moore's new film "Fahrenheit 911", about Bush, 911, and the Saudis is being blocked from distribution by Mickey Mouse. What ever happened to you, Mickey? Don't want even Donald Duck to speak up anymore?