tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post116872899611746166..comments2024-03-28T06:32:24.557-04:00Comments on The Elephant Bar: Thanks for the Intel.Deuce ☂http://www.blogger.com/profile/13472858446242700869noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168786239534062022007-01-14T09:50:00.000-05:002007-01-14T09:50:00.000-05:00Doug said, "Syria and Iran can violate Iraq's bord...Doug said, "Syria and Iran can violate Iraq's borders with impunity, but we MUST NOT violate theirs, even with some Clinton-Like Cruise strikes."<BR/><BR/><I>At least the Bush Administration is being consistent, and is putting into practice the same Rules of Engagement they have imposed on Israel.</I>Teresitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05528002521904908827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168779999688031552007-01-14T08:06:00.000-05:002007-01-14T08:06:00.000-05:00You guys stay up too late for me!Poppys, did anyon...You guys stay up too late for me!<BR/><BR/>Poppys, did anyone mention poppys? That's where the money comes from. <BR/><BR/>Not mention the Saudis.Tigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957481158914778546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168756236490896022007-01-14T01:30:00.000-05:002007-01-14T01:30:00.000-05:00Authentic Bolton Now back at the American Enterpri...<A HREF="http://www.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,2089-2546055,00.html" REL="nofollow"> <STRONG>Authentic Bolton</STRONG> </A><BR/><BR/>Now back at the American Enterprise Institute, an old perch, he has taken over the office of the late Jeanne Kirkpatrick, another outspoken UN ambassador, who was every bit as ardent a defender of the perceived national interest.<BR/><BR/>The room, with a view of the Jefferson memorial, is still sparse but he has made it his own by placing his favourite gift from colleagues, a bronzed hand-grenade inscribed with “truest Reaganaut”, on the coffee table.<BR/>---<BR/>---<BR/>The shape and form of the nation is irrelevant: what matters is that Iraq is either tolerably pro-western or de-fanged. He has no regrets about the removal of Saddam Hussein; now it is up to the Iraqis if they want to engage in “fratricide”. The same goes for partition: “If the future of Iraq is to stay together, that’s fine. If not, I couldn’t care less from a strategic perspective.”<BR/><BR/>In that sense, he is the authentic voice of the pre-September 11 Bush, before the president chose spreading the “fire of freedom” as the best way to protect his country from terrorism. <BR/><BR/>Will America revert to its traditional moorings? Bolton is out of the UN but he could fit in with the new conservative thinking.<BR/><BR/>(except that GWB has dismantled the GOP and sent the best conservatives into retirement)Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168756069472243982007-01-14T01:27:00.000-05:002007-01-14T01:27:00.000-05:00Allen mimics the atmosphere at BC by speculating o...Allen mimics the atmosphere at BC by speculating on what George might do re: <BR/>Iran, long after George has proved beyond any reasonable doubt that he will do nothing.<BR/><BR/>Evidently, at least so far, even if the War in Iraq and his legacy are doomed as a consequence.<BR/><BR/>Here's the way it is, Allen:<BR/><BR/>Syria and Iran can violate Iraq's borders with impunity, but we MUST NOT violate theirs, even with some Clinton-Like Cruise strikes.<BR/><BR/>Makes perfect sense to the sensibility of a man who gives medals of Freedom to those least deserving, and kind attention to political adversaries while trashing his faithful supporters.<BR/><BR/>Pathological imo, but what do I know?<BR/><BR/>I did know a man that was like that, and like George, put all effort into appearing compassionate.<BR/><BR/>Did not make it so in my book, not by a long shot.<BR/>A highly destructive individual as a matter of fact, but facts should not matter in these cases, evidently.Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16770268554450465514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168753486722336852007-01-14T00:44:00.000-05:002007-01-14T00:44:00.000-05:00trish,Elizabeth I was engaged to the King of Spain...trish,<BR/><BR/>Elizabeth I was engaged to the King of Spain, that would have made him a friend, presumably. Her advisors did their very best to stiffle her larcenous impulses. Even with all this, she permitted the looting of Spanish Empire by English privateers despite her deep affection for the Spanish monarchy.<BR/><BR/>The point in this instance is moot, of course, if for no other reason than George II is not Elizabeth I.<BR/><BR/>;-)allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168750478983766902007-01-13T23:54:00.001-05:002007-01-13T23:54:00.001-05:00or = areor = areallenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168750458323877322007-01-13T23:54:00.000-05:002007-01-13T23:54:00.000-05:00Privateers are not going to be nuked, nor or indig...Privateers are not going to be nuked, nor or indigenous malcontents. The Paks will appreciate that robbery, murder, and mayhem are unfortunate realities of the times.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168749582080061182007-01-13T23:39:00.001-05:002007-01-13T23:39:00.001-05:00This is your mind on drugs: Mr. Abbas is a peace p...This is your mind on drugs: Mr. Abbas is a peace partner.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168749343535511332007-01-13T23:35:00.000-05:002007-01-13T23:35:00.000-05:00trish,If I click my ruby slippers, will I be back ...trish,<BR/><BR/>If I click my ruby slippers, will I be back in Kansas?<BR/><BR/>;-)allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168747175593168152007-01-13T22:59:00.000-05:002007-01-13T22:59:00.000-05:00trish,One of the beauties of Letters of Marque, as...trish,<BR/><BR/>One of the beauties of Letters of Marque, as you know, is to keep the fingerprints of the sovereign off the table. When I speak of enemies, I have in mind locals who permit plausible deniability in the event of a faux pas. As to privateers, they can work around the globe without restraint, making the transfer of funds by hand riskier. Just some thoughts. Thanks for the input.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168746000702050262007-01-13T22:40:00.000-05:002007-01-13T22:40:00.000-05:00In the words of the senior senator from West Virgi...In the words of the senior senator from West Virginia, "I feel so cheap and tawdry. What was I talkin' about, Jay?"allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743790029719322007-01-13T22:03:00.000-05:002007-01-13T22:03:00.000-05:00That Gallery, she has a big set of photos, aye?That Gallery, she has a big set of photos, aye?desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743676429267912007-01-13T22:01:00.000-05:002007-01-13T22:01:00.000-05:00Wonder if doug has any spare vitamin Viagra.Wonder if doug has any spare vitamin Viagra.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743577419290892007-01-13T21:59:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:59:00.000-05:00The Iranians are sheltering Osama's son and other ...The Iranians are sheltering Osama's son and other aQ members. That, in and of itself could be enough. If Mr Bush so determined.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743474816247352007-01-13T21:57:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:57:00.000-05:00DR,re: cheapGo anywhere, do anything with Masterca...DR,<BR/><BR/>re: cheap<BR/><BR/>Go anywhere, do anything with Mastercard.<BR/><BR/>;-)<BR/><BR/>Stopping by the pharmacy first would be a good idea, in my case. The old ticker, you know.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743359050202402007-01-13T21:55:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:55:00.000-05:00DR,The recent raids against Iranian safehouses in ...DR,<BR/><BR/>The recent raids against Iranian safehouses in Iraq could provide credible evidence for immediate action, also. Of course, the longer the President postpones action, the less credible becomes his rationale. <BR/><BR/>That Somalia action did give cause for hope, didn't it. Some action elsewhere, and seemingly unrelated, would be a real jolt to the Muslims, wouldn't it? Certainly, Waziristan comes immediately to mind, as would points along Iran's Afghan border.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743239448663192007-01-13T21:53:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:53:00.000-05:00Betcha it's not all that cheap.Betcha it's not all that cheap.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168743080069848132007-01-13T21:51:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:51:00.000-05:00No word from Ledeen on thisYah, cheap shoot, I kno...<A HREF="http://www.kindgirls.com/photo.php?dir=zuzana_662&pic=2&nom=Zuzana&pub=twistys&num=18&s=&p=" REL="nofollow">No word from Ledeen on this</A><BR/><BR/>Yah, cheap shoot, I know.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168742895930533212007-01-13T21:48:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:48:00.000-05:00Well, strike Somalia, we finally dealt with them, ...Well, strike Somalia, we finally dealt with them, under that fore mentioned Authority.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168742753044436282007-01-13T21:45:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:45:00.000-05:00The President could take US into Pakistan, Iran, S...The President could take US into Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Eygpt, Lebanon, the KSA, England, Germany or Algeria based upon the 14 Sep 01 Authorization.<BR/><BR/>That he has not, well... <BR/>He has not.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168742355682272172007-01-13T21:39:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:39:00.000-05:00" ... is authorized to use all necessary and appro...<I>" ... is authorized to use all necessary and appropriate force against those nations, organizations, or persons he determines planned, authorized, committed, or aided the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001,<B> or harbored such organizations or persons, in order to prevent any future acts of international terrorism against the United States by such nations, organizations or persons.</B></I><BR/><BR/>All he needs to is make a determination, which would take a little determination, wouldn't it.<BR/><BR/>That Law is the basis of Mr Bush's lack of excuse for falling short in the Campaign. It is the same Law that General Pace referenced as the Authority to operate in Somalia. It is a blank check that the Congress handed the President, an open ended Declaration of War against whomever he determines is worthy of the attention.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168741985560169932007-01-13T21:33:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:33:00.000-05:00DR,Like Ledeen, I am curious.DR,<BR/><BR/>Like Ledeen, I am curious.allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168741953350617582007-01-13T21:32:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:32:00.000-05:00After reading Mr Ledeen, I remain committed, the a...After reading Mr Ledeen, I remain committed, the answer is no.<BR/>It'll take a bit more than that, from the President.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168741794781209642007-01-13T21:29:00.000-05:002007-01-13T21:29:00.000-05:00With out even looking at the link, allen, NO we di...With out even looking at the link, allen, NO we did not.<BR/>The President does not Declare War, the Congress does.<BR/>Unless, of course, the President determines that either of those countries support terror attacks upon US interests, in accord with the 14 Sep 01 Authorization for Use of Force. Which, if he's done that, I guess we may have.<BR/>I do not think he has, offically, though. That would be an interesting determination, though, I do admit.desert rathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02369546288659566961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21297199.post-1168738653944909332007-01-13T20:37:00.000-05:002007-01-13T20:37:00.000-05:00For those like me, who have given too little atten...For those like me, who have given too little attention to the President’s speech, Michael Ledeen asks:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://corner.nationalreview.com/post/?q=NzEwYzAzZjZiZDhhMWI0Y2RhYTUyZjIyMzIzMGZiOGQ=" REL="nofollow">DID WE JUST DECLARE WAR ON IRAN AND SYRIA?</A>allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01798524644256471907noreply@blogger.com