Monthly Archives: April 2006

The Thuggery Of Pervez Musharraf

General Pervez Musharraf, the dictator of Pakistan, sat down recently with The Guardian of Britain for an interview to proclaim that he is not a dictator. Musharraf insisted that he is a believer in democracy and his mission is to bring democracy … Continue reading

Posted in Foreign Policy, Human Rights, International | 31 Comments

Kirkuk, Oil And The Dance Of Death

The center of gravity in the civil war in Iraq is not Baghdad – it is Kirkuk. Kirkuk is the prize that the Sunnis lost, the Kurds want, and the Shia will not give. The Kirkuk oil field has about … Continue reading

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq | 7 Comments

Iraq’s WMD Mystery Solved!

The tireless Daniel Pipes has solved the mystery of Saddam Hussein’s Weapons of Mass Destruction. Mr. Pipes argues that the reason we failed to find Iraq’s WMD is that they were moved just before the war. The answer was so … Continue reading

Posted in Foreign Policy, Iraq, Politics | 13 Comments

Welcome To The Machine

Fox News has been often accused of being a mouthpiece for the Bush Administration. They have always denied the charge and asserted that they are "fair and balanced". Tonight Fox News decided not to fight the truth anymore and has … Continue reading

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Dictators Are People Too

Via the 3rd world view comes the touching tale of a dictator and genocide lost. The strongman of Pakistan, General Pervez Musharraf, has a softer side. Though known for his tough exterior he has a decidedly chewy interior. On December 16, … Continue reading

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