I can relate to his 'Media-Induced PTSD'. I warn you, there are some graphic descriptions in his speech to the assembled crowd. Viewer discretion is advised.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Marcus Luttrell Speaks
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Pali's for Obama
H/T: American Sheepdogs
Pali's join Karen Porter in support of Obama for Prez.
TownHall.Com
:In recent days, Obama's position on the Isreali-Palestinian conflict has been scrutinized. One of his Middle East advisers, Robert Malley, resigned over the weekend after reporters found Malley had met with Hamas.
Video of Hamas For Obama phone banks to follow...
The Audacity of (Economic) Change
Let's all get serious: The U.S. may be the richest country on earth, but the economy is tanking - That is the opinion of many, so it must be right...RIGHT??
Recession? Not So Fast, Say Some
A funny thing happened to the economy on its way to recession: It's taken a detour.
That, at least, is the view of a growing number of economists --including some who not long ago were saying a recession was all but inevitable. They note that stock and credit markets have steadily improved since the Federal Reserve intervened to keep Bear Stearns Cos. from bankruptcy in early March, while a series of economic reports have been stronger than expected.
CHANGING BAROMETER
• The News: Retail sales, excluding autos and parts, were surprisingly firm in April.• The Upshot: Consumer spending and the U.S. economy continue to grow, suggesting recession is not a foregone conclusion.
• The Risks: It could be that the data will worsen in coming months, raising the risk of a shallow but lengthy recession. Economists also cite swift policy responses, including a sharp reduction in interest rates by the Fed-- to 2% from 5.25% last September -- and the distribution of fiscal-stimulus checks to millions of Americans, as factors possibly easing the downturn.
"A couple months ago it seemed like we were on the abyss," said JayBryson, global economist with Wachovia Corp., referring to the seizing up of credit markets and the collapse of Bear Stearns. "Things have changed....The numbers we've seen recently haven't been as bad as we were led to believe just a few months ago."
In these times of economic tanking, it is good to see that local, good positions are plentiful.
Aerogarden Update
For those who have asked for information regarding my Aerogarden, you can find the answers to your questions and an easy way to order one of your own at their website:
The Official Aerogarden Website
YouTube Le Divorce Update
It's Trisha....again...and she is in London.
I have to watch this train wreck.
What Appeasement Wrought...
Going...
Via Brussels Journal and SnappedShot
Belgian police is protecting a 17th century pulpit in the Flemish town of Dendermonde. The pulpit in the Catholic church of Our Lady dates from 1685, two years after the battle of Vienna when the Christian armies of the Polish King John III Sobieski defeated the
TurksMUSLIMS poised to overrun Europe. The sculpted wooden pulpit, made by Mattheus van Beveren, depicts a man subdued by angels and represents the triumph of Christianity over Islam. The man is generally thought to be Mohammed. He is holding a book which is generally assumed to be the Koran.
Going...
Five men were arrested in Bologna in northern Italy this week after their behavior inside a basilica aroused police officers' suspicions that they were plotting a terrorist attack, Italian law enforcement officials said today. The men, who were arrested on Monday morning, included fourMoroccansMuslims, according to the officials. The police at the San Petronio Basilica, which is one of Italy's Gothic treasures, had been on alert because it contains a 15th-century fresco with a depiction of the prophet Muhammad among demons in hell that has drawn complaints from Muslims. Officials said they transcribed and translated what the four Moroccans were saying while the video camera was on. According to that transcript, one of them said, ''What Bin Laden does is what needs doing here.''
GONE....
Via CNN and The Sniper
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (CNN) -- Afghanistan's Taleban has destroyed two giant Buddhas carved into a cliff centuries ago, pictures obtained by CNN show. United Nations officials confirmed the claims made by the Taleban, which announced last month it would destroy images deemed "offensive to Islam."
What will we allow to be destroyed next?
Saturday, May 17, 2008
West Chester Rally 05/17/2008
The downpouring of rain on Friday yielded to a glorious sunshine day! The Sheepdogs were well represented and we welcomed several new members. I have relinquished the task of the group photo due to not having a wide angle lens to capture the entire group. The photo above was taken by the sublimely talented Sean Carpenter. 
A Sheepdog thanks a Marine who was passing by and noticed both groups.
The view from the other side:
If they believe Iraq is a 'fool's mission' - what do they consider the troops in Iraq?
Note - only the troops serving in Iraq must 'come home now' - not those troops fighting the SAME enemy in Afghanistan, Ethiopia, or in the 'Stans. Also, why bring them home, why not redeploy those troops to these other regions where apparently it is legal and moral to fight the same enemy?
Friday, May 16, 2008
A New Sun Rises
Today, a new sun rises - despite the rain in West Chester.
As has been reported at MidnightBlue and other blogs, John Meicht faced several charges - Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, REAP, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment stemming from the incident that occurred on March 22, 2008.
These are serious charges, coupled with my video evidence and eye witness accounts of the assault myself and the police officer would have had a detrimental effect on future of John Meicht. It would have been easy to dig my heels in and press for a trial as the evidence would support a conviction of John Meicht. With the strong recommendation of his attorney and to avoid a harsher sentence, John Meicht entered into to a summary agreement. The specifics of this agreement include community service, maximum fines, stay away order (from Me), and a written apology to me by John Meicht.
I believe that justice was served in this case. This case was a civic lesson of how one group can resolve a difficult situation without creating more animosity. Today, I set the example of forgiveness, peace and freedom of speech between our two groups and I hope they were paying attention. On a serious note, I want to send the message that physical violence of any degree will never be tolerated at any rally. We can have opposing viewpoints, we can even get angry at another person's viewpoint - this is NEVER a valid excuse to lash out violently.
I want to thank those who came out to support me today in West Chester: Sean, Kevin, Janet, Rich, Sharon, and Creighton.
I hope the good faith agreement of separation will continue for the best interest of both sides, and more importantly the interest of the public.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
March 22 Update
David F. Cleveland, 48, of West Chester, entered into a 60-day summary agreement in which he would agree to plead guilty to summary charges stemming from a March 22 altercation at the weekly dueling protests Uptown. Cleveland, a member of the Chester County Peace Movement, was charged with Failure to Disperse on Official Order and Disorderly Conduct after he allegedly disobeyed direct orders from Ofc. Jason O'Neill as a fellow peacenik protester, John Meicht, was taken into custody.According to the Criminal Complaint, Cleveland "had followed (the officers) across High Street to the patrol vehicle" where Meicht was secured after being placed under arrest. Cleveland "was visibly agitated and approximately three feet away from (Ofc. O'Neill)" and was "yelling and screaming about the arrest of Meicht and waving his arm and pointing his finger."Cleveland was ordered to get away from the officers and was reportedly growing "more agitated and aggressive." Eventually, he was placed under arrest, however not before allegedly "pushing off the vehicle with his body and resisting efforts to handcuff him."Cleveland's case was continued until July 15 (15-1-01, CR-0000087-08).
Meicht, 62, of West Chester, was charged with Simple Assault, Resisting Arrest, REAP, Disorderly Conduct, and Harassment. A prelim in his case is scheduled for Friday at 15-1-04 (15-1-04, CR-0000101-08). It's not entirely clear as to why both cases were filed in different courts, though at least Meicht will be in front of a judge who is probably sympathetic to his cause
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
HydroGarden Update
My, my, it is a jungle in hydroponic land.
The Italian Basil, Purple Basil and Chives have all been growing like weeds (no pun intended). I've frozen enough basil to feed a small third world country. The chives are being used in practically every thing I cook - and I wish there were more chives in this starter kit. The thyme is so fragrant, and packs quite a tasty punch in stews and sauces. I'm now addicted to adding a sprig of mint in my cup of tea. How did I exist without such easy access to fresh herbs?
At this time, I have to check the water level every day to ensure there is always an adequate supply. I find I'm increasingly refilling the reservoir to the appropriate level. Other than adding an occasional nutrient tablet, the system is requires little maintenance.
Aid For Burma
December 23, 1990 – Appearing on the MacNeil-Lehrer New Hour, FCNL Executive Secretary Joe Volk is asked, in reference to the U.S. military’s humanitarian intervention in Somalia, if the military is ever capable of doing “God’s work.” Having consulted with foreign aid workers in Somalia, and hereby having formed the opinion that intervention by unarmed humanitarian groups has a better prospect for success, Volk says no. FCNL Chronology
Navy Admiral Finds A Way
The U.S. won permission to land more relief flights in Myanmar and boosted its aid offer five-fold to $16.25 million yesterday after a Navy admiral met with the military regime in the cyclone-devastated country.
Admiral Timothy Keating, chief of the U.S. Pacific Command, talked for two hours with naval officers, said Ky Luu, director of the U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance in Washington. Adm. Keating arrived on the first U.S. plane to land in the country formerly known as Burma since the cyclone struck May 3, killing as many as 100,000 people.
Meet Abby
Let me introduce my dear readers to the newest member of our family: Abby. She is a one year old Pit Bull Terrier rescue. She was adopted from P.A.W.S ( Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society). Her previous 'owners' disposed of her by literally tossing her over the fenced yard of P.A.W.S. and leaving this young dog to her fate.
Holding a leash in your hand makes her nervous, walking up and down stairs is a mystery to her, raising your voice sends her running to her crate, and reaching out to pet her on the head makes her crouch to the floor.
I believe her previous 'owners' were punks.
Someone's idea of disposable trash now has a brighter future in her forever home.
Vets For Freedom - Pete Hegseth
Last night, Rich Davis and I had the pleasure of attending a discussion with Pete Hegseth, Executive Director of Vets For Freedom. This event was hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Republican Jewish Coalition.
All photos by the uber talented NeoCon Yes, I did attend this event , but was struck with a 'NO PHOTOGRAPHS, PLEASE' mood during the event.
Pete is an elegant and articulate speaker, who put forth some good points. I was struck by what he described was the key to the success of the surge - winning hearts and minds by realigning our troops to engage the local population and building their trust. We as sheepdogs, are using a similar technique, with our respectful show of support each week in West Chester and in our LTE's and blogs posts.
Pete addressed the issue of rearming former terrorists that have in the recent past killed our troops. He made no excuses for their past behavior but understood the value of bringing these individuals back into the fold - he was quick to point out that not all were accepted with open arms - those accepted were vetted by numerous Coalition and Iraqi forces. Sun Tzu described a similar tactic in the 6th century BC: "The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by the enemy himself"
Pete further elaborated on Iraq pointing out as much as critics of this war love to place Iraq in a box, it is truly part of larger islamic terrorist game plan. I quite agree. Note that most, if not all, anti -war critics demand that our troops leave Iraq. But only Iraq. We are fighting the same terrorists in the Stans, Ethiopia, the Phillipines, and in Afghanistan - but only in Iraq is that same fight immoral and illegal.
What about Iran? Pete spoke about the evidence which strongly points out that Iran is fighting a proxy war in Iraq, as well in palestine and Lebanon. A good overall strategy to handle this situation would be to have a strong, democratic Iraq. That reality would definitely freak out the mullah's, and make them do something stupid.
Other quick points in Pete's talk: Iraq will be a central issue come October; Iraq outlook for 2008: al-queda is tremendously weakened and Iran is now fighting a proxy war in Iraq.
Thanks goes to NeoCon for informing us of this event and picking out a fantastic Chinese restaurant (The Wok).
Sunday, May 11, 2008
BSG 4 ~ Faith
This episode was essentially a part two of "The road to nowhere".
This episode's female body count = 4 bringing the "Dead Women of BSG Season 4" total to 6.
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