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Legendary Gertrude Bell of Iraq and Arabia

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When a British (Yorkshire) woman died in Baghdad in 1926, it was reported that the whole city, together with Islamic leaders and desert sheikhs, turned out to follow her coffin. Who was this woman? And what is her relevance today? An excellent biography of Gertrude Bell, the woman behind the creation of modern Iraq, goes far towards making her a true heroine, a Gertrude of … [Read more...] about Legendary Gertrude Bell of Iraq and Arabia

Bush VS Republicans, The Press And Lawyers On Torture

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The controversy continues to grow over President George Bush's push for legislation that narrowly defines the Geneva Convention — a move that is being opposed by some in the military and some key GOPers (most interestingly, high profile Republicans who served in the military). His press conference yesterday has brought a ton of comment by pundits and bloggers. Some said … [Read more...] about Bush VS Republicans, The Press And Lawyers On Torture

Take A Peek…..

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...at Election Predictions. This is a constantly updated site "all national races in the United States, as well as governor election predictions." We just added it to our Other Voices blogroll because we just discovered it yesterday and we're already addicted. It's laid out well with colors making party membership quickly identifiable. If you're a political junkie (and … [Read more...] about Take A Peek…..

Iraq, Saddam Judge and Democracy

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Nothing seems to be going well for the Iraqi and the U.S administration...Even the facade of democracy keeps coming apart in that country...But this is funny... Both the administrations are in a bind and facing an extremely embarrassing situation. What to do with the Chief Judge Abdullah al-Amiri, the Shiite judge presiding over the second Saddam Hussein trial, who has … [Read more...] about Iraq, Saddam Judge and Democracy

Trenches In Baghdad: Return To Medieval Strategies?

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It is going to appear like a real medieval war in Iraq with trenches being dug around the capital city of Baghdad, a city with a circumference of 60 miles!!! This is what the ancient kings and war lords used to do (but in a much limited way)...to secure the main city by building forts, moats and trenches and let the rest of the country go to the dogs. Shows that those who … [Read more...] about Trenches In Baghdad: Return To Medieval Strategies?

Global Warming Causes Polar Bears To Drown

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A troubling article from Reuters:OSLO (Reuters) - Polar bears are drowning and receding Arctic glaciers have uncovered previously unknown islands in a drastic 2006 summer thaw widely blamed on global warming Signs of wrenching changes are apparent around the Arctic region due to unusual warmth — the summer minimum for ice is usually reached between mid-September and … [Read more...] about Global Warming Causes Polar Bears To Drown

Bloomberg Reportedly Considers Independent Presidential Run

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For those of you who may have thought 2008 was shaping up as a race between two major parties, think again. There is an outside chance that there may be a third big-name candidate :(CBS) NEW YORK New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has always denied it, but CBS 2 has learned the details of a secret meeting, involving the mayor, to discuss a possible run for the White House. "I am … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Reportedly Considers Independent Presidential Run

Is Kos an Anti-Semite?

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When I read this, I wondered:Big money New York Democrats, especially, are some of the worst. They back people like Lieberman and Bloomberg and think the universe revolves around NYC.Yes, he's talking about the site-selection for the next Democratic Convention but this is stereotypical anti-Semitic slander. … [Read more...] about Is Kos an Anti-Semite?