Archive for September, 2008
Blockade stymied for Now
Back in July I wrote about the blockade resolution against Iran (H. Con. Res. 362). This past week the House decided to table this idea. It seems dead.
While this is excellent news, and an answer to prayer, there is still much concern over US-Iran relations.
Watching the presidential debate last night I was disturbed to see [...]
Ready to go to war with Russia over Abkhazia?
So Palin wants countries in NATO with active border disputes with Russia, a country with thousands of nuclear weapons? Are you ready to die for Abkhazia or South Ossetia? How about the Crimea–if Ukraine joins, that could be another flashpoint.
She (and McCain) have a lot of explaining to do.
Bolivia: Not a Pawn*
FIRST IN A SERIES: THE LEAST OF THESE
By Jeff Hackman
September 13, 2008
“Whatever you’ve done to the least of these, you’ve done unto Me.” –Jesus
This article begins a series called The Least of These. Who is in most need? Who should we be paying special attention to? These articles will highlight the circumstances that people who [...]
Hey, How Bout a Third War?
Angry protesters took to the streets today as a US airstrike early this morning near Miramshah reinforced anti-US sentiment in Pakistan. The strike, which Pakistan’s military confirmed occurred at 5:30 AM this morning, hit a residence and a former government school in a village in North Waziristan, not far from the Afghanistan border. The strike [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )911 Plus 7
September 11, 2008
Today is September 11. I am wearing black today to remember all those who mourn on this day.
However, we must remember that Americans are not the only people who have suffered injustice or the horror of terrorism.
For the Wampanoag, their day is December 19—the day of the Great Swamp Massacre. For the Lakota [...]
