Three days later....
Iran continues to test the waters, literally. The newest development is a speedy little water born missile which can sink warships and submarines. This test occurred over the weekend and is now being heartily discussed on a variety of networks.
(check links to right)
Most of a certain age are not overly fond of bombs, smart or otherwise, having spent a few years of elementary school learning how to correctly duck under a desk to protect against a nuclear attack. Makes one uncomfortable to think that an unstable government might have the capacity to launch a strike at say Europe or possibly the US.
Why is Iran so testy? Is it possible the current government believes that Iranian citizens might harbor thoughts of an Iranian democracy? Alternatively.
Apparently, they woke one fine day to find US Military bases in both Iraq and Afghanistan - How on earth did that happen? (Iran being wedged neatly between those two states)
Certainly they cannot think that was a strategic move on the part of the Bush administration. The Press gives the administration very little to no credence when it comes to doing something that may prove to be strategically significant. History has a way of repeating itself.
Checkmate.
Saturday, April 01, 2006
April Fools!
There are more than can be imagined.
A few things have my attention:
The United States is planning to test a bunker busting bomb in Nevada. This is a big bomb, able to penetrate and destroy the enemy up to a certain depth. (They may have to figure out how to make a really big bomb that can blow a hole through the earth to make sure they reach the other side - just in case)
Meanwhile, the AP reported that Iran had tested a long range missile that is capable of evading radar!
Oh Joy in Tehran!
This was first reported from the AP yesterday on the NY times website, followed about 5 hours later by a one-liner on Fox. Perhaps the powers that be feel that this is not that big of a story, and or that credibility may be lacking (given the sources)
Ah Spring!
Of course these missiles are only able to reach limited targets; Israel and US Bases in the Middle East. One would think that this type of event would be given more ink. Give it time. Is it a stretch of the imagination to consider the possibility that Iran has the time and the capital to develop a weapon capable of reaching oh, Europe?
Meanwhile, Europe sleeps, content in the knowledge that it has enough problems trying to cope with the massive unemployment and inability to assimilate the rather large Muslim population. 1939 revisited.
The United States seems to be faced with a homegrown insurgency that has everyday American's a bit put off and our politicians in handcuffs. Apparently illegal immigrants who come here to work the farms, rape, pillage and deal drugs feel perfectly comfortable massing in the thousands and flying their flag above the flag of the United States.
The flag of Mexico (also note New York City, multiple flags flying)
Being a first generation American of Spanish decent I find this offensive and appalling. Why? My father came here from Spain, legally, applied for citizenship, and valued the ability to speak out on social issues without getting thrown into jail (sometimes). Of course, that was the 1950's. Sixty years later, we have cleaned our house, somewhat and we need to evolve. How?
First, The United States Need Border Control: Border control in the form of a rather large and forbidding fence; with the national guard to back up the border patrol. This would stop some of the influx of illegal aliens into our country. Not all Mexicans entering this country are here with bad intent, obviously, the percentage of those types of illegal individuals is relatively small. That said, a Guest Worker program is a grand idea - one we already have in place. It's called a work visa. People from other countries desiring to work in the United States routinely apply for these visas. They also renew them as needed. Did someone neglect to tell the Mexican people that these little visas were available? Enforcing existing laws would control and legitimize the guest workers in our country all in the hopes of weeding out terrorists.
So What's up with Mexico? Honestly, it all boils down to this: They are still a bit upset off that they lost a war several hundred years ago that made the southwest part of the United States of America. The property in question, therefore, does not belong to Mexico. They are in denial.
All of the above may be the reason that Newt Gingrich (no fool) is smiling so broadly these days. He understands opportunity and he understands the American people. 2006 is a grand opportunity for the Republican party and he knows it. Right now, the line is heavily favoring the Republican party to maintain and pick up seats - again.
I'd trust Vegas over the NY Times any day of the week.
There are more than can be imagined.
A few things have my attention:
The United States is planning to test a bunker busting bomb in Nevada. This is a big bomb, able to penetrate and destroy the enemy up to a certain depth. (They may have to figure out how to make a really big bomb that can blow a hole through the earth to make sure they reach the other side - just in case)
Meanwhile, the AP reported that Iran had tested a long range missile that is capable of evading radar!
Oh Joy in Tehran!
This was first reported from the AP yesterday on the NY times website, followed about 5 hours later by a one-liner on Fox. Perhaps the powers that be feel that this is not that big of a story, and or that credibility may be lacking (given the sources)
Ah Spring!
Of course these missiles are only able to reach limited targets; Israel and US Bases in the Middle East. One would think that this type of event would be given more ink. Give it time. Is it a stretch of the imagination to consider the possibility that Iran has the time and the capital to develop a weapon capable of reaching oh, Europe?
Meanwhile, Europe sleeps, content in the knowledge that it has enough problems trying to cope with the massive unemployment and inability to assimilate the rather large Muslim population. 1939 revisited.
The United States seems to be faced with a homegrown insurgency that has everyday American's a bit put off and our politicians in handcuffs. Apparently illegal immigrants who come here to work the farms, rape, pillage and deal drugs feel perfectly comfortable massing in the thousands and flying their flag above the flag of the United States.
The flag of Mexico (also note New York City, multiple flags flying)
Being a first generation American of Spanish decent I find this offensive and appalling. Why? My father came here from Spain, legally, applied for citizenship, and valued the ability to speak out on social issues without getting thrown into jail (sometimes). Of course, that was the 1950's. Sixty years later, we have cleaned our house, somewhat and we need to evolve. How?
First, The United States Need Border Control: Border control in the form of a rather large and forbidding fence; with the national guard to back up the border patrol. This would stop some of the influx of illegal aliens into our country. Not all Mexicans entering this country are here with bad intent, obviously, the percentage of those types of illegal individuals is relatively small. That said, a Guest Worker program is a grand idea - one we already have in place. It's called a work visa. People from other countries desiring to work in the United States routinely apply for these visas. They also renew them as needed. Did someone neglect to tell the Mexican people that these little visas were available? Enforcing existing laws would control and legitimize the guest workers in our country all in the hopes of weeding out terrorists.
So What's up with Mexico? Honestly, it all boils down to this: They are still a bit upset off that they lost a war several hundred years ago that made the southwest part of the United States of America. The property in question, therefore, does not belong to Mexico. They are in denial.
All of the above may be the reason that Newt Gingrich (no fool) is smiling so broadly these days. He understands opportunity and he understands the American people. 2006 is a grand opportunity for the Republican party and he knows it. Right now, the line is heavily favoring the Republican party to maintain and pick up seats - again.
I'd trust Vegas over the NY Times any day of the week.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
On being a Mother
Motherhood - it is not a duty or a right, rather
it is a privilege.
I am privileged.
My daughter is a beautiful soul.
Mother emotions of pride, fear, anticipation and anxiety are constant company.
Fretting about mistakes that can be made; while not knowing exactly which path to take is part and parcel of leading ones precious child through the pitfalls of childhood, into adolescence and to adulthood.
All without guidelines and hopefully the correct instinct.
There is no greater love.
I know that for a fact.
My daughter is my friend, my confidant, my pride, my joy, my gift from the Almighty for which I am eternally grateful.
Motherhood - it is not a duty or a right, rather
it is a privilege.
I am privileged.
My daughter is a beautiful soul.
Mother emotions of pride, fear, anticipation and anxiety are constant company.
Fretting about mistakes that can be made; while not knowing exactly which path to take is part and parcel of leading ones precious child through the pitfalls of childhood, into adolescence and to adulthood.
All without guidelines and hopefully the correct instinct.
There is no greater love.
I know that for a fact.
My daughter is my friend, my confidant, my pride, my joy, my gift from the Almighty for which I am eternally grateful.
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