Tag Archives: Arab Spring

Chart-Fu

Smart diplomacy, indeed.

Posted in Government/Politics, World | Tagged , | Comments Off

You think?

Having seen a fellow Ambassador dragged through the streets and other embassies burning and under siege, do you think any American Ambassadors (and their staff) in Arab and/or Muslim countries are comfortable and secure? God help these people.

Posted in World | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Random Thoughts

So… Egypt was an ally under Mubarak. But Mubarak had to be removed because Arab Spring. Now Egypt isn’t an ally under Morsi, who we helped bring into power. Great job, Obama! Meanwhile, as the Arab World burns, the Obama … Continue reading

Posted in Misc | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off

Chipmunk Haiku

Arab world explodes. First Amendment under siege. This will not end well.

Posted in Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

A World Gone Insane

Over the last week or so, news has come out of Pakistan that a Christian girl has been arrested under blasphemy laws for desecrating a Koran. There have been conflicting reports that the girl has downs syndrome and that she … Continue reading

Posted in Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off

Rice Nails It

In listening to Condi Rice’s speech, there was a particular passage that resonated with me and (in my furry opinion) perfectly encapsulates why America is flailing within, why the world is in relative chaos, and why the American and world … Continue reading

Posted in Economy, Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off

What War on Christianity?

War on Christianity?! That’s silly, they tell me. Only a crazy wingnut with a victim complex could even conceive such a patently and observably false premise. Millions of Christians live their lives every day without thoughts of “war” on their … Continue reading

Posted in Government/Politics, Society, World | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

How About That Arab Spring?

Syrian rebels claimed to shoot down a fighter jet. Rebels are seen on video supposedly “throwing the bodies of slain government soldiers from the roof of a post office in the northeastern city of Al-Bab,” and Al Qaeda is reorganizing … Continue reading

Posted in Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Obama: Serial Failure

Liz Cheney on Hannity last night: “It’s very, very tough to understand how this administration is defending American interests at this point. You’ve got a situation where the King of Jordan warned today, as example, where Al-Qaeda gets control potentially … Continue reading

Posted in Economy, Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Hows That Arab Spring Working Out?

From Radio Netherlands Worldwide (H/T Weasel Zippers): Libya’s outgoing National Transitional Council said on Thursday that Islamic law should be the “main” source of legislation and that this principle should not be subject to a referendum. “The Libyan people are … Continue reading

Posted in Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , | Comments Off

How’s That Arab Spring Working Out?

“The Koran is our constitution, the Prophet is our leader, jihad is our path and death in the name of Allah is our goal. Today we can establish Sharia law because our nation will acquire well-being only with Islam and … Continue reading

Posted in Government/Politics | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Adherents to Religion of Peace Decapitate Christian

How about that Arab Spring? The Gatestone Institute is reporting (H/T Gateway Pundit) that a Muslim mob beheaded a Christian man for “apostasy” in Tunisia, and filmed the act that was eventually aired on “Egypt Today.” Just remember: Islam is … Continue reading

Posted in Society, World | Tagged , , | Comments Off

About that Arab Spring

The GateStone Institute has an article quoting Muhammad Morsi, the Muslim Brotherhood presidential candidate, declaring that he will: “achieve the Islamic conquest (fath) of Egypt for the second time, and make all Christians convert to Islam, or else pay the … Continue reading

Posted in Society, World | Tagged , , | Comments Off

Arab Spring Blooms

From the Investigative Project on Terrorism, the Arab Spring doesn’t seem to be working out quite like progressives hoped… In an unprecedented televised debate for Egyptian presidential candidates, the two frontrunners aggressively attacked each others’ credentials but found common ground … Continue reading

Posted in World | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Syrian Rebel Buried Alive

A disturbing video has surfaced out of Syria showing a rebel being buried alive as he is taunted by the troops shoveling dirt and rocks onto him. If this video made it out, imagine what’s happened that we’ll never know … Continue reading

Posted in Society, World | Tagged , | Comments Off

Obama Achieves World Peace

OK, maybe not “World Peace.” But the National Journal is reporting: “The war on terror is over,” one senior State Department official who works on Mideast issues told me. “Now that we have killed most of al Qaida, now that people … Continue reading

Posted in Government/Politics, World | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

United Nations Calls For Trayon Investigation

The World has truly gone mad. The Telegraph is reporting: UN Human Rights chief Navi Pillay has called for an “immediate investigation” into the circumstances surrounding the death of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed black teen who was shot dead by … Continue reading

Posted in Society | Tagged , , , | Comments Off

Egypt’s Citizens: Buh-Bye USA, Hello Iran

Fars News Agency is reporting on a poll of Egyptians that suggests that the citizens trust Iran more than America, and want Iran to replace the US as a strategic partner. An overwhelming majority of Egyptians support replacing US economic … Continue reading

Posted in World | Tagged , | Comments Off