Those Big Bad Evil Iranians!!

The Iran war drumbeat gets louder and louder by the day.

It really never ceases to amaze me what shit these people come up with. If they want to go to war with Iran, just say it already. We all know that they've been plotting this shit for a long time. They're not fooling anyone with this garbage!!

As I pointed out on another blog, if someone is intent on killing you they're not going to give you a GODDAMN HEADS UP!! They're more likely to kill you when you least suspect it!! But hey, you can't make this crazy shit up. That's right!! A mystery voice appeared over the radio. It said, "I'm coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes." Sure it did!! And I'm the Queen of England!!

I feel like I'm in one of those really bad Mystery Science Theater 3000 movies. No offense to Mystery Science Theater 3000, the writers, the directors, the actors, or anyone affiliated with it!! You're all great!!

Seriously though, when will this bullshit end? My guess is that the harassment and provocation, if there was any, was done by the United States and not Iran!! But hey, keep beating those drums!!

Arming Saudi Arabia

Yes, let's arm a country that produced 15 of the 19 "hijackers" that attacked this country on 9/11. Let's just forget about that seldom-ever spoken fact. I mean, it's just common knowledge. But who gives a shit about that right?

U.S. arms sale to Saudi Arabia in works

WASHINGTON (CNN) — A senior administration official confirmed to CNN on Saturday that the United States is developing a proposed $20 billion, 10-year arms sales package for Saudi Arabia aimed at giving the Saudi military an upgraded capability to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf region.

The proposed sale was first reported in the New York Times.

The official spoke to CNN on the condition of anonymity because discussions remain ongoing with the Saudis. And, none of the terms of the package have been finalized.

The future of the package is expected to reverberate in Israel, which has been concerned about Saudi arms deals in the past.

“This is all about Iran,” said the official, who noted that the Bush administration is mindful at the same time that Israel must maintain its “qualitative edge” in the region.

One of the most potentially controversial portions of the proposed sale will be the first sale to the Saudis of satellite-guided bombs known as JDAMs. The sale may include both a 500-pound and 2,000 pound version of the aerial bomb.

The Israelis are said to be very concerned about the Saudis having that precision-strike capability. so the United States will discuss basing the weapons as far away from Israel as possible, the official said.

Other elements of the sale include new naval vessels, an advanced version of air-to-air missiles already used by the United States and advanced Patriot missiles.

This entire matter is expected to be a major portion of a meeting next week between Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Saudi officials.

The sale would have to be approved by Congress and the Bush administration is talking about the package at an early stage to avoid opposition from and controversy among lawmakers.

As usual, this is all about IRAN!! We're going to arm Saudi Arabia. And when (notice I say when and not if) one of those weapons is used against Iran, the United States can simply blame someone else. Then, they'll use that situation as an excuse to go to war with Iran. They'll use the excuse that they have to defend their allies against the BIG BAD EVIL IRANIANS, and the American people will be as stupid and as gullible as ever!!

Yes, let's arm Saudi Arabia!! When we do that, let's see where that gets us. Are all you war-loving jackasses prepared to sign up to go fight? Nope? Didn't think so!! You're too fucking cowardly to put your asses where your mouths are. Mark my words, this arms deal will lead to the next War on Terra (that's terror for all you braindead Bushites out there). This administration has been dying for a war with Iran, and now they've found their way to get what they want.

First Libby, Now Ethiopia

First Bush commuted Libby's sentence, claiming it was too severe. Now, the U.S. government is telling Ethiopia what to do in their court of law. This, from a government led by a man who had no problem executing people as the governor of Texas. When did Bush become a judge? Hell, for that matter, when did he become a lawyer? Oh wait, I forgot!! He's the KING OF THE WORLD!!

WASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States expressed surprise Monday by an Ethiopian prosecutor's push for the death penalty for 38 opposition figures convicted of plotting to overthrow Prime Minister Meles Zenawi.

US officials instead called for the government to move toward national reconciliation in dealing with the 38, who were convicted in a trial last month for planning a coup against Zenawi in the wake of disputed 2005 polls.

"The United States is surprised by the recommendation by the Ethiopian government prosecutor that the High Court sentence the 38 opposition leaders found guilty on June 11th with the death sentence," said State Department spokesman Sean McCormack.

"We call on the Ethiopian government and High Court to take action in making a final sentencing determination which is consistent with the greater objectives of bolstering the rule of law and promoting much-needed reconciliation."

The 38 are among more than 100 opposition figures put on trial for the coup plot in the wake of elections in 2005 which the opposition claims were rigged.

The group included four journalists as well as Hailu Shawl and Bernahu Nega, two top members of the opposition Coalition for Unity and Democracy party.

A senior US official who asked to remain anonymous said the measured US response to the prosecutor's recommendation stems from a desire not to impede negotiations ongoing between the government and the opposition over the case.

"There is a separate process that is under way. It's an informal process where the sort-of leaders of the Ethiopian society are working with the government on some sort of reconciliation to this," the official said.

Excuse me? The last time I looked, Ethiopia wasn't run by the United States government. If they want to seek the death penalty against these people, that is their right. The United States government has no business getting involved here. Now they think that they can dictate appropriate punishments in other countries!! What's next George? Are you going to commute their death sentences?

Despite the fact that I'm against the death penalty, I believe that Ethiopia has a right to impose whatever punishment they are allowed to under ETHIOPIAN LAW. Once the punishment is decided, people can bitch. But the United States government needs to stay the hell out of this matter. They don't like it when other countries say something to them, so SHUT THE HELL UP!!

U.S. Knew About Scotland Being A Target Two Weeks Prior To Attack

According to a new report, the United States knew about Scotland being a target two weeks prior to the attack on the Glasgow airport.

In other developments today, it emerged that US law enforcement officials received intelligence reports two weeks ago which warned of a possible terror attack in Glasgow against "airport infrastructure or aircraft", according to ABC News.

An unnamed senior official told the US broadcaster that the intelligence led to the assignment of federal air marshals to flights into and out of both Glasgow and Prague in the Czech Republic.

The US Homeland security secretary, Michael Chertoff, declined to comment on the report, but yesterday told ABC News that "everything that we get is shared virtually instantaneously with our counterparts in Britain, and vice versa".

The intelligence reports also warned that airports and aircraft in the Czech Republic could be the targets of al-Qaida-connected terrorists, ABC News said. Similar warnings last month led to air marshals being deployed on flights into and out of Germany.

Strathclyde police's chief constable, Willie Rae, has said his force had been given no prior warning of Saturday's Glasgow airport attack, in which a burning Jeep tried to crash into the building.

During a press conference after the incident, he said: "There was no prior intelligence to suggest that Scotland was going to be the target of a terror attack."

A spokesman for the Scottish Executive maintained that position yesterday.

So Mr. Chertoff, you are a fucking liar!! You claim that you share the intelligence immediately with Britain. Yet, nobody knew anything!! After last week's London incident, officials came out and said that they had no clue this was coming. They had no idea that a plot was underway. The same thing goes with the Glasgow incident on Saturday. Nobody had a clue.

Who is the fucking liar now? I believe British and Scottish officials when they say they knew nothing. Why do I believe them? I believe them because I have no reason to believe that they're lying, unlike the United States who is the biggest fucking liar on the entire planet!! I believe them that they had no idea anything was going on. I believe that they were caught completely by surprise.

The United States didn't share anything with them because otherwise someone would have known something. Someone would have been paying attention. There's only one airport in Glasgow, and the "intelligence" said that there could be an attack against 'airport infrastructure or aircraft' in Glasgow. It doesn't take a genius to know that if you only have one airport in Glasgow and there's a potential attack against it, you beef up security and protect that airport. But that didn't happen. Why? Because the United States said nothing!!

United States Makes UK Situation All About The United States

I'm really sick and tired of the United States making something that happens in another country all about the United States. If you think I'm joking you apparently haven't been paying any attention.

Yesterday there was the breaking news about the two potential car bombs in London. Almost immediately the reaction from the United States came pouring in. Whether it was "We're asking Americans to be extra vigilant" or "We're increasing security", it became all about the United States.

Today, there was the breaking news about a burning car being driven into the Glasgow airport. Almost immediately the reaction from the United States came pouring in. The U.S. intelligence agents said it was most definitely a terrorist attack. The NY Police Commission said, "We're paying close attention to Scotland and London." Security has been increased. Blah, blah, blah!!

This happened in the United Kingdom. This didn't happen here. Could it happen here? Sure!! But it didn't happen here. There is no need for mass hysteria, which is exactly what will happen if people don't shut the hell up and stop making this all about the United States.

"Genocide Olympics"

The United States is once again acting like the biggest hypocrite on the face of the Earth. This time, it's about China and Sudan.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - More than 100 U.S. lawmakers sent China's President Hu Jintao a letter on Wednesday warning of "disaster" for the 2008 Olympic Games if Beijing fails to do more to stop carnage in Chinese ally Sudan's Darfur region.

Really? Is that a threat? How the whole Darfur situation is China's problem is beyond me. It's interesting how the U.S., and these lawmakers are trying to wash their hands of any responsibility. They talk about genocide in Darfur, yet they don't do a damn thing about it. No, it's China's problem because they're the biggest trade partner with Sudan. BIG DEAL!! It's not China's and only China's responsibility to speak out against the genocide in Darfur. Every country, man, woman, and child has an obligation to speak out against the genocide in not just Darfur but every place where it's happening. Everyone has an obligation to step in and try to stop it. But no, it's not the responsibility of the United States. It's only China's responsibility.

"It would be a disaster for China if the games were to be marred by protests, from concerned individuals and groups, who will undoubtedly link your government to the continued atrocities in Darfur, if there is no significant improvement in the conditions," said the letter.

Yet another threat? Are you going to fly in people that you picked to protest? Are you going to purposely ruin the Olympics in Beijing? In case you've forgotten the purpose of the Olympics, maybe you should refresh your memory. The purpose of the Olympics is for people from around the world to come together for two weeks to live and compete side by side in peace. The purpose is not to deliberately sabotage the Olympics that are being hosted in another country. That's the problem with the United States. They have no respect for other countries.

Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor ever to serve in the U.S. Congress and a staunch critic of authoritarian states, noted there were calls in some quarters to boycott what some activists have been calling the "Genocide Olympics."

Nice one!! The Genocide Olympics? These people are absolutely sick!! Why don't we refer to the Super Bowl as the Slaughter Bowl? Let's change the Stanley Cup to the Slaughter Cup. Or maybe the next time the Olympics come to the United States if they ever do again, we can fly in people to protest the United States for its immoral, illegal slaughter of 600,000 plus innocent people in Iraq and thousands more in Afghanistan. I'm sure by the time the Olympics do return to the United States, we'll still be in Iraq and Afghanistan. The number of innocent people who have been slaughtered at the hands of the United States will likely be in the millions. We'll have moved on to invading a few other countries by then too.

If the United States wants to be a hypocrite, be my guest. But have enough class and respect to leave the Olympics out of your hypocrisy. These people disgust me. They're cowards!! They display their hypocrisy for all the world to see by threatening China. Yet, they don't even have the balls to stand up to the Resident of this country on Iraq. They just let the slaughter continue.

They need to stop acting like they give a damn about the people of Darfur. If they truly cared enough to stop the genocide, they would have already stepped in instead of blaming China for doing nothing while they do nothing.