News – Phantom Proof
Middle East
The US has no proof that Iran has any troops or weapons in Iraq. This confirmed by Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace. Rummy says there is evidence, but he pretty much confirms that it’s purely circumstantial.
85 executed bodies in 24 hours. This is just.. wrong. In so many ways, for so many reasons. But can or will anything be done about it?
Iran says it will not stop research on nuclear fuel, ignoring any UN call to do so. That’s one of the most clear statements made by the leaders of the country and pretty much, unless changed, sets the direction this whole issue is going. Since you can expect Israel will be making some manner of strike on them eventually.
Palestinians are up in arms over Israel’s latest incursion into their territory, another escalation of the problems over there. It has become clear that letting things take their course, which seems to be the overriding US policy when it comes to the region, is not working. Both sides continue to escalate the situation, making it clear that, without a guiding hand, peace will never come. Unless all the knuckleheads like the ones currently in charge on both sides have spontaneous heart attacks.
Canadian troops open fire on a vehicle in Afghanistan, initially believed to have been part of a suicide bomb attempt. It would be interesting to compare the response their government gives tot his to that of the US government to a similar situation. Who handles it in a more mature, more democratic manner? I’d put money on the Canadians.
North America
Bush pimps the senior drug program and assures seniors that the initial glitches are being ironed out.
What will be one of the big issues this year? Immigration reform. And it seems most of the conflict will come from the republican side, trying to decide what choice will less impact their chances of getting reelected next election cycle.
Once again, talks on what to do with the WTC break off without agreement. Once again, this shows how inefficient we are when handling our own affairs.
Would it make a military uniform less comfortable to know that those who make them are paid sweatshop labor wages and must rely on government programs to survive?
Will Tom Monaghan, founder of Domino’s Pizza, be able to create and keep his catholic utopia in Naples, Florida? Personally, I doubt it. Such caged in communities have never worked, historically. As well, Catholicism might not lend well to the idea, the why detailed in the article.
So, do you think Moussaoui ’caused’ 9/11 through failure to act? If so, does he deserve to die for lack of action? Personally, I don’t think the death penalty is appropriate. Nor, really, is life in prison. Though the man is contemptible on many levels, his actual crimes against us are relatively minor, from what I understand. Besides, if alQueda had more bumbling fools like him, we’d not need to worry as much for our safety. I think conspiracy law is a little too broad.
General
The best accidental discoveries.
A final look at Slobodan Milosevic by the press.
The blogs look at Bush’s latest ‘plan’ for getting to “Mission Accomplished” for real, a controversial broadcast on 60 Minutes about sexual orientation and Ambien, a prescription sleep aid, which might cause sleepwalking, sleep eating and sleep driving.
Today’s Papers has Mike Wallace retiring from 60 Minutes, some in Tehran complaining about their President Ahmadinejad’s big mouth, the administration’s near-perfect record of blowing—and overselling—terrorism cases and more in the one page news.
Amusements
The dumbing down of America continues: “American Idol” to get its own pre-show
Thieves now stealing candy from babies in Florida community (with video)
New film tells the true story of a 16-year-old messenger boy who delayed the end of WWII by stopping to have pancakes and flirt with a waitress
Prostitutes retraining as geriatric nurses. Your grampa is in good hands
Police department refuses to take man’s pic off of website after being acquitted of soliciting a prostitute; wants to inform public of “successful outcome”
Man robs same Taco Bell so many times, workers begin opening the cash register whenever they see him coming
Just as police were about to release a man for fighting, he coughs up 31 bags of heroin
Dumbass: A man tries to rob a bank with just a helmet and an empty bag. Fark: The bank gives him the money
2005 porn titles — bear in mind that 2005 refers to year and not quantity
Police and fire crews respond to reports of a dolphin in distress, turns out it was just a M-F-M dolphin threesome
Man busted for carrying 250 $1 billion U.S. bills. Don’t know what his bail is, but he can probably cover it
New musical from North Korea about prison camp with gems like “You are just like germs,” “All I want is rice.” And that’s just Act One
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Photoshop this addition to someone’s reptile enclosure
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Today’s Iron Photoshop ingredient: Hot air balloons
Fark Photoshop Challenge: Longing for the good old summer time? Photoshop this lemonade stand