Pseudonyms

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The Beat Goes On

 

Where is this all going to end?  Surly these people know that more and more will be killed before something will evolve.  I know that most of these people believe that if they give their lives for something good then they will become a martyr and a hero.  I can't see that my life could make me much of a hero, if I died in this manner.  There are many protester's and several lives already lost.  Where will the hero's be when it's all over?  They will not be able to enjoy any type of freedom from this dictator if they are dead.

Gadhafi

 

Moammar Gadhafi clamped down in Tripoli, but cracks in his regime spread elsewhere across the nation, as the protest-fueled rebellion controlling much of eastern Libya claimed new gains closer to the capital.

I can remember when my son was on one of the ships that shot at his stronghold in Tripoli a few years back.  America, killed several of this man's family and let him understand our distaste of his actions.  It seems that he thinks he has enough supporter's to handle the mess that's going on.  I believe that as the uprisings progress through out these countries, he will find he has no more control than the other dictators who are experiencing these protests. 

Yemen Now Under Attack.......

 

 Inspired by uprisings in Egypt and Tunisia, Yemenis have poured into the streets to demand the ouster of President Ali Abdullah Saleh after 32 years in power, the main grievances are poverty and government corruption.  Saleh's promises not to run for re-election in 2013 or to set up his son to succeed him have failed to quiet the anti-government storm sweeping Yemen and other nations in the region. Similar protests also swept into Libya and Bahrain this week.  The Yemeni president is an important U.S. ally in fighting al-Qaida. The terror group's Yemen-based offshoot has been linked to attacks beyond Yemen's borders, including the failed attempt in December 2009 to blow up a Detroit-bound airliner.
This activity just keeps escalating and filtering from one country or province to another.  I wonder where this will all end, considering the amount of pressure being thrust forth by these people.

Egypt Celebrates.......

 

Egypt exploded with joy, tears, and relief after pro-democracy protesters brought down President Hosni Mubarak with a momentous march on his palaces and state TV. Mubarak, who until the end seemed unable to grasp the depth of resentment over his three decades of authoritarian rule, finally resigned Friday and handed power to the military.

I'm still wondering why it took these people so long to do this?

Oil Too High

Three of Russia's top five oil producers were accused Wednesday of fixing prices on the domestic market and following other unfair business practices that saw prices jump 50 percent in three months.  The logo of state-owned oil company Rosneft is seen on the roof of gas-filling station near Stalin's time skyscraper in Moscow.

 

 

It's becoming a mounting situation in many countries, and many people are bearing the brunt of it, because there's no way to control it unless the governments help.

Revelers

 

Anti-government protesters celebrate in Tahrir Square in downtown Cairo, Egypt ,  Friday, Feb. 11, 2011. It is my understanding that these people have endured this for over 30 years.  Why only now have they done something to alleviate the problems?  They sure waited a long time to get tired of this dictator who has been in power all this time!

What Do You Think?

Don't Ask, Don't Tell

The government is stepping on some toes and some of them are our soldiers.  Not only are we pissed off about this, so are many soldiers who are serving and want to feel that America is an above reproach country.  It's really bothering some of us that our government could consider this in order to pat the "gay community" on the butt.  What does this stem from?  The fact that most of the politicians are looking to keep their jobs and want to be voted back in for the next term.  How horrible that our now serving soldiers have to deal with this problem, when in fact many of them are dealing with death on a daily basis.  This isn't right, and I believe that they need to kick those "gay people" in the butts, which is something they'd probably like.

A Soldier

Many of us know someone, who has a family member in the military.  We have been involved in these conflicts and wars for several years.  Today, we find ourselves still surviving through another year ahead of us.  We know that with all the different areas of the world our troops are located, comes the threat of lost lives.  The last 2 years have seen more loss that we care to accept.  Our soldiers, are serving in our militarises, for benefits that help them as well as their families.  One thing they know is that death is always a factor to dealt with by all in those fields.  We Americans would do well, to give as much moral support to our troops as we possibly can.  Also, be on a daily prayer vigil for all our men and women who serve our country during these times.

Silence Observed

 

President Barack Obama, first lady Michelle Obama, and government employees observe a moment of silence on South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, Jan. 10, 2011. to honor those who were killed and injured in the shooting in Tuscon, Ariz. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D-Ariz., is in critical condition after being shot in the head.

Thank you for doing something right for a change. 

Gates To Visit

The United States and China are sometimes global competitors for markets, influence and increasingly for military bragging rights.  The United States and China have cooperated on sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, and both nations are discussing working side by side to deter piracy and respond to Asian natural disasters.  But the two militaries are engaged in a test of wills in the Pacific, as China begins to challenge the century-old assumption that the United States is the pre-eminent military power there.  While it is modernizing, China's military still lags far behind the United States. U.S. officials say they are not concerned about the missile or other advances, but the U.S. Navy is the most obvious target.  U.S. officials say it is vital that the two militaries strengthen their limited lines of communication. Washington argues that with better equipment comes greater risk that a misunderstanding becomes deadly or that a minor tiff could spiral beyond control.