Talking with Iran???

May 31, 2006 in Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

In a major policy shift, the United States said Wednesday it is prepared to join other nations in holding direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program if Iran first agrees to stop disputed nuclear activities that the West fears could lead to a bomb. "To underscore our commitment to a diplomatic solution and to [...]

Bolivia leader claims assassination attempt

May 31, 2006 in Bolivia, Hugo Chavez

Leftist President Evo Morales said Tuesday the U.S. government had organized groups to kill him and said he believed Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez's assertion that Washington was preparing to overthrow his administration. "I've been informed recently how the U.S. had organized teams — groups to persecute Evo Morales, to kill Evo Morales. They haven't been [...]

Paris Burning Again

May 31, 2006 in France

MONTFERMEIL, France – Youths torched a dozen cars and hurled stones at police in a second night of violence in the troubled Paris suburbs, raising memories of rioting that rocked the nation last year.

Real Landmark Legislation in the Senate.

May 31, 2006 in Senate, Spending

My greatest disappointment in President Bush and the Republican leadership in both the House and Senate is the seemingly uncontrolled and irresponsible spending. Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Okla. is submitting a bill in the Senate co-sponsored by Sens. Barack Obama, D-Ill., Tom Carper, D-Del., and John McCain, R-Ariz. which requires the U.S. Office of Management and Budget to [...]

Chavez, building up His Military, and attempting to expand his influence.

May 31, 2006 in Bolivia, Columbia, Hugo Chavez, Latin America, U.S. Foreign Policy, Venezuela

Venezuela is buying helicopters, boats and military transport planes in defense deals worth about $2.7 billion, modernizing its military as tensions grow between leftist President Hugo Chavez and the United States. Flush with oil profits but blocked from buying U.S. arms, Chavez is increasingly looking to countries like Russia and Spain as suppliers. A cargo [...]

Dirty Harry again center ring of Culture of Corruption

May 30, 2006 in Congress, Corruption, Crime and Justice, Democrats & The Left, Senate

Senate Democratic Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.) accepted free ringside tickets from the Nevada Athletic Commission to three professional boxing matches while that state agency was trying to influence him on federal regulation of boxing. Reid took the free seats for Las Vegas fights between 2003 and 2005 as he was pressing legislation to increase [...]

Iran Wants to resume talks with EU

May 30, 2006 in European Union, Iran, U.S. Foreign Policy

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia (AP) — Iran's foreign minister said Tuesday that Tehran is ready to restart negotiations with the European Union on its nuclear program, but he ruled out direct talks with the United States. "I announce that Iran is ready to respond positively to the call" made by the Nonaligned Movement "for resuming the negotiations [...]

Haditha, Murtha & Undermining our Troops in Iraq

May 30, 2006 in Democrats & The Left, Global War On Terror, Haditha, Iraq, US Military

Politicians like John Murtha and many in the liberal press have been for days now condemning the Marine Corps for what happened at Haditha. Their condemnation comes from their review of one viewpoint of the evidence. The responsible thing to do would be to allow the military justice system run its course, conclude its investigation, and prosecute [...]

Columbia soundly rejects Chavez Socialism

May 30, 2006 in Columbia, Hugo Chavez

Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, after skating to a second term with a landslide victory, will seek to extend his war against guerrilla fighters and press ahead with efforts to reduce taxes and lure fresh investment. Uribe, 53, won 62 percent of the vote in yesterday's election, according to the electoral authority's Web site. Cars in [...]

Some images from History,

May 30, 2006 in Veterans

Cemetary Ridge Gettysburgh Pa.