When I began this blog in 2001, I was appalled by President Bush's headlong rush to an illegal war (we were not in fact under attack). As time wore on and Bush began his assault on the Constitution and any people bold enough to criticize, I believed that "the republic is endangered more by actions of our own government than by those of any terrorist." With the election of a high-minded, compassionate, intelligent man like Barack Obama, my fears have ceased.
"Honor them with peace, not war"
United for Peace
Tuesday, November 26, 2002
The Sun (UK) PENTAGON chiefs have pinpointed a six-week "window of opportunity" in which to launch a war against Iraq.
Officials are now openly briefing diplomats that they "want to light the blue touchpaper".
If a blitz is authorized, all the signs point to a December 16 start—with the "window" stretching beyond Christmas until the end of January. Cool clear weather and long winter nights would be ideally suited for a hi-tech bombing campaign.
Planes and troops could move under the cover of darkness, minimizing the risk of casualties.
The campaign would involve hundreds of jets— including British warplanes—cruise missiles and stealth bombers.
Copyright © 2001-03 Pam Shorey
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Xmas Blitz: Allies Have Six-Week Window to Bomb Iraq
The Sun (UK) PENTAGON chiefs have pinpointed a six-week "window of opportunity" in which to launch a war against Iraq.
Officials are now openly briefing diplomats that they "want to light the blue touchpaper".
If a blitz is authorized, all the signs point to a December 16 start—with the "window" stretching beyond Christmas until the end of January. Cool clear weather and long winter nights would be ideally suited for a hi-tech bombing campaign.
Planes and troops could move under the cover of darkness, minimizing the risk of casualties.
The campaign would involve hundreds of jets— including British warplanes—cruise missiles and stealth bombers.
Palema
3:05 PM
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