Archive for June 6th, 2011

Stupidity Across Borders

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Yes, it’s quite likely that the Syrian government organized the cross border march that resulted in the Israelis shooting 23 people dead. They wanted to distract attention from the killings going on in Syria.

Yes, it’s quite likely that the Israeli government decided that shooting the Syrian marchers would send a clear message about the need for Israel to have secure borders. They wanted to distract attention from the ongoing opposition to anything like a serious peace process.

Gorilla says: “We can talk all we want about Arab springs and peace, but reality always gets in the way!”

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Over In Iraq

Monday, June 6th, 2011

The pointless slide into civil war continues.

Nobody in DC talks about Iraq at all. Dozens of Iraqis are still being killed. Attacks on US soldiers continue. The central government doesn’t appear to have any answers to restore either economic growth or law and order.

Gorilla says: “A trillion or so later, and nothing to show for it!”

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