Tuesday, March 18, 2003

The Freedom Fry Epidemic: A Monster Limo Graphical Resource In continuing our coverage of the ongoing Freedom Fry situation, the Monster Limo Weblog is pleased to introduce our informative map, which will be updated frequently as new states enter the fray of deep fried politics. 3:46:47 PM    comment []

Where's my check, Saddam? I've been to anti-war rallies. I do not support this war in Iraq. According to this Fox News story, I am due for some money from one of the "enemies of America" that funds the anti-war movement. So, with bills due, I want my cash. However, note to Saddam: I won't take a check from you dated after Thursday. Vatican's toughest anti-war announcement yet "War is a crime against peace which cries for vengeance before God," said Archbishop Renato Raffaele Martino, speaking on Vatican Radio. Somehow I don't think "devout Catholics" like Bill O'Reilly, Sean Hannity, Peggy Noonan, and Andrew Sullivan are listening to Vatican Radio. You say "tomato," I say "heroic war of liberation." Here's what my Webster's Ninth Collegiate Dictionary has to say about "terrorism": "systematic use of terror esp. as a means of coercion." Here's what the Times of London says about the administration's "shock and awe" strategy: "The aim is to shock the regime of President Saddam Hussein into submission." It Can't Happen Here. . . now, Colombia is another story A trial in Colombia has revealed U.S. involvement in a 1998 bombing by terrorists (er, "liberators") that killed 18 civilians. Those guys must be stoked for Iraq. They'll get to kill all the civilians they want! Bishop says support for war is a mortal sin Sounds like Bishop John Michael Botean needs to visit the No Spin Zone. Rodeo clown This country has gone nuts. Three years ago, would you have ever imagined that someone would be physically attacked for failing to stand to attention while Lee Greenwood's "Proud to be an American" played over the PA? OK, maybe if you knew it happened at a Houston Rodeo you might have imagined it, but it's still nuts. I'm getting older, too It's funny that in a world with all kinds of supposedly "transgressive" pop and rock musicians that the most courageous opposition to Bush from a singer has been from the country group the Dixie Chicks. Bravo, ladies. Apologies. I got a little carried away in my posts yesterday and referred to pro-war types as "sub-humans." I realize that this is not exactly constructive behavior, and in fact is typical of the rhetoric one might expect from the likes of David Horowitz. I apologize for any offense caused: I certainly never meant to sully the good name of sub-humans by comparing them to pro-war demonstrators. -Consider Arms in H-Hour 3:12:48 PM    comment []

OK, here's the list: Afghanistan, Albania, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Ethiopia, Georgia, Hungary, Italy, Japan (post conflict), Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, Uzbekistan. It's not in press release form or anything, it's literally just a list of countries from a page on Yahoo! News.  There's no explanation or elaboration and, absent that, here are a few things that strike me as odd: (1) Does Afghanistan even have a government right now?  Considering that war is still going on, exactly what will their contribution be?  That's like saying Iraq has joined the coalition. (2) Aren't we still in talks with Turkey about their bribe, or have we already won the second chance lottery parliamentary vote? (3) I'm going to assume that "Korea" means "South Korea," and you have to wonder exactly how pumped they are that we're ignoring the North for the time being for this war. - Marcus-Marcus 1:32:42 PM    comment []

Where’s the list? Colin Powell insists that there are 30 countries in his "coalition of the willing" and 15 more that have privately backed the U.S. invasion of Iraq. However, in my search for such a list, I came up empty. Before I pass too much judgment, if anyone knows where I might get my hands on the list, please let me know. Or is this article just going to generate talking points that will never be backed up with any sort of evidence? - Marcus-Marcus 1:22:46 PM    comment []

I am cheering already Here's what we can look forward to, according to the New York Times: "Officials say they are aiming for a rapid and "benign" occupation of Basra that results in flag-waving crowds hugging British and American soldiers" all of which would create an immediate positive image of American and British war goals while undermining Iraqi resistance elsewhere in the country." Not only that, but also: "One of the first major objectives in the war against Iraq will be to seize its largest southern city, Basra, and secure its port facilities and nearby oil fields." Top 20 Lies in Bush's Monday Night Speech Again, how they narrowed it down to 20 is beyond me. Regime Change in Great Britain Boy, three ministers have quit on Tony Blair over Iraq and now he's facing the possibility of a general strike. He's turned himself into the John Major of Labour. Just like chocolate and peanut butter, but with news! The New York Times, Boston Globe, and CNN will team up to provide joint coverage of Bush's war, as will MSNBC, the Washington Post, Newsweek, and the Wall Street Journal. A CNN exec promises "unrivaled" coverage, but I'm skeptical. I mean, can't the army just put its press releases on the Internet so we can read them ourselves and cut out the middleman? - Consider Arms 11:42:23 AM    comment []

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