tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post115322859623185199..comments2015-03-31T08:25:09.833-04:00Comments on Ben's Rants and Raves: Current Events for the StudentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153396356966895612006-07-20T07:52:00.000-04:002006-07-20T07:52:00.000-04:00Hello everyone, I would like to inform you that Is...Hello everyone, I would like to inform you that Isael has kept up its three week ofensive in the Gaza strip. Overnight warplanes flew over Gaza bombing three tunnels that were supposedly being used to channel weapons. There purpose of this was to stop the attacks of the Palestinian militants. However, if Israel is going to attack then Palestinians are going to fight back. This is a vicious cycle.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153287710267137872006-07-19T01:41:00.000-04:002006-07-19T01:41:00.000-04:00Emma, the terrorist mind only understands strength...Emma,<BR/> the terrorist mind only understands strength through the force of arms. A more 'legitimate' Iraqi gov't would be one with a competant military/police force for keeping the general peace and the borders. And also a world class cadre of quick response special forces that they weren't afraid to use to put the boot to the neck of those needing it. I doubt making it less Democratic would beSpacemonkeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17295828749756480313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153273702668317532006-07-18T21:48:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:48:00.000-04:00I know that lots of people have already commented ...I know that lots of people have already commented on the violence in Iraq but tonights reading made me look at the violence from a different view.<BR/><BR/>People in Iraq keep getting killed, the attacks are not always on civilians but also on the American and Iraqi armies. <BR/><BR/>The insurgents seem to want the armies out of Iraq, I think that this is because Iraq is a nation built upon the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153272615547509282006-07-18T21:30:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:30:00.000-04:00You've all probably heard at least some mention of...You've all probably heard at least some mention of the tsunami in Indonesia. Although this one was not nearly as large as last year's, it certainly devastated the region. <BR/><BR/>We sometimes forget that there are diasters that occur outside the realm of human control. Such events, however, are equally important to politics, and achieving the ever elusive world peace. Kaplan predicted that the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153272569054835022006-07-18T21:29:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:29:00.000-04:00Car bombing kills dozens in IraqAt least 53 Shias ...Car bombing kills dozens in Iraq<BR/><BR/>At least 53 Shias were killed in an attack caused by Sunni terrorists.<BR/><BR/>A common goal of terrorist groups in Iraq seems to be to get the US troops out of there. They are not accomplishing this goal when they attack one another. It seems to me that the terrorist groups are trying to accomplish too much at once. They could potentially be more Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153272177110595342006-07-18T21:22:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:22:00.000-04:00The US has been in discussion with the Czech Repub...The US has been in discussion with the Czech Republic for two years about the possibility of a missile defense base located in their country. The base would belong to the US with the purpose of shooting down long-range missiles before they reached their target in either the US or Europe. This could become controversial for the Czech Republic because of the added US presence in their country that Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153272049935891572006-07-18T21:20:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:20:00.000-04:00One More Week to Blast Away! Apparently the US ha...One More Week to Blast Away! Apparently the US has given Israel the green light on its offensive in Lebanon. Seems to fit my earlier predictions that Israel will be pressing for an advantage before backing off and negotiating a two state deal (with a finger still on the trigger). <BR/><BR/>Hard to imagine that this all goes away in one week, though. More likely, anti-Israeli forces retaliate,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153271273090060092006-07-18T21:07:00.000-04:002006-07-18T21:07:00.000-04:00Great comments. Sovita is right on--we should be ...Great comments. <BR/><BR/>Sovita is right on--we should be looking at a "war on terror" from a global perspective if we really mean to address the threat.<BR/><BR/>Nick, I think you would change your mind about the nuclear option after reading the Atlantic Monthly article in a few days.<BR/><BR/>Interesting juxtaposition between Charlie's and Dan's comments. Are they all wrong?<BR/><BR/>And Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153270706329226132006-07-18T20:58:00.000-04:002006-07-18T20:58:00.000-04:00Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, testifying befo...Attorney General Alberto Gonzales, testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee, grudgingly accepted the recent ruling by the Supreme Court about the procedure for handling suspected terrorists. <BR/><BR/>It is my understanding that it is possible for current military-commision procedures to continue with Congressional approval. This makes me wonder, why didn't the Bush administration try toAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153265151044398082006-07-18T19:25:00.000-04:002006-07-18T19:25:00.000-04:00Car bombing kills dozens in Iraq These Iraqi radic...Car bombing kills dozens in Iraq <BR/><BR/>These Iraqi radicals are sick. Bombing innocent civilians over ethnic differences and political strife. Two days in a row, dozens of Iraqis have been killed over political unrest. Many in the region blame militant Sunni and Shia forces for the repeated attacks against each other.<BR/>The only good thing is that attacks have not been aimed at US troopsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153259275949111792006-07-18T17:47:00.001-04:002006-07-18T17:47:00.001-04:00U.S. troops in Afganistan are preparing to retake ...U.S. troops in Afganistan are preparing to retake two Taliban occupided towns. The 10,000 troops are going to try and re-establish government authority in the towns. <BR/> <BR/>It seems that the U.S. want to now extend its authority over Afghanistan, not just the city of Kabul. I think that this is an ill conceived fight though, because it will take more than just 10,000 troops to control the Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153259232394977242006-07-18T17:47:00.000-04:002006-07-18T17:47:00.000-04:00The UN reported recently that 3,149 civilians died...The UN reported recently that 3,149 civilians died over the month of June in Iraq. This makes it the most deadly month since the fall of Baghdad, and it's up 77% from January.<BR/><BR/>This is sick. 100 deaths per day is intolerable. Unlike my Israel prediction yesterday, I don't think that these acts of terrorism will slow down. Though it is easier said than done, the US' policy needs to change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153248885599710202006-07-18T14:54:00.000-04:002006-07-18T14:54:00.000-04:00World powers decided to send Iran back to the Unit...World powers decided to send Iran back to the United Nations Security Council for possible punishment.<BR/><BR/>To be quite honest I am tired of hearing empty threats targeted at North Korea and Iran. I believe diplomacy should always be given a chance and communication between countries is essential in solving issues around the world. At this point the U.S. and other countries sound like an Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153248271527992802006-07-18T14:44:00.000-04:002006-07-18T14:44:00.000-04:00HEY GUYS! There are turmiols in other regions also...HEY GUYS! There are turmiols in other regions also.<BR/>Today current event is about crisis in Dafur. The UN wants to send peacekeepers and increase funding. <BR/>I am not really familiar with the actions that the Sudanese gov't and the intl com. have taken so far. But from what I have read, I think that the world needs to pay attention to this crisis closely. By continuing to be stingy and Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9352101.post-1153245569765365082006-07-18T13:59:00.000-04:002006-07-18T13:59:00.000-04:00Ben,I think militia leader Peter Karim was given t...Ben,<BR/>I think militia leader Peter Karim was given the position<BR/>of colonel in the National Army because officials recognize that he is an experienced military leader and would be able to train and command soldiers effectively. By putting him in power it may also serve as a deterrent for people who might be planning to interfere with the elections. It is possible that Karim is just what Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com