Monthly Archives: May 2004

In this post I stated that Congress would not reserve oversight over the $25 billion that George has requested for Iraq. Examining the particulars of the defence bill the House sent on to the Senate yesterday I think that common … Continue reading →

Via Jalan-Jalan… I travelled to a new-blog-for-me “The Arab Street Files“. Blogkeeper Arab Street Bum’s opinion on the Nick Berg beheading can be found here. Via Arab Street I found Kathryn Cramer who’s posted several links to this morning’s stories … Continue reading →

Jewish Voice for Peace writes: As you read this, the homes of thousands of Palestinians in Rafah have already been crushed by Caterpillar bulldozers. Jewish Voice for Peace supporters like you are working urgently to lobby officials, plan protests, and … Continue reading →

“The Israeli army has opened fire on a crowd of Palestinian demonstrators in the town of Rafah in southern Gaza.” [BBC LINK] Rafah Kid Rambles Lawrence of Cyberia

On Monday, May 17, 2004, the U.S. State Department released its annual Human Rights Report presumably on behalf of all Americans including this extremely embarrassed one. Lorne Craner, assistant secretary of State overseeing human rights, made the following statement: “People … Continue reading →