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The Iraq Study Group.........
Has 79 recommendations. Here are two;
*Engage Iran & Syria directly using both disincentives and incentives, including World Trade Organization membership.
* Address the wider regional conflict by holding meetings for Israel, Lebanon and Syria, and between Israel and Palestinians who acknowledge Israel's right to exist.
Also, the report said; "Sustained increases in US troop levels would not solve the fundamental cause of violence in Iraq, which is the absence of national reconciliation." Send more troops?
Colin Powell................
"It won't help to add forces. It's up to Iraqis to solve what has become a Civil War." - Former Secretary of State. Send more troops?
Kofi Annan...........
"No nation can make itself secure by seeking supremacy over all others." - UN Secretary General farewell address. Send more troops?
Editor's note.............
No Civil War in Iraq & trans - fats are healthy. [:-[
Send more troops?
Robert Gates.................
"They [ Iran ] are surrounded by powers with nuclear weapons : Pakistan to their east, The Russians to the north, the ISRAELIS to the west and us in the Persian Gulf." - US Secretary of Defense.
Editor's note..............
Sadly, Israel plans to build new settlements on the West Bank in 2007. The US, UK & Israel continue to get an 'F' in working & playing well with others. [:-[
James Madison...............
" No nation can remain free in a state of perpetual war."
- Fourth President of the US.
NYTimes writer Paul Krugman..........
"In the end, Republicans didn't shrink the government. But they did degrade it. Baghdad & New Orleans are the arrival destinations of a movement based on deep contempt for governance."
Editor's note...........
The US Government hanged Saddam Hussein & if you don't believe that, I've got a Verranzano bridge I'd like to sell you. "An execution is always tragic news, reason for sadness, even in the case of a person who is guilty of grave crimes." - Rev. Federico Lombardi, spokesman for the Vatican.
My friend Sad Sam.............
"Just because I order extra whip with my mocha, doesn't mean I'm into S&M." [:-0
Travel tip.............
If you plan to visit Mars this summer, don't drink the water! Trust me. [:-)
This just in...............
Scientists tell us global warming could leave the Arctic without ice during the summer, as early as 2040. [:-[
Woodlands at work...........
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is an important part of combating global warming. Protecting forest habitats that store carbon is another key component.
www.nwf.org
Vital reefs.............
Coral reefs cover only about 1% of the Earth's surface, yet they are home to more than 25% of all marine life.
www.nwf.org
This just in............
This year the polar bear will be added to the Endangered Species list. [:-{
www.nwf.org
My friend Sad Sam..........
"I'll wager you a bushel of truffles that Rocky Balboa next fights, George Foreman @ the "Assisted Living Boxing Arena." [:-o)
Once upon a time..........
Two rabbits were born, joined at the hip. The story has a happy ending as the surgeon had no trouble...........
splitting two hares. [:-)
"
Da Vinci Code 2"
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Newly discovered documents reveal that Mary Magdalene filed for divorce on the grounds of adultery. She won her case when Judas betrayed Jesus and admitted to their gay affair. Mary was awarded custody of the 13 children and received an undisclosed cash settlement. The documents were found in the lining of a murdered nun's habit. [:-0
This just in...........
On New Year's Eve God sent TV preacher, Pat Robertson an instant Email message. It said there will be a major terrorist attack on the US by the end of 2007
that will result in mass killings. Also, the Lord told Pat to buy Euro dollars, avoid Taco Bell and mortgage your house on the Bears to win the Super Bowl. [:-0
You've Got Mail.............
Jerry, Love of God unites us, while organized religion
divides us.
- Lou Gaspari, Lakewood, NJ.
Elections 2008............
We need to have ALL voting machines with a paper trail. They're are soo easy to install, a caveman or a neocon can do it. [:-)
January 15 MLK Day...........
In the spring of 2008 we will have a memorial honoring the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. in Wash.,DC. Martin preached justice & equality for all. Will Michael Richards [Kramer] celebrate on Jan. 15? Frank Sinatra once sang ; "All races and religions - that's America to me." MLK = American hero. [:-)
No truth to the rumor that.............
Actor, Mel Gibson served as the Grand Wizard @ the Holocaust Denial Conference in Iran. [:-{
This just in............
President Bush wants to pry into our mail-without a warrant. How sad is that? [:-[
As any child will tell you.............
Heelies are wheelie, wheelie cool. [:-)
My friend Sad Sam.............
So she said; "I promise to give you my cell phone number as soon as they find Jimmy Hoffa's body."[:-0
AIDS.............
The virus that causes AIDS has infected about 60 million people since 1981 and claimed the lives of 25 million of them. [:-[
Citymeals on Wheels.............
Delivers more than 2.5 million meals to seniors each year. [:-)
Love is funny or it's sad but beautiful.............
Perhaps 2007 will be the year I find my soul mate. [:-)
You've Got Mail.............
Jerry, Don't count on it. - Big Ed [:-{
President Bush:.............
The bad news is Generals Schoomaker, Abizaid and
Casey don't agree with me on Iraq.
The good news is those Generals are now history. [:-0
This also just in.............
The State of Florida has filed a missing persons form for the north-east 'snow birds'. [:-o)
Best Wishes ,
Jerry
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