Monthly Archives: November 2006

I had a dream…

Posted on November 28, 2006 by x85130c4

…long ago, as a kid, I had a vision that the Pope would be assassinated on this very trip, plunging the world into a string of unfortunate events that would herald the second coming of Christ.  We’re about to see if I’m … Continue reading →

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Again, my magic 8-ball comes in handy….

Posted on November 21, 2006 by x85130c4

Crap…based on this Washington Post article and conversations that I’ve been having with buddies in the sandbox, maybe it’s providence that my orders got cancelled….  WP: Flaws cited in effort to train Iraqis – washingtonpost.com Highlights – MSNBC.comWASHINGTON – The U.S. military’s … Continue reading →

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Three strikes, and you’re out!

Posted on November 20, 2006 by x85130c4

Hmmm…how to go about escalation in Iraq…decisions, decisions….  WP: Pentagon review sees 3 options in Iraq – washingtonpost.com Highlights – MSNBC.comThe Pentagon’s closely guarded review of how to improve the situation in Iraq has outlined three basic options: Send in more … Continue reading →

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Holocaust Archive Goes Public

Posted on November 19, 2006 by x85130c4

Someday when this is all finished, we’ll be able to look at such archives about North Korea’s camps, unless the South Koreans are made custodians of these records, in which case they would all be destroyed to save face.  Holocaust archive … Continue reading →

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Just when I thought I’d seen it all….

Posted on November 19, 2006 by x85130c4

You know those donation bins as you exit the commissary during the holiday season?  I saw a woman grabbing stuff out of one today instead of putting stuff in.  I might understand if she was Korean and unaccustomed to the … Continue reading →

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Rodney King Redux

Posted on November 19, 2006 by x85130c4

No, I’m not talking about this recent video in Los Angeles…. Video triggers FBI probe of L.A. arrest – Crime & Punishment – MSNBC.comLOS ANGELES – Video footage posted on YouTube.com showing a police officer repeatedly striking a suspect in … Continue reading →

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No Shite, Sherlock

Posted on November 17, 2006 by x85130c4

I’m glad someone beside myself and Baduk are keeping an eye on China.  U.S.: China’s military seems ‘outsized’ – Asia-Pacific – MSNBC.comWASHINGTON – The United States has some concerns about a rising China, including a military expansion that may be … Continue reading →

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Kicking Kills

Posted on November 13, 2006 by x85130c4

It’s all about the special teams. Seahawks edge Rams, open up NFC West lead – NFL – MSNBC.comSEATTLE – The thrilling has seemingly gotten so routine for Josh Brown, he barely reacts to it now.But his Seahawks? They love it … Continue reading →

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USAF Field Divisions

Posted on November 12, 2006 by x85130c4

Remember the Luftwaffe Field Divisions?  Look at what is going on in Iraq today…. Using airmen for Army war missions costly, Air Force general says By Lisa Burgess, Stars and StripesMideast edition, Saturday, November 11, 2006  ARLINGTON, Va. — It’s … Continue reading →

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Shaft Duty Officer

Posted on November 11, 2006 by x85130c4

I had one of my favorite duties again last night, and it was quite memorable.  I’ll wait a couple of days to see if the Stars & Stripes picks up the stories, but I’ll just say as a teaser you … Continue reading →

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