Actual News from the Middle East

If you are looking for some perspective on what is going on in the Middle East currently, look no further than the link below. It includes a lot of great resources. I will be writing much more on the subject very soon.

Lindsey

GLORIA Center

Iran: Are the Pieces Being Put Into Place?

I've been meaning to post this update for quite some time, but it seems as though a day doesn't go by without new developments concerning Iran. You can read what I've written previously here. It appears that all of the necessary pieces are in place for action. It is getting to the point where I'd be surprised if something doesn't happen before the end of the summer.

I'm not afraid to say this, but I do believe that going into Iran will set off a chain of events that will quickly turn into World War. Until recently, I wouldn't have gone so far as to say that. However, developments regarding Syria, North Korea, and several countries in Africa are leading me to believe otherwise. Sadly, I believe that there might be more going on behind the scenes that the public doesn't know about (probably couldn't know). We are indeed living in frightening times.

Lindsey

Wolf Howling: Petraeus, Odierno, Iraq and Iran

Wolf Howling: A Step Closer To A First Strike Against Iran

Wolf Howling: Acts of War by Iran, Acts of Perfidy by the Left

J O S H U A P U N D I T: Head Of Israeli Air Force: "Israel's Air Force Is Ready For Any Threat, Especially A Nuclear Iran"

J O S H U A P U N D I T: Iran Moves Into Central Africa

FOXNews.com - Iran Says U.S. Attack Unlikely Due to Iraq, Afghanistan Problems

Grow Up! Men Are Not The Enemy

I absolutely can't stand it when women find it necessary to put down all men. I've been reading a lot of Rachel Lucas and Dr. Helen lately, and both are among the first to highlight feminist screeds. Well, there is a piece that was published that really is hard to believe if you don't read it for yourself. Can you imagine chastising your spouse in public? Now can you imagine what would happen if a husband chastised his wife in public? The sheer gull of this woman (and I use that term loosely as I don't want to be associated at all with the likes of her; I just don't) is mind-bending. I planned to comment extensively on the topic, but The Anchoress does a wonderful job of commenting on the original article, and she dissects the reactions of Rachel and Dr. Helen. I'm quite surprised that DADvocate hasn't weighed in on the subject yet, but I'm sure that he will (I'm counting on it!).

I've been meaning to write a post honoring some of the men in my life, past and present. Now I'm even more determined to do so. I truly sympathize with men in our society. I'm just glad that there are many others, male and female, that think the way I do about this particular subject. It is always nice not to be alone.

Lindsey

My husband is a gem, a jewel! | The Anchoress

Prophetic Words on Iran?

FrontPage Magazine - The Threat of Iran

An amazing interview with Benjamin Netanyahu. If you have any doubts as to what is occurring with regards to Iran, the interview above explains it better than I ever could. I wish things were as clear cut here in the U.S. According to Netanyahu, there is essentially consensus on not allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons. We are far from recognizing the threat here. It is time to wake up. We are quickly approaching the point of no return.

Lindsey

Thoughts on Iran

As you know, I've come across a few blog posts that suggest that a war with Iran is clearly on the horizon, whether it is started by Israel or the United States. You can read my original posts on the subject here.

This particular post isn't to highlight evidence of a coming war or dispute claims made by other blogs. It is simply to speculate on what would happen if the rumors of war turn out to be true. Whether there is a war with Iran now or later, it will undoubtedly have many consequences here in the United States. In my opinion, they will be much greater than any felt during any other war in my lifetime (the first Iraq War, the current wars in Iraq and Afghanistan).

Personally, I believe that War with Iran will be necessary one way or another. I don't know how we as a nation can let Iran develop nuclear weapons. Personally, I see this time period as analogous to the 1930s. If concerted steps had been taken at that time, there is a good chance that the lives of millions taken by Nazi Germany would have been saved. Unfortunately, I don't know if we have the political will now, just as we didn't back then.

For example, the other day I had an interesting conversation with an old college friend of mine. He and I studied the exact same things during our college careers, spent much time studying abroad (I spent more time with him outside the country rather than in, even though we are both Michiganders by birth), and more. You'd think that we'd have similar thoughts on politics; hardly. He is quite Liberal, although he is much more rational than many hardcore Liberals I know, while I am quite Conservative.

The nice thing about our friendship is the fact that we can have rational conversations regarding politics without resorting to name-calling, getting angry, or worse. Unfortunately, such conversations are becoming more rare as both sides are moving further apart. After having an interesting discussion regarding Iran, which I will get to in a minute, we both agreed that we valued the friendship simply due to the fact that we actually agree to disagree. We actually listen to each other.

Regarding our conversation with Iran, he was surprised at what I had discovered regarding a possible strike. Then he exhibited Bush Derangement Syndrome. He stated "I don't mean to offend politically, but we need to get this dude out of there QUICK!" Unfortunately, he pretty much proves my point. If we as a nation are going to confront Iran before Iran has nuclear capabilities, there is precious little time to do it, as awful as that reality might be. Does anyone really think that a President Clinton, President Obama, or even President McCain would attack Iran? We have little time to take care of this growing threat.

Am I a war monger for believing this? No, I don't want my nation to be at war at all. I grew up during a time of relative peace (the first Iraq War really didn't affect people much at home), and I don't want to see anyone killed. That said, I see a real threat to our country. I personally believe that if we don't confront this threat now, on our terms, the cost will be that much greater when we are forced to deal with it in the future. I don't see how we have the choice to ignore it. Islamofascists have called for our destruction; just watch "Fitna." It is foolish to think that they don't really mean it just as it was foolish to not believe that Hitler meant what he said in Mein Kampf.

While I believe that war with Iran is necessary and inevitable, it truly frightens me. Will it truly turn into World War III? How many soldiers will die? Will there be new terrorist attacks in the U.S.? All of those questions are just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Below are a few additional pieces that I believe lend credence to earlier conclusions stating that war with Iran is imminent. I'll leave it for all of you to put together the pieces.

Lindsey

A Blog For All: Hamas Terrorists Storm Border For Fifth Time This Week

Who's Behind the Proxy Wars by Pat Buchanan on Creators.com - A Syndicate Of Talent

FOXNews.com - Al-Sadr Threatens Uprising in Iraq if Crackdown Continues

FOXNews.com - Israelis Celebrate Start of Passover Amid Higher Security

FOXNews.com - South Korean President Meets Bush, Urges 'Persistent Patience' on North Korean Nuke Program

More News on Impending Showdown with Iran

Radar Site picked up on what could be War with Iran. An interesting Fox News article comes along just as whispers of war are getting louder. The last link sent chills down my spine. It is a piece of fiction written about the first day of a War with Iran. I will cover my thoughts and feelings on the entire subject, which are very complex, in another post.

RADARSITE: Day of Reckoning?

FOXNews.com - Bush, British PM Pledge Tough Stance on Iran's Nuclear Ambitions

Day One - The War With Iran

Lindsey

Are We About to Open Another Front in Iran?

When I came across Joshua's article yesterday, I wasn't quite sure how I felt about it. We should have taken care of Iran a long time ago, but there just wasn't the political will to do so. I begin to wonder if it isn't already too late. In addition, I worry about how the next President will deal with a War with Iran. McCain is certainly the only one with enough true experience to deal with a war on three fronts.

What concerns me most is how a War with Iran would affect the U.S. as a whole. Would we finally be forced to take certain measures and acknowledge that we are truly at war? Would we finally begin to see mobilization at home (on a lesser scale of that which took place during World War II)? One could only hope. I'm afraid that a War with Iran would fail to unite us here at home. Even though I can't imagine it, I believe it would further drive a wedge between Left and Right. I always wanted to live during an interesting time period; it looks as though my wish was granted in spades.

Joshua's article does a wonderful job of citing evidence of possible military action against Iran. The post below it summarized Joshua's post; however, there are even more pieces of evidence cited in the comments. More than anything, I added the second article for its comments. I will be watching this situation closely.

J O S H U A P U N D I T: Iran: Is A Strike Imminent?
Pat Dollard | Young Americans | Blog Archive » Is A Strike Upon Iran Imminent?

Lindsey

There Are No Words

It looks like two of my favorite Canadian bloggers are in real trouble. This is getting insane. How long before it hits here? I'm sick and tired of people repressing political viewpoints that they don't agree with. Anchoress is right. It is now war. If you can, please support Kate and Kathy. I am really flabbergasted that this could happen in Canada. Michelle Malkin has picked up their cause too. I hope some "Free Kate and Kathy" websites start popping up! No offense to my parents, who appear to LOVE Canada, I won't be crossing the border any time soon. I'm sorry, but I really can't get over this! It is enough to make my head explode! This is hitting way too close to home.

A bore and a war | The Anchoress

Five Feet of Fury - Kathy
Small Dead Animals - Kate

Michelle Malkin » Free speech fund-raiser: The Canadian conservative blogosphere under attack

Lindsey

Interesting Piece on Russia

I've spent a lot of time over at Pajamas Media today, and there appears to be some incredibly insightful pieces there right now. This one really caught my attention. There are some who believe that if there is to be another great global war, it won't come from the Middle East, it will come from Germany and Russia fighting over Poland, again. As hard as that is for me to imagine, I never dreamed we'd be where we are today. Also, think about it: If you were planning on making a grab for land, what better time to do it? The whole world has its eyes on the Mid-East, not so with Russia and Germany. I'm not a conspiracy theorist, but it is something to think about.

Pajamas Media » Blog Archive » Ethnic Cleansing in Russia

Lindsey

Breath of the Beast and the Mainstream Media

Thanks to Five Feet of Fury, I came across another great blog; one that has a larger goal in mind. Breath of the Beast is taking on the MSM (Mainstream Media) and creating a Second Draft. You can read about the exposed lies of the MSM here and read about Second Draft here. I commented on the piece. You can bet that you'll be hearing more about Second Draft soon.

Lindsey

Getting It Right

It is no secret that the Mainstream Media has been more than a little biased in covering the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Even if they were concerned with accurately reporting what was taking place in Iraq and Afghanistan, there are very few people in the Mainstream Media that could provide true understanding of the events, as well as in depth coverage. The Long War Journal seeks to do just that in a mostly non-partisan way.

The Long War Journal

Lindsey

Misguided Feminism

Mark Steyn is exactly right when he condemns so-called Western "feminists" for not fighting the real oppression of women around the world. In his piece The West's Two-Tier Sisterhood, he described perfectly the hypocrisy of many in the supposed "women's movement." I've encountered many examples of the likes he describes so well in his article. It saddens me that they can't even see their hypocrisy. Do we still have issues in the West? Of course we do. It is just that there is so much more at stake than what is currently being discussed.

After reading Mark Steyn's work, I came across the truly appalling remarks of Nick Erikson on Curly's Corner Shop, the blog! Don't let the cute name of the blog throw you, he is shedding light on the current politics of the United Kingdom. It is far from pretty. I don't know how anyone could call rape not "such a terrible physical ordeal," but Curly calls Erikson on it. It is truly disgusting.

SteynOnline - THE WEST'S TWO-TIER SISTERHOOD

The Corner on National Review Online

SteynOnline - GROPE YOU CAN BELIEVE IN

“Women enjoy sex, so rape cannot be such a terrible physical ordeal”

Lindsey

A Little More Introspection...

Over the last few days, I've read some great materials regarding politics, the War on Terror (or as it is now being called, The Long War), Jihad, the increasing Muslim threat in the United Kingdom and mainland Europe, racism, and much more. It is deeply disconcerting to me that we in the United States don't pay more attention to what it is really going on in the wider world. We may be at War, but one would never know it. We are supposedly the great bastion of democracy in the world (and have been since World War II), yet now we have a large portion of our population actively working to hinder our efforts to defend our very existence.

Long-time readers will know how I've struggled with the direction of this blog. I don't want it to become overly political. There is a need for more art, literature, and music in the world right now. I enjoy all three immensely, and I enjoy sharing things I love with other readers. At the same time, I can't stand back, observe, and not share what I find concerning the most important political questions of our time.

In my opinion, we are rapidly sacrificing our Freedom of Speech on the alter of extreme Political Correctness. If you think that I'm being paranoid, you need to familiarize yourself with the plight of Lionheart in the United Kingdom. You can read much more about his plight here. RADARSITE does a great job of explaining the situation (read it here). The Midnight Sun takes it a bit further. You can read Aurora's take on things here and here. It simply amazes me that such things could be going on the United Kingdom, Canada, etc., even if only half of what is written is true (especially regarding the United Kingdom).

I think that it is best that people educate themselves on what is going on. It isn't pretty, it won't be easy, but I do have hope. I still hope that the U.S. will wake up and actually fight. If we are to once again be the hope of Europe, not to mention protect ourselves at home, we have to quit worrying about "offending" the enemy.

Lindsey

Things Are Becoming A Bit Clearer

The article below goes a long way in explaining what is currently taking place. Remember how I was a bit unsure of the whole reason behind the Free Mark Steyn! website? There is a quick explanation in the article.

This article goes a long way to explain why the Left is so eager to destroy America (hint: our enemies are using the very rhetoric of the Left against us, multiculturalism), how our enemies (Islamic extremists) are fast gaining ground in Europe (especially the UK), and why it is so imperative that we fight for freedom. This also explains why U.S. politics is in its current state, as well as why the Fitna movie is so important. Incidentally, both Michelle Malkin and Free Mark Steyn! have good information on the Fitna movie.

Wolf Howling: Another Islamic / UN Obscenity

Lindsey

The Eye of the Storm

The whole mess with Fitna proves that the west is caving into Islamofascism. As usual, Michelle Malkin does a great round-up. While I'm concerned about free speech here in the U.S., I'm even more concerned about Great Britain. You can read the latest below.

Michelle Malkin » Fitna follow-up: The usual suspects do the usual thing; Update: Fitna pulled from Liveleak; “This is a sad day for freedom of speech on the net…”

Britain drawn into controversy over anti-Islam video by Geert Wilders - Times Online

Lindsey

Venezuela Versus Colombia

I originally heard about this story yesterday, but at the time, I wasn't sure how I wanted to address it. For those who don't know, I spent a semester studying abroad in Ecuador, which is close to both Venezuela and Colombia. I really grew attached to my host family in Ecuador, but I have been unable to contact them since 2001. As the news of the mounting tensions between Colombia and Venezuela came out, Chavez (yes, THAT Chavez) stated that safeguards would be taken to ensure that Ecuador isn't affected. Let's just say that I trust Chavez about as much as I trust that tyrant who runs Iran (Ahmadinejad). I heard first hand what happened to Ecuador when it suffered an economic crisis in 1999. I sincerely wish Ecuador luck. Ecuador is a beautiful country that deserves better. The same could be said for much of Latin America. I have little hope that things will change for the better.

FOXNews.com - Venezuelan Troops Move to Colombian Border As Tensions Between Two Countries Mount - International News | News of the World | Middle East News | Europe News

Lindsey