OK so some Marine presumably in Iraq, is under fire because he took some cute cuddly little puppy and threw it, causing everyone to scream and cry animal cruelty. I understand the initial knee jerk reaction, its a little shocking especially if you dont have thick skin but I ask you this. Even though the […]

A U.S. airstrike this morning targeting a “known al-Qaeda terrorist” in Somalia destroys two houses, approximately the size of my bedroom, killing 3 women, 3 children and no terrorists. Yes in Somalia, which I believe has to its credit, one working escalator and 3 color T.V.’s
Picture this, you’re a poor Somalian man living in […]

Uhhh can I speak with the DJ please?
The Iraqi soccer team were invited to celebrate their Asia cup victory in Dubai yesterday. They were welcomed by their host Sheikh Rashid al Maktoum who upon their entrance played Iraqs old National Anthem glorifying Saddam and his Ba’ath Party. Apparently no one knew they changed the […]

A 1-0 victory over 3 time winner Saudi Arabia in the Asia Cup, Iraq is the Champion and never at a better time.
In the Mid East “Nationalism” is a bad word but for a divided country it can be vigorously therapeutic, it provides a sense of purpose, direction, unity and affection for your fellow […]

Years ago I watched a series of exclusive interviews with failed Palestinian suicide bombers now imprisoned in Israel. One of the men interviewed was asked what he did before he tried to blow himself up, what his hobbies were, etc. The guy expressed a deep love for soccer and when he talked about it his […]

Al Qaeda in Iraqs leader is waging war on Iran for supporting Shite’s in Iraqs civil war. Abu Omar al-Baghdadi (doesn’t that name sound made up?), the groups leader, addressed Iran saying…
“We are giving the Persians, and especially the rulers of Iran, a two month period to end all kinds of support for the Iraqi […]