Islamic Militants Protest in Australia

If they love Lebanon and Hezollah so much why don't they go back?

A crowd of approximately 5,000 people marched down the city streets of Melbourne, Australia, on Saturday afternoon to protest against Israel's military action in Lebanon.

The peaceful and well-organized demonstration was made up of members of Melbourne's Lebanese community, socialists, pacifists and concerned citizens waving the flags of Lebanon, Palestine, Hezbollah Australia and other militant Islamic groups.

They Must Be Running Low on Missiles

and need some time to re-arm...

Militant groups in the Gaza Strip have agreed to stop firing missiles at Israel at midnight Saturday, saying they hope Israel will follow suit and stop attacks against them, senior Palestinian officials said.

The unilateral cease-fire is aimed at ending an Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip that began June 28, three days after militants raided an Israeli army post, killing two soldiers and capturing one, 19-year-old Cpl. Gilad Shalit, the officials said on condition of anonymity because the agreement was reached at a closed meeting.

and I see no mention of the return of Cpl. Shalit... that started the "Israeli offensive" (since Hamas struck first, shouldn't that be "Israeli DEfensive"?) Hope Israel says "no" until the Cpl. is returned (but of course, that will be one more "the Israelis are being unreasonable" item.) IMHO, Hamas should not be allowed to dictate the terms of the cease-fire... they should be made to return the soldier AND stop firing missiles... Just sayin'.

More HERE

Whee!

I'm taking next week off for travel to an exotic locale.

This photograph is relevant.

AA Action view from Hornet 14 May 1945 of kamikaze exploding over John Rodgers and is about to splash. NARA 80G331623.

More to follow.

(Eeeep! Did I get the dimensions fixed before Mrs. G caught me?)

Santorum On The War

I've been seeing a minor re-fight of the realist-versus-idealist viewpoint at my place. But Tigerhawk moves that discussion aside for something more important...and it's by Rick Santorum. I must admit I had not expected this speech from Santorum. Excerpts don't do it justice; the whole speech is worth it.