http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/-t1.htm Nonpolitical news and events of around the world... Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:49:10 GMT 10 http://i44.servimg.com/u/f44/12/74/56/21/dchead10.jpg http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/-t1.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraq-demands-deadline-for-pullout-of-all-us-troops-t383.htm Pale Rider Iraq demands deadline for pullout of all US troops Monday, August 25, 2008 11:02 AM EDT The Associated Press By QASSIM ABDUL-ZAHRA Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) — Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Monday no security agreement with the United States could be reached unless it included a "specific deadline" for the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq. Last week, U.S. and Iraqi officials said the two sides had agreed tentatively to a schedule which ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:49:10 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraq-demands-deadline-for-pullout-of-all-us-troops-t383.htm#2617 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraq-demands-deadline-for-pullout-of-all-us-troops-t383.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/us-iraq-reach-time-horizons-for-troop-withdrawal-t367.htm red states rule With the success of the US military in Iraq, and the defeat of AQ - the US and Iraq are close to a deal where the US leaves Iraq and the government of Iraq takes over total control Now watch Obama and the Dems try and take credit for this. That would be like for the rooster taking credit for the sun coming up This is a big win for America, McCain, and Pres Bush. Clear loser for Obama and the Dems U.S., Iraq Reach 'Time Horizons' for Troop Withdrawal Thursday, August 21, ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:33:06 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/us-iraq-reach-time-horizons-for-troop-withdrawal-t367.htm#2514 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/us-iraq-reach-time-horizons-for-troop-withdrawal-t367.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/rice-signs-missile-defense-deal-with-poland-t351.htm Pale Rider Rice signs missile defense deal with Poland Aug 20, 6:06 AM (ET) By VANESSA GERA and MONIKA SCISLOWSKA WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and her Polish counterpart signed a deal Wednesday to build a U.S. missile defense base in Poland, an agreement that prompted an infuriated Russia to warn of a possible attack against the former Soviet satellite. The deal to install 10 U.S. interceptor missiles just 115 miles from Russia's westernmost frontier ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:45:24 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/rice-signs-missile-defense-deal-with-poland-t351.htm#2292 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/rice-signs-missile-defense-deal-with-poland-t351.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/al-qaeda-on-the-ropes-t310.htm red states rule AQ is losing the war on terror, and they know it. Now if only the defeatists would admit it Al Qaeda at 20 Dead or Alive? By Peter Bergen Sunday, August 17, 2008; Page B01 Two decades after al-Qaeda was founded in the Pakistani border city of Peshawar by Osama bin Laden and a handful of veterans of the war against the Soviets in Afghanistan, the group is more famous and feared than ever. But its grand project -- to transform the Muslim world into a militant Islamist caliphate ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:24:05 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/al-qaeda-on-the-ropes-t310.htm#1851 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/al-qaeda-on-the-ropes-t310.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/obama-and-russia-t294.htm red states rule
Russia clearly knows Obama has no idea what he is doing. He has showed nothing but weakness and lap dog mentality on this current situation and it will just give Putin the go ahead to invade the area because Obama will not act.]]> Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:19:24 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/obama-and-russia-t294.htm#1734 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/obama-and-russia-t294.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/rice-european-allies-to-discuss-russian-response-t329.htm Pale Rider Perhaps "The Galaxy Walker" would like to respond to this... Rice, European Allies to Discuss Russian Response Monday, August 18, 2008 4:36 AM EDT The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice is heading to Europe on Monday to talk with NATO allies about what message the West should send to Russia following its invasion of Georgia. Russia can't use "disproportionate force" against Georgia and still be welcomed by ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:04:50 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/rice-european-allies-to-discuss-russian-response-t329.htm#1987 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/rice-european-allies-to-discuss-russian-response-t329.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/russia-us-missiles-in-poland-won-t-go-unpunished-t276.htm red states rule Now lets see the left blame the US and Pres Bush for this The Russians are getting very bold with their talk Russia: U.S. Missiles in Poland Won't Go Unpunished Friday, August 15, 2008 A top Russian general said Friday that Poland's agreement to accept a U.S. missile interceptor base exposes the ex-communist nation to attack, possibly by nuclear weapons, the Interfax news agency reported. The statement by Gen. Anatoly Nogovitsyn is the strongest threat that Russia ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:05:19 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/russia-us-missiles-in-poland-won-t-go-unpunished-t276.htm#1638 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/russia-us-missiles-in-poland-won-t-go-unpunished-t276.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/georgian-war-crimes-t304.htm The Galaxy Walker Georgian War Crimes Front page / Russia / Politics 16.08.2008 Source: PRAVDA.Ru http://english.pravda.ru/russia/politics/16-08-2008/106116-georgianwarcrimesi-0 http://english.pravda.ru/ On the night of 7/8 August, Georgian Armed Forces (backed by the USA) murdered 2.000 civilians in South Ossetia. This treacherous act of mass murder HAS BEEN TOTALLY IGNORED IN THE WESTERN PRESS AND BY THE US LEADERSHIP. We therefore present photographic evidence for the benefit of George Bush ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:42:19 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/georgian-war-crimes-t304.htm#1793 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/georgian-war-crimes-t304.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/bush-orders-military-to-deliver-aid-to-georgia-t244.htm Pale Rider Bush Orders Military to Deliver Aid to Georgia FoxNews Wednesday, August 13, 2008 WASHINGTON — President Bush has directed the U.S. military to lead a humanitarian mission to Georgia where tens of thousands have been forced out of their homes following a Russian invasion last week that has been described by Georgia's president as an "ethnic cleansing." Bush said a U.S. C-17 aircraft with humanitarian supplies is already on its way and U.S. aircraft and Naval forces ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:54:50 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/bush-orders-military-to-deliver-aid-to-georgia-t244.htm#1279 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/bush-orders-military-to-deliver-aid-to-georgia-t244.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/so-noir-is-this-the-proggresive-europe-you-speak-of-that-s-moved-on-t207.htm Pale Rider

]]> Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:34:18 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/so-noir-is-this-the-proggresive-europe-you-speak-of-that-s-moved-on-t207.htm#927 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/so-noir-is-this-the-proggresive-europe-you-speak-of-that-s-moved-on-t207.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/us-official-faults-russia-for-violent-conflict-in-georgia-t225.htm Pale Rider U.S. Official Faults Russia for Violent Conflict in Georgia Saturday, August 09, 2008 Associated Press WASHINGTON — Russia's use of overwhelming military force against Georgia, including strategic bombers and ballistic missiles, is disproportionate to any threat from the former Soviet state and could escalate tensions in the volatile region, a senior U.S. official said Saturday. The Bush administration official, who briefed reporters on condition his name not be used because ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 10 Aug 2008 18:23:09 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/us-official-faults-russia-for-violent-conflict-in-georgia-t225.htm#1116 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/us-official-faults-russia-for-violent-conflict-in-georgia-t225.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraq-to-revive-oil-deal-with-china-t231.htm Pale Rider WHAT?! Am I getting this? Wait a minute.... the "United States of America" liberates Iraq from Saddam and spends a trillion dollars rebuilding the country, loses three thousand plus soldiers lives and five years of our time so far, AND FUCKING CHINA GETS THE OIL DEAL WITH THEM???!!! Iraq To Revive Oil Deal With China Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:47 PM EDT The Associated Press By SINAN SALAHEDDIN Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq and China are ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:41:03 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraq-to-revive-oil-deal-with-china-t231.htm#1125 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraq-to-revive-oil-deal-with-china-t231.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/ap-impact-kids-working-in-african-gold-mines-t229.htm Pale Rider AP IMPACT: Kids Working in African Gold Mines Sunday, August 10, 2008 1:44 PM EDT The Associated Press By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI AND BRADLEY S. KLAPPER Associated Press Writers TENKOTO, Senegal (AP) — A reef of gold buried beneath this vast, parched grassland arcs across some of the world's poorest countries. Where the ore is rich, industrial mines carve it out. Where it's not, the poor sift the earth. These hardscrabble miners include many thousands of children. They ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:17:21 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/ap-impact-kids-working-in-african-gold-mines-t229.htm#1122 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/ap-impact-kids-working-in-african-gold-mines-t229.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraqi-fm-iraq-us-very-close-on-security-deal-t228.htm Pale Rider Iraqi FM: Iraq, US 'Very Close' on Security Deal Sunday, August 10, 2008 10:08 AM EDT The Associated Press By HAMID AHMED Associated Press Writer BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. and Iraqi negotiators are "very close" to reaching a long-term security pact that will decide the fate of American troops in Iraq, the foreign minister said Sunday. A series of bombings, meanwhile, targeted Iraqi security forces and civilians nationwide, killing at least nine people and wounding ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:07:19 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraqi-fm-iraq-us-very-close-on-security-deal-t228.htm#1121 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraqi-fm-iraq-us-very-close-on-security-deal-t228.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/5-athletes-fail-gender-test-t102.htm theironlady For more than a year, officials in Beijing have been designing a special laboratory to determine the sex of any athletes taking part in this year's Olympic games. "Suspected athletes will be evaluated from their external appearances by experts and undergo blood tests to examine their sex hormones, genes and chromosomes for sex determination," says Professor Tian Qinjie. The tests will not be conducted on every female athlete, but will be required if serious doubts have been raised about ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:30:47 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/5-athletes-fail-gender-test-t102.htm#508 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/5-athletes-fail-gender-test-t102.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/queen-rania-takes-to-web-to-break-stereotypes-of-arabs-t213.htm Pale Rider Queen Rania Takes to Web to Break Stereotypes of Arabs By Nicholas Seeley Wed Aug 6, 5:00 AM ET Amman, Jordan - Queen Rania Al Abdullah already had something of an Internet following for her dashing beauty. Now her majesty is leveraging her relative celebrity to shatter stereotypes about the Arab world. With personal videos, slide shows, and documentaries, Jordan's first lady has created her own YouTube page in a virtual experiment to combat Western misconceptions about ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Fri, 08 Aug 2008 13:36:12 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/queen-rania-takes-to-web-to-break-stereotypes-of-arabs-t213.htm#997 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/queen-rania-takes-to-web-to-break-stereotypes-of-arabs-t213.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/air-pollution-still-an-issue-in-beijing-t75.htm Pale Rider Air Pollution Still An Issue In Beijing Sunday, July 27, 2008 11:05 AM EDT The Associated Press By ANITA CHANG Associated Press Writer BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese capital was shrouded in thick gray smog on Sunday, just 12 days before the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympic Games. One expert warned that drastic measures enacted to cut vehicle and factory emissions in the city were no guarantee skies would be clear during competitions. The pollution was among the ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 27 Jul 2008 20:47:55 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/air-pollution-still-an-issue-in-beijing-t75.htm#336 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/air-pollution-still-an-issue-in-beijing-t75.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/israel-rattles-sabers-t206.htm namvet JERUSALEM — Israel is building up its strike capabilities amid growing anxiety over Iran's nuclear ambitions and appears confident that a military attack would cripple Tehran's atomic program, even if it can't destroy it. The Jewish state has purchased 90 F-16I fighter planes that can carry enough fuel to reach Iran, and will receive 11 more by the end of next year. It has bought two new Dolphin submarines from Germany reportedly capable of firing nuclear-armed warheads — in addition to ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:28:55 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/israel-rattles-sabers-t206.htm#923 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/israel-rattles-sabers-t206.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/global-banks-embrace-islam-t204.htm Pale Rider Global Banks Embrace Islam The Bible warns that “… the love of money is the root of all sorts of evil” (1 Ti. 6:10) So, just when you think you have just about seen it all, something even more shocking turns up. Like this… Either global bankers are seducing Islamic dictators, or vice versa. Even if they are seducing each other at the same time, the result will be the same: Islamic/Shari’a banking is coming to the United States and other western nations, thanks to global ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:07:28 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/global-banks-embrace-islam-t204.htm#918 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/global-banks-embrace-islam-t204.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/while-diplomats-dither-iran-builds-nukes-t177.htm red states rule Why are we letting this modern day Hitler build nukes? Why have we not turned his nuke building facilities into a parking lot? While Diplomats Dither, Iran Builds Nukes By JOHN R. BOLTON August 5, 2008 This weekend, yet another "deadline" passed for Iran to indicate it was seriously ready to discuss ending its pursuit of nuclear weapons. Like so many other deadlines during these five years of European-led negotiations, this one died quietly, with Brussels diplomats ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Tue, 05 Aug 2008 15:01:24 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/while-diplomats-dither-iran-builds-nukes-t177.htm#813 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/while-diplomats-dither-iran-builds-nukes-t177.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iran-heads-toward-nuclear-breakthrough-israel-says-t144.htm red states rule Yet the messiah said Iran is a small country and is not a threat Yea Iran Heads Toward Nuclear `Breakthrough,' Israel Says (Update2) By Mark Drajem and Janine Zacharia Aug. 1 (Bloomberg) -- Iran is on a path toward a ``major breakthrough'' in its nuclear program that is ``unacceptable,'' Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz told a Washington audience today. ``It is an existential threat,'' Mofaz said at a forum on Iran at the Washington Institute for Near East ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:48:28 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iran-heads-toward-nuclear-breakthrough-israel-says-t144.htm#633 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iran-heads-toward-nuclear-breakthrough-israel-says-t144.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/australian-gun-law-update-t174.htm Pale Rider Australian Gun Law Update Here's a thought to warm some of your hearts... From: Ed Chenel, A police officer in Australia Hi Yanks, I thought you all would like to see the real figures from Down Under. It has now been 12 months since gun owners in Australia were forced by a new law to surrender 640,381 personal firearms to be destroyed by our own government, a program costing Australia taxpayers more than $500 million dollars. The first year results are now in: Australia-wide, ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Tue, 05 Aug 2008 04:06:30 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/australian-gun-law-update-t174.htm#802 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/australian-gun-law-update-t174.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/arctic-ice-growing-t138.htm red states rule At least near Norway. A far cry from the claims that there will be a period with no arctic ice this summer, several ships have gotten trapped in the ice around Norway in places that are normally completely free of ice this time of year. http://blogs.news.com.au/dailytelegraph/piersakerman/index.php/dailytelegraph/comments/icy_reality_cools_the_climate_cultists/ Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:17:29 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/arctic-ice-growing-t138.htm#621 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/arctic-ice-growing-t138.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/attackers-muslim-kill-16-police-at-chinese-border-post-t163.htm Pale Rider Attackers Kill 16 Police at Chinese Border Post Monday, August 4, 2008 6:48 AM EDT The Associated Press By CHARLES HUTZLER Associated Press Writer BEIJING (AP) — Two men rammed a dump truck into a group of jogging policemen and then tossed explosives into their barracks Monday, killing 16 officers in a restive Chinese province bordering Central Asia, the state-run Xinhua News Agency reported. The attack in Xinjiang province came just four days before the start of the ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Mon, 04 Aug 2008 12:27:16 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/attackers-muslim-kill-16-police-at-chinese-border-post-t163.htm#743 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/attackers-muslim-kill-16-police-at-chinese-border-post-t163.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/spain-cuts-speed-limit-and-turns-out-lights-t145.htm red states rule Here is the change Dems will give us Spain cuts speed limit and turns out lights Spain has seen the future and it is slow, dim and uncomfortable. A swingeing series of energy-saving measures announced by the Spanish government may be a foretaste of the kind of policies which will be forced upon an energy-hungry industrial world in the coming decades. To protests from motorists and mockery in parts of the press, the Socialist government plans to cut motorway speed limits ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:50:37 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/spain-cuts-speed-limit-and-turns-out-lights-t145.htm#634 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/spain-cuts-speed-limit-and-turns-out-lights-t145.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/security-risks-to-the-oil-and-gas-industry-terrorist-capabilities-t116.htm namvet "Attacks on oil and gas installations have become the weapon of choice for international terrorism, irrespective of the political system and social-financial boundary conditions of the society under attack" source Terrorist groups destabilizing Saudi Arabia RIYADH/JEDDAH: During the last six months, Saudi security forces have arrested 701 militants for allegedly plotting to carry out terrorist attacks on oil facilities and other vital installations across the Kingdom, the Interior ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Fri, 01 Aug 2008 15:48:46 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/security-risks-to-the-oil-and-gas-industry-terrorist-capabilities-t116.htm#577 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/security-risks-to-the-oil-and-gas-industry-terrorist-capabilities-t116.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraqi-army-scouts-kicking-ass-t101.htm King Leonidas Iraqi Army Scouts July 30, 2008: The Iraqi Army has had problems with finding and training troops capable of mobile operations, and effective enough to work with American units. The U.S. troops move pretty quickly, and expect a high degree of effectiveness from those they do work with. To help solve the problem, the U.S. Army offered Iraqi commanders a special training course that would select the most capable troops, and train them to a higher standard. These troops would be called "scouts" ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Thu, 31 Jul 2008 02:45:07 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraqi-army-scouts-kicking-ass-t101.htm#503 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/iraqi-army-scouts-kicking-ass-t101.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/troops-upset-by-media-bias-t83.htm King Leonidas July 21, 2008: American troops in Afghanistan are not happy with how a July 13th battle with the Taliban was reported. In that action, some 200 Taliban attacked a U.S. "base" and killed or wounded more than half the 50 or so U.S. and Afghan troops found there. Actual U.S. casualties were nine dead and fifteen wounded (including walking wounded). U.S. troops were irked that, once again, the mass media got lazy and didn't bother to report the action accurately. For one thing, there ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:35:59 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/troops-upset-by-media-bias-t83.htm#394 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/troops-upset-by-media-bias-t83.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/report-iran-now-has-6000-centrifuges-for-uranium-t20.htm Pale Rider Report: Iran Now Has 6,000 Centrifuges For Uranium Saturday, July 26, 2008 6:47 AM EDT The Associated Press By ALI AKBAR DAREINI Associated Press Writer TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said Saturday that Iran now possesses 6,000 centrifuges, a significant increase in the number of uranium-enriching machines in its nuclear program, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The new figure is double the 3,000 centrifuges Iran had previously said it was ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sat, 26 Jul 2008 12:36:25 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/report-iran-now-has-6000-centrifuges-for-uranium-t20.htm#50 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/report-iran-now-has-6000-centrifuges-for-uranium-t20.htm http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/despite-success-obama-would-still-oppose-surge-t62.htm red states rule Another example as to why Obama should not even be considered for the job as CIC - and why libs should never be trusted with the defense of the US Pathetic! Obama Says He Would Still Oppose the Surge... Credits Sunni Awakening Members For the Success! But, Please Don't Question His Support For the US Military. After meeting with General David Petraeus today, Barack Obama gave credit to the Sunni Awakening members and the Shia militia members for the success of the surge. Nice. Finally, ... Current Events - World - Conflicts - War on Terrorism Sun, 27 Jul 2008 13:12:14 GMT http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/despite-success-obama-would-still-oppose-surge-t62.htm#252 http://thebeltwayforum.forumotion.net/current-events-world-conflicts-war-on-terrorism-f8/despite-success-obama-would-still-oppose-surge-t62.htm