Here's a chilling piece from Charles Krauthammer. Here are some snippits, but you should read the whole thing (it's not long). I keep hearing about the Bird Flu. It sounds scary, but it's still hard to believe. But I recall a time when I didn't think a skyscrape could be knocked down, either...
- U.S. scientists have just created a living, killing copy of the 1918 "Spanish" flu
- The Spanish flu has not been seen on this blue planet for 85 years
-...they pulled off a microbiological Jurassic Park: the first-ever resurrection of an ancient pathogen.
- We have brought back to life an agent of near-biblical destruction.
-...its entire genome has also now been published
- ...the 1918 flu was bird flu, "the most bird-like of all mammalian flu viruses," says Jeffery Taubenberger
- We are essentially in a life-or-death race with the bird flu.
- ...resurrection of the virus and publication of its structure open the gates of hell.
-Why try to steal loose nukes in Russia? A nuke can only destroy a city. The flu virus, properly evolved, is potentially a destroyer of civilizations.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Michelle Says it All about MSM
Michelle Malkin's post about MSM coverage of yesterday's terrorist attack in Chechnya is the post I would have written had I had time to write. I heard this story on NPR yesterday AM and heard "rebels attack". I listened for the nature of the "rebels" and, about 2 min. in, I finally heard the word "Islamic".
What is MSM's reluctance to say the word "Terrorist" or to clearly state that these mass murders are linked to the word "Islam"? It is probably related to the reason President Bush had not clearly associated these words with the violence until last week. Call a spade a spade. Political correctness is a blindfold. If a white man goes on a shooting spree in a post offic, say he was a "white man". If a black man shoots up a liquor store, say he was a "black man". If islamic terrorist kill 300 men, women and children, say it was "Islamic Terrorists".
What is MSM's reluctance to say the word "Terrorist" or to clearly state that these mass murders are linked to the word "Islam"? It is probably related to the reason President Bush had not clearly associated these words with the violence until last week. Call a spade a spade. Political correctness is a blindfold. If a white man goes on a shooting spree in a post offic, say he was a "white man". If a black man shoots up a liquor store, say he was a "black man". If islamic terrorist kill 300 men, women and children, say it was "Islamic Terrorists".
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Miers
Everything you wanted to know about SCOTUS nominee Harriet Miers but were afraid to ask, and should have been afraid to ask, and will probably regret ever thinking of asking, and will probably make you think seriously about ever asking for anything ever again!
Great table of Pros and Cons on the Miers nomination from many sources.
Great table of Pros and Cons on the Miers nomination from many sources.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
A couple examples of why I get my news from blogs
The stigma that blogs are just people's opinions and ranting is incorrect. Many blogs are purely editorial. Mind is probably quite editorial. But the blogs that I frequent for news and information are, in my opinion, news site.
Today, for example, I quickly found two stories I had not yet heard. Both at the LGF site (this site was at the forefront of exposing the Dan Rather "Fake but Accurate" memo story):
This one is a link to an editorial in an Australian newspaper and it mentions, "Five days before the slaughter in Bali, nine Islamists were arrested in Paris for reportedly plotting to attack the Metro."
And this one about the Palestinian situation. This one emphasized one of the reasons for the Israeli pull-out of the Gaza strip. Let them govern themselves (if they can). "More than three dozen Palestinian police officers broke into the parliament building in Gaza City on Monday, firing in the air to protest a lack of bullets and equipment in what they said was a humiliating confrontation with Hamas."
Sure there are comments and opinions and agendas on blogs. But once backed up by public accounts the and the free press, many of which do not make it to the "most popular" yahoo articles, blogs find their way into being sources of news and information that would otherwise be difficult to find.
Today, for example, I quickly found two stories I had not yet heard. Both at the LGF site (this site was at the forefront of exposing the Dan Rather "Fake but Accurate" memo story):
This one is a link to an editorial in an Australian newspaper and it mentions, "Five days before the slaughter in Bali, nine Islamists were arrested in Paris for reportedly plotting to attack the Metro."
And this one about the Palestinian situation. This one emphasized one of the reasons for the Israeli pull-out of the Gaza strip. Let them govern themselves (if they can). "More than three dozen Palestinian police officers broke into the parliament building in Gaza City on Monday, firing in the air to protest a lack of bullets and equipment in what they said was a humiliating confrontation with Hamas."
Sure there are comments and opinions and agendas on blogs. But once backed up by public accounts the and the free press, many of which do not make it to the "most popular" yahoo articles, blogs find their way into being sources of news and information that would otherwise be difficult to find.
Friday, September 30, 2005
It's as simple as that.
Hugh Hewitt exposes the root of current MSM (main stream media). Shock and Awe. No research. No corroboration. No conscience to strive for the truth. And if you only get your information from this source, you're not getting the whole story. Because their goal is not to get you the whole story. It's to get ratings. It's as simple as that.
Here's Hugh from a Powerline post:
"If all of that amount of resources was given over to this story and they got it wrong, how can we trust American media in a place far away like Iraq where they don't speak the language, where there is an insurgency, and I think the question comes back we really can't."
And here's Hugh's article at the Weekly Standard.
The news isn't going to bring you the news. You're gonna have to go get it.
Here's Hugh from a Powerline post:
"If all of that amount of resources was given over to this story and they got it wrong, how can we trust American media in a place far away like Iraq where they don't speak the language, where there is an insurgency, and I think the question comes back we really can't."
And here's Hugh's article at the Weekly Standard.
The news isn't going to bring you the news. You're gonna have to go get it.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
The Unabomer and the Singularity
Just by the very fact that I can be reading and seeing and learning this information so quickly and clearly is a sign of the great advancements in technology. I am continually astounded by our access to information!
The Belmont Club has a piece about groups that are against civilization and technology advancement. As you read it, if you read instability or this blog, you think about how this is in conflict with the Singularity. And as he so often does, Wretchard leads you right into that thought. He points out that Ted Kaczynski was anti-technology. You can read his Industrial Society and Its Future, The Unabomer Manifesto at Wikipedia.com
Hey, Ted was anti-leftist!
The Belmont Club has a piece about groups that are against civilization and technology advancement. As you read it, if you read instability or this blog, you think about how this is in conflict with the Singularity. And as he so often does, Wretchard leads you right into that thought. He points out that Ted Kaczynski was anti-technology. You can read his Industrial Society and Its Future, The Unabomer Manifesto at Wikipedia.com
Hey, Ted was anti-leftist!
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Your only source for news on the war is Blogs
Here is a great report of military activities over the last month in Iraq.
The main stream media news reports about the war do not convey the whole story. It is a shame that the general public does not hear stories about success in Iraq or Afghanistan. The only source for clear reporting on the war is on Blogs. Sites like The Belmont Club, Micheal Yon, The Forth Rail and many others collect and analyze reports from the department of defense, AP and all other international sources to create reports on the status and progress of the nation's war. No one likes being at war. But we must win the war. And we are winning the war. So read these sites. It is our responsibility to look for information as we cannot rely on the old media to provide all of the information out there. Remember that we're fighting because we were attacked and that war was declared on US. And we must defend ourselves, at home and abroad.
The main stream media news reports about the war do not convey the whole story. It is a shame that the general public does not hear stories about success in Iraq or Afghanistan. The only source for clear reporting on the war is on Blogs. Sites like The Belmont Club, Micheal Yon, The Forth Rail and many others collect and analyze reports from the department of defense, AP and all other international sources to create reports on the status and progress of the nation's war. No one likes being at war. But we must win the war. And we are winning the war. So read these sites. It is our responsibility to look for information as we cannot rely on the old media to provide all of the information out there. Remember that we're fighting because we were attacked and that war was declared on US. And we must defend ourselves, at home and abroad.
Friday, September 09, 2005
Honor the very first heroes
This will be tough to watch, but I have to say, these were the first true heroes of the war on terror; The war to save freedom and democracy. Probably even before the heroic fire fighters and police arrived to give their lives at the twin towers in New York.
"This is the reason why the Islamofascists cannot win - because ordinary people, our brothers, sisters, parents, children, friends - can and will rise up to the challenge when the circumstances call."
"This is the reason why the Islamofascists cannot win - because ordinary people, our brothers, sisters, parents, children, friends - can and will rise up to the challenge when the circumstances call."
Why They Didn't Get Water
This is the first story I have see about why water and food was not brought to the Superdome. Basically, the state wanted to evacuate them and didn't want the send a message they the people would be staying and waiting out the flood. (HH: Hugh Hewitt, MG: Major Garrett)
MG: Well, the Red Cross, Hugh, had pre-positioned a literal vanguard of trucks with water, food, blankets and hygiene items. They're not really big into medical response items, but those are the three biggies that we saw people at the New Orleans Superdome, and the convention center, needing most accutely. And all of us in America, I think, reasonably asked ourselves, geez. You know, I watch hurricanes all the time. And I see correspondents standing among rubble and refugees and evacuaees. But I always either see that Red Cross or Salvation Army truck nearby. Why don't I see that?
HH: And the answer is?
MG: The answer is the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security, that is the state agency responsible for that state's homeland security, told the Red Cross explicitly, you cannot come.
And here is the FOX NEWS video
MG: Well, the Red Cross, Hugh, had pre-positioned a literal vanguard of trucks with water, food, blankets and hygiene items. They're not really big into medical response items, but those are the three biggies that we saw people at the New Orleans Superdome, and the convention center, needing most accutely. And all of us in America, I think, reasonably asked ourselves, geez. You know, I watch hurricanes all the time. And I see correspondents standing among rubble and refugees and evacuaees. But I always either see that Red Cross or Salvation Army truck nearby. Why don't I see that?
HH: And the answer is?
MG: The answer is the Louisiana Department of Homeland Security, that is the state agency responsible for that state's homeland security, told the Red Cross explicitly, you cannot come.
And here is the FOX NEWS video
Friday, September 02, 2005
The Singularity
Technologies today are limited by human thougth. The Singularity is when technology evolves to a point where it can improve itself faster than humans can think of technology improvements. Here's an interview with an author who has written about the Singularity.
"Intelligent nanorobots will be deeply integrated in our bodies, our brains, and our environment, overcoming pollution and poverty, providing vastly extended longevity, full-immersion virtual reality incorporating all of the senses, “experience beaming,” and vastly enhanced human intelligence."
"Intelligent nanorobots will be deeply integrated in our bodies, our brains, and our environment, overcoming pollution and poverty, providing vastly extended longevity, full-immersion virtual reality incorporating all of the senses, “experience beaming,” and vastly enhanced human intelligence."
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