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Town Square
McChrystal row reflects Washington nerves
Original post made by Sharon, Midtown, on Jun 24, 2010
General McChrystal voted for Obama and banned Fox News from his headquaters.
He was a "snake eater" special ops/ dark ops-- those guys go for weeks without a hot meal-- months without a shower--months without a beer.
In 7 years he saw his family 30 days per year at most.
They kill bad guys so that we can sleep safely at home at night.
They are rough and violent men -- and our families sleep at night because of their bravery.
we need them-- in our view
Patton said much worse things about politicians. McChrystal never questioned the mission.
We have to ask ourselves, what does it take to win a war and what are we willing to commit to do to win?
If we do not want another Vietnam then we need to to stand up.
We could talk with Iran, Russia, Pakistan,India and China-- non of them wants a narco terrorist regime on their borders- but that is what AFPAK is now.
Comments (55)
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 25, 2010 at 6:18 am
Wow, what a post. Not sure what the point is, but one can be sure that if Obama had kept McCrystal, then Sharon would have been singing the "Obama should have gotten rid of him" tune. There is no satisfying some people
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 25, 2010 at 10:08 am
Todays Economist has as its lead article--Web Link
"After McChrystal
Barack Obama has sacked his commander in Afghanistan.
But the real worry is that the war is being lost
Western leaders have done a poor job at explaining the war in Afghanistan to their voters, a defeat there would be a disaster.
The narrow aim of denying al-Qaeda a haven, already frustrated by the terrorists' scope to lodge in unruly parts of northern Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, would become impossible to achieve.
A Western withdrawal would leave Afghanistan vulnerable to a civil war that might suck in the local powers, including Iran, Pakistan, India and Russia. Sooner or later, the poison would end up harming America too: it always does.
Defeat in Afghanistan would mark a humiliation for the West, and for NATO, that would give succour to its foes in the world".
Afghanistan has been known for 1000s of years as the graveyard on empires.
The real problem is that our campaign in Afghanistan is like trying to nail jelly to the wall.
Our NATO allies are leaving the field, and Americans are beginning to realize that the costs of continuing this fight exceed either the benefits of victory or the risks of withdrawal.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 25, 2010 at 10:16 am
Hmmmm--interesting. From your above The Economist post:
"Mr Obama had every reason to cashier General McChrystal. Officers, including his predecessor, have gone for less. Not to act could have left the president looking weak. "
Seems that they disagree with your comments and this thread and others regarding Obama and McCrystal.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jun 25, 2010 at 5:16 pm
Here's my theory: McChrystal wanted out..He didn't want to get courtmartialed for disobeying orders he disagreed with..and he didn't want to go out in shame for personally "badmouthing" the Commander-in-Chief, and at the same time he wanted to make sure the American people knew what was going on with this Idiot Party and Ruler in Chief..
So he allows Rolling Stone in ( Rolling Stone!!!) a known red magazine which is going to do anything possible to do a "gotcha'..and did.
Then he doesn't deny anything said by his staffers ( please note..not by HIM, by his staffers..please note, followed all orders..)and resigns.
That is the only way allowed for military guy to resign, is when asked for it.
Nice out McChrystal. He didn't rise to where he is from being stupid, that is for sure.
What really, really cracks me up is that now Obama is "brilliant" for assigning the old left-wing's nemesis, Bush appointee Petraeus.
what an upside down madhouse orwellian nation I live in now.
a resident of Stanford
on Jun 25, 2010 at 5:29 pm
Do not forget that McChrystal was behind the shameful cover up and lies regarding the death of Pat Tillman. The White House (Bush?Rove) rewarded him while they, without any morals or ethics, exploited the death of a soldier.
McChrystal should have been canned and demoted in rank a long time ago. A disgrace to the uniform.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 25, 2010 at 8:26 pm
1/ Gen McChrystal was Obamas hand chosen man to run the AFPAK war.
He voted for Obama and banned Fox News from his headquarters, he was Obamas man.
2/ McChrystal may have fallen on his sword, because he realized the 2011 pull out is a disaster and his troops lives are in danger because of incompetent US political and White House leadership of the war, if so he chose an odd way to do it--- but-- he is a black ops expert.
3/ The Bush men, Gates and Petreaus, are now in control, in fact the Pentagon is in control-- with a $700B budget next year.
4/ We need to talk with Russia, Iran, China, India, Pakistan and Turkey about an exit strategy-- there are only about 100 AQ left in the country the rest have moved to Africa and the Gulf.
A key issue for the bordering states is the heroin that comes to their countries from Afghanistan, 80% of the world illegal heroin is produced in Afghanistan and it causes around 100,000 death per year, per WHO, and fuels a vast underground narco terrorist economy.
At this point we are not fighting Islamic terrorists we are fighting tribes and narco terrorist gangs.
There are elements of the Taliban that oppose the narco- terrorist gangs and Petreaus will do a deal with them-- we are never going to turn Afghanistan into New Jersey-- but we can do a deal with the tribes to keep AQ out. Which was the original mission under Bush before he got carried away with Wilsonian pipe dreams
5/ The Tillman conspiracy theories are utter nonsense, like the birthers and the 911 truthers -- ignore them
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 26, 2010 at 10:41 am
"5/ The Tillman conspiracy theories are utter nonsense, like the birthers and the 911 truthers -- ignore them "
Funny but I seem to remember Sharon supporting the birthers during the election campaign in 2008.
Anyway, the Tillman issue is not "utter nonsense".
Web Link
"McChrystal was the head of Special Operations command in Afghanistan during Army Ranger (and former football star) Pat Tillman's death. McChrystal was the one who approved paperwork awarding Tillman a Silver Star despite knowing (or at least suspecting) that he had died in fratricide and not, as originally determined, enemy fire."
Web Link
"In March 2006, the Defense Department inspector general ordered a criminal inquiry into Tillman's shooting, and called the previous investigations inadequate. Among those who covered up Tillman's killing by friendly fire: Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who in 2008 became commander of U.S. troops in Afghanistan."
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jun 26, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Knowing that there is ALWAYS "friendly fire" deaths in a war zone, which would you think is better for the family of a dead soldier...a honorable Silver Star for death during a war, or nothing..
I think this stank then, and I think it still stinks. Dead in a war zone is dead..any death deserving the most honor for the family we can bestow, regardless of whether it was death by IED or by confusion in a war.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 26, 2010 at 7:32 pm
A hack from RS managed to accomplish what AQ had tried to do for years--take down General McChrystal who had killed all AQ leadership in Iraq.
Barack Obama's firing of Stanley McChrystal showed weakness and will backfire
He may have been hailed for his decisiveness, but Barack Obama sacked the wrong man and has yet to sort out his Afghanistan policyWeb Link
"The general, a legendary combat leader who engaged in fire fights in Iraq alongside SAS troopers while in his 50s, deserved to be reprimanded.
Inartful and ill-advised as the words were, however, they also spoke to a justifiable deep frustration within the US military in Afghanistan and contained a degree of truth about Obama's civilian officials that made the famously thin-skinned President decidedly uncomfortable. "
"A president who actively encourages the relaxed "no drama Obama" image of his administration, and who heads for the nearest golf course whenever the opportunity presents itself, is prone to the most spectacular hissy-fits the moment he finds himself under pressure. And his over-the-top "kick ass" response to BP's involvement in the Gulf oil spill has displayed to a wider audience the more truculent side of this president's nature. "
That is the NATO view
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 27, 2010 at 10:34 am
I find Sharon's postings interesting.
On this thread she recently posted a link to an article from the ECONOMIST:
Web Link
That article stated:
""Mr Obama had every reason to cashier General McChrystal. Officers, including his predecessor, have gone for less. Not to act could have left the president looking weak. ""
Yet she continues to assert the opposite:
"Barack Obama's firing of Stanley McChrystal showed weakness and will backfire"
So, which is it. Sharon?
Anyway, since when do we let British journalists tell the President what to do? Only, I guess when the are critical of Obama
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 27, 2010 at 6:45 pm
Petreaus has a very tough job, his best chance is to talk with Iran, India, Pakistan, China, Turkey and Russia about a ten year plan to bring Afghanistan into the modern world.
In 1918 Afghanistan tried to follow the Turkish model and also give women equal rights and the vote-- before most western countries in fact.
The cases where we were good at nation building were after WW11 in Germany and Japan-- but both countries had a history of national government and were completely destroyed.
It would be a mistake to try and use the the US Military as Peace Corps workers with guns-- that is the job of the UN.
The US military should stick with what it is good at-- killing bad guys and destroying their hideouts.
The Peace Corps element is important but is best carried out by retired judges, civil engineered, bankers, teachers etc.
We need to keep the sharp end of the spear sharp and lethal. That is what they do.
In Germany and Japan the hearts and minds followed the threat to other parts of the anatomy.
Obama should listen to the " in vino veritas" lessons from McChristal
We do not have a clear aim in AFPACK, we do not have a clear definition of victory and we do not have military/political alignment--because there is nothing to align and execute on--
Panneta said today that there are at most 50 AQ terrorists in Afghanistan---why are we stiring up a hornets nest among tribal drug gangs?
We went in to Afghanistan to kill AQ-- McChristal is very, very good at killing AQ -- his departure is a real loss and the troops, Gates and Petreaus know this.
Obama got a 1 day boost from firing him, but in the long game it was a big mistake.
If a loyal doberman barks too much-- you do not kill him-- you try and figure out why he is barking-- he may sense something you do not sense-- or he may just need some attention, rest and food.
a resident of Downtown North
on Jun 27, 2010 at 10:07 pm
The simple fact is that Bush flat blew his Afghan operation and Obama has to clean up the mess as best he can. McChrystal's frustration is understandable but misdirected and, for a career military man, totally out of line. One of the perks of being a general is to be summarily fired for screwing up.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 28, 2010 at 10:32 am
Petraeus always asks the key question--" How Does It End"
Here is a likely scenario Web Link
"Perhaps Obama is still counting on U.S. soldiers to reverse the Taliban's momentum and win the war, even though administration officials have repeatedly rejected the notion that Afghanistan can be won militarily.
David Petraeus or no, the reality is that the war will end with a political settlement involving President Karzai's government, various Afghan warlords and power brokers, the remnants of the old Northern Alliance, the Taliban, and the Taliban's sponsors in Pakistan.
Making all that work and winning the support of Afghanistan's neighbors — including India, Iran, and Russia — will be exceedingly hard.
If Obama's diplomats managed to pull it off, the Afghanistan that America left behind might be modestly stable. On the other hand, it won't be pretty to look at it.
It will be a decentralized mess, an uneasy balance between enlightened Afghans and benighted, Islamic fundamentalist ones, and no doubt many future political disagreements will be settled not in conference rooms but in gun battles.
Three things it won't be: It won't be Switzerland. It won't be a base for Al Qaeda. And it won't be host to tens of thousands of U.S. and NATO troops."
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 29, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Petraeus gave glowing praise to McChrystal today in Congress, he also said Biden was wrong about withdrawal-- there may be increasing daylight between some parts of the administration and our troops, the administration needs to get into alignment.
What does the arrest today of these Russians mean? they were not charged with spying-- it looks like they were doing what AIPAC and other foreign agencies do, reporting on political trends, etc,etc, etc ?-- the timing is rather strange after the hamburger meeting with Obama and the Russian PM.
If we are going to go after these Russian guys, for not spying, then we should go after all the other alien nations who do the same-- that looks like the plan and could be very embarrassing for some states in the Mid East-- was the timing by design or random ?
We guess by design---
a resident of Downtown North
on Jun 29, 2010 at 8:35 pm
"there may be increasing daylight between some parts of the administration and our troops, the administration needs to get into alignment."
Military calls the dance, huh? That's how they do things in banana republics, and I don't mean the store. Last I looked, this is the USA.
You go argue that point with George Washington. I'll watch.
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 29, 2010 at 9:47 pm
Biden is saying one thing-- July 2011-- date certain for withdrawal
Obama is saying-- it depends on the facts on the ground-- we may be there for 5 to 10 years
There is daylight and confusion in the chain of command-- very dysfunctional and a disaster for our troops
It may be time for Biden to retire-- soon-- this weekend
a resident of Midtown
on Jun 30, 2010 at 5:55 am
Oh, Sharon--as usual you are twisting things to fit your scenarios. In another thread you said that Obama was going to quit (kind of like what Palin did) and now you claim Biden should retire.
I think the administration and the military have things well in hand--your claims of a disaster for the troops is a gross exaggeration.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jun 30, 2010 at 6:27 pm
Palin quit for the good of her State..her time was so eaten up by fighting harrassment lawsuits, she was paralyzed and couldn't do the State's business. Took ..um...some spine..to quit for the good of her State.
I wish our POTUS would have the same ...spine....and quit for the good of our nation. Clearly something is failing, and the buck stops with him ( and with really good luck, he would take his ..162? now?? ..Czars with him and maybe our country would stabilize).
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 3, 2010 at 6:03 am
Nice opinion piece on this...the thought had entered my mind that someone who reaches General rank is not politically stupid, and therefore set up Rolling Stone for exactly the results he got. Better to do what he has done than to flat out disobey an order from the C in C, or speak out himself, directly, "on the record". This way the American people KNOW what is going on, and he gets to resign, instead of being fired.
Nice work, McChrystal. Esp since now we have a 'brilliant' decision to put what WAS the left's despised Petraeus in charge...( never forget..Obama refused to vote for the censure of the moveon ad calling Petraues "Betrayus" and Hilary "suspended disbelief" in listening to his report from Iraq...how our military can work for these guys who not only despise them, but undercuts them at every chance they can, takes the kind of fortitude, courage and dedication to principles that I could never muster)
Here is the link to a nicely written piece about what folks like me think was the REAL story behind this set-up.
Web Link
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 3, 2010 at 11:24 am
I believe that Petraeus remains at heart (or, perhaps more accurately, in his head) a realist and definitely not either a Wilsonian or a Likudnik. Web Link
" While it is anathema to broach the subject of engaging militant groups like Hizballah and Hamas in official Washington circles (to say nothing of Israel), that is exactly what a team of senior intelligence officers at U.S. Central Command--CENTCOM--has been doing.
In a "Red Team" report issued on May 7 and entitled "Managing Hizballah and Hamas," senior CENTCOM intelligence officers question the current U.S. policy of isolating and marginalizing the two movements.
Instead, the Red Team recommends a mix of strategies that would integrate the two organizations into their respective political mainstreams.
While a Red Team exercise is deliberately designed to provide senior commanders with briefings and assumptions that challenge accepted strategies, the report is at once provocative, controversial--and at odds with current U.S. policy. "
Petraeus used this strategy successfully in Iraq and will do so in AfPak.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 3, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Here we go again. Another link to a post written by Mark Perry, who previously worked as an adviser to Hamas and Hezbollah--two known terrorist organizations. Is he to be taken seriously?
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 3, 2010 at 1:03 pm
U.S. Central Command--CENTCOM has already reached out to Hizballah and Hamas, just as they have reached out to elements of the Taliban and the opposition in Iraq, the only group they will never talk to is AQ-- because they are dead enders who want to pull down civilization.
The immanent threat to Israel is, in fact, internal Civil War
It may be that over a quarter of a million heavily armed and subsidized Jewish settlers would leave Arab Palestine voluntarily; but no one I know believes it will happen.
Many of those settlers will die—and kill—rather than move.
The last Israeli politician to shoot Jews in pursuit of state policy was David Ben-Gurion, who forcibly disarmed Begin's illegal Irgun militia in 1948 and integrated it into the new Israel Defense Forces.
CENTCOM cannot help in the coming Civil War in Israel, but they will keep Hizballah and Hamas from taking advantage of the immanent Chaos.
a resident of another community
on Jul 3, 2010 at 7:11 pm
[Post removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 3, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Today, if you count the settlers in East Jerusalem-- part of Palestine--there are over 500,000 settlers in Arab Palestine-- they will not all leave peacefully-- a Civil War is inevitable-- and after that a one state solution is inevitable, like S Africa.
S Africa could provide the model and facilitators to achieve a just one state Democracy in Israel/ Palestine and this will serve US policy and protect the lives of American troops in Muslim states throughout the region and beyond-- it will end the war on terrorists and be good for those now called Israelis.
What will be the name of the new peaceful one state in the Holy Land ?
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 4, 2010 at 6:22 am
I was wondering how long before Sharon fell into his/her usual diatribes against Israel, or I guess we could say more accurately against the existence of Israel and for Hezbellah/Hamas and her latest, South Africa, style organizations and techniques and all the wonderful results they bring.
Checking out.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 4, 2010 at 10:01 am
Perspective--it did not take long. Plus SHaron always sings the same tune vis a vis Israel--comparisons to SOuth Africa, Israel is all wrong etc.
She provides "proof" for her statements by posting links to an online foreign policy website, in which articles are written by a former adviser to Hamas and Hezbollah. This website and Sharon have been well known for putting words into people's mouths and making claims that Petraeus and others have made statements that they have never made.
Sharon also needs to bone up on the history of East Jerusalem.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 4, 2010 at 1:32 pm
Fridays WSJ reflects the profound changes in US policy towards the current Israeli regime. Web Link
It is a matter of putting US interests first, as Petraeus, Gates and Biden have stated repeatedly
This underlies a tectonic shift in public support and sympathy for the cause of Palestinian statehood and disenchantment with the Occupation and Israeli policy.
Even only a few months ago you simply would not have seen such a report in WSJ. You still won't likely see it in the NY Times.
Certainly, no one can accuse the WSJ of going weak in the knees over the Palestinian cause. Which makes such reporting all the more remarkable.
Ultimately there will be a S Africa type solution in the Holy Land,as the setters will never move out.
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 4, 2010 at 1:56 pm
Um..Sharon..exactly how is an article in the WSJ about some Palestinians shifting AWAY from violence exhibiting a profound shift in US policy and attitudes? Sounds like a shift toward civilization for some who are abandoning..well..violence...good news!
It is time for a chill-pill I think. Go out, enjoy the day, celebrate the foundation of the first country in the world, and just about the only one still, to fully defend your right to speak out any political or religious opinion you wish to speak without fear of government reprisal, participate in any religion that lives within our laws that you wish to participate in... It is July 4th, and go thank God you are here ( if you are).
Best wishes to all and Happy 4th! Good time to re-read the Declaration of Independence..it forces the comparison to where we are today.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 4, 2010 at 4:29 pm
"Fridays WSJ reflects the profound changes in US policy towards the current Israeli regime. Web Link"
Hmm, headline of the article reads: Israel's Foes Embrace New Resistance Tactics.
"It is a matter of putting US interests first, as Petraeus, Gates and Biden have stated repeatedly"
This is a factoid repeated over and over by Sharon, based on writings in an online magazine called Foreign Policy. Articles are written by Mark Perry a former adviser to the Hamas and HEzbollah terrorist organizations.
Petraeus has gone on record as stating that the quotes attributed to him by Perry are false.
"This underlies a tectonic shift in public support and sympathy for the cause of Palestinian statehood and disenchantment with the Occupation and Israeli policy."
There is no tectonic shift. Not sure if Sharon thinks there will be one if she keeps on saying that there is.
"Even only a few months ago you simply would not have seen such a report in WSJ. You still won't likely see it in the NY Times."
Well, you did not see it in the WSJ, since it did not exist, so you certainly will not see it in the Times.
"Certainly, no one can accuse the WSJ of going weak in the knees over the Palestinian cause. Which makes such reporting all the more remarkable."
Yes, pretty remarkable how they are reporting one thing (about Hamas and Hezbollah) and Sharon is saying they are talking about profound changes in US policy.
"Ultimately there will be a S Africa type solution in the Holy Land,as the setters will never move out."
Really, Sharon??? Why do the settlers have to move out? If Israel gives up the West Bank the settlers can remain as Palestinian citizens. Oh, wait, Jews are not allowed to live in arab nations--they have all been ethnically cleansed over the years.
Never mind.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 4, 2010 at 6:09 pm
@Perspective, a resident of the Meadow Park neighborhood
At our Independence Day party on campus the issue of American interests first in our foreign policy was a key topic of conversation.
We have no permanent friends or enemies, we have permanent interests.
The overwhelming view is that our policy re the Holy Land has changed and that a S African solution is the best option in terms of US interests-- Mandela has expressed an interest in helping out in the Mid East---we feel the decision has already been made--it is now all about execution.
Palisraelia, given the natural gas reserves and intellectual talent the bi national state has a good chance of success-- it really is up to them to sort it out.
The US has more important thing to worry about at this point.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 4, 2010 at 7:12 pm
addendum and evidence
"Last month, Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, said the Jewish state had suffered a "tectonic rift" with America.
"There is no crisis in Israel-US relations because in a crisis there are ups and downs," he told Israeli diplomats in Jerusalem. "Relations are in the state of a tectonic rift in which continents are drifting apart."
Oren said that assessments of Israeli policy at the White House have moved away from the historic and ideological underpinnings of earlier administrations in favour of a cold calculation."
In other words what is in Americas and our troops best interests?
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 5, 2010 at 12:18 pm
"At our Independence Day party on campus the issue of American interests first in our foreign policy was a key topic of conversation."
Where on campus was your party? I did not see it? Who else was there-like minded people like yourself? You claims on AMerica's foreign policy are laughable
"We have no permanent friends or enemies, we have permanent interests."
I guess if you continue to repeat this it may come true. On th eother hand....
"The overwhelming view is that our policy re the Holy Land has changed and that a S African solution is the best option in terms of US interests-- Mandela has expressed an interest in helping out in the Mid East---we feel the decision has already been made--it is now all about execution."
Overwhelming view of who? I guess you also believe if you keep on repeating the "south african solution" scenario it may come true also. However the two issues are not comparable--saying that the blacks under the afrikaaners are like Hamas and Israel is ridiculous and shows your ignorance and bias about the facts.
Who is we? who has made the decision? When did Mandela say he wanted to be involved?
"Palisraelia, given the natural gas reserves and intellectual talent the bi national state has a good chance of success-- it really is up to them to sort it out."
I see Sharon has come up with a new word--"Palisraelia". Sounds cute, but there will be no one-state solution. The palestinians do not want it and neither do the israelis. It is all a fantasy.
"The US has more important thing to worry about at this point."
I will agree with that--the US has more important things to do then deal with your fantasies.
""Last month, Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, said the Jewish state had suffered a "tectonic rift" with America."
That is one person's opinion> however that does not address your claims of a "tectonic shift" in the public's view of the matter ("This underlies a tectonic shift in public support and sympathy for the cause of Palestinian statehood and disenchantment with the Occupation and Israeli policy")
"In other words what is in Americas and our troops best interests?"
Clearly a strong democratic Israel in the region is in our best interests or do you suggest that the US embrace the anti-christian, anti-semetic, anti-women's rights, anti-gay, anti-free press, anti-democracy regimes in the area? Really, Sharon?
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 5, 2010 at 12:56 pm
Well, great opinion piece by Victor Davis Hanson. What I really like about this historian is that he often, if not always, backs his opinions with factual patterns from history that back him up. In this case, he draws a long list of "a few words" from Chamberlain to Carter to Clinton to Bush 1 or their Admin that supports his thesis that our seemingly kindly and occasionally random words pave the way for yet more war, as enemies of liberty see these words as symptoms of weakness ready to roll over and take whatever is dished out.
Recommend reading it.. We must always put ourselves in the shoes of those who simply want to destroy us and control us...
Web Link
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 5, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Actually, not just us..also destroy/control others with whom we interact and on whom we depend...This is the human condition at its worst, its desire to control/destroy other humans, and we are, or used to be, the line of defense between destructive control and constructive freedom.
I hope we have not lost that line
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 5, 2010 at 1:16 pm
We have good allies in the region, Jordan, Egypt, Iraq and Turkey.
Turkey is a democratic, secular, unitary, constitutional republic, it is member of NATO and has troops supporting our war in AfPak.
The GDP growth rate from 2002 to 2007 averaged 7.4%,d which made Turkey one of the fastest growing economies in the world during that period.
It has a population of 72 million and is a key and strong ally of the USA.
Last month Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, said the Jewish state had suffered a "tectonic rift" with America.
That is the new reality-----
We are now putting our US national interests and our US troops lives first.
See todays Guardian -- headline Web Link
US questions its unwavering support for Israel
Consensus forming in Washington that Israeli government is abusing support with policies seen to be risking US lives"
A former director of intelligence assessment for the US defence secretary, last month caused waves with a paper called Israel as a Strategic Liability? In it, Anthony Cordesman, who has written extensively on the Middle East, noted a shift in thinking at the White House, the US state department and, perhaps crucially, the Pentagon over the impact of Washington's long-unquestioning support for Israeli policies even those that have undermined the prospects for peace with the Palestinians.Web Link
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 5, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Turkey is supporting Iran's nuclear program--in direct opposition of the US, the EU and most of the world.
That said things are back to normal between Israel and Turkey:
Web Link
"Last month Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, said the Jewish state had suffered a "tectonic rift" with America."
we have addressed this issue previously--not sure why Sharon continues to constantly beat a dead horse.
Regarding her story in the Guardian--clearly the author is not familiar with what he is talking about--
he states:
"But his insistence on building Jewish settlements in East Jerusalem..."
East Jerusalem is part of Jerusalem--Israel is not building "settlements" within the city!!!!
Anyway, what is missing from Sharon's non-stop diatribes against Israel is the placement of any of the blame or responsibility for the issues between Israel and the Palestinians at the feet of Hamas and their associates. Sharon blithely ignores the main problem--Hamas' continued call for Israel's destruction and their unwillingness to recognize the Jewish State. Sharon's constant blaming of Israel demonstrates her one-sided bias on this matter.
While it is clear that Israel has made mistakes, it is unfortunate that Hamas,when Israel withdrew, chose to engage in a non-stop campaign of sending rockets into Israel. Thatis why there was military action and a blockade.
However despite the insistence of Sharon and other apologists for Palestinian terrorism, there is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza:
("Visiting Gaza persuaded me, to my surprise, that Israel is correct when it denies that there is any full-fledged humanitarian crisis in Gaza. "
Web Link)
It would behoove Sharon to abandon her one-sided attacks on Israel and view the big picture of the situation. Until that time her postings are not to be taken seriously.
a resident of Charleston Gardens
on Jul 5, 2010 at 6:08 pm
Looks like Sharon has hijacked another thread to use as a forum for relentless attacks on Israel.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 5, 2010 at 7:29 pm
The issue for American is what foreign policies and actions are in the USAs best interests?
General McChrystal fought for American interests--- his bosses General Petraeus, Gates and Biden have stated clearly that associating the USA with current Israeli policy harms US interests in the region and the world and endangers the lives of US troops.
The solutions are quite simple
1/ Israel changes its policies
2/ USA abandons Israel and aligns itself with allies who, in fact, further our interests
Israel is a sovereign country, it can do what it wants--- but not on our dime.
Israeli activists can say that is "attacking Israel"
Americans say it is a matter of our troops lives and our best interests in the world.
Last month Israel's ambassador to the US, Michael Oren, said the Jewish state had suffered a "tectonic rift" with America.
He was referring, in part, to a secret study commissioned by the Israeli regime which has now been leaked
The results--Web Link
"The Israel Project (TIP), an American Hasbara outfit, commissioned Republican political consultant Frank Luntz to examine the effectiveness of Israel's public diplomacy in the US on the Flotilla debacle. TIP gave the memo to the Prime Minister's Office, where someone promptly leaked it to Chico Menashe, Channel Ten TV News diplomatic affairs correspondent.
Luntz's findings are grim. Here's a summary:
1. 56% of Americans agree with the claim that there is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza;
2. 43% of Americans agree with the claim that people in Gaza are starving;
3. [Only] 34% of Americans support the Israeli operation against the Flotilla;
4. [Only] 20% of Americans "felt support" for Israel following announcement of easing of Gaza closure.
Menashe wraps:
The figures are troubling and worrisome. If that is the situation with our great friend the US, it is easy to imagine the situation in other, somewhat less sympathetic countries."
The issue for us is not the tribal/religious colonial disputes in the Holy Land--
The issue for us, as it is for General McChrystal, General Petraeus, Gates and Biden and all Americans is American best interests.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 6, 2010 at 6:15 am
"General McChrystal fought for American interests--- his bosses General Petraeus, Gates and Biden have stated clearly that associating the USA with current Israeli policy harms US interests in the region and the world and endangers the lives of US troops."
The above comments about Petraeus, Gates and Biden and their statements are lies that Sharon has been propagating on this forum for months (you will note that Sharon never provides links to these supposed statements that were made--they do not exist)
Petraeus, Gates and Biden have made no such statements and have denied published reports written by a former adviser to Hamas and HEzbollah that they have made those statements.
"2/ USA abandons Israel and aligns itself with allies who, in fact, further our interests"
I thought our interests were democracies in the middle east. Israel fits the bill. Or do you suggest that the US embrace the anti-christian, anti-semetic, anti-women's rights, anti-gay, anti-free press, anti-democracy regimes in the area?
" 1. 56% of Americans agree with the claim that there is a humanitarian crisis in Gaza;
2. 43% of Americans agree with the claim that people in Gaza are starving;"
Shows you how people can be fooled. There is no humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the people are not starving.
Also if you go to Sharon's link about the poll and click on the "The ISrael Project" at the top of the story--you will get to this site:
"Web Link"
Which states:
"The poll shows that almost two-thirds of U.S. voters believe relations with Israel are important to the U.S. national interest"
"By a more than 2-1 ratio, Americans said Israel has the right to impose a blockade on Gaza. More than two-thirds agree that Israel has a right to inspect cargo coming into Gaza. Additionally, 58 percent of Americans believe that the so-called activists aboard a Turkish flotilla are to blame when Israel intercepted a ship carrying supplies to Gaza and encountered armed and violent participants, resulting in nine deaths."
"A strong majority – 58 percent of Americans – said they believe the United States "should" take Israel's side in the conflict. That compares to only nine percent who believe the United States should take the Palestinians' side. "
This seems to go against the claims that Sharon has made (also remember that these are from a link that Sharon herself provided).
This seems to show that the US supports Israel and their is no "tectonic" shift in US opinion regarding Israel as Sharon has claims many times before.
Sharon continues her one-sided and biased campaign against Israel. Why is no blame attached to Hamas and the Palestinians? No mention of their calls for ISrael's destruction. No mention of what led to the blockade of Gaza. Obviously, Sharon cannot be taken seriously until she takes a more even-handed approach to the issue.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 6, 2010 at 7:44 am
Whoops, missed this one Sharon
"1/ Israel changes its policies"
Wouldn't it be simpler for Hamas to change their policy? Recognize Israel, stop calling for it's destruction. Then you will have peace. Look what has happened in the west Bank--Palestinian police are cooperating with the Israeli military, checkpoints are down--not perfect yet, but getting there.
Too bad, Sharon, you fail to point the finger at Hamas and it's continued acts of war and terrorism against Israel
a resident of another community
on Jul 6, 2010 at 6:41 pm
I was on McCrystal's staff in 2007. It was an elite and violent organization, and it steadily moved to isolate itself from policy makers and the bigger Army. The entire staff was elitist, cocky and willing to take chances; you had to be to survive. The article caught me off guard, but I was not completely surprised. The war in AFG is not winnable as it is currently being fought or directed by Washington. The winnable solution is probably not an option anyway. McCrystal's demise should be a warning to us all.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 6, 2010 at 7:32 pm
It is legal for agents of countries like Israel, China, Venezuela etc to lobby for their national interests-- but they do need to register as agents of alien nations-- that is the law.
American interest come first for Americans--Obama, Gates, Petraeus make it clear on our new foreign policy-- American interests and the lives of American troops come first-- that is the new reality.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 7, 2010 at 6:18 am
Yawn. Sharon once again brings up the agents lobbying for a foreign country red herring.
She also repeats,for who knows how many times, the "american interest"
fairly tale and repeats the discredited "new foreign policy" claim based on statements that she has made up that supposedly Obama, Gates and Petraeus have made.
Perhaps Sharon should read the real news:
Web Link
"Outspoken recognition by President Barack Obama of Israel's "unique security requirements" is a clear signal Washington backs Israel's secretive nuclear strategy while working toward ridding the Middle East of atomic arms, a top Israeli official said."
Web Link
"U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly emphasized the strength and durability of ties between their two countries Tuesday "
U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly emphasized the strength and durability of ties between their two countries Tuesday "
These stories and others that can be found dispell SHaron's claims of a "tectonic" shift in the US view of Israel and prove conclusively that her claims about a "new foreign policy" are flase (not that SHaron has ever provided any links to back up her statements)
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 9, 2010 at 7:57 pm
Professor Jerome Slater has some thoughts on the wasted meeting between Obama and Netanyahu , he supports the view that a large part of IDF will support the settlers in any show down Web Link the civil war scenario—
"Worst of all, it is highly doubtful that anything the United States can do would result in meaningful changes in Israeli policies. Consider the strongest action the U.S. could take: making its diplomatic, economic, and military aid to Israel conditional upon a two-state settlement. Not only is it the case that such a dramatic change in U.S. policies is all but unthinkable, new policies would probably not work: even if Netanyahu was inclined to bow to US pressures (in any case, unlikely), he would almost certainly face fierce and violent domestic resistance, and it is by no means certain that the Israeli army, in which the settlers and the religious fundamentalists are increasingly powerful, would side with the government.
To put in bluntly, Israel is probably a lost cause and can no longer be saved from itself: it is hard to see what could arrest the country's headlong flight into paranoia, moral collapse, increasing domestic repression of even Jewish dissidents, and general national stupidity."
Years ago Israel was a vibrant multiparty state– now it is really a one party state Hamas was stupid to launch its suicide bombing campaign– it was morally wrong and enabled the right wing in Israel to stage a coup– Hamas gave up its killing of civilians but the right wing coup is getting stronger– Where has this happened before and what was the outcome?
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Jul 10, 2010 at 7:19 am
Never let it be said that the facts get in the way of a Sharon post. But I do have to hand it to her for searching the Internet to find crack pots that express her skewed views of Israel. Still amazing how some people willigly support enemies of democracy
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 10, 2010 at 12:43 pm
Hmm, when you click on the web link for Sharon's latest post you get this:
"Page not found
Sorry, the page you were looking for in the blog Jerome Slater: On the US and Israel does not exist."
Anyway, Sharon's last post is so ridiculous that no comment about is needed--anyone with an ounce of intelligence can see how ridiculous it is.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 10, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Jerome Slater is a professor (emeritus) of political science, currently holding the position of University Research Scholar, State University of New York at Buffalo.
Since 1963 he has taught and written about U.S. foreign policy and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, both for professional journals (such as International Security, Security Studies, and Political Science Quarterly) and for the general reading public, such as Dissent, Tikkun, and The New Republic.
Web Link
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Jul 10, 2010 at 5:41 pm
As I said Sharon has no trouble finding crackpots on the Internet especially someone who has been writing about a conflict before it even started!!! Not sure what motivates Sharon
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 10, 2010 at 6:00 pm
My motivation is to further the global interest of American policy and commerce.
If you go to professor Slater's web site he is very clear about his interests-- quote
"A word on my perspective: I regard myself as a disillusioned, even despairing, Zionist with close ties to Israel, including my offer (following my 1957-60 service as a destroyer officer in the U.S. Navy) to serve in the same capacity in the Israeli Navy, should I be needed (I wasn't). In addition, I was a Fulbright professor at Haifa University in 1989.
For the most part, the spirit that will guide this blog will be Tough Love: Israel is on course for a moral and strategic disaster and must be "saved from itself," principally by the United States and the American Jewish community. Though there is no choice but to keep trying, the prospects that tough love will work are admittedly dim. If it fails, those of us Jews who believe that Israel is betraying our heritage as well as its promise to become a "Light Unto the Nations" still have a moral imperative to speak out.
Another spirit that will guide this blog, then, is this: Not In My Name."
He is not alone by any means see Web Link
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
on Jul 10, 2010 at 7:35 pm
As I said previously one can search for and find crack pots to support any argument. Sharon is good at that. The fact that you support an issue does not make it right. Sharon seems to obsessed with Israel. I guess a democracy in the middle east makes Sharon feel uncomfortable . The fact that it is a Jewish democracy with a free Arab minority may make her more uncomfortable. The fact that the greatest criticism of Israel comes from within it's borders is lost on Sharon. Perhaps if Sharon is really interested in america's interest she should travel to the middle east and engage in dialogue with the Arab nations. Never mind she is a woman so her view is not welcome
a resident of Charleston Gardens
on Jul 10, 2010 at 7:59 pm
You know, Sharon, bloggers on the internet are a dime a dozen these days. The fact that Mr Slater is a professor emeritus does not mean that his opinion is correct of that he has anything to say of value.
Those that are looking to bash Israel on a daily basis, as Sharon does, will worship the ground he walks on since he is parroting her misguided beliefs. I am also sure that Sharon can (and probably has) found many others that write the crap that Mr Slater. Sharon is free to say whatever she wants as it is mr Slater's right to write whatever he pleases. of course that does not mean that Sharon or Mr Slater will ever be taken seriously.
a resident of Charleston Gardens
on Jul 10, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Oh wait a second, I actually found Mr Slater's blog.
Anyone who can write the following (which Sharon already has posted) cannot be taken seriously on the issue of Israel and the Palestinians
"To put in bluntly, Israel is probably a lost cause and can no longer be saved from itself: it is hard to see what could arrest the country's headlong flight into paranoia, moral collapse, increasing domestic repression of even Jewish dissidents, and general national stupidity.""
Now I understand why Sharon is swallowing his possible senile rantings, hook line and sinker
a resident of Meadow Park
on Jul 11, 2010 at 5:22 am
Thanks Hook, Line and Sinker. I don't even bother going to the links any more because they are all like what you found, but I appreciate your confirmation.
Yup, bottom line...In Israel all people are free and equal citizens, with the freedom to worship as one wishes, to criticize the government, regardless of religion, gender, race, sexual orientation..the freedoms must keep on rolling.
It drives those who want to CONTROL everyone, both wanna-be tyrants within and those outside Israel's borders, absolutely insane that their bretheren are FREE in that country, and even defended in their freedoms by JEWS. It drives the same wanna-be tyrants insane that we won't tolerate oppression in the USA either, turning a "blind eye" like they do in Europe..so Israel and USA are despised by those who hate our freedoms.
Oh well, I take comfort in a couple of my latest favorite quotes
"I used to be disgusted, now I try to be amused". by Elvis Costello.
"Of all tyrannies a tyranny sincerely exercised for the good of its victims may be the most oppressive."
C. S. Lewis
CS Lewis reminds me that fascism/communism is not new, and in fact has been defeated repeatedly in the realm of ideas AND in the realm of war in the last 100 years. Freedom in the world is growing, as is "good", and so now I rest better at night.
By the way, I noticed that "Sharon" showed up about the time a formerly prolific online male "poster" stopped posting here, but continued to regularly get into the Letters to the Editor pages of all the local papers. I don't think this is any coincidence.
a resident of Midtown
on Jul 11, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Let us analyze Mr Slater's claim:
""To put in bluntly, Israel is probably a lost cause and can no longer be saved from itself: it is hard to see what could arrest the country's headlong flight into paranoia, moral collapse, increasing domestic repression of even Jewish dissidents, and general national stupidity."""
Paranoia--Is Mr SLater claiming that Israel is making it all up when they say that Hamas continues to call for their destruction
Moral Collapse--hmmm-what moral collapse is Mr Slater speaking about exactly. Considering his background, I would not lecture others on morals
increasing domestic repression of even Jewish dissidents--this claim is so laughable, that anyone with any knowledge of Israel and freedom would know that it must have come from an addled mind. Israel has always been very open about self-criticism--check out the newspapers, checkout the organizations that advocate for the Palestinians, check out the protests against policy in Israel by it's citizens.
general national stupidity--I guess Mr Slater would know about stupidity. But what is he talking about here exactly? Is Isreal stupid for not closing up shop and leaving the mideast or is ISrael stupid for defending itself against terrorist aggression?
Poor Mr Slater is clearly delusional
a resident of Adobe-Meadow
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omigawd: "What I really like about this historian is that he often, if not always, backs his opinions with factual patterns from history that back him up." That's not a historian, dude, if he only sometimes bases his opinion on facts! Davis is an op-ed columnist.
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While I have lauded the comfort and sleep fragrance of Le Parfum by Barbara Bui, and still do, I have found yet another that really works for me. It is warm and wafts of slightly burnt caramel, hazelnut and licorice; it is Aomassai from Perfumerie Generale. I had tried it and liked it before but, till recently not tried it as a comfort/sleep fragrance. This gourmande works better for me than warm milk and sleep medication, and when you awake there it is to greet you into the next day. Marvelous what scent can do. Hope you give a try and report back. By the way it is over the counter, no prescription required.
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Petty small minded people have no place in my life.
It's beautifull stuff...It might be my next bottle...I've been using a sample...It's very comforting.
I don't know if this counts, but...this has lavender in it.
"...her fragrance all in my keeping; softly she comes in the night." Lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot, "Softly."
They're cheap pleasures, but Chantilly and B&BW's Moonlight Path are snuggly, powdery, olfactory blankies. Very relaxing at bed time.
I love Aomassai, but I think it might give me weird dreams. I seem to like the simpler ambers or lavenders for bedtime.
Sounds nice, though I'm not sure about the licorice.
My favorite slumber scent is Bulgari's Blu Notte. A combination of ginger, dark cocoa, and Johnson's Baby Cream. Weird, but it works.
I'm afraid I couldn't do the licorice either.
I feel like I'm floating on sweet, fluffy clouds when I use Pink Sugar at bedtime. It makes me smile and I have no trouble drifting off.
A close second is Vera Wang's Princess. Soft, warm and sweet. Pure comfort in a bottle.
I just use a little lavender essential oil, or a crushed lavender flower on my hands and arms sometimes. This seems to do the trick. Using a sachet of lavender under the pillow is also an old folk remedy to induce sleep.
"...her fragrance all in my keeping; softly she comes in the night." Lyrics, Gordon Lightfoot, "Softly."
Hmm, I wonder if I could use sleep-induction as an excuse for buying Caron Pour un Homme?
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After a six-year court battle, the American Council for the Blind (ACB) landed a big victory this week. A federal court ruled on Tuesday, in a 2-to-1 decision, that the U.S. currency system discriminates against the blind. The court found that since every paper bill more or less feels the same, blind people are unable to distinguish between different denominations. The ACB claims that this denies the blind the right—under the federal Rehabilitation Act—to fully participate in society.
The ACB filed the lawsuit against the U.S. Treasury Department in 2002 and requested changes to the currency. The Treasury Department fought the case for six years.
Time to Change
Other countries have already made changes to their paper money to accommodate blind citizens. In Canada, paper money features a system similar to Braille. It uses raised dots in the upper right hand corner on the face side of the bill to help blind people read the amount. In Europe, the Euro contains a foil texture that differentiates between bills and in Australia there's a raised feature on the bills. So far, more than 100 countries around the world vary the size of their bills and others include features that help the blind.
"I don't think we should have to rely on people to tell us what our money is," said Mitch Pomerantz, president of the ACB. Aside from getting help from others, some blind and visually impaired people use electronic currency readers, which can be pricey.
Recently, the U.S. government has made some changes to paper money. Last September, the U.S. Treasury Department unveiled a colorful new $5 bill with advanced security features which included a large purple "5" on the bottom right of the back of the bill to help those with poor eyesight. The $10, $20, and $50 bills also underwent high-tech makeovers, however, none include differences that would help the blind.
"Even the most searching tactile examination will reveal no difference between a $100 bill and a $1 bill," wrote Judge Judith Rogers as part of the court decision.
The Trouble with Change
The Treasury Department, which is currently reviewing the court's decision, argues that changing the size of U.S. bills would cost vending machine companies billions of dollars. They would have to redesign their machines for the new bills. But this week's ruling could force the Treasury Department to make different sizes of bills and create distinguishing features such as raised markings on the bills. However, these changes could take years to put into place.
Not all blind people agree with the court's decision. The National Federation for the Blind says that it does not find the U.S. currency to be discriminatory to blind citizens. Marc Maurer, the group's president, who is blind, says many blind people use paper money every day without difficulty. He argues that the ruling will foster the misconception that blind people cannot function as part of society. However he does agree that changes to the currency would make things easier for blind people.


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• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 red chilli chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 Tbsp fresh ginger, roughly chopped
• zest and juice of 1 lime
• cup chopped coriander
• 12 large prawns, tails left on
• 12 bamboo skewers
• 1 lime for garnish
1. In a mortar and pestle grind the sesame oil, garlic, chilli, cumin, ginger, lime and coriander together until well combined.
2. Place the prawns in a medium-sized bowl. Rub the marinade over the prawns and refrigerate until needed.
3. Soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes, then thread a prawn onto each skewer.
4. Heat a barbecue or frying pan to a high heat, and cook for 1-2 minutes, turn and repeat on the other side.
5. Serve hot with a squeeze of lime.


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Acreage: 76,664 Acres
Owned: State of Louisiana
Parish: Iberia Parish
Office: New Iberia
2415 Darnall Road
New Iberia, LA 70506
Phone: (337) 373-0032
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2013 Marsh Island Refuge Fur Trapper Application [4]
Site Description
Marsh Island Wildlife Refuge, owned and operated by the state of Louisiana, is located between Vermilion Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Although the island was 76,664 acres when originally deeded, current acreages are closer to 70,000 due to erosion. The refuge is generally composed of brackish marsh types, is virtually treeless, and very flat.
Marsh Island is very important as wintering grounds for blue and snow geese. Recently, 30,000 geese and 50,000 ducks have been documented using the refuge.
Besides waterfowl, Marsh Island's major commercially important inhabitants are alligators, fisheries, and furbearers. Commercial harvests of shrimp in Vermilion Bay and the gulf, as well as recreational harvests on the refuge, are due to shrimp utilization of Marsh Island as a nursery ground. Post-larval shrimp migrate into the marshes in the spring and summer, grow and thrive in the marsh, then migrate out in late summer and fall. White-tailed deer are also common on the refuge, despite being severely curtailed by Hurricane Audrey in 1957. Shorebirds and wading birds round out the wide array of wildlife inhabiting the island.
Extensive development on Marsh Island has helped improve habitat conditions on the area. Two water management units completed in 1993 put 2,700 acres under intensive management. These units were designed to revegetate lost and/or deteriorated marsh. Two larger management units totaling about 8,000 acres on the south side of the island are managed via 8-barrel variablecrest flapgated structures. Draw-downs in the management units help revegetate lost marsh and promote growth of prime emergent waterfowl foods, which increases utilization by wintering waterfowl. Numerous low sill dams are also in place throughout the remainder of the island to stabilize water levels and promote growth of submerged aquatics such as wigeongrass. Habitat for nesting shorebirds has also been created on Marsh Island in the form of two shorebird nesting islands built using filter cloth topped with shell.
Technical management and research expertise is provided by one on-site biologist and others stationed in New Iberia. Major topics of research at Marsh Island are alligator harvests and population dynamics, brackish marsh ecology, soil salinity studies, and intense monitoring of effects of new water management techniques. Rigid enforcement of rules and regulations and maintenance of facilities is accomplished by on-site enforcement and maintenance personnel.
Marsh Island is a very popular recreational fishing and shrimping location. This is reflected in about 30,000 annual man-days of recreation on the refuge.


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Bend Parks-Rec looks to add flavor to river parks
May open some parks to snack shops; board wants more info first
BEND, Ore. - You, like many, might lug a cooler down to one of Bend's parks to enjoy the day, but soon you might be able to leave the ice and sandwiches at home.
"Maybe some Italian sodas, Icees," said a Bend COCC student at Riverbend Park when asked Tuesday what kind of vendors he'd like to see come to the parks.
Bend Parks and Rec is considering adding a new element to the summer park experience -- food and beverage stands to be run by private businesses. The park board discussed the proposal Tuesday night but delayed any decision until their Aug. 6 meeting, while more information is gathered.
Pat Bishoff just opened a new shaved ice truck -- 'Hawaiian Shave Ice' -- and lately he's been parking on city streets near McKay Park. He said he has approval from the Deschutes County Health Department to operate his truck, but he's not allowed to go on park property.
"We would like to be at Riverbend Park because of all the drop-off points for people getting in the river," Bishoff said.
But if the parks board agrees to open the public grounds to vendors, Hawaiian Ice or other snack shops could get prime locations.
"We're looking at being able to permit what we call a roaming vendor," explained Bend Parks and Rec Community Manager Jan Taylor. "So that would be someone like an ice cream cart."
The park district is also looking at allowing four new stationary vendors between Memorial and Labor days -- another paddle rental stand in Riverbend Park and a food stand, and one snack cart each at Drake and McKay Park.
Taylor said Wednesday morning, "The board recognizes that this policy allows staff to set up operations that could strongly impact park use.They have made it clear that they support some commercial operations but want to better understand the specifics around implementation of the policy.
"We will bring the policy back to them" at their next regular meeting on Aug. 6, she said, "as well as information on procedures to get their input before we launch the program."
Some park users say they see the pluses -- and minuses -- of allowing such operations in parks.
"There's some real benefits to just coming down and having something to eat or a snack or treat for the kids," said a mother swimming with her kids at McKay Park. "But there's the potential of a lot of trash and a lot more people, maybe?"
"I think it would definitely benefit the community, as well as the small businesses in Bend," said a young man at Riverbend Park.
Taylor said it's about providing more options for people visiting the parks, but it's also about better managing who's making money on public land.
Another popular use of parks is as a space for private exercise classes.
"Another option would be for a yoga class to come in and just get a permit, and they would pay a nominal fee and show insurance liability coverage," Taylor said.
Taylor said selected vendors would pay a negotiated fee to the park district.


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Brivo Labs Unveils SAM API at SXSW Conference
New solution allows people to interact with the physical world using their social identities.
By SSI Staff · March 13, 2014
AUSTIN, Texas – Brivo Labs released its Social Access Management [SAM] API this week at the South by Southwest conference held here.
In a press release, Brivo announced the API gives developers the tools needed to create applications that enhance everyday experiences for people by changing the way they interact with physical spaces including offices, restaurants, arenas and other large venues. The API is designed to authenticate visitors and associate many kinds of secure credentials to access actual devices and spaces, all with a vision of becoming the single sign-on for the physical world, according to the company.
Social authentication and provisioning of access is implemented by connecting with leading social network platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and Google+. SAM also provides developers with the resources to perform data analysis, manage devices, authorize schedules, stream stored video and perform real time device control with remote automation.
"We are very excited to bring SAM to market and see what software developers will create in the Internet of Things space by incorporating services like identity, credentialing, and presence. For instance, we created an application using our API called Rändivoo Mobile," says Lee Odess, general manager of Brivo Labs and vice president of marketing at Brivo Systems. "SAM is the solution for Social Access Management and will be a game changer in how people interact with spaces and devices."
Brivo Labs is a partner of the Circus Mashimus lounge hosted by Mashery, an Intel Company, for SXSW Interactive. To highlight the capabilities of SAM, Brivo Labs is demonstrating OKDoor, a Google Glass application released in January that allows users to remotely open doors and Rändivoo, the all-in-one visitor management and experience system. Brivo Labs also created a custom Scan2Win app to showcase SAM's machine-to-machine connectivity to developers using lights and a bell to indicate if they are a winner of a wearable.
"Brivo Labs' API is helping make the Internet of Things an accessible market for developers," says Delyn Simons, Head of Developer Platform at Mashery, an Intel Company. "With APIs like Brivo's, developers visiting Circus Mashimus at SXSW can learn how to tap into IoT to create applications and services that extend how consumers interact with everything around them, including wearables and devices."


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Speaking Event: The Accumulation of Freedom
The Accumulation of Freedom brings together economists, historians, theorists, and activists for a first-of-its-kind study of anarchist economics. The editors aren't trying to subvert the notion of economics—they accept the standard definition, but reject the notion that capitalism or central planning are acceptable ways to organize economic life.
Deric Shannon is a professor of Justice Studies at San Jose State University and the editor of "The Accumulation of Freedom". He is also co-author of "Sociology: Oppression, Resistance and the State."


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Mother of Weirdness!!
Father of Strangeness!!
I could never use that - my kids used to watch a show on Disney called That's So Raven, starring Raven Simone. She ALWAYS said, "Oh SNAP!" when anything went wrong - and since it was a Disney show, she wound up saying it over and over.
And Over.
And Over....
So you can HAVE that one. I have definitely heard it enough to last me a lifetime. ;)
if i want to say:
jesus, i shorten it to just jeez or bejebus.
mother of god, i say mother of earl
my god, my goodness
i'm trying to find a good way to not say things like holy ________ (insert swear/non-swear word here). i've found that saying ballsacks is a good alternative. i've also found ballzheimers (balls + Alzheimers) effective
You could slightly modify the "ballsacks" one to the Brit swear word "bollocks" which means "balls".
There's a great scene in the movie Formula 51 (outside the U.S. this movie is called The 51st State) where Elmo McElroy (Samuel L. Jackson) is riding in a car with a Brit named Felix DeSouza (Robert Carlyle), who explains....
Elmo: So, let me get this straight. "Bollocks" is bad, whereas "the dogs' bollocks" is good, huh?
Felix: Yeah.
Felix: Oh, bollocks!
Elmo: Dog's bollocks?
Felix: No, just plain fucking bollocks!
Elmo: No dog involved?
I really love that movie. Incidentally, one of my favorite lines of all time comes from that movie - and since we're discussing cursing and exclamations here, I'm going to share it with the class.
This line comes from The Lizard (Meat Loaf), an American drug dealer who gets double-crossed by Elmo McElroy, his "chemist". The Lizard is trying to call Elmo when he realizes he's about to get blown up. The last thing Elmo hears on the voice mail is,
The Lizard: He fucked me. I'm truly ass-invaded!
On a side note, if you enjoy Brit humor, like over-the-top car chases along with over-the-top characters, and want to laugh your ass off, then I highly recommend this movie.
Son of a bee sting!
Mother of Pearl!
What the bananas?!


text: My name is Valerie Yarber and this is my first year keeping bees. I am totally addicted, by the way. My father and I decided to get a couple hives this past Spring (I had been begging my husband and/or dad to get some for years, and finially got my dad convinced last Fall...which then my hubby followed in on the venture. As of now we currently have four hives. The last one we aquired last week when we were cutting down a few trees and there was a feral hive in the top of a great big poplar tree (that we didn't know about). I managed to strip the brood and honey out of the tree after we cut it open and tranferred it into a super. I couldn't find the queen, so I ordered one and we put her in last Friday. I had my mentor beek come help tie the brood into empty frames and the bees had already attached it to the wax frame....so they are definitely happy to have a new home and are taking to it nicely. All of my hives are healthy and are producing good. We only took four frames of honey off this year...as we wanted to make sure they overwintered safely. So... any advice would be greatly appreciated on the dos and donts of beekeeping, especially where medicating is concerned. We have been using powered sugar but are thinking about using epistan and fum-b as a preventative right now since we will not be collecting anymore honey this year. What do you guys think about it? Do you do only home remedies or altranate, and why? Looking forward to learning more about being a good beekeeper with strong healthy hives!!


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JimmyLo wrote:Stas wrote:I am totally fine with FiaSpice or JimmyLo, but please not the other drama queens. They will destroy forums by banning everyone who has a negative opinion about anything/anyone they like. They all seem to prove desperately that if you are over 30, you need to be wiser and more down to earth, but all they seem to do is act like drama queens and trying to prove that they are right at whatever they do.
Well I'm totally flattered. Originally I didn't think I could run because of my work, but on second consideration I do think it's something I could do if there was a team to help keep things going in the summer months (I'm a summer camp director, which is full time and then some through the summer months). The rest of the year I make my own schedule and can be available daily.
If members of the community would like me as a mod then I feel that owe them at least to try. I would absolutely love to work with Fia, so so soooo happy she's considering a return to the job!
I am seriously fine with anyone who doesn't take things too personally and doesn't cause any drama. I really love these forums, I love to discuss things and anything SG related, but why has it turned into such a vile place recently?! There were a few racists and trolls before but all the recent activity just tops all of it. Neutral mods is the best option to give these boards a new life.


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Publications: Ellis, Kathleen
Journal Article
Ellis, K. (2013) Book Review: Transgressive bodies: Representations in film and popular culture, edited by Niall Richardson, Surrey and Burlington, Ashgate, 2010, 237 pp., ISBN 9780754676225 (hbk). Continuum: The Australian Journal of Media and Culture, 27 (2). pp. 323-325.
Ellis, K. (2012) Complicating a rudimentary list of characteristics: Communicating disability with down syndrome dolls. M/C Journal: A Journal of Media and Culture, 15 (5).
Ellis, K. (2012) It means inclusion: A creative approach to disability and telecommunications policy in Australia. Telecommunications Journal of Australia, 62 (2). 27.1-27.13.
Ellis, K. (2011) Embracing learners with disability: Web 2.0, access and insight. Telecommunications Journal of Australia, 61 (2).
Ellis, K. (2010) Autism & aspergers in popular Australian cinema post 2000. Disability Studies Quarterly, 30 (1).
Ellis, K. (2010) Barbie helps shed light on diversity. PS News, 25 January 2010 .
Ellis, K. (2010) Be who you want to be: the philosophy of facebook and the construction of identity. Australian Screen Education Online, 59 .
Ellis, K. (2010) Disrupting strength, power, and perfect bodies: Disability as narrative prosthesis in 1990s Australian national cinema. Nebula, 7 (1/2). pp. 98-107.
Ellis, K. (2010) Review of Stories of Oprah: The Oprahfication of American culture. Southwest Journal of Cultures, Spring Post 1 .
Ellis, K. (2010) Review of The tube has spoken: reality TV and history. Southwest Journal of Cultures: an interdisciplinary venue for culture studies and scholarly book reviews, Spring Post 1 .
Ellis, K. (2010) Review: Contours of ableism: The production of disability and abledness. Continuum: Journal of Media & Cultural Studies, 24 (4). pp. 638-640.
Ellis, K. and Kent, M. (2010) Tweeters take responsibility for an accessible web 2.0. Fast Capitalism, 7 (1).
Ellis, K. (2010) A purposeful rebuilding: Youtube, representation, accessibility and the socio-political space of disability. Telecommunications Journal of Australia, 60 (2). 21.1-21.12.
Ellis, K. (2009) Ass-kicked by fate: Existential motifs in The Maltese Falcon. Australian Screen Education Online, 53 .
Ellis, K. (2009) Beyond the Aww factor: Human interest profiles of paralympians and the media navigation of physical difference and social stigma. Asia Pacific Media Educator, 19 . pp. 23-36.
Ellis, K. (2009) A quest through chaos: my narrative of illness and recovery. Gender Forum: An Internet Journal for Gender Studies, 26 .
Ellis, K. and Kent, M. (2008) iTunes is pretty (useless) when you're blind: Digital design is triggering disability when it could be a solution. M/C Journal: A Journal of Media and Culture, 11 (3).
Ellis, K. (2007) Disability as visual shorthand: Theme and style in Australian cinema in the 1990s. Metro Magazine: Media & Education Magazine, 152 . pp. 135-139.
Ellis, K. (2007) Isolation and companionship: Disability in Australian (Post) colonial cinema. Wagadu: Journal of Transnational Women's and Gender Studies, 4 . pp. 184-198.
Ellis, K. (2006) Rehabilitating 1990s Australian national cinema. Senses of Cinema (Australian Cinema), 39 .
Ellis, K. (2006) Review of The remasculinization of Korean cinema. Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific, 13 .
Ellis, K. (2003) Reinforcing the stigma - The representation of disability in Gattaca. Australian Screen Education Online, 31 . pp. 111-114.
Ellis, K. (2002) New world, old habits: Patriarchal ideology in Star Wars: A new hope. Australian Screen Education Online, 30 . pp. 135-138.
Conference Paper
Kent, M. and Ellis, K. (2009) Online virtual communities and disability. In: Centre for Everyday Life Symposium: Media technologies community and everyday life, 2 September 2009, Murdoch University, Murdoch, W.A
Kent, M. and Ellis, K. (2009) Your avatar looks normal to me. In: Disability Studies Conference 2009, 26 - 27 June 2009, UNSW, Sydney
Ellis, K. and Kent, M. (2008) Disability and Web 2.0: Opportunity lost? In: Cultural Studies Association of Australasia Annual Conference (CSAA) 2008, 6 - 9 December 2008, Kalgoorlie, W.A
Ellis, K. (2008) Media and technology. In: Disability, Democracy, Media & Listening Workshop (as part of the Listening Project), 10 October 2008, University of Technology Sydney, N.S.W
Ellis, K. (2006) Unity verses diversity, the social disablement of UnAustralian national cinema during the 1990s. In: UNAUSTRALlA The Cultural Studies Association of Australasia's Annual Conference, 6 - 8 December 2006, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Ellis, K. (2004) At least I'm better off than you: Disability diversity in Australian cinema. In: Cultural Studies Association of Australasia Annual Conference: Everyday Transformations: The Twenty-First Century Quotidian, 9 - 11 December 2004, Murdoch University, Murdoch, W.A
Ellis, K. (2002) Bad parenting a paranoia of wider society. In: The Film and History Association of Australia and New Zealand 11th Biennial Conference, 28 November - 3rd December 2002, Flinders University, Adelaide
Ellis, K. (2002) Disability and the undead downunder. In: Antipodean Gothic Conference: Manifestations of the Gothic in Australian and New Zealand Cultures, December 2002, Massey University, Auckland
Ellis, K. (2002) Why isn't there any wheelchair access at the Logies? Portraying disability and Australian-ness in Australia films'. In: AALS 17th Annual Conference: Narrative in Australian fiction and cinema, April 2002, Emporio State University, Kansas City, Missouri
Book Chapter
Ellis, K. (2012) Live fast, die young, become immortal. In: Brabazon, T., (ed.) Digital dialogues and community 2.0: After avatars, trolls and puppets. Woodhead Publishing Limited incorporating Chandos Publishing, Oxford, UK, pp. 201-208.
Ellis, K. (2012) New media as a powerful ally in the representation of mental illness: YouTube, resistance and change. In: Rubin, L.C., (ed.) Mental Illness and Popular Media: essays on the Representation of Disorders. McFarland & Co, Jefferson, N.C., pp. 184-201.
Ellis, K. (2012) Taste is the enemy of creativity: disability, YouTube and a new language. In: Brabazon, T., (ed.) Digital dialogues and community 2.0: After avatars, trolls and puppets. Woodhead Publishing Limited incorporating Chandos Publishing, Oxford, UK, pp. 121-134.
Ellis, K. (2011) Dolls with disabilities: Playing with diversity. In: Norris, N., (ed.) Unionist Popular Culture and Rolls of Honour in the North of Ireland During The First World War: A Collection of Diverse Essays in Popular Culture. Edwin Mellen Press, Lewiston, New York.
Ellis, K. (2010) Disability in Australian cinema: Cultural anxiety to diversity. In: Goldsmith, B. and Lealand, G., (eds.) Directory of World Cinema: Australian and New Zealand. Intellect Books, Bristol, UK, pp. 66-77.
Ellis, K. (2010) I premiered my first film in an inaccessible cinema: Changing the social landscape through disability feminist activism and film. In: Findley, L. and Stringer, E., (eds.) Beyond burning bras: Feminism activism for everyone. Praeger, Santa Barbara, California, U.S.A.
Ellis, K. (2010) [P]eople often judged by what they feared or knew existed in themselves. In: O'Reilly, N., (ed.) Postcolonial issues in Australian literature. Cambria press, Amherst, New York, pp. 203-218.
Rodan, D., Ellis, K. and Lebeck, P. (2014) Disability, Obesity and Ageing: Popular Media Identifications. Ashgate Publishing.
Ellis, K. and Kent, M. (2011) Disability and new media. Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, New York, U.S.A.
Ellis, K. (2008) Disabling diversity: The social construction of disability in 1990s Australian national cinema. VDM Verlag, Saarbrucken, Germany.
Ellis, Kathleen (2004) You look normal to me: the social construction of disability in Australian national cinema in the 1990s. PhD thesis, Murdoch University.
Ellis, K. (2010) Casting off the hyperbole of disabling society: Barbie as a political icon. ON LINE opinion: Australia's e-journal of social and political debate, 21 January 2010 .
Ellis, K. (2010) Feeling tired of emotional. The Australian, 5 March 2010 . p. 20.
Ellis, K. (2010) Hen's night bunny feminism. ON LINE opinion: Australia's e-journal of social and political debate, 15 February 2010 .
Ellis, K. (2010) Malice in wonderland of bunnies. The Australian, 25 January 2010 . p. 16.
Ellis, K. (2010) My writing. Shakespeare's Sister, 19 January 2010 .


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"The Mucha" other none as samantha is one who manages to get herself in tricky situations because of her deceptive allure and uncanny ability to hold her liquor; is also a person with very sexy legs.
As "The Mucha" stumbled into the room, she caught the attention of everyone because of her giddy drunken state. Also upon her entrance, one man claimed, "You have sexy ass legs."
by Sam's Pen Island January 14, 2010
The vengeful act of crapping on a lover's chest while they sleep.Buy the plush


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1,) Does anyone know if there is a way to test for moisture content, without the use of a refractometer, that is fairly accurate?
I am asking this because I would like to be sure of the moisture content of the honey BEFORE I extract so I can 'dry' the honey in the comb before extracting.
2.) If unheated during processing, extracted honey is to be stored at less than 50 degrees to retard crystalization / fermentation, where do you store it? In the fridge?


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