Snapped Shot

Remember that "unanimous" election that they just got done with back in May over in Syria? Well, it seems that, much like we predicted, if you were brave enough to vote against Bashar al-Assad (and they do make it pretty obvious that you wouldn't want to), bad things will happen:

According to the Akhbar Al-Sharq website, the Syrian intelligence apparatus has arrested Syrian citizen Mesbah 'Alaa Al-Din, from Al-Ladhaqiya province, because in the May 2007 referendum he voted against a second term for Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad.

The Syrian Human Rights Organization has reported that no trace of Al-Din has been found following his arrest, and that the intelligence apparatus is refusing to release any information about him.

My prayers will be with Mr al-Din's family, because there is no doubt that the government of Nancy Pelosi's most intimate friend has not allowed him to survive his fatal vote.

My Democratic friends: is 97% of the vote still a "mandate" when the result of voting against the regime is fatal?

They're like two peas in a pod.

Hark! A chinless ophthalmologist this way comes!



I don't call him a "dictator" for nothing, folks. He appears to be confident enough in Iran's backing that he can dictate whatever policy to the region that he wants.

Of course, the fawning press would gladly give him that power.

One thing to note very seriously, though: If Assad is talking about Israel being "weak," you can mark my words that he's preparing for war. If you're wondering why I can so confidently say that, I suggest reading up a bit on the practice of hudna. Continue reading »

Who knew that chinless ophthalmologists drove everyday cars?

Senator Nelson, I could've sworn that the Department of State was solely responsible for representing the United States to foreign governments. Why would you bother to meet with a known sponsor terrorism, other than to somehow improve your party's chances of success in the 2008 elections?

To think that a mere 40 years ago, such actions were still identified as what they are:

HIGH TREASON

Update: Provided a picture of the happy couple, above.

Here is the Dishonourable Nelson's side of the story. Even as a future member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, there is no precedence for Senators conducting the foreign policy of the nation, is there? Why else would the Congress have created the Department of State, anyway??

Update again: Condoleeza Rice has reiterated that direct talks with the terrorist supporters in Syria and Iran are not on the table. Is the Congress planning on pursuing its own foreign policy, wholly seperate and distinct from the Executive Branch's? If so, can they please consider seceding into their own nation to do so, so they don't get the rest of us killed?

And yet again: I'm very pleased to report that Doug Ross has fired up the ol' trusty Blogotronic™ recorder and presented us with an unofficial transcript of the surely intellectual depths that these two reached. My favorite part:

Not to worry. It's off the record as far as I'm concerned. One last thing: I wanted to present a gift on the behalf of the people of the great state of Florida... It's an NCAA Championship Basketball autographed by the Florida Gators!

Thanks, Doug! It's fitting for the Senator to prefer the Gators, though I hope for the Booster's sake that Assad is, truly, not an FSU fan.

Go 'Noles!

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IT seems that Israel may be planning to go after Hezbullah's enablers in Syria (h/t FR and Larwyn). This ought to inspire a sleepless night or two for Bashar Assad... though it will be interesting to see if Iran is dragged into the war or not.

Most interestingly, we learn from the JPost that, "Israel's response to a Syrian attack will be nothing like," the war in Lebanon, but will rather be "harsher, fiercer and far deadlier."

Bring it on, good sirs. You have my support in clearing out that nest of vipers!

Update 16:02 EST: Then again, according to Ha'aretz, Assad may be willing to enter into a peace deal. Of course, this is with the typical disclaimer, "provided that 'an impartial arbiter' could be found." To someone such as myself, that sounds oddly enough like an excuse to reject anyone who tries to broker a deal, so I wouldn't expect Syria to be signing any treaties anytime soon.

Expect the Hudna to continue, either way.

This really doesn't require any explanation, does it?



My question is: Who's dumber? Him for flaunting "western world resolve" (represented by the ever-flauntable UnTIEd Nations), or us for continuing to put up with the dictatorial terrorist regime in Syria?

Update 12:24 EST: Alright, I couldn't resist. Today's going to be a "twofer."



I kinda like the "wispy" look on Ahmad-whatever's face.

Still on my quest to educate the nutroots. My weekends are usually full of other activities, so today will probably be another slow one for me. Sorry in advance!



Right, because it's important to make sure that everyone is on friendly terms with Bashar Assad. Can any of you Nutsrooters point to a single city in the United States that has large portraits of George W. Bush on billboards all over town?

I didn't think so.

Syria? Dictatorship.

The United States? Still not a dictatorship.

Snapped Shot: 3. The Nutroots: 0.