According to about every source on the net and in print, the American Troop's death toll in Iraq during the month of July is the lowest in 8 months. This may be yet another key piece of evidence that the surge in Iraq is working. Understand, as a conservative, I still believe that even the 73 deaths of Americans in Iraq is 73 too many, and I would love it if we could bring all of our fine young men and women home. However, reality dictates that a rapid pull-out of American troops could turn Iraq into a vast region of bloodshed, and create increased strife for the Middle East. Also, it is important to note that the troop increase has tamped down violence in Iraq and during the Global War on Terror there have been no successful terrorist attacks on U.S. soil.
Mattel has recalled nearly a million toys manufactured in China due to a lead risk. This comes on the heels of numerous other problems with Chinese-made products such as toy parts filled with kerosene, choking hazards on rattles, as well as pet food, pharmaceuticals and toothpaste. One wonders if this free trade was such a good idea in the first place. Personally, I was against NAFTA from the start, and this is just another piece of evidence that global free trade without the proper regulations is hazardous to us in ways more than when it comes to our economy and the rapid loss of American jobs to foreign nations.
In Minneapolis a bridge collapsed into the Mississippi River. The report had the death toll originally at nine, but later reports have it at four. The collapse of the bridge occurred during rush hour traffic, plunging dozens of vehicles into the river and roadways below. My prayers are with all of those affected. My Point Radio has a video taken seconds after the collapse.
Barack Obama said Wednesday that with the terrorist insurgency occurring in Pakistan that he would possibly send troops into that country to hunt down terrorists. Okay, let me get this straight, this is the man that was against going into Iraq in the first place even though intelligence confirmed the need to, and claims that Iraq is a sidestep from the War on Terror because Iraq didn't attack us (well, neither did Afghanistan or Pakistan - they were Saudis if you'll remember - how quickly we forget that Bush indicated that the war on terror was to be waged upon all nations that harbor, finance, and train terrorism). Note that the presence of al-Qaeda in Iraq has been confirmed and many leaders of the terrorist group in Iraq have been captured and/or killed. Don't get me wrong, I am not completely disagreeing with his thought that it might be prudent to expand the War on Terror to Pakistan (it is a worry in that country not only because it is common knowledge that Osama has been believed to be hiding in the hills of Pakistan, but also because of Pakistan's nuclear capabilities which in the hands of extremists would be very dangerous to our security). I am making this point because it seems contradictory to his prior speeches about the dangers of using military force and regarding his all-around condemnation of the War on Terror, or at least it's handling in regards to being expanded to countries other than the campaign that is also currently being waged in Afghanistan. Don't forget, as well, that though a extremist insurgency is brewing in Pakistan, the government has long been allies to the U.S.
I would also like you to visit a friend's site. SkyDiveRick has placed a couple videos on his site as a tribute to the United States Marine Corps.
And here's a few more fascinating posts by some of my blogging friends:
Chief Justice John Roberts goes home at A Lady's Ruminations.
Bullying and Brutality within the military at A Trainwreck in Maxwell.
Soccer Riots at Always on Watch.
Obama: No Nukes Ever at The Amboy Times.
Romney thinks we should emulate Hezbollah welfar projects at American and Proud.
Stop Global Dhimming! at Angel's Woman Honor Thyself.
Inspiring post about Tackling the Big Stuff at Big White Hat.
Illegal sleeps his way to a nuclear power plant at Blue Star Chronicles.
Finger Pointing regarding bridge collapse in Minneapolis at Captain's Quarters.
Marijuana and Illegal Aliens at Common Sense America.
Pakistan and Iraq - Center of Universe? at Conservative Beach Girl.
Resurgence of the USSR at Conservative Intelligence Report Blog.
The Medias and Democrats Iraq at DeMediacratic Nation.
How safe is safe? at The Educated Shoprat.
Neither Dems or GOP wants Ethics Reform at Faultline USA.
The EU and the Globalist Alliance at Gates of Vienna.
Fred Thompson's Pan-Islamist Campaign Manager at Gawfer.
A Tribute to a Fallen Soldier at Gazing at the Flag.
Hamas, Israel, and a Declaration of Principles at Gentile Warrior.
The Fallacy of Gun Control at Gunny John's.
The Declaration of Independence at Gunz's "Long Live the Republic."
Cary Cartter's service in the USMC at I'm Thinking of the "O" word - Obvious.
Remove this offensive flag from view! at Insight on Freedom.
Russia's new arms deal with Iran at Joel C. Rosenberg.
Iraq Success splits Democrats at The Liberal Lie, The Conservative Truth.
CAIR Executive Director placed at HAMAS meeting at Little Green Footballs.
Pakistan Pissed: Obama ignorant at Marie's Two Cents.
Jackholes: Copper and Accountability at Obob's World.
Books at Prying1.
CAIR's attempt to silence Robert Spencer at The Pugil Stick.
History's Greats at The Radio Patriot.
I hate pedophiles at Random and Politically Incorrect Thoughts.
Christian Radio Station forced to include Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism at The Right Truth.
Blog Talk Radio's Partisan Politics at Screw Liberals (Jenn of the Jungle).
The Worst Viagra Commercial at Sugar Cat.
Barry Bonds at Third Wave Dave.
Gun Control at Trek Medic.
Great Vid about the Friendly Skies at Voice of the Pacific.
More Pedophile News by Sues at Warriors For Innocence.
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