BARREL OF MONKEYS: "GENESIS" in Reverse


I consider myself a Democrat. Been called a Socialist. Definitely a bleeding heart liberal.


As a child from a traditional southern family, playing Barrel of Monkeys on the floor, church every Sunday, doing well in public school, learning a trade; in every sense privileged .........


Comfortable in middle age, an avid news reader, on learning the tragic story of a full grown chimpanzee destroying the face of a woman who offered a toy, only trying to help it's owner coax her surrogate child back into his cage......


Today being confrontational, ribald, offensive, restless, rebellious.......


How did I get here from there?


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Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Iraq withdrawal: Barack Obama formally brings war to an end

Iraq withdrawal: Barack Obama formally brings war to an end World news The Guardian: "'Three and a half years ago very few believed the surge could take us to where we are today in Iraq, and there were plenty of reasons for doubts,' Gates said. He said the civilian and military leadership opted for a path that they believed stood the best chance of achieving national security objectives.

Like others in the Obama administration, Gates cautioned against 'premature victory parades or self-congratulations'.

Noting the failure of the Iraqis to form a government and the continued violence, he said: 'I am not saying that all is, or necessarily will be, well in Iraq.'"



FLASHBACK:
First Gulf war 1990-91

Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, claiming it is part of Iraq. A US-led coalition launched Operation Desert Storm and quickly defeated the Iraqi army. President George Bush Snr said: 'Kuwait is liberated. Iraq's army is defeated. Our military objectives are met'

 
It's seems we are back where we started, considering.......
NO NUKES WERE FOUND
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