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I Know What I Like
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Galerie Montage
The Galerie Montage is located on the main level of the Eclairant building. Double doors off the shared foyer lead into the spacious, private art gallery. The walls are clean white, and the hard wood floors are kept polished. The Galerie is composed of three large open rooms, two in the front, one in the back, all interconnected with open or arching doorways. Running lights race along the ceilings to illuminate the paintings or photographs that line the walls or the alcoves, or the art works that have their places on white tables, blocks or art stools.
While The Galerie is often eclectic in its offerings, providing an outlet for both old and new talent, there are times when a specific theme will run. Such as when an artist or two team up to do a showing. The Galerie has also been known to host art auctions and charity exhibits.
Serafine Roche Bryn Blackwell
The Galerie is quieter tonight than has been typical, but with the change in the weather, it's not so surprising. Adding in that this is the last week for the art works that have been here since spring first peaked, it's perfectly normal and Serafine isn't at all worried. Monday will be all about the change over, showcasing new artwork by new talent and old talent, rotating some of the more familiar but unsold pieces into new locations to better complement the changes, and of course, packaging up the sold pieces for their patient buyers.
She walks along, taking inventory with a clip board tucked in one arm. The vampire is dressed professionally in a chic Oscar de la Renta print dress in a tasteful pattern of red and brown and beige, her hair pulled back and piled up, with a few curls expertly arranged to 'escape.' Her heels click on the floor as she stops and circles an artwork, and makes a note on one of the notecards on her clipboard.
The weather is chill, but hardly as damp as it is back home in London at this time of year. Though, he really should stop thinking that way as he is taking the position in New York, and it will serve as his new base of operations and home. Bryn knows full well who the owner of the Galerie Montage is, thanks to Callum's research, and the dossier on the woman that the Priory has. The Colonel said he should call her, but he knows that the best way to handle a vampire on a personal level is to catch them off-guard.
Watching her through the window as he walks by, he stops at the front door of the building. Tousling his hair a little, he smirks. Fingers flick toward the door and he casts a quiet spell that will allow him to slip in without making a sound. She'll scent him soon enough, there's really no bypassing that unless he bothers with a full cloak, and there's no point in wasting stronger magic when he's not here to spy on her.
Taking a gander at the artwork presented in the gallery, he cocks his head to the side a little, trying to determine if he likes it or not.
"Lucky Mrs. Mahoning," Serafine murmurs beneath her breath as she flips to another card, and then reaches out to readjust the elegant, and simple plaquard that pronounces the abstract painting as sold. It doesn't jump out at the room, and complements the artwork and the decor. That particular artist has been nothing but a pain and Sera will be glad to have the last of his artwork gone from the gallery.
It's clear that she does not hear the door opening, as she moves onto her next piece, a sculpture of glass and iron rods. Partway there, she pauses, catching a scent on the air that hadn't been present before. Vaguely familiar, though unplaceable. Serafine is certain she's caught it before and recently, however.
She straightens, a gracious and welcoming smile on her face, radiating unfaked enthusiasm for the new patron, and turns her attention in that direction. "Welcome to -"
Truly, she can't help it. She stops, a flash of surprise sweeping over her features before she's schooled them back to normal, continuing as though she hadn't stumbled for just a moment. "Galerie Montage … Mr. Blackwell."
Her walk is smooth and confident, far too graceful and lithe to be natural to a normal human, but it's not something your average human would detect. "To what do I owe the honor?"
Green eyes make a quick appreciative sweep over the sorcerer, but don't linger. Didn't I tell Kieran that he's yummy?
Bryn can hear her moving through the gallery, her steps taking her from piece to piece as she does paperwork in the solitude the evening seems to be bringing her. He glances over his shoulder as she comes toward him, enthusiastically inviting him to the gallery, and he flashes a grin at her surprise. It is unusual for a vampire to stumble, even when surprised and the fact that he's caused her to do so is not lost on him.
"Miss Roque."
Tipping his head in her direction, he turns back toward the picture. "I had been considering some artwork for my penthouse, and figured it would behoove me to come to your gallery to see if you sold anything I was interested in, or could acquire something to my tastes."
This time, the surprise is masked even as Serafine catches the use of her born, given surname, not the one she's currently using. "Someone's been doing their research." She tips a wink in his direction, but seems wholly unbothered by the fact that he has that knowledge. She knows that the Colonel has a file on her.
"I have to say that I'm flattered." Serafine's isn't the only gallery in the city, and there's that tickling knowledge that this is more than just a foray to peruse art. She still doesn't know what the handsome Brit is doing in the City, or his purpose with The Priory, but purchasing artwork suggests he'll be staying for a while.
Serafine steps up beside the man, but outside of his personal space, and takes a moment to look at the piece he's studying. "You don't strike me as the modern abstract, 'I need a glass of wine to make sense of this piece' type."
"I dare say that I like all sorts of art." Bryn takes a slight step back to examine the piece again, and nods his head. "Poet's walk in Central Park. It is a little on the smaller side, but I do believe I shall take it." He has no idea where he could put it in the penthouse suite, but it could fit in the entrance beside the door, or perhaps in the kitchen above the sink.
"That I chose your gallery?" Lifting his brow slightly, he chuckles and then shakes his head. "Perhaps I simply wanted to see why one so close to… shall we say… certain important people… would care to be so public."
"I do think that you've been my easiest sell all month." The edges of New Orleans roll a bit more strongly at her words as Serafine flashes the man a wholly open and amused smile that makes her appear somewhat younger and more girlish.
She glances back at the picture, "I'd put it in a sitting room, if the colors are right. Barring that, it could go well in a foyer space and it's certainly sunny enough for a kitchen." Beat. "If you were looking for suggestions on where to place it."
"Yes, exactly that." Serafine catches his gaze, and her smile dims but doesn't fade. She makes a delicate shift of her shoulders, almost a shrug. "I like being in the light, so to speak. It's a bit of challenge, too, hiding in plain sight." Going about her life with those around her never knowing what she is, but also keeping her close to that tide of humanity that her bloodline craves and needs.
"I happen to know what I like," Bryn says with a subtle wink. He does note that when the vampiress is smiling, she seems more human. He has known those who attempt to hide in humanity in the past, but none seem to do it so well, or carry it in the same manner. Which goes far to make him even more curious about the woman.
"I was considering the kitchen. With the proper lighting, it could certainly brighten the room."
The dimming of the smile is also noted. "Do you not find that it puts you in the line of danger?"
"Are you sure about that?" Serafine challenges, with a slight lift of her brows and a faint hint of a lilt that could be a tease, or a flirtation, or both, to her voice. "Or do you only like what you think you should like?"
The smile returns full force and Serafine laughs, "I haven't run into Buffy yet, so I feel safe so far." There's a quirk to the side of her mouth, her lips pursing, though the smile still lurks, and one corner tilts upward. "Not yet. The danger, I mean. People see what they want to see. I'm just a gallery owner, or a silly romance writer, depending on who you ask."
"Positive. I have yet to like something based on what I think I should like. I have very particular tastes." Ruffling his hand through his hair, he eyes her curiously, and then laughs.
"I do think that you should be careful, Miss Roque. You may not have run into Buffy, so to speak, but that hardly means that your Maker's employer is without enemies, and you could be caught in the crossfire." Bryn realizes how ridiculous it is to give such a warning to a vampire, and gives his head a bit of a shake.
He has a few other theories about what could be happening with the incidents in Central Park, but has yet to broach them to anyone as of yet.
"Don't we all, Mr. Blackwell?" Serafine's smile shifts to something less girlish and more coquettish, and she flicks the tip of her tongue to her upper lip. Her gaze follows the ruffling motion, and then length of his form again before returning to hold his gaze again.
"I promise you, I'm not reckless. I just don't like being underground." She doesn't mean that in the literal sense, though there is that fact as well.
"I like… living." Yes, she knows how that sounds, but there's no other way to explain it. Serafine likes being out, among people and living. She feeds and thrives on it.
Serafine is quiet then, if only for a moment, wondering why she's just told him that. Giving a soft shake of her head, she taps her lacquered nails on her clipboard. "We should write up that bill of sale if you'd like the painting. Maybe look around to see if there's anything else you would like?"
"I suppose we do." Vampires, he's aware, have very particular tastes at that. Bryn doesn't move much as she slides another once-over his way, he simply grins boyishly at her, and then nods.
"Good. I should think that we would be losing a rather brilliant liaison if you were to be reckless." Bringing it back toward business is best, because he can tell he's accidentally touched on something she doesn't talk about often.
"This painting will suffice for now, though I shall definitely keep Galerie Montage in mind when I get seriously into decorating the penthouse."
"I'm sure that there's another one of my kind around who could serve in the same capacity," Serafine says lightly, her mouth quirking in a bit of teasing smile.
"Come with me, please," Serafine turns, and heads toward the back of the gallery where the office is, and where she performs the transactions. The vampire gives a glance over her shoulder to be certain that the man is following. "You'll be staying in the City for a while then?"
"Fishing for information does not suit you, Miss Roque." Bryn has no trouble following her to the back of the gallery to pay for his purchase. He trusts that she won't harm him for two reasons — the first being that this is her place of business, and it would be messy, the second being that she has no idea if he is here on his own without informing the Priory, or if they've sent him.
"For the time being," he replies, being absolutely vague about the length of time he will be staying within the city.
"As for there being another of your kind who could serve in the capacity that you do, I am quite certain there is. Though I doubt that they would quite have your poise, and good nature."
Serafine laughs lightly. "That was hardly fishing, sugar. I came right out and asked exactly what I wanted to know. You're suggesting purchasing art work to decorate your penthouse, which implies that you aren't just in the city for a weekend visit."
Over her shoulder, she gives him another glance, lifting her brows. The vampire is unsure of how to take the man, so she simply accepts the words with a light smile. "Thank you. I'm glad you think so."
Reaching the office, Serafine opens the door and motions the sorcerer inside. The office is as brightly lit and airy as the rest of the gallery. It's also simple and not overdone, with small pieces of art dotting the bookshelves. The desk is designer, a golden brown polished wood, with a leather rolling chair behind it. Two chairs on the opposite side of the desk and a small divan in the corner with a reading table in front of it.
"Please, have a seat." She indicates the chairs with a wave of her arm and turns to the desk, seating herself behind it. Serafine is quite at home in the office, conducting business and she looks the part. Sliding out her keyboard tray, she types in her computer password and smiles over at Bryn. "Would you like to arrange to have the piece delivered, or would you be arranging your own pick up?"
"Yet it could imply numerous other things as well." Bryn could just be setting up a penthouse to stay in when he flies back and forth, or for a mistress, or for a Priory safehouse. It doesn't necessarily indicate that he'd be staying for any period of time.
Taking the chair on the left, he settles himself into it and raises his brow. It's amusing how swiftly she goes from being flirtatious to being business-like.
"If we could have it delivered to the Gramercy Park Hotel, I shall pick it up from the front desk."
"Unless you would prefer to set up other arrangements?"
"It could," Serafine admits. She looks up from the computer monitor and studies the Brit for a moment, taking in the details in a more professional and observant fashion than flirtatious one. "Even so, there's still an indication that you're not here just for a day or two."
Though she doesn't really care how long the man is in the city. Does she?
"I'll arrange the delivery." Serafine spends a few moments typing in the computer. "You'll be contacted twenty fours in advance, the morning of the delivery and four hours prior. We want to be certain that the piece is expected and received, and there are no problems."
The rest of the sale is routine. Name and address information, billing and payment, and a sales slip, invoice and receipt slid across the desk for the man to sign.
"Do you honestly care how long I am in the city for?" Bryn's eyes twinkle with amusement at the thought, and it does cause him to laugh. "You are a vastly intriguing vampire, Miss Roque. Had I not known you were the liaison, I would likely have thought you entirely human."
"I will set it up with the concierge then. The delivery will be expected, and if access is needed to the suite, just let me know. I will allow the man to show the delivery upstairs."
He fills out the paperwork, and cuts the cheque right there.
"Idle curiosity, Mr. Blackwell. You're with The Priory. I would be foolish to not take some interest in why you're here and how long you'll be around." Shifting in her seat, Serafine gives another one of those oh-so-slight shrugs. "Beyond that, it's really none of my business."
His words bring a smile to her lips. It's not quite the open flirtatious one of earlier, but it's not completely cool and professional either. "I have heard that before. Thank you." There's a fifty-fifty chance that a vampire would be flattered for being considered human, but considering that it's how they stay safe and blend in, Serafine thinks it's high praise indeed.
With the sale concluded, she rises slowly, extending her hand to the man. "It's been a pleasure doing business with you. I do hope that if you do find yourself looking to more decorative purchases that you really will give me a call."
"How much interest do you have, Miss Roque?" Bryn raises one eyebrow, and watches her as she stands. He rises to his feet as well and takes her hand. After giving it a firm shake he lifts and turns the back of it toward him before raising it to his lips. A ghost of a kiss is placed upon it, and when he looks at her his eyes are twinkling once again.
"That is to say, are you interested in joining me for a cup of coffee this weekend, barring any more incidents that draw our attention to the park?"
Serafine manages to contain her surprise and keep any sign of it from her face at the request. It doesn't mean that she isn't of half a mind simply to tell him 'no' on the principle of the thing. Did he come here just to suss her out, to find her weaknesses? Is he playing some sort of game? Still, if she says no, simply because her pride is wounded - and yes, because she likes having the upper hand - she'll never have any answers and she will have to deal with him when she deals with The Priory.
"It'd be my pleasure to have a cup of coffee with you, barring any other business matters."
"Shall I have a car pick you up, say, at around nine then? That would give you plenty of time to get… dinner… out of the way first." Bryn watches her curiously, trying to figure out what's going on in her head. At this point, it's difficult to tell.
"Though if you would prefer, we can choose a location to meet at."
"I don't mind if you send a car." Serafine's smile softens, relaxing more towards the open end of things. It doesn't quite touch her eyes as she is still reeling and trying hard to figure out the man's angle. She's usually quite good at reading people, and doesn't like it when she can't.
She will trust the car he sends because he's with The Priory, and whatever is going on in the man's head, Serafine is certain that it has little to do with harming her. It doesn't negate her being careful, and certainly she'll make certain that Kieran knows of her plans. She's half-tempted to call up Ashcroft and grill him, but on the off chance that Blackwell is acting on his own and the invitation is more than professional, she doesn't want to stir up that part.
"Thank you for the invitation. I'm quite interested in sitting down and talking to you a bit more, Bryn." Giving a soft tilt of her head, Serafine asks, "May I call you Bryn?"
"Then I shall send a car here for nine on Saturday. Should you have need to call it off, please contact the number I have left on the forms." It will only ring to the concierge, but the man will know how to get a message to Bryn before he goes to a coffee shop and waits for her to arrive.
"And I you, Miss Roque." Getting to know her off the paper will be beneficial in the long run, and it will be necessary that they trust one another if she is to remain the liaison for the Priory.
Chuckling, he dips his head in a polite nod. "If that is what you prefer to call me, then you may."
"You don't have to call me Miss Roque." Serafine glides around the desk and moves toward the doorway. It's not a move designed to rush Bryn out, but she does need to get back to the gallery. "I haven't used that name in … almost a hundred years. Maybe more."
Locking her gaze to his, she's quiet for a heartbeat. "I'd much prefer it if you would call me by my first name."
"I do not have to, but at the moment I prefer to." Bryn flashes her a boyish smile once more, gathering the receipts and slips he will need to give to the concierge in regards to the artwork.
"Nine on Saturday, Miss Roque."
He folds the papers neatly, and tucks them into an inner pocket in his suit jacket.
"I will determine then if we are familiar enough with each other to use your given name."
Bryn Blackwell has to be one of the most frustrating men that Sera has had the pleasure of knowing in a good few decades. Maybe a good century. She can have any man in the city that she wants; Sera can wrap them around her finger and have them falling at her feet. She knows men, she knows their desires and how to push their buttons. If it weren't for the fact that she knows doing something over the top right now would only make things uncomfortable and difficult in the future, unless she glamoured it away from the man.
Damn the Priory.
"Nine o' clock, then, Mr. Blackwell." Two can play that game.
"I do need to get back to the gallery. Feel free to stay and have a look around. Perhaps you'll see something else that you find appealing." She flashes Bryn a smile that one parts friendliness and two parts sultry, despite her frustration, before turning and walking away with an extra sway to her steps.
Really, he can't help but laugh when she emphasizes his name. It amuses him to no end that she wants to be overly familiar with him when she barely knows him. He watches with amusement as she 'storms' out of her office with a flirty smile, and a sway to her hips.
That is how he can tell that he's gotten under her skin.
Bryn gives her a few moments before he silently makes his way to the door, then turns around, hand resting on the handle.
"I have seen plenty that I find appealing, Miss Roque. Do have a pleasant evening now."
With that, he steps out into the night, disappearing into a dark towncar.
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Q: Displaying Label and Dropdown on the same line I need to dislpay Label and dropdown on the same line. I'm using bootstrap and my html is like that

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E-Verify, the federal system used by some employers to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the U.S., has reopened following the temporary reopening of the federal government.
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Q: Git branch named origin/HEAD -> origin/master I'm fairly new to Git, and still getting the hang of it. I just recently started working with branches and am running into some questions.
I have two development systems, an Ubuntu desktop and an MacBookPro. I did a bunch of work in a new organizations branch on the Ubuntu system and performed commits and pushed to my remote repo. At this point, I had these branches:
tauren@ubuntu:/projects$ git branch
  accounting
  master
* organizations

tauren@ubuntu:/projects$ git branch -r
  origin/accounting
  origin/master
  origin/organizations
  origin/superstar

Then I switched to the MBP to pull the new branch:
tauren@osx:/projects$ git branch
  accounting
* master

tauren@osx:/projects$ git branch -r
  origin/HEAD -> origin/master
  origin/accounting
  origin/master
  origin/superstar

tauren@osx:/projects$ git pull
   2e20a14..ef35730  accounting -> origin/accounting
   271a1a5..7e947ab  master     -> origin/master
 * [new branch]      organizations -> origin/organizations

tauren@osx:/projects$ git branch
* accounting
  master

tauren@osx:/projects$ git branch -r
  origin/HEAD -> origin/master
  origin/accounting
  origin/master
  origin/organizations
  origin/superstar

So my questions are these:

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*Why does the MBP have a branch origin/HEAD -> origin/master, but the Ubuntu system doesn't? What is that branch?

*Does git pull automatically pull all new remote branches? I thought I had to tell it the name of new branches to pull. As you can see, it pulled the remote organizations branch on the commmand git pull.

A: HEAD usually points to the currently checked out branch. In hosted (bare) repositories, it designates the default branch, i.e. the branch that is checked out when you clone the repository. So, origin/HEAD tells you the default branch of origin.
I don't know why it's not present in your repository on the Ubuntu system. Perhaps you originally pushed your code from that repository (when origin was empty and thus didn't have a HEAD yet) and never updated it.
Having something like origin/HEAD is not terribly important in practice, anyway. If you want, you can use git remote set-head origin -a to have origin/HEAD created/updated
To answer your other question: if you run git pull without arguments, it actually fetches everything from the remote (git fetch is run without arguments, too, so it just gets everything). Everything doesn't get merged, though. Only the remote-tracking branches (the stuff in git branch -r) are updated.

A: As far as I know, HEAD is not a branch, but rather a pointer to a node of the history tree (i.e. a commit). The files which are residing in you particular working copy have the state described by HEAD.
Usually HEAD points to the most recent commit in a branch, so you have the most recent files in the working copy. Using git reset HEAD^ you can shift the pointer to previous commit (i.e. undoing the last commit in your local copy).
Now, every git repo has a HEAD, check this with git show HEAD. Accordingly, origin/HEAD is HEAD of your origin remote.
Now, I've found a good question describing HEAD: What is HEAD in Git?

A: It is just a pointer to master, a symbolic link if you wish. You can safely delete it by doing the following in a terminal (or git bash/cygwin for windows users):

*

*navigate to your repository

*execute: git remote set-head origin -d
now it should be gone:
$ git branch -r
origin/master


– A bicycle ride from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska (airport code: SCC) to Ushuaia, Argentina (airport code: USH).
– Start in Alaska at the Summer Solstice (June 2016) and finish in Argentina at the Summer Solstice (December 2017) that occurs 18 months later.
– Mike. I've also extended an invite on Adventure Cycling if there is someone interested in joining in all or part.
Camp some nights and stay in motels other nights. Nice to have a bed and shower mixed in with less expensive lodging.
Start early in the morning, rather than waiting and pushing dark.
Get food along the way, more often than cooking on camp stove.
If I'm cycling with others, will adapt as makes sense. Unless we're matched very close in speed, I've found it easier to sync up periodically or as infrequently as a few times a day, rather than try to stay lock-step and frustrate both.
What about dangerous things, like bears and bandits?
My overall approach has been to get a reasonable assessment of the risk and then take appropriate precautions. As far as risk assessment goes, I've read a bunch of other cycle journals and then other articles online. These put my mind a bit more at ease because while the risk from either a bear or a bandit is not zero, it is also not very high and most cyclists along these routes pass without any difficulties.
However, given the risk isn't zero, there are also some sensible precautions I'll take. For bears I'm putting all my smelly food, toiletries in odor proof bags and then inside waterproof bags. No reason to bring these into the tent and I'll bring some line to string them up. I've gotten a bearproof container, but not certain yet whether it will go on the ride.
As far as bandits go, the risks also seem fairly low, though occasionally on cycle journals I had read of some rare holdups. I haven't encountered any in my previous trips. Some areas like the north coastal area of Peru I might avoid. In other places, will be careful with my belongings, avoid taking flashy or expensive things and store away some things in more than one place.
If there is a question missing, add a request to the comments below. As appropriate, I'll move your question to the questions area above and then delete the comment.


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Farscape World • View topic - HUGE Thank You to the FWA!
HUGE Thank You to the FWA!
This thank you is long overdue, but now that I finally have a couple of pictures, I'd like to express Farscape Canada's sincerest thanks to the FWA for funding our beautiful new convention banners and Rygel stuffie. The full Canadian con kit made its debut this summer at conventions in Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, and it was the envy of many a fan group. Rygel was beating off the admirers. Best of all, he won't be biting any more customs officers!
We really couldn't have done it without the FWA's financial support (and their much appreciated volunteer time), nor without all our fellow fans who have supported FWA fundraising endeavors, and we especially couldn't have done it without the amazing artistic talents of our banner designers mycattoldme and Kyntio. With honourable mention to Tom for his Rygel advice.
THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH! EVERYTHING YOU DO FOR FARSCAPE IS HUGELY APPRECIATED!


Are there non-profit loan modification services?
There are a number of non-profit loan modification services such as Hope Now which you can find on the internet. These non-profits are subsidized by small government grants and by the banks themselves, so keep in mind who they are representing. The non-profits can be excellent sources of information; however, not always the best source for getting what is best for the consumer. The bank on your mortgage statement or the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development can provide you with more information.


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Quick break between the economy ones; no wrestling news = more columns.
First off, a link:
http://www.latimes.com/templates/misc/printstory.jsp?slug=la-fg-wmd8jun08§ion=/printstory
I've seen several very explanatory stories to the effect of Iraq's weapons program being active and very corrupt. Lies were spread on both ends; to Saddam, and to his enemies. This article is one of the better ones. So, let me go over a few key points on this situation. Remember, WMD = weapons of mass destruction.
1. Iraq was not in possession of weaponized WMD. It had the delivery system in place (illegal Al Samoud missiles and WMD-ready warheads), it had many of the needed materials (pre-war reports usually mentioned potential, not produced), it had the scientists, it had the labs... it just didn't have the finished product. I do not expect a smoking gun to turn up unless it's hidden in Syria or buried in sand.
2. The international community has been in agreement for some time over the existence of an illegal Iraqi WMD program. Clinton knew about it and acted, the UN passed over a dozen resolutions, and the security council voted unanimously in resolution 1441 that Iraq was in violation of the various weapons-related restrictions imposed under the Gulf War 1 cease-fire. What does all that mean? It means that at no point did Bush and Blair attempt to use some massive lie in order to justify war. The war's primary detractors agreed that Saddam's Ba'ath government was acting illegally; the only thing in dispute were specific violations and the consequences resulting from them.
3. From a standpoint of international law and security, Gulf War II has been justified. Discoveries of missile stockpiles and meticulously acid-washed mobile weapons labs, in addition to the testimony of dozens of captured government officials, have proven that the WMD program existed. That program needed to be eradicated thoroughly in order to ensure that one of the great modern murderers could not use the tools of genocide once more. Further, his government needed to be dismantled in order to demonstrate that flagrantly aggressive and illegal behavior over an extended period of time will be prosecuted with equal aggression; at some point a regime loses its right to exist.
4. The discovery of mass graves of all shapes and sizes only provides another grim reminder of the price paid to those who allow grossly corrupt regimes to remain in power. These atrocities are not unique to Iraq, and I remain steadfast in the belief that the world's economic and military powers have a moral obligation to prevent them from recurring, no matter how inconvenient it might be. I'm not advocating an endless war or a bloody crusade; rather, focused military efforts aimed at toppling governments, followed by humanitarian aid and protecting the creation of new democracies from new dictators.
Iraq is the first real test, and despite the massive humanitarian crisis I firmly believe that the people of Iraq will be liberated from the prolonged suffering caused by Saddam Hussein.
Point of View 2, April 21, 2003: The Rage Continues
The museum.
That's all they want to talk about now. A museum.
"Before and during this war, Bush administration officials spoke repeatedly of securing a promising future for the long-suffering Iraqi people... As things turned our [sic], all of humankind is poorer	." - the Ft. Worth Star Telegram
"Nothing much is more important to an emerging democratic form of government than the collections of a nation's history" - The Toledo Blade
"Only now is it becoming apparent that to many Iraqis, including those who loathed Saddam Hussein, the war has been a calamity, a moment of national shame for which reckoning will be sought." - The Miami Herald
For all the harms done to millions of people over decades under the leadership of Saddam Hussein and his Ba'ath party, apparently the destruction of a museum is more important.
Many leftist commentators have done more than just bring up the looting of the museum as a US error; they've attempted to turn it into a major historical catastrophe, and thus place the US in a bad light in the context of actions in Iraq.
No museum is worth the oppression or death of a single human being, nor is oil, nor are 'international relationships', nor are any of the other dozens of concepts used to try and marginalize what has been accomplished. Things of this nature can occur in the process of fighting a war. Apparently to many on the left, the loss of a single museum to professional thieves during chaos in a city of millions is evidence that the coalition has no hope of ever bringing Iraq prosperity or democracy; that we should have left things alone.
I guess Thomas Henry should have said, "Give me cultural artifacts or give me death." That seems to be the sentiment at play.
I'm not asking for the left to bite their tongues on all things Bush simply because of a war. I am, however, asking for reason and restraint. To lambaste the liberation of a country because a museum was looted is asinine, and I shudder to think how such people would prosecute the war on terror... or if they'd do anything at all.
Point of View 2, May 2, 2003: Another response
Well, it took me over a week from when he wrote it, but I'm finally gettin' back at him!
On the 'European Three': It is very easy to buy into the myth that Europe with the exception of the UK was opposed to the war. However, exactly the opposite is true. France, Germany, Russia, and (I believe) Belgium made up the war resistance in Europe. The UK, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Eastern Europe were in favor of it. Thus, the consideration shouldn't be whether the US met Europe's standards, but whether France, Germany and Russia did.
And, going further, the two with the staunchest anti-war views were France and Russia... both of whom were historically strong allies of the Hussein regime on a level far beyond what the US ever was. Russia provided the vast majority of Iraqi arms. Both countries were heavily tied to Hussein through oil contracts. Going even further than that, there is an increasing flow of information that Russian and France businesses were still funneling supplies to Hussein mere days before the war. Going even further than that are the mounting evidence of Russian intelligence briefing Hussein on the US and UK in order for Hussein to be ready for the war.
What does Poland have to gain from a war in Iraq? Italy? Spain? European nations with the least ties to the Iraqi situation were nearly unanimous in their support of the war.
Which leads me to the UN.
On the UN: At no point would France have allowed a resolution to pass the security council which explicitly called for military action. They made that point abundantly clear. No amount of stalling, no amount of noncompliance, and no amount of evidence would have been sufficient for France to relent on its veto threat. And as soon as France's position was clear, several on the security council (such as Mexico) decided that they weren't going to risk anything by supporting the US only to have it vetoed anyway. The point at which France would never allow for Hussein's regime to be changed short of Hussein launching an attack is the point at which the UN security council's design is too flawed to be relied upon.
But the UN is flawed in more ways than just that. Look at the human rights council. Again and again some of the most blatantly oppressive regimes on the planet are given the ability to pass judgment- and again and again they fail to indict the most egregiously criminal governments in the history of the world.
The UN is a joke, because it doesn't represent the beliefs of the world. A majority of its members aren't even democracies! It fails to call for action where action is needed, it fails to point out human rights abuses in an impartial manner, and yet it seeks to be viewed as the only true legal arbiter. Until these fundamental flaws are resolved, I see no reason why the US' vital international interests should be left to it.
On North Korea: movement is going on as we speak for both the US and other regional powers to talk the regime down. In the past, the US negotiated with North Korea unilaterally. That failed. By having real pressure applied from China and Japan, North Korea will face an enormous cost to further developing its nuclear arms. I won't promise that it will work, but it's worth a try.
North Korea's military, and its geographical situation, provide ever bit as uniquely bad a war situation as Iraq was uniquely good. The cost: benefit ratio needs to be taken into account for every war, and the simple fact of the matter is, not every preemptive strike is worth the damage it causes. A war with North Korea would be long (by 2003 standards), bloody, and very destructive. North Korea has more than enough armament to kill untold numbers in South Korea through conventional missile strikes, let alone the amount of damage that would be done in the north where the fighting would occur. The difference between Korean War II and Gulf War II is night and day. The Iraqi military was untrained, essentially unarmed, and had next to no leadership. North Korea's military is one of the largest in the history of the world. While it would lose, and while I don't think there would be more than a few thousand US deaths, both Koreas would pay a price that Iraq thankfully didn't.
That's why I'm willing to give peace more of a chance in this situation. In six months, in a year, maybe that will change.
On terrorism: Bin Ladin and his men are scattered throughout the world, in caves or in prisons or in tombs. Its bases are destroyed, its major cell groups have been rooted out, and many top officials have been captured- several of them in 2003. And we still have a large contingent of our forces roaming through the mountains of western Pakistan looking for the remains of the Taliban.
At what point is it that we are no longer bound and gagged by a single-minded attack on Al Qaeda? Why is it that we shouldn't do anything more until Bin Ladin is found? This mindset is baffling; the bulk of the military is utterly useless in a manhunt. It should instead be used to put pressure on (and in some cases destroy) the governments which support terror, as was done in Afghanistan and Iraq. There is absolutely no reason why we should cease everything else until Bin Ladin is found.
As for the Kurds supporting Bin Ladin, I haven't seen a bit of evidence aside from Bin Ladin's support of an extremist Kurdish Taliban. Carole O'Leary of the American University, who spent several weeks with the Kurds, has pointed to them as one of the few Arab sects who are likely to support the US against Al Qaeda. If I could get your source, I could examine the historical context and see if what you're saying is correct.
On Bush: to doubt is human. I'd like you to further consider two men: Tony Blair and Colin Powell.
Both are two of the most powerful men in the world. Both have access to the same privileged information that none of us ever will. Both of them backed US military action in Iraq. Blair did so despite his own political party being stridently against it. Powell did so despite initially desiring a solution arising from the UN; he gave up when it became abundantly clear that the security council would never be satisfied with the US' evidence.
Are these men fools? Are they being bullied into their stances? Are they part of some grand lie orchestrated by the Bush administration? Or, is it the case that based on what they knew at the time, they honestly believed that military action was necessary to effect a regime chance in Iraq.
To condemn Bush as a liar is to condemn all those who had his ear and had access to the same information. That's a big step to take.
I for one am glad that Saddam Hussein has been removed from power. I believe that the US and the world will see to Iraq's rebuilding, and that Iraq will be very much well-off under virtually any government that could arise. It is next to impossible to recreate the evils represented by Hussein. And I don't think it was foolish of me to believe George W. Bush's condemnations of the Hussein regime.
Point of View 2, April 19, 2003: Response
I'd like to thank Speer for his column. I asked him to write it, because I know that there are those of you out there who share his views (though few can express it so well). The intention is noble, but I still consider it flawed.
The reality is that there were more nations actively, vocally supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom than all but two or three military actions in the history of the world. The Gulf War, its ceasefire and the UN resolutions that followed provided more 'global law' justification than any other military action since the Gulf War itself; more by far than the Taliban's removal. The reality is that if this were in fact a war which a majority of the world viscerally opposed, there would be talk of boycotts and sanctions against the United States; instead there are only protests, the largest of which are time and again organized by the socialist fringe of the left. Notice how quickly France, Germany and Russia voiced a willingness to help in the rebuilding. Notice that North Korea backed down from demanding unilateral negotiations. Notice that there has been no new wave of terrorist attacks as promised by radical Muslim leaders.
The sentiment of distrust of George W. Bush is, I suppose, not entirely without reason. A man with as many connections to oil, who controls the most potent military and economy in the history of the world, who enjoys all the popular support he needs after 9/11, who is so passionate and so unable to pump out flawless speeches... can this man really be trusted to execute a war?
Yet what reason is there to think that not only is he wrong, but that he not only doesn't believe what he says? I'll respond to the arguments, of course, but I stand firm in saying that on the issue of Iraq, Bush stands where I do. He's not a man of cunning or deception. In many ways he's simple. Does the man who created the word "strategery" really seem that two-faced? And are men like Colin Powell and Tony Blair equally as duplicitous given their support?
In the words of Johan Hari of Britain's The Independent, "I wish there was a pristine, perfect state with no oil interests and the military power to help the people of Iraq, but there isn't one." The United States was justified in pushing towards removing Saddam Hussein from power, and I remain dumbfounded at the number of people who continue to question whether or not that is the case. I will go to my grave bearing the sentiment that I would rather err in favor of zealous removal of maniacal dictators than err on the side of a false peace.
Point-by-Point Response
The most simple answer to Speer's questions isn't that Hussein's sins were uniquely his, but that he had so many of them under his wing as well as the prior military actions in Iran and Kuwait to justify action. Further, it was a situation in which the US/UK force was able to dispatch him, but there were no other trustworthy regional powers to act. Action was needed, we were the only ones available to do it.
North Korea's military is the third largest in the world, located in terrain far less friendly to our military. Yes, we would win. But it would be incredibly bloody, and South Korea would play a heavy toll. Further, there are regional powers to prevent North Korea from continuing along its current path. China has no desire to see a war break out on its border, and Japan will militarize the instant it is directly threatened. As I mentioned earlier, the North Korea problem was best dealt with by demonstrating Bush's seriousness; eradicating Hussein's regime sent a message. Don't Mess With Texas.
As far as human rights abuses go, Africa and the Middle East have everything imaginable. Yet there is no terrorism being exported from Africa, there is no WMD production in Saudi Arabia, and there is no leader who demonstrated a willingness to fight land wars with other countries. I would like to have seen something be done about Rwanda, I would like something to be done about the Sudan, but there are other pressing matters. The Axis of Evil deserves the bulk of our attention.
Moving on to terrorism, there is the fallacy which I've seen so many great minds make: that Osama Bin Ladin and his group are the only terrorist group worth worrying about. Iraq trained and supported other terror groups, most of whom operate in Israel/Palestine. Supporting terrorism after 9/11 is intolerable no matter who the target is. Further, groups like Hamas might not have the resources to attack the US yet, but given enough support by men like Hussein it would only be a matter of time.
"Will there be more war against the other evil dictators of the world? If not, there must be some hidden ulterior motive behind the war with Iraq."
Bush is exerting pressure on North Korea, Syria, Turkey and Iran. While Turkey won't turn to war, the other three might. Does he have to address every single dictator at the same time? That's simply unfeasible. Further, diplomacy hasn't played out in those places like it had in Iraq. Hussein had exhausted a full 12 years of ceasefire, and he was still dragging his heels. Now that it's clear the US and its allies mean business, I expect diplomacy to be much more effective. If it's not, then war may come. But to claim that the absence of other wars proves ulterior motives is highly unfair to Bush.
That Znet article is worthless. There were no 'thousands' killed or endless farmland ruined; the ordinance dropped wasn't on farms or homes, but on the mountains along the Pakistan border where the Taliban fled. The bombing and chaos in Iraq have been much more extensive; there's more need to rebuild. Humanitarian aid continues to pour into Afghanistan. Thousands of our troops continue to stave off the remnants of the Taliban in the aforementioned mountains. In order to solve Afghanistan's remaining problems we would need to fight native leaders who enjoy far more popular support, and would actually stand and fight rather than flee to the hills. That's the war the USSR fought throughout the '80s, with no success. That's what we tried and failed to deal with in Somalia. That's not a fight that's in the interests of the US. There are no armed warlords to deal with in Iraq, thus we can do more to help and I expect we will.
But there's more. The Taliban is out of power, and it will remain out of power. Afghanistan wasn't destroyed in the Taliban's removal, and most of the north/east portions of the nation enjoy relative peace and liberty. It is better off than it was on 9/11/01. The same will be true in a few months in Iraq. Hussein represented the absolute worst thing for Iraq: a man who dominated resources, had the military power to crush an uprising, and had no compunctions about slaughtering dissenters. It would be next to impossible for a worse situation to arise even if the US were to utterly abandon Iraq now, let alone that the UN, France and Russia are also interested in rebuilding.
You expect the worst to come from US military action. Well, I'm saying that even the worst is better than what would have happened had nothing been done.
I implore you once more consider that maybe- just maybe- George W. Bush isn't a lying scumbag. Because if what you imply is true, that's what he is.
Point of View 2, April 10, 2003: In Celebration, a Fury
I love it. I see the images from Baghdad just like the rest of you.
This war has gone exactly, mark my words, EXACTLY like I and those like-minded people in the Bush/Blair camp expected. Minimal soldier casualties, snags caused more by nature than by the Republican Guard, tragic but rare and inevitable civilian deaths, ineffective suicide runs mixed with surrenders, and ultimately one of the single most lopsided military victories in the history of the world.
Now, they're dancing in the streets. The Iraqi people weren't sure if the allies would actually finish the job this time; now they know. Now there is jubilation. Now there are children liberated from prison, and torture chambers found in freshly bombed buildings, and stores of banned missiles, and nuclear waste, and chemical-tipped warheads, and warehouses full of human remains. Those are the dark, ghastly legacy of a monster that history will remember as Saddam Hussein, who tortured with his hands, who had his opponents tortured, and who tortured his nation with the instruments of fear and oppression for decades without the slightest remorse.
Many of you question whether the Iraqi people will in fact be liberated as we conceive of liberty. Will there be free elections? Will there be internal peace? Will the radicals spring up and establish another terror-friendly theocracy? Will there be a new Saddam? We are right to ask such questions. But it is not right to overtly anticipate a failure by the United States of America and the United Kingdom. It is not right to expect that a nation, any nation, could ever be worse off than they were under the bloodied fingertips of Hussein.
My question at the moment now lies not with Bush or with Blair. They did their part. Their generals performed masterfully. My question lies with those who opposed the war, and from there nitpicked from every possible angle in order to avoid the awful truth: that George W. Bush knew what the hell he was talking about. That the idiot son, the gunslinging cowboy, the arrogant American would actually be correct in pushing for the removal of Saddam Hussein; and that Blair, in backing Bush, was not merely being a suck-up, but in fact believed in the veracity of his words and was willing to back them up with the military might of his people despite opposition from his own party.
My question, something that's eating away at my stomach, is why so many millions were viscerally opposed to the concept of Iraqi liberation. Why they expected every Iraqi city to be burned to the ground, and its people degraded by the invasion, and its resources plundered by the supposedly vile forces at work in the Bush administration. Why they thought deep down that Iraq was better off under the auspices of Saddam Hussein. Why the prospect of military action immediately caused flashbacks of Dresden and Vietnam rather than the exact same nation a mere decade earlier, or Afghanistan a mere year ago.
What, I ask, caused rational human beings to come to a conclusion that was not only wrong, but if followed through on would have left the Iraqi people under brutal oppression. It's not just a matter of being pacifists, or being wary of Bush, or fearing terrorist reprisals. It's that so many people think that the United States isn't capable of waging a war of liberation that leaves the populace better off than before. That a defeatist conviction of American weakness would lead them to condemn a people to oppression is sad; to continue to do so in the face of such an overwhelmingly beautiful liberation is intellectually dishonest and morally inexcusable. I've said it before, and I say it once more here: those who opposed this war were wrong, and are so wrong as to not be worthy of elected office. A mistake so grand should never be forgotten.
This is how we fight the terrorists. The dictators of the world and their violent underground allies will either lay down their arms or be removed from power. Not all at once, not without due process, not without planning... and yet without fear, and without pointless destruction of those we seek to help.
Without the absurd notion that the free people of the world should feel remorse for wanting others to experience the liberty we take for granted.
I'd greatly appreciate feedback on this.
Point of View 2, April 7, 2003: Victory, and Consequences
The war is over. Saddam Hussein's Ba'ath party government is in shambles. It only has direct military control of fractions of cities- and that includes Baghdad now. Soon there will be nothing left of it.
Not every Iraqi wanted Hussein gone. Not every Iraqi wanted to be freed by a gesture from George W. Bush and Tony Blair. Not every Iraqi will live to see the freedom that is most pivotal to this conflict. Remember that far more will die because of bombs destroying water lines than will die from bombs being dropped on civilians; hundreds died directly, thousands will likely die indirectly.
Yet this is still a small price to pay, and this has been a fantastically successful war. A war of liberation would have been impossible to win for the Iraqi people unless Hussein's own populace in Baghdad- the ones who receive table scraps from him as opposed to nothing- had turned on him in a total nationwide revolt. That would have been far bloodier for far longer than the war we've witnessed.
Liberation will mean that the infrastructure of the nation can be built to the same level as Kuwait, whose people enjoy a much higher standard of living than the people of Iraq ever have. Liberation will mean an end to the torture and murder of dissidents. Liberation will mean the establishment of a government that no longer acts as a looming threat to nations in the region. Liberation will mean that less funding and training will be given to terror groups. And even though there are many who today loathe the actions of the Americans and the British, the prosperity of the Iraqi people will act to silence doubts and as a buffer against men like Bin Ladin who exploit a false image of America as a destroyer and an oppressor.
But in order for this war to have been worth it, America and its allies (and hopefully the rest of the world) must- must- keep their word to help the people of Iraq be free and remain free. The same goes for Afghanistan. The same will go for any other future
military action taken in the war on terrorism. Each of us must seek to hold the leaders of our nations accountable if Iraq is set aside before it can properly fend for itself. This is something that could be necessary for five, ten, or even twenty years. Not all of that time would be spent feeding the entire populace, but instead simply preventing the rise of a new Hussein.
That's in the future. Today we need to hold an entirely different set of people accountable. Those who claimed that the war would leave Iraq decimated and its cities leveled. Those who claimed that this was a war of conquest. Those who were convinced that notions of national sovereignty and pacifism were more important than the basic human dignity of every single citizen of Iraq. Those who predicted Vietnam and quietly (or openly) dreamed of a military quagmire for the sake of discrediting Bush and Blair. People with that mindset must not be allowed to hold office, because they have been so thoroughly discredited that they can no longer be trusted with issues of national and international security. Dictators will not be converted by words. Terrorists will not be won over with platitudes. The swift, efficient use of force as demonstrated in these last few weeks (and in Afghanistan before it) will act as the ultimate deterrent to any who want to take the path of WMD and terrorism.
I thank Bush, and Blair, and Howard, and the leaders of many other nations who have chosen to stop tolerating defiance from dictators. I hope that each of them will be rewarded accordingly.
Point of View 2, March 20, 2003: Rage
There's a paper I need to hand in at 2 PM today. It'll wait; only two pages.
Since the beginning of writing these columns I have saved the works of many authors on many topics. From relevant quotes like Clinton in '98 to the facts on gun control, the work and ideas of others have been vital in honing and backing my own.
There are no op-ed pieces, no research papers, and no quotes by great men like Tony Blair- the top orator in the liberation of Iraq.
Today I am filled with fury, deep in my gut, towards the actions and statements of many in the Democratic party. The statements pile up one after another, each an attempt to muddy the waters and make it more difficult for Bush to unite the nation in defense against terrorism.
Dissent in the context of the war on terror ought to be about how best to remove the power behind terrorists. Yet many top Democrats are more concerned with taking jabs at Bush than presenting viable alternatives and attempting to come up with better solutions.
"Today I weep for my country," said West Virginia Democrat Sen. Robert Byrd. "No more is the image of America one of strong, yet benevolent peacekeeper. Around the globe, our friends mistrust us, our word is disputed, our intentions are questioned. We flaunt our superpower status with arrogance. After war has ended the United States will have to rebuild much more than the country of Iraq. We will have to rebuild America's image around the globe."
"I think unleashing 3,000 smart bombs against the city of Baghdad in the first several days of the war . . . to me, if those were unleashed against the San Francisco Bay Area, I would call that an act of extreme terrorism," said Stark, a Democratic congressman from San Francisco.
"Look, we have exhausted virtually our diplomatic effort to get the Iraqis to comply with their own agreements and with international law. Given that, what other option is there but to force them to do so? ... The answer is, we don't have another option. We have got to force them to comply, and we are doing so militarily." -- Tom Daschle, 1998
"I'm saddened, saddened that this president failed so miserably at diplomacy that we're now forced to war. ... [Bush is] rushing to war without an adequate concern for the ramifications of doing so unilaterally, or with a very small coalition." -- Tom Daschle, 2003
"One could say that Osama bin Laden and these non-nation-state fighters with religious purpose are very similar to those kind of atypical revolutionaries that helped to cast off the British crown" - Marcy Kaptur, congresswoman from Toledo.
I come to you tonight not to hold one party above another. As I have said before, Republicans are not saints, and are prone to the occasional stupid quip (see: Lott, Trent). That does not excuse the conduct and motivation of the Democrats.
Kaptur phrased her remark in an attempt to explain the motivation behind the radical elements of Islam; that there is a spiritual drive which at times defies logic and offers a source of strength. However, saying that they are "very similar" is the height of ignorance. The fledgling America did not seek to burn down London, or slaughter those who still pledged fealty to the crown but did not fight. America fought for its independence in the open against British troops. The actions of the founding fathers could not possibly be more variant from the events of 9/11, which every terrorist group in existence wishes would happen again. Kaptur isn't just wrong in comparing Bin Ladin to Washington; she's dangerously wrong.
Daschle, arguably the most powerful Democrat, is a hypocrite. He meant every word of both quotes and should be held accountable for undermining a president in a time of war for purely partisan purposes.
Daschle and Byrd both attack Bush for failing in diplomacy. No, sirs, George W. Bush did not fail in preventing this war. Chriac and Hussein failed. Hussein could have cooperated in full in 1991, or 1998, or 2003, or Monday, but he instead chose the path of deceit. Chriac could have allowed for a tougher resolution in the security council, giving Hussein a firm set of demands and a deadline backed by military force. Chriac's sole solution to the problems of Saddam Hussein are inspectors and UN meetings. Had Chriac been willing to allow the British plan, which was incredibly fair and far more potent than resolution 1441, there would have been a definitive opportunity to allow for either a unified peace or a unified war. For Daschle and Byrd to lay the blame entirely on Bush is not only shortsighted, but incredibly harmful in time of war.
But there's more. Daschle voted in favor of giving Bush authority in this situation. Since then he has done nothing but second-guess and attack... without ever admitting that perhaps he disagreed with his own vote. He wants it both ways. If the war effort went smoothly, he was on board from the get-go. If there was a snag (say, France obstructing in the UN), he could blast Bush and score brownie points with the party's far-left just in time to get nominated for 2004. I urge those of you in South Dakota to find a new senator. I don't care what party.
Stark's comments are unforgivable. Those words cut straight to the marrow of every soldier from every allied nation who fight with honor and courage as I type these words. The reason why the bombs dropping on Iraq differ from terrorism is the exact reason why terrorism is so horrible. To target civilians without warning in order to inflict as many casualties as possible; this is the goal and the means of terror. Attacking the armed supporters of a dictator whose hands are drenched in the blood and misery of millions- to his own delight- is not terrorism. Stark has equated the armed forces of the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, and many others with Al Qaeda. I have no tolerance for this man. I urge those of you in San Francisco to find a new congressional representative, and again it doesn't matter what party.
To all of you, I say once again: hold your elected officials responsible for their words and their deeds. It applies to any political party in any nation at any time. The price of freedom is eternal vigilance; vigilant against harmful elements from abroad and at home.
Point of View 2, February 22, 2003: Iraq, part 3
I could talk about how France and Germany are ruining themselves and the EU, or about how the anti-war protests are run by whackos, or I could rehash any of the dozens of things I've already said. But instead, I'll let someone else make the case for me.
"Saddam Hussein must not be allowed to threaten his neighbors or the world with nuclear arms, poison gas or biological weapons."
"Other countries possess weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles. With Saddam, there is one big difference: He has used them. Not once, but repeatedly. Unleashing chemical weapons against Iranian troops during a decade-long war. Not only against soldiers, but against civilians, firing Scud missiles at the citizens of Israel, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and Iran. And not only against a foreign enemy, but even against his own people, gassing Kurdish civilians in Northern Iraq."
"I have no doubt today, that left unchecked, Saddam Hussein will use these terrible weapons again."
"The decision to use force is never cost-free. Whenever American forces are placed in harm's way, we risk the loss of life. And while our strikes are focused on Iraq's military capabilities, there will be unintended Iraqi casualties."
"Heavy as they are, the costs of action must be weighed against the price of inaction. If Saddam defies the world and we fail to respond, we will face a far greater threat in the future. Saddam will strike again at his neighbors. He will make war on his own people."
"But once more, the United States has proven that although we are never eager to use force, when we must act in America's vital interests, we will do so."
Any idea who it is yet?
"Earlier today, I ordered America's armed forces to strike military and security targets in Iraq. Their mission is to attack Iraq's nuclear, chemical and biological weapons programs and its military capacity to threaten its neighbors."
All the above came from a speech on December 19, 1998, by William Jefferson Clinton, President of the United States.
I rest my case... for now.
Point of View 2, February 3, 2003: On war
"If there must be trouble, let it be in my day, that my child may have peace." -- Tom Paine, 1776
I'm writing this on behalf of a friend who shall remain nameless. He doesn't believe that liberating Iraq or enforcing the ceasefire are important, and that we must wait to fight until there is aggressive action taken by Saddam Hussein.
Pacifism is one thing. Trusting that madmen will use restraint is its dangerous extreme. There are two very relevant historical examples which highlight the necessity of a preemptive strike. Before going into them, I'll go over the theory behind a preemptive attack.
In order to justify a war in order to disarm a government, one must be certain that said government is building arms and will in turn use them to attack yourself or an ally. Although the preemptive strike would result in deaths on both sides, it would prevent a full-scale war which would kill vastly more. This is especially true today, where precise bombs can be used rather than massive armies, and where two fully armed armies fighting each other can leave enormous devastation to the environment and to civilian populations.
The first historical example for the need to disarm Iraq can be found in 1930's Europe. Hitler, having been elected and then killing off all political enemies in the process, was in full control of Germany. The Germans were still sore over the results of World War 1, most notably the harsh Treaty of Versailles. One of the points of the treaty was a limit on the size and scope of the German army, in the hopes that its war machine could be kept in check. Hitler ignored this part of the treaty and very soon had the largest, most advanced army in Europe. Soon he set his sights on conquest, first through simple occupation and then by outright invasion. Britain and France, eager to avoid another brutal war, coddled Hitler. As long as they met his demands he wouldn't attack.
He attacked. We all know the results.
Had Britain and France actually enforced the Treaty of Versailles, there would have been a war, make no mistake. Hitler would have fought with everything he had. However, not only would the war have been on a smaller scale with fewer high-tech (for the times) weapons, but Hitler would have been stopped before he could begin the Final Solution to the 'Jewish problem'.
But how could the allies have known that Hitler was going to attack? By looking at the man. Looking at his past, his rhetoric, and Mein Kampf would have been more than enough to tell them that he couldn't be trusted.
In that vein, I go into the second historical example: Saddam Hussein himself.
In 1957, a young Saddam joined the Baath revolutionary party. In 1963 he became an important officer, specializing in torture. He was so skilled at it that soon he gained respect for the passion of his work, and by 1968 he was the #2 man when the Baathists seized power. Over the next eleven years he used his power to crush dissent and take over national industries, including numerous oil fields. In 1979 the head of the party resigned, and Saddam became the ruler. Shortly after he had nearly 500 people of stature in the nation killed because he didn't have enough control over them.
In 1980 he began a war with Iran. Because of America's conflicts with Iran (re: hostages), we supported Saddam. This lasted 8 years, and both sides traded some of the worst biological and chemical weapon attacks ever. Millions died. The Kurds, a northern Iraq minority who didn't support the Baath party, were brutally oppressed and often gassed for any attempts to overthrow Saddam.
With the war on Iran over, and still having an assortment of arms, Saddam decided that Kuwait (and its oil) ought to be a part of Iraq. In the summer of 1990 he invaded, leading to the Gulf War in early 1991. Although he had at the time the 4th largest military in the world, his forces were routed by a full showing of the arms of the free world. His million man army surrendered by the hundreds of thousands rather than rush into pointless slaughter; many of these deserters had their families killed by Saddam's personal agents. During the Gulf War, Iraq launched missiles against Israel in an attempt to incite a more widespread war in the region and thus deflect some of the attention on his invasion; though it was not a successful tactic, this has often been left out of recountings of the war.
Since then, Saddam has done everything possible to rebuild his army. Since soldiers were unable to give him the power he desires, Saddam now hopes to use powerful biological and chemical missiles to get what he wants. This process explicitly violates the ceasefire agreement following the Gulf War.
He has inspectors spied on. He has made it clear that any scientists who share secrets will be killed. He has obfuscated and stalled at every opportunity, even barring inspections during the end of Clinton's second term. In the 10,000+ page report which supposedly proved Iraq's disarming, there were dozens of documentable omissions and outright lies, as has been demonstrated by the initial findings of recent inspections.
Saddam Hussein is an enemy of humanity. His life has been defined by the destruction of others. He has tortured with his own hands, he has had his political enemies killed, he has slaughtered those in his nation who oppose him, he has invaded two nations, he ignores all treaties, he gives money to terror groups, and he continues to hold a deathgrip on Iraq's resources rather than allow his populace to try and escape their desperate poverty.
This is not a man we can trust to sit on some of the deadliest weapons ever devised. This is not a man we can reason with. This is not a man whose actions can be tolerated any longer. This man, responsible for the deaths of millions, must be stopped from having his plans come into fruition once more.
For his incalculable crimes, and for the sake of preventing the future deaths of all those he deems in the way, Saddam Hussein must be forced from power. The cost might be the lives of some of America's fighting men and women, but they will ensure the safety and freedom of millions in the process.
"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself" - John Stuart Mill
Point of View 2, February 2, 2003: Iraq
I don't WANT a war with Iraq. I just think that nothing else will work.
Here's the reasons why we do it.
1. The Gulf War hasn't ended yet. I'm serious. Hussein violated the ceasefire agreement by rearming, so we have every right to punt him out of power.
2. The ceasefire was made by the UN, and if nobody enforces it then the UN loses all legitimacy. On the flip side, if Hussein is toppled then it sends a message to all the other third-world despots out there.
3. Hussein has proven that he uses what he has, whether it be on us through terrorism or on Israel or on his own people.
3a. He has all that he needs to make weapons. Remember those warheads found by inspectors? The CIA tipped them off on it. The US will be carefully dropping hints so that the Iraqis don't cover things up in time.
4. Terrorism. Hussein's links to Al Queda might not be rock solid, but his links to terrorism are. Taking him down will cut off a source of funds and weapons.
5. Casualties would be kept to a minimum. Iraq isn't nearly as armed as it was during the Gulf War, and as shown in Afghanistan, we can deal with urban warfare and smaller armies with a minimum of casualties among our troops and their civilians.
6. The deaths of a handful of innocent people and a bunch of Hussein loyalists would be well worth it to liberate the people of Iraq.
7. Hey, why not oil? Bringing more stability to the region not only allows access to Iraq's oil (without lining Hussein's pockets in the process), but also the oil of its neighbors. Oil alone isn't worth fighting for, but it doesn't hurt.
8. We've got a solid coalition already. The UK and Australia alone are a big help, not to mention most of Eastern Europe.
Now for some of the reasons voiced why we SHOULDN'T attack...
1. War never helps anything! We're going to slaughter the Iraqis in another Vietnam!
-A preemptive war is necessary to prevent a madman from arming. As shown in Afghanistan, our weapons and troops are very accurate. As for Vietnam, that was a very specific terrain that would give us fits even today; Iraq has none of that terrain. It's desert.
2. We should talk with him!
-Riiiiiiight, that'll work.
3. France and Germany and Russia don't want war!
-Because they actually DO have a stake in the oil right now. Besides, why should a couple of screaming pacifists keep us from a fast, clean, necessary regime change?
4. What about North Korea?! We're being hypocrites!
-North Korea is an example of why we need to fight *now*. They violated treaties (like Saddam), repeatedly tried to arm themselves (like Saddam), were coddled by the US rather than forced to give up their plans (like Saddam), and now could not be fought without massive casualties on both sides (like Saddam if we stall long enough).
5. Bush just wants to do it for oil companies!
-So, wait. You're saying that not only do you not believe that Saddam is a threat and is violating the legitimacy of international law, but you think BUSH doesn't believe it, and he's just doing it to help some buddies in Texas. Riiiiight. Further, we could do more to secure Iraq's oil by cutting a deal with a dictator rather than coordinating in a democratic government, even one of our own design.
6. Bush wants to do it for his daddy!
-This is simply pathetic, and used by those who can't debate the real issues. So if Bush 1 had a conflict that Bush 2 is dealing with today, it's only motivated by family pride?
7. BUSH IS THE REAL TERRORIST!
-Please die, you ignorant troll.
8. Muslims will be mad!
-So let's just give up the war on terror while we're at it.
9. It'll destabilize the region!
-How can removing Hussein do anything but *stabilize* things? This argument more than any other baffles me.
10. We need to give inspectors another month/6 months/year!
-Hussein is trying to develop weapons of mass destruction. He is clearly in material breach. He is clearly trying to foil the inspections. Why in the blue hell do we need to wait until he has MORE evidence? Oh, because you think if we stall long enough then Bush loses his momentum.
11. We must wait for an imminent threat!
-Ah, thank you Senator Kennedy. I guess you won't be happy until New York is a smoldering crater.
Unless Hussein accepts exile, the war is coming. It will be fast, efficient, and effective. Liberating the people of Iraq would be one of this generation's greatest gifts to the world.


To implement the learned knowledge and to develop confidence in providing skilled care to patients, students are posted to our parent hospital i.e., JSS Hospital of 1800 beds with all specialty areas like Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, OBG, Pediatrics, Medicine, Surgery etc. equipped with latest equipments and gadgets.
JSS School of Nursing was established in the year 1988, in the JSS Hospital premises. The school is recogniged by the Karnataka State Nursing Council, Bengaluru and Indian Nursing Council New Delhi. It is affiliated to Karnataka State Diploma in Nursing Examination Board, Bengaluru. It has state-of-the-art equipments to train students. Students from all parts of the country and outside the country can get admission here.
To produce the next generation of nursing leaders empowered to focus on rapidly changing health care environment.
To acquire expertise in nursing the patients also get first-hand experience by assisting the treating clinicians.
To demonstrate ability in self-awareness, self-evaluation in personal and professional life.
Success of students reflects the quality of education. Our students have secured 1st place in I, II and III year K.S.D.N.E.B. examination during August 2017 at District level and were awarded with cash prize and memento.
Our School has won the overall championship at the cultural competition held at Suttur in the month of January 2018.
Candidates from State Open School recognized from state Government and National Institute of Open School recognized by central government.
Applications will be issued in the month of April/May every year and may be obtained from the office by paying Rs. 200/- in person or Demand Draft of Rs.300/- in favour of the Principal, JSS School of Nursing, Mysuru to send by post.
Well ventilated, spacious classrooms equipped with LCD projectors and screen.
Mentorship programme: Certain personal and psychological problems will be attended by mentors through counseling and guidance.
Health insurance is provided to students subject to membership.
The O.P. and I.P. services can be availed under this scheme except the drugs, consumables and special investigations.
Accident insurance scheme is mandatory for all students by paying prescribed annual premium.
English coaching class is conducted for students to improve their English speaking ability and personality development.
Students are trained to conduct health surveys and camps at the community.
Career opportunities: can pursue higher studies like Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, Post basic Diploma or certificate courses etc.
Placement opportunities – After training they have global opportunities to work in reputed hospitals.
Well maintained, furnished good hostel for females (a home away from home) with round the clock supervision by a lady warden.
A written permission has to be obtained from the Principal before staying out or going to out stations.
No valuables are permitted to keep in the rooms. In case of loss, the hostel/school authorities or management is not responsible.
School Day and Oath taking ceremony of 30th batch was celebrated on 16.2.2018 in Dr. Rajendra Centenary auditorium. The programme was commenced with invocation song by Kum. Laseena. The Chief Guest Dr. S. Rahdamani, Director and Dean, Mysore Medical College & Research Institute in her inaugural address stated that nursing is one of the noble profession, all nurses have to give importance in their profession i.e, Attitude, Behaviour, Communication and Documentation. Mrs. Janet Mathias, D.C.N.S., JSS Hospital had come as a special invitee offered light of knowledge to the budding students. Sri R. Mahesh, Director, Medical Education Division, JSSMVP in his presidential address stated that there is a great demand for nurses across the globe and JSS Institute is offering quality education. Mrs. Renukadevi D.N. , Vice Principal welcomed the gathering, Mr. S.G. Shashidhara Kumar, Principal offered oath to the newly admitted students. Mrs. Manasa M. has delivered vote of thanks and Mrs. Neetha S. Dalvi compeered the programme.
International Nurses Day was jointly celebrated by JSS School of Nursing, College of Nursing and Hospital on 9th June 2018. Dr. Sacchidananda. S., Director, Medical Education Department and Mr. Sreekanth B. Pulari, Registrar, Karnataka State Nursing Council , Bengaluru have come as chief guests, Dr. (Col) Dayananda, Director, JSS Hospital was the Special Invitee. Sri R. Mahesh, Director, Medical Education Division, JSS MVP has presided over the function. Mr. Sreekanth B. Pulari was felicitated for his contribution to nursing as a Registrar.
A lecture session was organized on 10.7.2018 regarding Speech, language and Hearing disorders and professional voise user. The topic was presented by JSS Speech and Hearing Lecturer Mr. Harshan Kumar H.S. and has explained the common speech and hearing disabilities, importance of screening, diagnosing and prompt treatment which helps in reducing the percentage of disability among public.
B.L.S. is the foundation for saving lives after cardiac arrest and it needs high quality cardio pulmonary resuscitation. To develop confidence and skills in taking care of such victims B.L.S. training was organized to 28th batch students on 5th and 6th September 2018 . It was conducted by Tech2people and health care Private Limited in collaboration with American Heart Association. Mr. Krishnakumar M.P., Mr. Akhil Vishwanath from AHA and Dr. Akkamahadevi, Pro. & H.O.D. of Emergency Medicine, JSS Hospital have trained the students.
To bring awareness and to practice swacchata in day to days life, a periodical swacchata abhiyaan is carrying out in the campus and outside the campus. On 29.9.2018 we have conducted swacchata abhiyaan from foot of chamundi hill to top along with 250 students and staff. The programme was inaugurated at 7.00 a.m. by Mr. K.H. Jagadish, Commissioner, Mysuru City Corporation. Dr. D.G. Nagaraju, Health Officer, Mysuru City Corporation was present along with his staff. During the abhiyaan about 12 bags of plastic waste was collected and disposed off.
World Mental Health day 2018 was celebrated on 12.10.2018 at Dr. Sri Shivarathri Rajendra Bhavana by JSS School of Nursing in association with Indian Psychiatric Society Combat Depression Task Force. Smt. H. R. Radha, District Judge came as chief guest in her inaugural address stated that life is very precious, we should not end our life by ourselves but has to be created in a positive way. The other chief guest Mr. Krishnaprasad has said that we have to understand the feelings of mentally ill health person and have to show love and affection. Dr. S.K. Ghori, Dy. Medical Superintendent, JSS Hospital, Mysuru has presided over the function.
Dr. C. Naveen Kumar, Additional Professor, NIMHANS, and Dr. M. Kishor, Asso. Professor, Dept. of Psychiatry, JSS Hospital, Mysuru have delivered talks on 'Suicide reporting in press and media' and ' Young people and Mental health in a changing world' respectively.
A Diabetes screening camp and exhibition was organized at Someshwarapura on 14.11.2018. About 150 people have undergone diabetes screening test, about 50 peoples' blood sugar level was above the normal, they have been advised to undergo further investigations , type of food to consume and change in lifestyle.
To bring out awareness among publics in regard to H.I.V and AIDS, a documentary film on H.I.V and AIDS was arranged in Ayarahalli and Devalapura villages on 1.12.2018. Before screening the film, a rally was organized.
Our School has won the overall championship in the cultural competition held at Suttur in the month of January 2018.
Chief guest Smt. PushpalathaJagannath, Mayor Mysuru City Corporation inaugurated the programme. In herinaugural address, she appreciated the discipline and punctuality of JSS Institutions and admired the contribution of nurses to the society.
Special invitee Smt. Janet Mathias, Deputy Chief of Nursing Services offered lamp to students and congratulated the students for having selected nursing profession and choosen JSS School of Nursing for their studies. She also explained the extending and expanding roles and responsibilities of nurses in different areas.
President of the programme, Sri. R. Mahesh Director, Medical Education Division, JSS Mahavidyapeetha has explained about the Quality education given by JSS Institutions and assured the parents that their wards will become good nurses.
Ms. Shobhalatha C. III year student expressed student opinion, Ms. Harsha and Ms. Pruthvi sung invocation song. Smt. Neetha Dalvi S. Tutor welcomed gathering, Smt. Renukadevi D.N. Vice Principal, recited Oath to I year students. Vote of thanks was proposed by Smt. Manasa M., Tutor and programme was compared by Mrs. Priyaranjani N., Tutor.
70th Republic day was celebrated at JSS institution premises by all the five institutions VIZ JSS SON, CON, Speech and Hearing, CPT and differently abled working womens and students on 26.1.2019 at 9am.
The chief guest was Brig Vinod Kumar Adappa. The program of escorting guest, flag hoisting and march past was organized by Mr. Mahendra, Phys. Ed JSS CPT. The march past had 04 contingents one each from respective Colleges ( JSS CON (Saffron)), JSS ISH (White), JSS SON (blue) JSS CPT (green). Each Contingent was followed by students dressed to represent the 29 states of India.
Next the Chief guest addressed the gathering and shared his experience in the Army life. He also motivated youngsters regarding safe guarding India and principles to be followed.
The gathering was welcomed by MssVidya, Asst lecturer JSS CON. The cultural programme was organized by Smt. Manasa H S JSS School of Nursing.The vote of thanks was given by Sri. Harsha ,Asstproff JSS ISH. The master of ceremony was Smt. Sharvani Asst prof. JSS CPT.
On account of suttur jatra mahotsava 2019, we had interinstitutional cultural competition on 2.2.2019 at suttur. Our students participated in 05 events like Solo classical song, Vachanadharithanruthy, Group folk dance, Group classical dance. They got 4 first prizes and 1 second prize. The total score was 48 out off 50. We got overall championship for the 3rd time. The overall programme was Coordinated by Mrs. Manasa H. S. Nursing Tutor, JSS School of Nursing, Mysuru.
On account of suttur jatra mahotsava 2019, we had interinstitutional Exhibition competition from 1.2.2019 to 6.2.2019 Our students exhibited models on AIDS and substance abuse, Data collection was done on the topic Alcohol abuse from 40 samples . The Exhibition Co ordinated by Mrs. Manjula K. V. Nursing Tutor, JSS School of Nursing, Mysuru.
We Conducted Annual Sports meet on 20.1.2019 on behalf of school day and oath taking ceremony. The programme was inaugurated by Smt. Renukadevi D.N., Vice principal, JSS School of Nursing, Mysuru. Ravikumarand Prabhuswamy, Physical education teachers, JSS institutions. The events were shot put, discuss Throw, 100mtr, 200mtr, and 800mtr, relay, throw ball and volley ball. The overall trophy was won by 2nd years. The programme was Coordinated by Mr. Mahadevaswamy R. K. Senior Nursing Tutor and Mr. Praveen kumar S.N. Nursing Tutor JSS School of Nursing, Mysuru.
Annual cultural competition Abhivyakthi 2018-19 was held on10th and 11th January 2019. The programme was inaugurated byMr. Roshan, Tabala artist. Shri S G Shashidhar Kumar, Principal, Smt. Renukadevi D.N., Vice Principal, Mr.Siddaraju,folk singer,Ms. Eepsitha, Carnatic singer were present. The cultural competitions were solo dance, solo song,group dance, group song,fancy dress,couple dance,comedy based act and fashion show.The programme was coordinated by Mrs. Neetha Dalvi, Mrs.Manasa .M.Nursing Tutors.


2 Canadian films, a Pixar short, an independent US film and a chicken compete for the Academy Award for the best short animated film.
Montreal animator Patrick Doyon with the Jacques Tati-style Dimanche is leading the field.
Pixar gets its single nomination in the animated categories (no Oscar nomination for Cars 2) for the inventive La Luna.
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore has the ex-Pixar designer William Joyce creating a book adventure (and an ipad application).
A morning stroll (Grant Orchard) narrates the quirky encounter of a New Yorker with a chicken throughout the century.