UN Chief Scolds Israel Over Syria Bombing

Sunday longtime Director General of the IAEA Mohamed ElBaradei criticized Israel's September raid on a Syrian building they claim was a nuclear installation. The U.S. were the only ones that were shown the so-called "evidence" of a nuclear installation, and Israel decided to commit yet another war crime by going ahead with the strike. ElBaradei says as everyone knows that the IAEA nor anyone else received any evidence at all of a Syrian nuke site.

"That to me is very distressful because we have a system: if countries have information that the country is working on a nuclear-related program, they should come to us. We have the authority to go out and investigate," he said.

"But to bomb first and then ask questions later, I think it undermines the system and it doesn't lead to any solution to any suspicion, because we are the eyes and ears of the international community."

Romney Calls UN a Failure; But for Snake-like Reasons

Mitt Romney said this morning in South Carolina that the UN is a failure, and proposed a new coalition of 'free nations of the world' to cater the needs of the greater good, or rather U.S./Israel interests. He thinks this because, in his mind, the UN is too tough on Israel, and lets slide anything going on in the Arab world. Romney has repeatedly fed the interests of his biggest campaign donors since he entered the race, which in large part are the very wealthy Jewish pro-Israel contributors. They are is his main financiers, and he is merely speaking for them, not the American people. So this is not surprising that he would come out and say something like this, considering he's about to be looking at the behind of Ron Paul as far as campaign funding and momentum goes. One can't help but remember in January when he took a lengthy trip to Israel to do just this. He purposefully skipped visiting Gaza. He is willing to ignore the numerous human rights violations, with the same old excuses that Israel is getting an 'unfair deal.' Maybe he should put down the European Union, Great Britain, China, and others for their opposition to things like the increasing sanctions on Gaza. Romney is simply looking out for his campaign's pocket, trying to keep up with the momentum of Ron Paul.

One thing that was said in the actual article caught my eye:

The Romneys have five sons and ten grandchildren. Of the leading Republicans in the presidential contest, Romney is the only one who has not been divorced.

The last time I checked, polygamy has played a part in Romney's life. And as even confirmed by the Republican National Committee, Ron Paul is a now a 'top-tier' candidate. As you should know, Paul has been married for 50+ years, and has never been divorced. I guess the writer just forgot...

UN Finally Decides to Investigate War Crimes in Iraq

These ruthless savage killers may finally have their day in court it seems, although it should include Bush for his constant support at the very least. The UN said today that it will begin investigating whether Blackwater committed war crimes or crimes against humanity for the careless savage killings of 17 Iraqi civilians, among countless other incidents involving Blackwater and numerous other private security contractors in the country. The UN apparently wants to make sure that countries employing these idiots are willing to hold them responsible, and enact the rule of law. Obviously this has to be insulting for our government. They think they or anyone they are associated with don't have to follow the rule of law, or be accountable for their actions. This needs to go further than just contractors. If defiance ensues, I won't be surprised at all. A group of Iraqis related to the 17 killings, mostly victims and family members, have filed suit in Washington, but you know how that will go.

Said Arikat, the UN mission spokesman, urged the Bush administration to hold accountable those involved in indiscriminate shooting; "to apply the rules of engagement and prosecute them". He added: "There cannot be rogue elements that are above the law. Definitely, we will be driving that point home time and again."