Joan Baez made the Buzz at NRO

Joan Baez and lots of other Vietnam protesting types seem to be coming out in Texas. I find their attitudes and insights both unique and amazing. I was reading the Buzz on the National Review's website and I found Baez to not be as inflammetory as I thought she would be but, just as misguided.
In this exerpt I find her naive and a little blind....

I then asked Baez what she thinks the U.S. and international community could do to ensure a peaceful transition if and when the U.S. leaves Iraq:

“There’s no way to ensure a peaceful transition. There’s already been so much chaos and unnecessary violence. Much of that has been created by us. But there was already this disgusting level of chaos and violence with Saddam Hussein.”

“We’ve just made ourselves so loathsome that whatever happens I think will be better. We have antagonized the world so much. I mean, I travel a lot. When I’m in places like Italy I memorize the Italian translation and I say, ‘I ask for your forgiveness for what my president is doing to the world. And they stand, they get up and give a standing ovation, because someone finally does get it. That’s how they see it. Granted, that is my public. But that public is pretty broad.”

The nations of the world wouldn't keep bringing their problems to us if we were so loathsome. We are still viewed as the great rescuers of the world, not that I think that is really our job. I think Baez's audience is not part of the worldwide mainstream. While everyone may not be thrilled with Iraq they are happy we, and not them, are dealing with it.

Further Proof against the UN

It is probably not a shock to any of my friends that I feel the UN is a waste of money and time. I now have further proof of that and the many reasons I like John Bolton. I was reading the Jerusalem Post (and no I don't have time to read much else;) and there is an article on PA banners.

The United Nations is embroiled in a dispute with American Jewish organizations over the funding of Palestinian banners in Gaza, and US Ambassador John Bolton on Wednesday protested the "unacceptable" payments.

The dispute centers on the UN Development Program's payment for materials produced by the Palestinian Authority for Israel's disengagement from Gaza which include banners saying: "Gaza Today. The West Bank and Jerusalem Tomorrow."

How is this helping the world or even the region? These are inflamatory and partial actions taken by the UN. And I will be honest, if you are going to be partial I prefer it is toward my side. But frankly, UN dues are paid by all nations and the UN is supposed to be for all. I say the US should pull out of the UN and send me some of my tax money back;).

Oh by the way, I do have other more serious reasons to leave the UN, but more on that later.

Now I have seen it all!

So I am putting around the Jerusalem Post's website trying to keep up on the "Disengagement" and them I see it.... An ad for Mormon singles. Seriously, I know these are ads done by Google but come on. As a Rebublican Christian I know I am in a minority group of readers. But is there this large Mormon population reading the Post? I thought I would just share my shock and amazement with you all.

It is Never Enough

I was reading the online Jerusalem Post today to catch up with all that is going on in Gaza. I never get time to read it on a consistant basis but that may have something to do with all the rugrats and the newborn;). So I was reading on what is going on with the pullout in Gaza and Chairman Mahmoud Abbas stupidity somehow amazes me. No if it is stupity, piggishness, or naivety I am not sure.

Describing the disengagement plan as historic and significant, Abbas said: "The withdrawal should not be only from the Gaza Strip, but also from the entire West Bank, including Jerusalem. This is an important step for us, but it's just the beginning."

I must say that I can't believe that, while Israel is struggling with its own citizens over this he is asking for more. It reminds me of something I am trying to teach NerdBug. When he gets something he has asked for or a treat, if he asks immediately for more(before he has even enjoyed the first thing, that is wrong. It is rude and makes people not want to give you things. I also don't know if Abbas thinks hell has frozen or what but, to think Israel is (or should) give up Jerusalem. He can choose the reason he wants for why that won't happen. A)security, b)The significance in Judaism or C) the tourist dollars that are so important to the Israeli economy. He also should realize that if Sharon gives much more(and it may already be to late) Netenyahu will take over and the Palestinian Authority will get nill.

My rant for tonight, off to feed the Nerdling, again;)!

Long Time No Post

Well, for all of our 5 readers who thought that we had abandoned our blog...we haven't. We have just been very busy having a baby. When thinking about this post Nerdad and I realized we have never really talked about our family. So here is a little introduction. If the nicknames seem to be following anyone's pattern we are taking a page out of Instapundit's book;). Our eldest child NerdBug is a 4 year old boy who is full of engery. We then have a beautiful 2 year old girl, NerdPie. Then comes our newest edition who hasn't really gotten his own nickname, Nerdling(possibly to be renamed in the future;). He was born July 29th, a full 9lbs 1oz, head full of hair(never before seen in this family), and a tooth(just never before seen). And yess you all read right...a tooth. At immediate birth it was just a large white bump on the gums but it completely came through before I left the hospital. He, like our other kids, is completely adorable. We will now be posting at least a little more regularly so check back often!