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Post by silentrunner on Oct 1, 2017 2:38:51 GMT
REVOLUTIONARY GUARD LAUNCHES COUP IN IRAN
New York Times, May 25, 2003
The Army of the Guardians of the Islamic Revolution has launched a coup d'état against the government of Iran, following months of tension.
Iranian president Mohammad Khatami was placed under house arrest at the Sa'dabad Palace in Tehran.
Worryingly, although the Revolutionary Guards claim to acting on the orders of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, he has not been seen in public since May 20. The Guards claim he is hiding out at an undisclosed location for his protection.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 1, 2017 4:04:36 GMT
CHINA ACCUSED OF ETHNIC CLEANSING IN NORTHEAST INDIA
Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2003
The People's Republic of China has been driving out Indo-Aryan people from occupied territory in Northeast India, according to refugees from that region.
Ever since the People's Liberation Army moved into the region after the December 2001 nuclear exchange, Indo-Aryan residents have faced harassment from both the Chinese and the native ethnic groups. Many have fled into neighboring Bangladesh, which has eased up on the closing of its border.
The Chinese government has denied these accusations.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 1, 2017 4:05:09 GMT
SRI LANKA WITHDRAWS FROM UN
The Daily Mail, May 31, 2003
The LTTE-controlled government of Sri Lanka has withdrawn from the United Nations amidst strident criticism of its policies towards the Sinhalese population.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 1, 2017 4:05:35 GMT
DEMONSTRATORS MASSACRED IN CHENNAI
The Guardian, June 1, 2003
A peaceful protest against the Indian military junta in Chennai turned into a bloodbath when the army opened fire on the unarmed demonstrators.
It all started when several hundred people gathered in the provisional capital to protest the government's repeated delaying of elections. The demonstrators demanded an end to martial law and a return to civilian government. The Indian Army responded by dispatching soldiers and demanding that the demonstrators dispersed. When the demonstrators refused, the Army opened fire on them.
The exact number of casualties is unknown, due to the junta refusing to divulge information, but is estimated to be anywhere from 100 to 500 people killed.
UN CENSURES INDIA FOR CHENNAI MASSACRE
New York Times, June 2, 2003
The United Nations has censured India for yesterday's massacre of demonstrators in Chennai. Secretary-General Kofi Annan called on the Indian government to end its authoritarian rule and allow a civilian government to take control.
Provisional Prime Minister Sundararajan Padmanabhan was unrepentant, calling the victims "violent rioters" and accusing them of threatening the rule of law, in spite of the fact that none of the demonstrators engaged in any acts of violence.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 1, 2017 16:07:35 GMT
"PURIFIER" CAPTURED IN POOLE
The Telgraph, June 9, 2003
"The Purifier", a far-right terrorist responsible for three mosque bombings, was identified and captured in the town of Poole.
Tim Ablitt, 38, was captured after police received a call from his roommate claiming that Ablitt had owned up to the bombings in a conversation.
A search of Ablitt's computer revealed searches on how to make explosives.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 2, 2017 16:08:04 GMT
MASSACHUSETTS SUPREME COURT CHIEF JUSTICE MURDERED
Boston Globe, November 23, 2003
Five days after issuing a landmark ruling that granted same-sex couples the right to marry, the chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court was brutally gunned down in her backyard in Boston.
Witnesses say that Margaret H. Marshall was gardening in her back yard when a .308 bullet suddenly struck her in the head. Marshall was pronounced dead on the scene.
No one was able to pinpoint where the shot came from, leading authorities to believe that the shooter used a silencer on his gun.
"Let's not kid ourselves. While the death of Chief Justice Marshall is a tragedy, let's not forget how she acted as an enabler for homosexuals with her gay marriage ruling."
Scott Lively, November 23, 2003
"I'd like to find that shooter and buy him a beer."
Free Republic user
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 2, 2017 16:51:24 GMT
AYATOLLAH KHAMENEI MAKES FIRST APPEARANCE IN MONTHS
Wall Street Journal, November 25, 2003
Amid continued resistance to the Revolutionary Guards junta in Iran, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has made his first appearance in six months.
In a televised broadcast from an undisclosed location, Khamenei denounced the anti-junta resistance and encouraged the people of Iran to support the new government.
Some observers have noted odd mannerisms in Khamenei's speech, possibly indicating that he had been drugged beforehand.
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Post by torten on Oct 2, 2017 20:52:01 GMT
Are you Lost Freeway?
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 3, 2017 17:24:53 GMT
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 3, 2017 17:25:19 GMT
PRESIDENT CHENEY DIES OF HEART ATTACK
New York Times, January 20, 2004
President Dick Cheney has died after suffering a fatal heart attack during his State of the Union speech.
As he was addressing Congress, Cheney's speech became strained and he began grasping at his chest before collapsing. Cheney was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead four hours later.
Vice President Colin Powell was sworn in as President in the hospital waiting room. It remains to be seen whether he will run in the upcoming presidential election.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 3, 2017 20:25:42 GMT
"After much contemplation, I have decided not to run in the upcoming election. Instead, I only intend to act as a caretaker until the American people make their choice.”
President Colin Powell, January 25, 2004
"When it comes to the war on Christian values being waged by the American left, both Cheney and Powell have consistently shown themselves to be on the wrong side. That's why I'm running in the 2004 presidential election, to restore our nation's Christian heritage."
Senator Rick Santorum(R-PA) announcing his candidacy, January 30, 2004
"I am proud to announce that I am running for the Republican nomination in the 2004 presidential election.
Senator Lincoln Chafee(R-RI) announcing his candidacy, January 30, 2004
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 5, 2017 19:12:48 GMT
POWELL ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL FROM VENEZUELA
Wall Street Journal, January 31, 2004
In a press conference, President Powell has announced his intention to withdraw American forces from Venezuela.
For the past nine months, the US army has been supporting the Venezuelan government against pro-Chavez rebels. Powell, citing the corruption and authoritarianism of the ruling junta, has ended that support.
"I think the withdrawal from Venezuela is a mistake. The government is still shaky, and instead of simply abandoning them, we should encourage them to clean up and democratize before letting them stand on their own."
Rush Limbaugh, February 1, 2004
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 5, 2017 19:13:09 GMT
"Images from satellites and U2 overflights have shown a growing network of prison camps in Iran, presumably for imprisoning opponents of the Revolutionary Guard junta."
Secretary of Defense Robert Gates in a press release, February 3, 2004
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 5, 2017 19:13:47 GMT
BUICK ANNOUNCES WITHDRAWAL FROM AMERICAN MARKET
New York Times, April 30, 2004
101 years after its foundation, General Motors is withdrawing the Buick brand from the American market to focus on the more lucrative Chinese market.
The announcement comes on the heels of the shutdown of Oldsmobile, the oldest automotive marque in America. Like Oldsmobile, Buick has been underperforming in sales in recent years. The failure of the brand has been attributed to overly conservative designs and a stigma as an "old man's car" due to the fact that the average Buick customer is between 50 and 85 years old. The lingering economic troubles of the Cheney administration have also hurt, driving down automotive sales across the board.
Despite its troubles in America, Buick has been wildly successful in China, where it is regarded as a status symbol akin to BMW or Mercedes-Benz. This popularity has kept GM from shuttering the brand altogether.
American production is set to be shut down at the end of the 2004 model year, with support for dealers continuing until October 2005.
"When I am president, I will work to restore the American auto industry to its former glory, so that there will be no more stories like Buick and Oldsmobile."
Lincoln Chafee, campaign speech in Detroit, Michigan, May 1, 2004
"Chafee's talking out his ass. You can't restore an industry to its former glory when all its woes are self-inflicted."
Neal Boortz, May 2, 2004
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 6, 2017 1:21:43 GMT
The Caspian Sea, May 9, 2004
Ali kept looking back at the package in the back of the boat. He knew little about its contents, but it was apparently supposed to help the Chechens in their jihad against the Russian infidels.
In the distance, he saw the lights of the city of Makhachkala, where the Chechens were waiting to receive his cargo.
The Russians would soon regret their decision to go to war with Islam.
"It happened! I don't believe it, but it happened! A nuclear weapon has gone off in Moscow! President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minster Mikhail Fradkov, and the entire Duma are believed to have been killed."
"President Powell has raised the DEFCON level all the way to two. Right now, the US government is trying to contact any surviving government or military officials in Russia. Some fear that the Russian military may mistake this for an American attack and retaliate."
Brian Williams, NBC Nightly News, May 19, 2004
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 6, 2017 2:41:57 GMT
POWELL: Just what the hell's going on in Russia?
PANETTA: Chaos, Mr. President. With Putin and most of the government reduced to glowing particles, at least five different competing governments are claiming to be the legitimate government of Russia. Four of these are military juntas.
POWELL: And the fifth?
PANETTA: They're headed out of Novgorod by none other than Vladimir Zhirinovsky.
POWELL: You mean the guy who once threw orange juice on a debate opponent on TV?
PANETTA: That's him.
POWELL: Well shit, he's just some jingoistic crank, isn't he?
PANETTA: Yeah, but after this disaster his rhetoric is bound to have appeal to the Russian people.
POWELL: Just who do you think did this anyway?
PANETTA: If I had to take a guess, I'd say it was the Islamist rebels in the Caucasus.
POWELL: Shit. If that's the case, the Russians may decide to take revenge by nuking as many Muslim cities as possible, both in and out of Russia. We can't let that happen.
Conversation between President Powell and National Security Advisor Leon Panetta, May 30, 2004
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 6, 2017 2:42:13 GMT
JOHN EDWARDS NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENCY
New York Times, July 29, 2004
The 2004 Democratic National Convention in Boston, Massachusetts has concluded with the nomination of Senator John Edwards of North Carolina for President and Representative Dennis Kucinich of Ohio for Vice President.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 6, 2017 21:13:49 GMT
POWELL: Has anyone figured out where the Chechens got that nuke?
GATES: Well, we captured some Iranian jihadists in Iraq. From what they've told us, a picture is starting to emerge.
POWELL: Go on.
GATES: According to them, the Iranian government was responsible for supplying the nuke to the Chechen fighters.
POWELL: Shit. Where the hell did they get it? I know Iran has been openly pursuing nuclear weapon development since the junta, but surely they couldn't have made one already?
GATES: Well, the captured jihadists said nothing about the origin of the nuke. We think it may have been smuggled out of Pakistan.
POWELL: But wasn't Pakistan's nuclear arsenal expended during the 2001 exchange?
GATES: That's what it looked like at first. Apparently, the Iranians were able to find one laying around. Who knows what will happen when they actually start producing nukes of their own?
POWELL: This is bad. Having a nuclear-armed fanatical Islamic state is bad enough. Having a nuclear-armed fanatical Islamic state that freely gives its nukes out to terrorists is a possibility that simply cannot be allowed to happen.
Conservation between President Powell and Secretary of Defense Robert Gates, August 3, 2004.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 7, 2017 15:35:31 GMT
KASICH, SANTORUM, NOMINATED BY GOP
Wall Street Journal, September 2, 2004
In the 2004 Republican National Convention, hosted in New York City, former representative John Kasich of Ohio was nominated as the GOP's presidential candidate while Senator Rick Santorum was nominated for Vice President.
Santorum, who had previously sought the presidential nomination himself, had decided to throw his lot in with the more moderate Kasich after the latter won several primaries.
CHAFEE ANNOUNCES INDEPENDENT RUN
Washington Post, September 3, 2004
After losing the Republican presidential nomination to John Kasich, Senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island has announced he intends to run in the general election as an independent.
Despite his failure to secure the GOP nomination, Chafee remains confident that he can still win the election by drawing dissatisfied voters from both parties.
Chafee has chosen retired general and former prospective Democratic nominee Wesley Clark as his running mate.
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Post by silentrunner on Oct 8, 2017 13:14:19 GMT
IRAN “VERY CLOSE” TO BECOMING NUCLEAR STATE
Washington Post, September 5, 2004
Iran is close to becoming a nuclear weapons state, according to a defector from the Revolutionary Guards.
The defector, who asked to remain anonymous to protect his family in Iran, says the military is preparing to test its first nuclear weapon.
US NAVY LAUNCHES STRIKE ON IRANIAN NUCLEAR FACILITIES
New York Times, September 12, 2004
The US Navy launched a daring strike on Iran to halt its nuclear weapons program.
The strike targeted the Lavizan-Shian Technical Research Center and Parchin Military Complex and was carried out by aircraft from the carrier USS John F. Kennedy.
"This was totally necessary. It was either strike now or stand by and let Iran become a source of free nukes for terrorists."
Colin Powell, defending the decision to attack Iran to the United Nations, September 13, 2004
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