Happy New Year
Say good bye to 2007 and give a big wet kiss to 2008. We should all have high hopes for the new year. All things are possible, everything is new, fresh and full of possibilities. Well, that's how I like to see it. I wish happiness, health, safety and God's blessings to all my friends. Hubby and I will be celebrating tonight at the 412 Grill, his band Show Time will be playing all night. If you are in the area come join us. Yes, champagne will be involved!
We have so many unsolved problems in the world and we have much work to do. What is your biggest concern for the New Year? What resolutions are you making? What advice for politicians do you have?
From the Friday Lunch Club:
Reza Aslan writes in the WaPo,Every time I hear about how Sen. Barack Obama is going to "re-brand" America's image in the Middle East, I can't help but think about Jimmy Carter's toast. [snip]
"... The next president will have to try to build a successful, economically viable Palestinian state while protecting the safety and sovereignty of Israel. He or she will have to slowly and responsibly withdraw forces from Iraq without allowing the country to implode. He or she will have to bring Iraq's neighbors, Syria and Iran, to the negotiating table while simultaneously reining in Iran's nuclear ambitions, keeping Syria out of Lebanon, reassuring Washington's Sunni Arab allies that they have not been abandoned, coaxing Russia into becoming part of the solution (rather than part of the problem) in the region, saving an independent and democratic Afghanistan from the resurgent Taliban, preparing for an inevitable succession of leadership in Saudi Arabia, persuading China to play a more constructive role in the Middle East and keeping a nuclear-armed Pakistan from self-destructing in the wake of Benazir Bhutto's assassination..."
(Read more, here)
What is Muslim Land? asks Smooth Stone. But one might ask 'What is Israeli Land?' And who decides? The PA says they want peace, but continue with terror attacks. Actions speak louder than words.
There will be no peace until Hamas is out, but at least one writer suggests that pushing Hamas out will help al-Qaeda. The terror groups can't even get along.
Yoni the Blogger says:
This makes me so mad, we now see a whole new low in the Palestinians. The new ploy it seems is after they murder you, they will claim it was a business dispute rather than terrorism in an effort to keep Condi Rice happy.
From Elder of Ziyon:
What the news media is refusing to mention is that by Egypt acquiescing to Hamas demands to open Rafah, it is a slap in the face of not only Israel but also of the PA, which nominally is supposed to control the Gaza crossings. By Egypt allowing Hamas to dictate how Rafah operates, Egypt is giving de facto recognition of the Hamas government of Gaza as being legitimate.
And what about American land and who has the right to cross our borders and live here? Illegal aliens continue to flow into the country with little fear of deportation, some kill and injure Americans. Most of the 2008 presidential candidates on both sides are too soft on illegal immigration.
What about all the groups raising funds for terrorists and courts let them off?
Osama's still out there. Osama Bin Laden From the Cave--- Al Qaeda Leader Releases Tape After 75% of Forces Annihilated in Iraq. Osama admits al-Qaeda is losing badly. And Osama promises to attack Israel.
What about Saudi Arabia? Jushua Pundit says:
The Saudis have their own jihad going on, involving the subversion of the west and the radicalization of its Muslims using petrodollars, as well as the new Saudi arrangement with Iran. And if al-Qaeda hadn't attacked them and had been content to respect the established order of things, Osama and the Saudis would still be on quite good terms. (continue reading)
Might we see a vindication of neo-conservative ideas in 2008? See "Preventive Strike? Declaring War on Neoconservative Foreign Policy" at American Power. A comprehensive article.
We have problems around the globe, the Middle East has it's own special problems; then China; Russia; Iran in particular.
I believe the greatest threat we face is Islamic terror AND those who don't understand that threat, whoever they may be.
Other reading:
Turkey arrests five suspected misunderstanders of Islam
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Hi Deb, I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you all the best in 2008! :D
Posted by: Myrtus | January 02, 2008 at 11:41 PM
Paladin: The song you asked about, your favorite country western song:
Artist: Currington Billy
Song: Good Directions
Album: Doin' Somethin' Right
As for my favorite country song, I'm not sure. I'm more of an 'oldies but goodies, rock-n-roll' fan myself. I do like Ray Charles country songs.
Thanks for all the good wishes every one.
The band was FANTASTIC, the champagne was good, and hubby was great!
Happy New Year.
Posted by: Debbie | January 01, 2008 at 03:47 PM
hope ya had a ball Deb!..HAPPY NEW YEARS BUDDY! :)..come see what I did.heh :)
Posted by: Angel | January 01, 2008 at 03:39 PM
"I believe the greatest threat we face is Islamic terror AND those who don't understand that threat, whoever they may be."
Me too and add to that last bit - those who WON'T acknowledge that threat and actively work against us.
Posted by: MK | January 01, 2008 at 01:39 PM
It looks like it will be a very exciting and important year.
Thanks for the nice Merry Christmas greeting. I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas and have a very Happy New Year too!
Here’s to a great and productive 2008!
:)
absurd thought -
God of the Universe says
HAPPY NEW YEAR Infidels
ignore the threat of Jihad
just keep sleeping like sheep
.
.
absurd thought -
God of the Universe hates
hearing MERRY HOLIDAYS
possibly the atheists have doubts
about their lack of faith
.
http://haltterrorism.com/
:)
.
Posted by: USpace | January 01, 2008 at 02:44 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR HUBBY "THE GROUCH"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MAY YOU BOTH HAVE THE BEST IN 08!!!!!!!!!!! B.T.W. DEB, WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE COUNTRY SONG OF 07?. MINE WAS "GOOD DIRECTIONS" AND I CAN,T REMEMBER THE NAME OF THE ARTIST NO HOW!!! DO YOU KNOW HIS NAME?? THE SECOND MOST FAVORITE C + W TUNE OF MINE FOR 07 WAS BY BUCKY COVINGTON IT,S CALLED "DIFFERENT WORLD. AND THEN THERES MY FAVORITE ARTIST OF ALL TIME MR. GEORGE STRAIT. MAN THAT GUYS GOT A VOICE!!!!! I MET HIM BACK IN 87 WHEN HE USED TO PLAY THE BIG VALLEY JAMBOREE IN SASKATCHEWAN. MY COUSIN GOT ME THE BACK STAGE PASS. ANY HOW I,M LOOKING FORWARD TO MORE OF YOUR GOOD WORK IN 08, I GOTTA GO AS IT,S ONLY 40 MINS TILL MIDNIGHT AND THE GRANGE HALL IS STILL 20 MINS AWAY. SEE YALL L8R
Posted by: PALADIN | January 01, 2008 at 12:21 AM
happy new year to all the military for the usa, GOD be with you, may the angles protect you, come home safe, we love you in tenn. mo. ark. every state, mamaw
Posted by: mamaw gladhill | December 31, 2007 at 11:58 PM
Hi Debbie, SnakeHunter here;
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION
See Comment Eighteen, reb
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Posted by: Ralph E. | December 31, 2007 at 10:49 PM
snake hunters sez,
New Year Resolution, 2008
See, Comment #18
reb
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Posted by: Ralph E.Benn | December 31, 2007 at 10:40 PM
i think i'd prefer to blow a kiss to 2007's demise...you never know what you might catch in one of the big, wet, sloppy ones! ha!
HAPPY NEW YEAR, DEBBIE!
*:]
Posted by: nanc | December 31, 2007 at 09:57 PM
Happy Happy New Year to you and yours Deb!!
Your friend,
Roger G.
Posted by: Roger W. Gardner | December 31, 2007 at 07:47 PM
No New Years Resolutions this year, having already reached the pinnacle of wonderfulness. So I'll just continue to be a scourge of Islam, admired by millions, roses at my feet and so forth.
Enjoy the band. Drink too much champagne, dance like a fool and have a designated driver.
Happy happy happy. Joy joy joy.
Rasta
Posted by: Rastaman | December 31, 2007 at 06:24 PM
great post and links debbie. hope you and hubby have a grand new year's celebration.
as for me, i hope for only two things in the new year:
1. fred to win the party's nomination.
2. fred to win the general in november.
happy happy!
Posted by: heidianne jackson | December 31, 2007 at 06:23 PM
Well, I'm not very hopeful about 2008. The ostriches and the dhimmis have put me into a state of discouragement.
Not that I'm giving up! I'm no quitter! Ever!
I don't make resolutions, but I do have a few hopes for 2008:
1. An end to the County's hassles about my property's "junk"
2. An end to my law suit against that cab driver who rear-ended me in May of 2007--with a decent settlement
3. A doctor who can "fix" the problem with my back and the bucks to afford that treatment
4. Another year of health for my husband
As for politicians, I wish that we had statesmen instead.
A blessed New Year to you, Debbie! And thanks for all the work you do here at your site.
Posted by: Always On Watch | December 31, 2007 at 05:40 PM
snake hunters to debbie,
Here's our
NEW YEAR RESOLUTION, 2008
See, Comment # 18
reb
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Posted by: Ralph E. | December 31, 2007 at 05:33 PM
snake hunters sez,
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NEW YEAR RESOLUTION, 2008
See, Comment #18
reb
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www.lazyonebenn.blogspot.com
Posted by: Ralph E. | December 31, 2007 at 05:24 PM
I think it will probably be cheap champagne. Maybe half champagne and half ripple? Champipple?
Hubby
Posted by: Grouch at Right Truth | December 31, 2007 at 05:01 PM
Happy, healty New Year to you, and to yours and all our blogging friends
Posted by: DD2 | December 31, 2007 at 02:58 PM
Happy New Year, Debbie!
Posted by: Butch | December 31, 2007 at 02:52 PM
ai ai... pra mim, cada ano novo é apenas a continuação do velho...
anyway, I'm going to give a big wet kiss to 2008, by your suggestion.
Happy New Year, Debbie!
Posted by: Ernesto Ribeiro | December 31, 2007 at 02:37 PM
Reza Aslan makes a very good case for 2008's priorities.
Nice posting, Debbie. Happy New Year to you and yours!
Posted by: Americaneocon | December 31, 2007 at 10:44 AM