This video is quite amazing. In the face of the farce that is the UN and particularly their “human rights” council this is a sobering testimony.

The Associated Press: Israel shells near UN school, killing at least 30

Dr. Bassam Abu Warda, director of Kamal Adwan Hospital, said 36 people were killed in the Israeli strike on the U.N. school in Jebaliya. The United Nations confirmed 30 were killed and 55 injured by tank shells.

In a statement, the Israeli army said an initial investigation found that “mortar shells were fired from within the school at IDF soldiers. The force responded with mortars at the source of fire. The Hamas cynically uses civilians as human shields.”

The army said two Hamas militants — Imad Abu Askar and Hasan Abu Askar — were among the dead.

Two neighborhood residents confirmed the Israeli account, saying a group of militants fired mortars from a street near the school, then fled into a crowd of people in the streets. Israel then opened fire.

The residents, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they feared for their safety, said the Abu Askar brothers were known low-level Hamas militants.

Typical tidbits characterising this current war:

1. Palestinians deceitfully exaggerate casualty figures in order to influence world opinion.

2. Hamas terrorists fire and use civilians as human shield.

3. Israel targeting Hamas militants, not civilians. The school was a safe place during 2 weeks of battles till it was used as firing grounds by Hamas.

4. Average Palestinians themselves are terrified of the Hamas.

5. The title of the article talks about Israel killing, not about Hamas terrorists illegal use of civilians and UN facilities, and the tragedy they are causing their people.

Unfortunately for the Palestinians, very few people really care about their fate, most just care about media rating or having another opportunity to bash Israel. In reality, the likes of Aljazeera and world Muslim demonstrations are harming Palestinian’s chance for a state of their own and a normal life by legitimizing terrorist groups like Hamas which answer to Syria and Iran instead of being true to Palestinian interests.

She’s trying quite hard, too bad for her her agenda doesn’t coincide with the law.

I follow the presidential campaigns to some extent and I’m pretty sure Hillary Clinton doesn’t look like the photo posted in the Wikipedia entry of Hillary Rodham Clinton

I don’t get the symbolism, the animals and especially intriguing is the rabbit on the Liberty Bell, anyone?

It’s probably going to be fixed soon so here’s a screen shot.

There’s a bit of political debate going on at the Trading Fraternity (this link may be NSFW) about Israel. It’s not all about trading and sexy girls over there ;-) If anyone else has any opinion about the discussion there hope you’ll post a comment.

Pictures from Thailand: Thaksin kisses Thai soil

Ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra ended 17 months of exile abroad by falling to his knees and kissing Thai ground at Suvarnabhumi airport. Thousands greeted him with banners and signs but Mr Thaksin said he wanted to be an “ordinary citizen.” (The Manager/Bangkok Post)

I think this is how most Thai people feel about their country.

Will be interesting to see how his case develops, especially in light of the recent elections and the new government here, a factor which no doubt played a role in his decision to return.

LOL! This is hilarious, can it get funnier than this?

Emphasis in the body is mine.

Bin Laden comic mistaken for Canada diplomat - Telegraph

The security measures, the toughest ever imposed in Australia, include closing much of the city and erecting steel and concrete barriers around landmarks such as the Opera House. Snipers are in position on rooftops, counter-terrorism police have been deployed on the harbour and fighter jets patrol the skies while dignitaries, including US President George W Bush, Chinese President Hu Jintao and Russian leader Vladimir Putin, get down to the serious business of diplomacy. But eleven comedians, armed with a three black cars, two motorbikes, cheap Canadian flags and a lot of cheek, managed to beat security by convincing police they were an official motorcade carrying a Canadian delegation - despite the fact one was dressed as the world’s most wanted terrorist.

Someone’s head going to roll for this?