EMAIL
Sometimes, you might want to speak...or yell. Now, if you're yelling, I don't promise to comment or write to you. I only promise to read it. I appreciated when other blogger put an email. Sometimes I want to send a "yeah!" or "yea"... or a boo, hiss. So, here it is:
maxilaneous (at with the usual sign) yahoo.com
I didn't make it easy. Really can't face all the spam, and mortgage/loan offers.
If no one is reading the blog, it's okay. This is better than running to the basement and yelling...or hollaring at the monitor.
by Max
Saturday, August 16, 2003
THE COUNCIL
The Iraqi Council is good, but not perfect; it is better, but not complete and not the final result. It's a step in the trek to achieve some freedoms, some choices, graduating to self-determination. Including some Iraqi Exiles doesn't read well to you, doesn't sound good, and seems to leave distaste in your mouths. Someone made the decision that this could be the best way to achieve what you wish, as well as, what you need. You may (eventually) agree (or I may have to apologize.) We don't know, yet.
Each stolen copper wire which prevents electrical transmission…hurts you.
Each oil pipeline which is sabotaged, prevents oil flow…hurts you.
Each bit of oil smuggled is your oil, stolen from you…it hurts you.
Each soldier killed or wounded (making helping you more difficult)…hurts you.
Each AQ/foreign terrorist working to prevent success…hurts you.
Each disgruntled Ba'athist fomenting discord, working for power…it hurts you.
We are *NOT* there to hurt you. Look around, some want to hurt you to regain their power, some want to hurt you to hurt us, some want to hurt you to own you. We will survive and we are trying to make sure you not only survive…but prosper. When our guys are able to leave YOUR country, in YOUR hands, with a secure and bright future, it will cause celebrations throughout the lands. We want PEACE, not cancerous quiet.
The Iraqi Council is good, but not perfect; it is better, but not complete and not the final result. It's a step in the trek to achieve some freedoms, some choices, graduating to self-determination. Including some Iraqi Exiles doesn't read well to you, doesn't sound good, and seems to leave distaste in your mouths. Someone made the decision that this could be the best way to achieve what you wish, as well as, what you need. You may (eventually) agree (or I may have to apologize.) We don't know, yet.
Each stolen copper wire which prevents electrical transmission…hurts you.
Each oil pipeline which is sabotaged, prevents oil flow…hurts you.
Each bit of oil smuggled is your oil, stolen from you…it hurts you.
Each soldier killed or wounded (making helping you more difficult)…hurts you.
Each AQ/foreign terrorist working to prevent success…hurts you.
Each disgruntled Ba'athist fomenting discord, working for power…it hurts you.
We are *NOT* there to hurt you. Look around, some want to hurt you to regain their power, some want to hurt you to hurt us, some want to hurt you to own you. We will survive and we are trying to make sure you not only survive…but prosper. When our guys are able to leave YOUR country, in YOUR hands, with a secure and bright future, it will cause celebrations throughout the lands. We want PEACE, not cancerous quiet.
Friday, August 15, 2003
US Northeast BLACKOUT
* CALL IN THE IRAQIS. Some suggested the Americans ask the Iraqis how to get the power going again. "Let them take experts from Iraq," said Alaa Hussein, 32, waiting in a long line for gas because there was no electricity for the pumps. "Our experts have a lot of experience in these matters." (AP)
If you knew how to get the power on again, why isn't the power on over there? We can't take the experts from Iraq, then nothing would be done there. :)
So, help us, to help you, which helps us, so we can bring our guys home to work on the electricity. (Actually, we would really like it if our guys could come home.) They wouldn't work on the electricity anyway, but almost 100% of them would love to sit under a tree on a mountainside, in the shade, and just cool off.
* CALL IN THE IRAQIS. Some suggested the Americans ask the Iraqis how to get the power going again. "Let them take experts from Iraq," said Alaa Hussein, 32, waiting in a long line for gas because there was no electricity for the pumps. "Our experts have a lot of experience in these matters." (AP)
If you knew how to get the power on again, why isn't the power on over there? We can't take the experts from Iraq, then nothing would be done there. :)
So, help us, to help you, which helps us, so we can bring our guys home to work on the electricity. (Actually, we would really like it if our guys could come home.) They wouldn't work on the electricity anyway, but almost 100% of them would love to sit under a tree on a mountainside, in the shade, and just cool off.
AC and THE HUMANS (written 8/14, before blackout)
Is Air Conditioning the 15th wonder of the modern world? I sure believe it. As an Iraqi who had electricity and does not have enough, your AC situation can be horrible. Your temperatures are almost unheard of in the U.S.-well, maybe Death Valley is as hot. Very few people go to Death Valley…just the name discourages a person.
We have experienced over 100 degrees (in the past and will again.) It becomes so hot and humid that you open the door and are hit, smack in the face, with a hard-hitting wall of heat that slaps the air out of you. I consider that only minor in comparison to your heat situation. You don't like it, the troops don't like it and aren't used to it. Gradually, it will improve-if the creeps don't continue to knock the power out.
From what we understand, Baghdad didn't have enough of its own power, the power came in from the countryside. Baghdad was in pain. It looks like they may have diverted some of the southern power toward the north…which made the southerners angry. Or, is it the refineries (which have been mentioned) that aren't producing the product for the power plants?
Is Air Conditioning the 15th wonder of the modern world? I sure believe it. As an Iraqi who had electricity and does not have enough, your AC situation can be horrible. Your temperatures are almost unheard of in the U.S.-well, maybe Death Valley is as hot. Very few people go to Death Valley…just the name discourages a person.
We have experienced over 100 degrees (in the past and will again.) It becomes so hot and humid that you open the door and are hit, smack in the face, with a hard-hitting wall of heat that slaps the air out of you. I consider that only minor in comparison to your heat situation. You don't like it, the troops don't like it and aren't used to it. Gradually, it will improve-if the creeps don't continue to knock the power out.
From what we understand, Baghdad didn't have enough of its own power, the power came in from the countryside. Baghdad was in pain. It looks like they may have diverted some of the southern power toward the north…which made the southerners angry. Or, is it the refineries (which have been mentioned) that aren't producing the product for the power plants?
Thursday, August 14, 2003
BLOGS
As I read some of the blogs, I learn more about Iraq, Iraqis, and what is happening. Some of the time, it is very difficult to read the criticisms. Of course, I want it to go well, to go smoothly; and, I realize that it will not always be so. I can only hope that of the 25+ million people, most are awaiting a better life and trying to understand what is going on now. And that some are able to savor a few of the moments which are good, and a few of the changes that are better.
We have great hopes for you, and kind thoughts of you.
As I read some of the blogs, I learn more about Iraq, Iraqis, and what is happening. Some of the time, it is very difficult to read the criticisms. Of course, I want it to go well, to go smoothly; and, I realize that it will not always be so. I can only hope that of the 25+ million people, most are awaiting a better life and trying to understand what is going on now. And that some are able to savor a few of the moments which are good, and a few of the changes that are better.
We have great hopes for you, and kind thoughts of you.
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