FORCING THE ISSUE AGAIN!!!

I see the news media is talking about how the US needs to start 'pushing' for the 'Tunisian Virus' to take hold in Iran.

 A few weeks ago, I posted the reasons why this is not a good an idea.

If you think the Mad Dog of Libya has lashed out at his people, " you ain't seen nothing yet";Great Band by the way / BTO.

Sometimes things sound good on the surface and as soon as they actually take place, it becomes evident what a HUGE mistake the act really was.

I'm not shying away from tearing down the new 'evil Empire'  in Iran, oh far from it!!!

If we, the West, are going to gamble on disruption operations in Iran, we need to be really ready for what could come about.

If the world thinks UBL's  Goons are something to worry about, it would be shocked by what Hezbollah would set out to do once Iran turns them lose.

If Iran truly believes the US and the West is setting out to take down the government by turning the 'Tunisian Virus' on them, they will turn Hezbollah lose throughout Europe and the US, not to mention the Middle East.

September 11th 2001 will look like  armature hour compared to the damage Hezbollah could inflict, worldwide.

So; think real hard when one of the 'talking heads' on CNN or FOX makes another half ass comment about protesters in Iran.

Like I said, I'm all for kicking the living sh... out of Iran, but we better be ready to do that if we are going to sign our name to pushing a revolt.



SAUDI SEES MORE 'SMOKE' ON THE HORIZON!! 

Oman has been taking 'baby steps' towards catching the 'Tunisian Virus' and today was just another 'sneeze' that makes the West nervous.   

Like Jordan and Bahrain, to the casual observer it appears it's the same issue; youth looking for 'Democracy' or whatever the media calls it now.

To the 'trained' observer, the signs of the 'weaponized' Virus are very apparent.  

Iran is getting better and better at masking their strategic goals with the cover story of youth in search of a better life. 

Manipulation is the name of  the game and the Iranians are becoming Masters of the art.

We could argue like the idiots on the "talking head shows' for days about how this might turn out or why it's really happening.

Frankly; that is a worn out conversation.

Trust old Col Dan when I tell you the Iranians are wining the struggle for control of the movement.

If you don't believe that, then I don't know what to tell you other than the Saudi's believe it with all their heart and soul.

A few days of 'quiet' in the Western / US media; stacked on top of Libya Civil War coverage, yet that is what it is, doesn't mean the fires in and around the Gulf States are not smoldering.

Trust me they are.

This week will be all about Libya, but do not take your eyes off of Bahrain and Oman and Saudi.

The Iranians and the Western market makers surly will not.

Al Jazera Vs Western Press Coverage

For several days now the media, both sides, sad we have to say that, but it's true, have been talking about the 'union unrest' in the US.

I've heard several of these idiots in the media trying to compare events in the Middle East and North Africa with ' Wisconsin' !

Here is the problem with this.

Yes we all know that 24/7/365/ news requires tons of stories that are not news worthy, but news stories are written by 'journalist', or at least they are supposed to be journalist, and a large portion of these folks are simply looking to climb the corporate  ladder.

For the ones that don't need to climb anymore, Christiana Ampoor, Spelling, and those like her, it's simply a matter of stroking their HUGE Egos.

So, if you can't find a good story or the one you are ridding is playing out, then make one up!!! 

Sad but true, this is a common practice in the US.

Why am I on this Soapbox?

All this week, as I was watching what was going on in Libya, the best, most accurate news I could find available to the general public, was Al Jazera!!! WHAT???  Yes Al Jezera. 

That should not be... but it's the truth.

Al Jazera 'Live' in English is simply getting the news on the events in North Africa and the Middle East out faster and with far greater detail.

Now I will tell you, I know more about Al Jazera than most, and their ability to 'shape' this event better, faster and more reliable than Western Press is not only frightening  for this event, but terrifying  for the future of news reporting in general.

Perception management is a goal of Al Jazera.

Profit  is the goal of US and Western Media.

There is a HUGE difference on the outcome.

If our media worries about the 'bottom line' / profit line of a story and Al Jazera only worries about 'perception management' then we will not understand the actions of allies or our enemies.

I understood, for the first time this week how powerful Al Jazera is becoming.

I hope someone else is starting to take notice as well.





SOCIAL DISORDER ARMED WITH SOCIAL NETWORKING

For several weeks now I've been talking about how this whole phenomenon I named the 'Tunisian Virus' would end up being manipulated by 'others'.

Well, today the signs of this taking place became very evident.

One example is the article I have attached the link to.

I know it is long and it rambles, but pay close attention to the theme!

The message is simple after you cut through all the distorted 'facts'. 'Distorted facts'... I love that!!!

If the world has been drifting towards a reality of the 'haves and the have-nots' and the have-nots have the means to communicate all across the world in the matter of a few seconds, then what is the future?

When someone states, " This is for our 'cause', I have a simple question.

How many 'causes' can the world afford?

What is the 'balance' of the world and how do we achieve that balance, much less sustain it?

My opinion is simple. Wake up each day with one simple goal;

Do no harm!

If I can't have what the person next to me has, what do I do about it?

I know one answer' " do no harm"!!!

That does not  translate into let harm be done to you or others!

understand the difference.

Read this article and think about where all of this 'discourse' is possibly heading.

http://english.aljazeera.net/indepth/opinion/2011/02/201122414315249621.html#



ARE WE ABOUT TO BE 'PLAYED'???

Imagine a meeting with Hezbollah, Hamas and the behest of Iran?

Imagine a plan to bring the " Tunisian Virus" to Israel?

Imagine a 'battle cry' of 'freedom' for all Arab people'!!!

Imagine the same scenes from Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and Bahrain being broadcast from the 'West Bank'.

Sound out of the question?

If you think so, you are living in a world created by Walt Disney and I would like to make my reservation!

We keep applauding for the people of Egypt, Libya, Bahrain ect... ect...

Will we do the same when it is at the gates of Jerusalem?

Do we really believe that Israeli leadership will capitulate to an event they know was fabricated  by their mortal enemies?

Does all of this sound outrageous to you?

I hope not, because I am very afraid that is exactly where this entire journey may be heading.

I have said for weeks not our enemies would work hard to 'weaponize' the 'Tunisian Virus'.

I am growing convinced they have broke the code on how to make it happen.

Watch for Social network stories about 'day of rage' being called for in Israel.

It will not be called for quickly.

They will take their time setting this one up.

They must be ready for war if they become even remotely successful.

Israel will not go quietly into the darkness of history?

I have to think about this one a little more, but smart leaders need to get out in front of this issue as soon as possible.

SO. WE THINK ALL THESE COUNTRIES ARE READY FOR 'DEMOCRACY'???

How do you take a region of the world that has never seen 'Democracy' / our Western definition, and has been ruled autocratically for over a thousand years and BANG!!! Democracy!!!! Oh boy!!! It's taken us seven years to try this experiment with just one country, Iraq; I don't count Afghanistan like most rational people the experiment there is years away from a full test. Iraq has seen a coordinated, ok, somewhat coordinated, very lengthily and incredibly expensive process and in the long run it has a 50 /50 chance at best of becoming anything close to what we hoped it would. Ok; that's just ONE country... with the full resources of the US and it's allies. 

What are we dealing with in Egypt, Tunisia, Libya, Algeria, and so on and so on....?

Let's put this question in simpler terms.  

What will it take to see a successful 'Democratic' experience in all of these countries the Press is cheering for?

A economic structure based on a balanced, notice I didn't say completely 'just' Judicial system.

A Educational system that builds a common baseline for all categories of the society.

Yes several of these countries have "educational structure, but  many key elements are simply not there.

The tribal structure is a complete hindrance to 'Democracy' and good luck getting that message understood.

I could go on and on at the risk of sounding like one of the Ivey League 'Talking Heads' on CNN or FOX. Oh ya; can that one OLD Arabic Dude PLEASE cut those damn eyebrows of his. GOOD LORD!!

Folks; here is the simple--- UGLY truth.  'Democracy' is a fragile / complex / process that has to have so many key ingredients at just the right moments in time to be successful. Hell; look at how many times we have screwed it up in the US alone!

Don't get me wrong... I believe all people deserve to be free and equal. There are over six Billion people in this imperfect world and the struggle we are watching in the Arab world will probably not end the way we hope it would. 

Our real task is to be ready to deal with whatever comes of this historic event.

The world is changing as it should.. How do we deal with that change?

That is our challenge!



A DISASTROUS DAY!!

Libya provided one very crucial learning tool to some of the other Arab Nations today.

 Libya illustrated just how quickly bad decisions can lead to a complete disaster.

We need to understand just what really took place today in Libya.

The military split along lines of loyalty.

The elite Units even showed signs of defection.

This is critical because it could easily lead to intense fighting within the Libyan Military.

Something we have not seen in the past two months of the 'Tunisian Virus" event.

The next twelve to twenty-four hours cold lead to real 'unit on unit' action and I firmly believe this is why the Mad Dog's Son made the comment / warning / about Civil War coming to Libya.

Who owns the supply lines and who owns the ammo becomes the questions to look for answers.

The conscripted units are very poorly equipped and trained compared to the elite units.

The trick becomes what 'elite' units split and joint the revolt.

If key units do so, ground units; the Libyan Air force will most likely side with the dissidents, then the concept of a Civil War, all be it a short one, could come true.

No other Nation state nearby is going to risk getting involved given the turmoil of all of Northern Africa.

Bottom line; if Mommar, or however he spells his name this month, doesn't fall in the next twenty four hours, then things could get real ugly.

Oh ya; Saudi.... If they can't keep the lid on Bahrain, then the East coast of Saudi will get interesting.

We entering the next phase of the 'Tunisian Virus' and it's hard to tell where things are heading.

Can you say China??? Yep.