Briefs

Perhaps Europe will understand the gravity of the situation with regard to Islamic terrorism.

Indonesia to US "Kiss our ass":

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia (AFP) - Indonesia told foreign troops helping tsunami victims to get out of the country soon and defended tough new restrictions on aid workers, while rich nations prepared to freeze Jakarta's debt repayments.
..."Three months are enough. In fact, the sooner the better," Kalla was quoted by the state Antara news agency as saying.

Ted Rall compares the holding of terrorists at Gitmo to the holocaust:

German troops subjugated Europe and shoved millions of people into ovens; German civilians went to the movies, attended concerts, and gossiped about their neighbors. People lived mundane, normal lives while their government carried out unspeakable monstrosities.
Sound familiar?

Sometimes sitting out on an iced over lake freezing your ass off pays off. Congrats Father Mariusz!

Lorraine gets a new look and schedule.

Line of the day: "Somebody actually paid these morons?"