Iraqis Celebrating Independence and Freedom By Pimping Their Rides

If this isn't a positive sign of a fledgling democracy, I don't know what is. 

I was driving down the Roosevelt Boulevard last Sunday night and I saw hundreds of these cars parked by the Steak and Ale and the office buildings behind it. 

I was disgusted at the time because I think it is stupid to buy a mid-level car, make it noisy and ugly when you can just buy a nicer car in the first place.  Also, I don't like the aesthetics of the individuals, too.  They just look like they listen to techno music and trip-hop.  But hey, that is what America is all about, right?

This is actually pretty good reporting by the LA Times.

This Is What "New Media" Is All About

Via Inspector Advocate

This video is very powerful.  It got the "Irish" in me "up".  Hopefully something comes of this, but until then, all I can do is post it.

Latest Things For Muslims To Hate: Puppies

You'd think that adherents to the "religion of peace" are just lampooning themselves, but they really do hate puppies.

When are honest and decent people going to stand up and tell these people that they are stone-aged mutants?

Listen, if you don't like Western values (or puppies, or babies, or candy, or tomatoes and cucumbers on the same produce stand), don't come to Western countries.  Stay in your own little backwoods desert oasis and continue to live like the animals that you prove yourselves to be with each passing moment.

I'd love to drive into an mainly Islamic country with a truck-load of pig parts, alcohol, tomatoes and cucumbers, puppies, unveiled women and a few boxes full of freedom and shoot it all out of cannons onto their hateful little heads just to see them explode into a self-destructive rage.

Put yourself in a situation where you are supremely offended by the sight of a pulled pork sandwich, a beer, a beautiful woman,  a few tomatoes and cucumbers on the same produce stand, and possession of a free will.  This is exactly what many Muslims across the globe do every single day.  I'd be full of rage too!

My recurring statement that "Western culture is far superior to anything else available on Earth," is proven true each day by these malcontents. 

***On a side note, I find it curious that Muslims in Scotland are offended by a picture of a puppy because of "cleanliness" when they've got guys like this to represent them:

***UPDATE***

Scottish Muslim Leader Says Postcards "No Big Deal"

Beautiful Pictures From Iraq

Via Soldier's Angels Germany

I think these pictures really convey trust.

And I know, I am supposed to be on vacation and that is two posts since that announcement, but I think these things warranted a post or two.  Leave a comment.

***MEGA UPDATE***

15 of 18 Iraq Benchmarks "Satisfactory"

I know, I'm supposed to be on vacation, but I had to post this.  This is great news, although the way this article is written, the press is trying it's damndest to temper the good news.

Panzramic On Vacation Until July 14

I will be on vacation in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  I will be golfing, consuming adult beverages, cavorting around the island, and abusing calories.  In my absence, please visit the venerable Inspector Advocate. 

Joseph Ferry, Esquire will be pulling the wagon for me.  I will return refreshed and rejuvenated and ready to spew my partisan venom at Barry Obama and any other Nanny-State know it alls.  Enjoy the 4th of July, and remember what it is all about: Freedom to make our own decisions as we see fit.