Hey it made me laugh so i thought i would say it with you guys ---------------------------------------------------------- .............................................Dumb and dumberer....................... October 04, 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------- Make no mistake, the bloke we see endlessly repeating the same catchphrases, from September 11 to the present, with evaporating conviction, is what he seems to be. The world’s greatest power is led by someone ill equipped to run a doughnut franchise. The thought that this monumental mediocrity is the most powerful man on Earth will reassure Bush’s Christian fundamentalist followers that Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution is utterly wrong. Descended from apes? The US President hasn’t descended at all. --------------------------------------------------------- But don’t take my word for it. Read Bush at War, by Bob Woodward. Since setting in train the events that evicted Nixon from the White House, Woodward has been in the business of propping presidents up. Having proved himself a giant killer, Woodward gained not just celebrity status but unprecedented access to Tricky Dicky’s successors, and has used it to extol their political virtues – most recently and most appallingly in Bush at War. Allowed to sit in the Situation Room as the War Against Terror was put together, and the attack on Afghanistan planned, with Iraq waiting in the wings, Woodward was able to chat at length with Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld, Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and the President himself. The resulting bestseller was meant to be a morale-booster for the nation. Woodward intended to show the US, and the world, that the White House and the Pentagon were in the hands of a hands-on president with a grasp of all the issues, capable of uniting a frequently divided team and making the wisest possible decisions. Yet Woodward’s efforts, quite inadvertently, are as devastating an indictment of the incumbent as his Washington Post work was of Tricky Dicky. If there were ever a case for impeachment, you’d find it in Bush at War. The fly-on-the-wall accounts of strategic meetings as the US plans (if you can call stumbling around in a fog of confusion and conflicting motives a plan) to punish Afghanistan for the sins of al-Qa’ida couldn’t be more revelatory or depressing. Bush and Co are revealed as blundering incompetents and internecine squabblers, far too concerned with domestic headline-grabbing to be trusted with a major crisis. Woodward might be depicting some tenth-rate manoeuvring in your municipal council. Recent writings on Churchill’s battles with his war cabinet or JFK’s handling of the Cuban Missile Crisis showed leadership at its best. While the risks were immense, Churchill and Kennedy were up to their respective tasks. Whereas every time Bush appears in Woodward’s text, you’re reminded of the Texan put-down "all Stetson, no cattle". Dubya’s penchant for posturing is paraded, while his limited vocabulary is more than adequate to express the two ideas in his entire cranial capacity. His favourite word is "visceral" – and you get a gut feeling it’s appropriate to someone whose strategic vision can be summed up by "kick *** ". Woodward, as his inept hagiographer, reveals that Bush thoroughly deserves Lyndon Johnson’s cruel description of Gerald Ford: "He’s so dumb, he can’t fart and walk at the same time." You get the feeling Bush is the political and intellectual reincarnation of Dan Quayle. On a bad day. With wind assistance. There must be some clever people in the administration. One may disagree with the political analysis of a Paul Wolfowitz, but there’s no denying that he and some of his neo-Con mates are bright as buttons. It’s not so much that Bush is mad or mendacious. The problem is that he’s dull-witted and easily manipulated. Trying to prove that the commander-in-chief is in command, Woodward instead provides a portrait of a puppet, a photo-op president, whose grasp of history, of geopolitical strategy, even of geography, is on a par with Homer Simpson’s. You sense the man-as-puppet in his television appearances, when he’s as wooden as Pinocchio, though fortunately his nose doesn’t lengthen along with his fabrications. Bush is never convincing – but more significantly, he’s never convinced. When he lands on an aircraft carrier in a pilot’s costume, attempting to embody both civilian leader and military hero, he looks self-parodic. But even in less theatrical settings he looks implausible, incapable of filling his own shoes. The poor bloke is badly miscast – as uneasy as a young actor who knows he’s failing an audition. (At least Ronald Reagan could act.) There are, of course, his worrying references to God, to the power of prayer, to Evil. Change God to Allah and Bush’s rhetorical style recalls that of bin Laden. Bush isn’t helped by the fact that Woodward is an appalling writer – unless he has recast himself as a subversive, a satirist like Garry Trudeau whose Doonesbury strip in this newspaper offers the most cogent analysis of US politics you’ll find. Perhaps, after all, Woodward is still in the business of regime change. Perhaps he’s still trying to bring down appalling presidents, but is just using a different approach. Read Bush at War as a matter of urgency. Look for it on remainder tables everywhere. You’ll first feel disbelief, then despair, then a sort of slow-motion panic – as you realise why Washington is being as successful in the War Against Terror as previous administrations were in the War Against Drugs. Bush and the boys couldn’t raffle the proverbial duck in a country pub. Though John Howard would do his best to help. By buying all the tickets. back PRINT-FRIENDLY VERSION EMAIL THIS STORY

Thx for posting the ^^^^^^^ atrticle bro, i guess that sets the record straight. I guess all was not what it seemed. That said he seems like he is seaching for the truth so may alah bestowe his mercy on him and guide him to Islam

Those are great Pics bro thx for sharing it with us Wanna-be Nomads

Salam Calayakum Nomads I see that we that we might be losing a very worthwhile contributor so i guess i should add my 2 cents. I agree with you Lateafha there are some things that ppl post that we should all be waery of, lakin abayo you shouldnt stop contributing because of that reason. I have enjoyed many of your contributions and it if you do decide to depart from the site, then i can pnly wish you the best for the future and say thx.

lol B_E_P that was cruelly man, sadistic even. I hope you have moved on from such feindish desires

Ameen

QacQac i think you miss the point saxiib. I posted the story to give an example of how Far reaching Islams appeal is. And you maybe be right, maybe muslims are weaker nowdays than before, certainly stories such as these do help to remind my of the beauty diversity and undeniable Appeal fo Islam and Its call to all the people of the world. They dont come more Cockeny than Ronnie O Sullivan and yet desipte his harsh childhood and Typical english jack teh lad, eastend background He has Reverted back to islam, Mashallah.

Snooker champ converts to Islam From correspondents in London September 28, 2003 FORMER world snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan has ditched Roman Catholicism to become a Muslim, the player's mother told a British newspaper published Sunday. perhaps only the guys from the Uk will be familir with the following Brother who (Mashallah) has reverted back to Islam. "Ronnie is a lot better in himself since he converted. I hope it will steady him," his mother Maria told The Sunday Times. O'Sullivan overcame a troubled childhood, in which his father was jailed for murder and his mother for tax offences, to win snooker's world championship in 2001. Despite his precocious talent, the 27-year-old has battled drink and drug addiction as well as depression. O'Sullivan's mother said British boxer Prince Naseem Hamed, a born Muslim, helped her son convert. "Prince Naseem has been a good friend to Ronnie," she told the paper. "He has been the main factor." O'Sullivan, who was raised as a Roman Catholic in east London, converted at the Islamic Cultural Centre, the capital's main mosque, during a short ceremony last month, according to The Sunday Times. Nicknamed the "Rocket" for the speed in which he can clear a snooker table, O'Sullivan joins boxers Muhammad Ali and Mike Tyson as leading sportsmen who have converted to Islam. Britain's most famous celebrity-turned-Muslim is pop star Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam. --------------------------------------------------------- Yet again another example of how teh call to Islam is being answered. My Allah reward him for his efforts in bringing this brother back into our Ummah

Just to echo the sentiments off Muraad it was great to see a positive story for once of our somali ppl. By all accounts safi you sound like an amazing person mashallah we need more bple like you

I agree Kruella. I just have to say i did admire this main for his integrity and his willingness to stand up and represent his people, and in the mannor that he did.

Salam Calayakum Thx for the Great Story Muraad, indeed it is always Lifts the spirit to see the Rahma that allah bestoes to his faithfull servants that seek him out.

How about Mad Dog and Sweet_Canjeero

E.said Passess away

Rivaldo explains Milan exit Friday 26 September, 2003 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rivaldo says he quit Milan because he simply couldn’t accept the fact that he was playing so rarely. The Brazilian terminated his contract with the European giants on Friday after failing to break into the first team. "I made my mind up last night," the World Cup winner said this afternoon. "I couldn’t handle not playing regularly anymore. "I understood the situation in Week 1 against Ancona when I sat on the bench for the entire game. "I thought to myself that if I couldn’t play in that kind of match then I wouldn’t feature in the really big clashes. "This is just a personal decision and I feel that I’m making the right choice. I’m not looking for anyone to blame." The attacking midfielder arrived in Italy last year after he rescinded his contract with Barcelona. "I always dreamed of playing for Milan and I’m happy that I won the Champions’ League with this club," he added. "I’m disappointed that the Rivaldo witnessed in Spain didn’t turn up here. I had my problems last term and nothing had changed much this time around." Despite having showdown talks with boss Carlo Ancelotti this week, Rivaldo asked Milan this morning to end their agreement immediately. "He asked us and we accepted to meet his needs on friendly terms," said Vice-president Adriano Galliani. "I would like to thank Rivaldo for his work here in which he has contributed to the three trophies which we have won over the past 12 months." Rivaldo, who was earning around £3.5m a season, is now a free agent and could team up with international colleague Ronaldo at Real Madrid. Even if he has other options. "The fact that I played against Porto in the Super Cup means that I can’t be used in the Champions’ League this term," he noted. "There is a chance that I could move to England but I will evaluate all of my options with calm."

lol@ R_V_D errhh sorry R_V , u trying to cause a stir? well let my through my 2 cents into the ring I would substitute the Him with a she personally Opnionated, but then i gues there are Gents aswell as ladies out there like that

U maybe right there Raxmah , personally i couldnt care less anymore, infact the thought of dating around doesnt appeal to me anymore. I think i will quarantine myself untils such time where am able to seriously pursure someone.

Eight charged after bust-up Report: Man Utd 0-0 Arsenal Photos: Action from Old Trafford Arsenal and six of their players - plus two from Manchester United - have been charged by the Football Association after the stormy Premiership clash at Old Trafford. The Gunners have been accused of failing to control their players in the goalless draw on Sunday. And Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira - who was sent off - Martin Keown, Ashley Cole, Lauren, Ray Parlour and Jens Lehmann all face individual charges that could lead to suspensions. Manchester United duo Ryan Giggs and Cristiano Ronaldo have also been charged by the FA after a review of video evidence of the ill-tempered climax to the game following Ruud van Nistelrooy's last-minute penalty miss. The club demands high standards both on and off the field Arsenal club statement Arsenal, their players and those accused from Manchester United have 14 days to respond to the FA charges. The Highbury club issued a statement on their official website: "The board is taking this matter seriously and intends to meet in the near future to further discuss the events of last Sunday. "At this juncture, we do not have the video evidence supplied to the FA and are not going to jump to any premature conclusions. "The club demands high standards both on and off the field and the board believes these were not met last Sunday. Arsene Wenger has already addressed the players on this issue." Manchester United also set out their position in a statement that read: "We have received the details of the charges from the FA and we are currently reviewing them internally with our lawyers, the manager and the players involved. "Until that review is completed the club will make no further comment." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The charges in full: Arsenal: Charged with "failing to ensure the proper behaviour of their players". Lauren: Two counts of violent behaviour for "kicking out at Quinton Fortune following the penalty award and for forcibly pushing van Nistelrooy in the back following the final whistle". Two counts of improper conduct for "confronting Ruud van Nistelrooy after Patrick Vieira's sending-off, and for confronting Ryan Giggs after the final whistle". Keown: One charge of violent behaviour "for striking van Nistelrooy on the back of the head following the final whistle". One charge of improper conduct for "confronting Van Nistelrooy following the penalty miss". Parlour: One charge of improper conduct for "confronting Van Nistelrooy after the final whistle". One charge of violent behaviour for "grabbing at Gary Neville from behind shortly afterwards". Cole: One charge of improper conduct for "his involvement in a confrontation with Cristiano Ronaldo after the final whistle". Lehmann: One charge of improper conduct for "confronting referee Steve Bennett after Patrick Vieira's second yellow card and for then persistently seeking to confront Van Nistelrooy". Vieira: One charge of improper conduct for "failing to leave the field of play following his sending-off, and for instead seeking to confront Van Nistelrooy and engaging in a verbal exchange with fourth official Neale Barry". Giggs: One charge of improper conduct for "his involvement in a confrontation with Lauren after the match had ended". Ronaldo: One charge of improper conduct for "confronting Martin Keown at the conclusion of the match". Phil Neville has, meanwhile, been warned as to his future conduct after a confrontation with Lauren, but his brother Gary and Manchester United as a club are not being charged by the FA. Arsenal, however, could now face a suspension crisis, with Lauren facing four separate counts, including two of violent behaviour, the same serious charge which is faced by Keown and Parlour. THIS IS NOT FOOTBALL

lol baay my friend let me just argue my case ins simple indisputable facts So far the 3 live games on euro sport coverage of footall italia has been Parma 2 bologna 2 Milan 2 bologna 1 Cheivo 1 Juve 2 Juve 2 Roma 2 Not to mention Brecia and Reggina which finished 4-4 You see unfortunately your only remaining critism of Italian football is looking rather weak now. And in anycase bro i have seen much more entertaining 0-0 draws tha that dull war-lie affair between Arsenal and Man U Trust me the only good game i saw in the premeirship last week was chealsa 5 hammering of the rank Amatuers bolton. They played with a crsip continetal flava that wouldnt be out of place in seria A

Wlcm to the site Faithfull am sure u will enjoy your time on here. ciao

Well its quite simple bro. It is much easier to label the iraqi unrest as terrorims rather than actually takle the real issues which are the unforseen fall outs of the illegal occupation of iraq. What they american and foriegn troops and organisations are paying now is Blood money for their ACTIONS. Its as simpel as that

I managed to watch both the Arsenal Man U match and the Juve Roma match and the Difference in teh quality of football played was stark. One was an ugly Anglo-saxon war-like afair, whilst the other was pure drama and artistry of the highest order.

Week 3 - 21/9/03 (20.30) Juventus-Roma Live on British Eurosport (7.25 UK time) Stadio Delle Alpi -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They don’t come much bigger, much brighter or more bitter than Juventus-Roma. A grudge match between the top two sides in Serie A right now can only be an event in the Italian calendar. These two teams have always carried on a difficult rapport both on and off the field, controversy sticking to them like glue. This season there is added spice with the on-going Edgar Davids saga. President Franco Sensi announced that the Dutchman had agreed to join Roma as a free agent next summer, while Juve have seemingly frozen him out of the first team as punishment for not extending his contract. Should Davids be given a place in the starting eleven, it would be a performance to watch. Another man in the spotlight is Nicola Legrottaglie, as his ticket to the Capital was switched to Turin overnight. One of the summer transfer stories saw the ex-Chievo defender carry on negotiations with Roma for months, only to join Juve in a surprise deal. A similar scenario occurred with Stephan Appiah, so it is not difficult to see why the two clubs are at constant loggerheads. There are set to be fireworks on the field as well as off. Fabio Capello’s new trident attack system of Francesco Totti, Antonio Cassano and Vincenzo Montella has worked wonders, netting seven goals in two games. Ex-Valencia striker John Carew provides another tactical alternative, while Cristian Chivu has already shown his free kick prowess with a stunning strike on his debut. Olivier Dacourt returns from suspension, with Christian Panucci and Vincent Candela also back in action. Perhaps even more importantly, Roma do not have the distraction of the Champions’ League this season and are aiming squarely to recapture their Scudetto. Juventus have won the title for the last two years running and it will be quite a task to do the hat-trick. They certainly have the squad for it, as Marco Di Vaio, Davids and possibly Fabrizio Miccoli – on the mend after an emergency appendectomy – are ready to come off the bench. Di Vaio may well start after Trezeguet limped off with a knee problem against Chievo. Alessandro Del Piero and Gianluca Zambrotta are the on-form men of the moment for Juve and traditionally relish these big encounters. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Juventus (probable): Buffon; Thuram, Legrottaglie, Montero, Zambrotta; Tacchinardi, Appiah; Camoranesi, Nedved, Del Piero; Trezeguet Roma (probable): Pelizzoli; Zebina, Samuel, Chivu; Dacourt, Emerson, De Rossi, Mancini; Totti; Montella, Cassano -------------------------------------------------------- Thats where am gonna be at

Indeed Nur i have to share your sentiments entirely we are neglecting ourselves of the benefits of quran. The quran is like Medicine, and the benefits of reading it are indeed widley documented in Islam and indeed by Non-Muslims. But to be honest i think the hesitation by the nomads in not responding is bone more out of lack of knowledge ((and hense hesitation in not wanting to say anyting worng)) rather than lack of interest. I do thank you for reminding me again of yet another area of my life that could do with a great deal of improvement. Your contributions are very much apprecited saxiib keep it up.

a minute well spent

I will go out on a limb ((admitedly not much of a gamble here )) and say will be champions. I watched them live today and they played with a great continetal style