Jim Webb

When Senator Jim Webb flew to Burma and bartered for the release of John William Yettaw he condoned torture, rape and genocide. Also, Webb offered a hint of legitimization to the criminal regime of Than Shwe. Though well intended his efforts added insult to injury to an already suffering nation and I have to ask, how far beyond stupid are you? Not only did Sen. Webb pour salt in the wound of a suffering people he facilitated the release of a criminal. The criminal succeeded in keeping Daw Aung San Suu Kyi imprisoned for at least 18 more months to the joy of the morally ... Read Full Story

Every once in a while, the American people are treated to a politician who seems to lead more on principle and ideals than merely on the revolving door policy of getting re-elected. Though in these times of two-party politics, a politician who hopes to really make a difference must generally choose one party or the other, such a politician as previously described seems to be almost above partisan politics, because the issues they foster become more important than the party they represent. Before him there was Washington, and Jefferson, Monroe, and Madison, Lincoln and Roosevelt. And now there is Senator Jim Webb? That is ... Read Full Story

Back in 2000 and 2004, the libs were all about the fact that their candidates had war records while President Bush had National Guard service only. Now, the libs have a candidate who doesn't even have National Guard service while the Republicans have war hero John McCain. You think the libs would respect that? Not in the least bit. From The Politico : The highest voltage third rail of this presidential campaign may not be race, sex, or age, but Senator John McCain's military service. McCain's campaign Sunday issued a pair of outraged statements after retired general and Barack Obama supporter Wesley Clark said ... Read Full Story

I am a big fan of Senator James Webb. I am a big fan because he is a true conservative and in the biggest decision of the last 10 years, whether to take the United States into a long term war with no end in site or not, he was absolutely right in saying we should not do it. He was, actually, prophetic in his prediction of what would happen if went to war in Iraq and he wrote it down in a Washington Post Article so no one can dispute that he made the call. I attach a copy of the article for ... Read Full Story

The Build Project warmly invites you to From memory & dreaming; images of Burma Reception and Art Exhibition in support of The Build Project Sunday 8 November 2009, 2.30-5pm Pagoda Café, 135 Victoria Ave Albert Park 3206 RSVP by Friday 6 November to art@buildproject.org John Kai is an insightful and talented artist from Chin State, Burma. He currently lives in Mae Sot, Thailand on the Thai-Burma border. His watercolours are inspired by his memories of Burma and the faces of family and friends. Through his work he hopes to share with people both the beauty and hardships of life in Burma. John has generously ... Read Full Story