Code Pink will now cast spells on the Marine recruiting office in Berkeley.  Since Feburary Code Pink has been protesting outside the Marine Corp recruiting office, however, the protests have been losing steam.  So now, in an attempt to boost their efforts, the Code Pink loons will have witches cast spells on the war and the Marines Corp recruiting efforts.  You know the wierdest thing about this organization (and they are plenty wierd) is that they are actually serious.

Take a look at these pictures and decide if you think they are normal, reasonable people.

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Boomer
Right Wing Squadron

Ok, so yesterday we talked about our effort to ship aid to Myanmar.  Well, it looks like Myanmar is giving the U.S. permission land a single plane in the country.  The Myanmar government's big beef is that they don't want U.S. military personnel on the ground.  So we have agreed to land the aircraft, off load the supplies and take off.  The U.S. is also proposing that U.S. Navy helicoptors stationed in nearby Thailand and ships off the coast make air drops.

However, here is the big problem.  The junta is siezing shipments.  The United Nation's World Food Program Director, Tony Banbury said the Myanmar government siezed two flights containing 38 tons of high-energy food, medical kits and other items.  There was enough supplies for 95,000 people on those two flights.

"We off-loaded the food, and then the authorities refused us permission to take that food away," WFP director Tony Banbury said.  "We were told we needed a special letter from the Minister of Social Welfare. We hand-delivered a request to him. The answer back was 'No, you can't have the food.'  Branbury went on to say, "That food is now sitting on the tarmac doing no good. I'm furious. This is unacceptable."

What the...?  The cyclone that hit Myanmar is one of the most devastating human disasters in history and the Myanmar government is playing games.  They are confusing humanitarian relief with their own selfish political pride.

You know... in my personal opinion, this is the kind of country that needs to be invaded and occupied until they get on their feet.  I know, it's a bold statement considering the situation in Iraq, however, the Myanmar government is, without question, commiting heinous human rights violations by impeding shipments to their own people.  Of course, I am just venting and the U.S. will not perform such actions, but deep inside I know that many people would agree!

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Boomer
Right Wing Squadron