A Closer look at the Progress in Iraq!!!

General Petraeus has given the Democratic Congress his report on Iraq yesterday, the eve of 9/11. General Petraeus was accused by anti-war groups like moveon.org for giving a one-sided or flawed report. Are they right about General Petraeus? Maybe!

It's interesting to note, he didn't show these graphic of how Iraqis feel about "improvements" in Iraq:

* 65 to 70 percent of Iraqis say the escalation has "worsened rather than improved security."
* 78 percent say "things are going badly for the country overall," up 13 points since winter.
* 63 percent say it was wrong for the U.S. to have invaded Iraq, up from 52 percent in March and 39 percent in Feb. 2004.
* 47 percent now favor "immediate withdrawal of U.S. forces," a 12-point rise since March.

And what about this:


Justice MH: Are we really kicking ass President Bush? That cowboy attitude doesn't make Bush look intelligent, but an ass! Like many Democratic lawmakers asked: Is this worth it? Will this be worth it if we're there for the next five years? Is it worth the risk of more U.S troops that have families? I say, it's not worth it, and long over due for a troop withdrawl. The troops should declare victory, and pull out from this civil war! Enough is enough!

Draft??? Hell NO!!!

One of President Bush Lt. officers says:In order to maintain current troop levels in Iraq, "it makes sense to certainly consider" a military draft, says Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute.

The draft “has always been an option on the table, but ultimately, this is a policy matter between meeting the demands for the nation’s security by one means or another," the general says, noting this is "a national policy decision point that we have not yet reached," Lute added.


Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards criticized the suggestion. "Instead of ending this war and doing what is right for our troops, their families and the nation," he said. "President Bush is floating the idea of a draft that would send more young Americans to Iraq."

President Bush insists that it's NOT on his agenda. Well, we'll see! I love my country, but this is BUSH's WAR! I will NOT fight it. It's time like this, it feels good to be gay. Yes, because Don't ask Don't tell policy is still kicking, but it's senseless, and needs to be repeal. If they want a straight army, then fine have it that way! However, there are LGBT people fighting this unjust, senseless, abnomniable and godless war! Like Hillary Clinton said: You don't have to be straight to shoot straight!

WBC Says: God Hates the USA!

Is it any surprise how the Westboro Baptist Church acknowledge the Minnesota bridge disaster? Well take a look at this Press Release:



The Phelps Family really think they know God. The sad thing about their perception about God is it comes from the Old Testament. The Hebrew Bible perception of God is up for a new perception, which there are many perceptions of God. So, how can the Phelps interpret the Minnesota Bridge disaster as God hating America? For Cafeteria Christian they love to use derogatory names to describe gays, that sure isn't Christ-like! They honestly believe they are giving people God's Word. I find that laughable! It's no secret that Man has always use God and hide behind God to express their evil thinking/feelings. Jesus said you would know them by their fruit. The Phelps Family happens to produce rotten fruit. God doesn't hate. The Phelps Family hates the USA, Canada, Sweden, and the World! Man hates, NOT God!

Fords' Major Comeback

So Much for the American Family Association's anti-gay Ford boycott , it really seems to be working?

Job cuts, slimmer losses in North America and good sales overseas helped Ford Motor Co. post surprise second-quarter earnings Thursday of $750 million, its first profitable quarter in two years.


OPEN RESPONSE: THE CAPTAIN

So much for your blame-game on the gays for Fords decline on success in the markets. You really need to resolve your personal problems, and stop attacking the gays for your personal issues. Ford will continue it's support for gay-related events, so get over it.

[more-updates to come. I'm back-Justice MH]

Happy Independence Day 2007!!!

Since President Bush recently made the decision to commute the sentence of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby yesterday was the most outrageous act in our nation's history. President Bush just made a mockery out of our Justice System. No one should be above the law! Many Americans say Bush should resign or be impeach. I'll dig deep into that in another post. So "We the people" must focus on our nation's birthday, and our U.S Constitution will help on how to handle the President! Happy 4th of July!


"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness.

Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security."

— The Declaration of Independence

Bush just keeps going down and down!!!

As Americans prepare to celebrate our nation birthday, and all the fireworks. Our not so popular President Bush approval rating is the worst in history. CBS News' latest poll shows the public thinks the troops should come home, and the war is going badly. It's high time for the Democratic Congress to act, as soon as the report come back about Bush's troops increase. As of right now, many see it isn't wroking, and it's time for a new plan.


Democrats should have known that the people would more than likely turn on them for not creating change in the course in Iraq. With Republicans creating road blocks when a bill calls for troop withdrawal, there is a problem on capital hill.

I predict that Bush's approval rating will continue to go down, unless he bring troops home!

[More updates to come-Justice MH]

Historic Agreement to Stop Anti-Gay ‘Murder Music’!!!

Reggae stars Beenie Man, Sizzla, and Capleton renounce homophobia, and have signed the Reggae Compassionate Act in a deal brokered with top reggae promoters and Stop Murder Music activists, deal to stop anti-gay music. All three top reggae/dance hall singers condemned violence against lesbians and gay men.

The agreement follows the three-year-long Stop Murder Music campaign, which resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of the singers’ concerts and sponsorship deals, causing them income losses estimated in excess of five million dollars.

The Reggae Compassionate Act is a big breakthrough,” said Peter Tatchell, of the British gay human rights group OutRage!.
Mr Tatchell is coordinator of the worldwide Stop Murder Music campaign. He helped negotiate the deal with the three singers.
“The singers’ rejection of homophobia and sexism is an important milestone. We rejoice at their new commitment to music without prejudice,” said Mr Tatchell.
“This deal will have a huge, positive impact in Jamaica and the Caribbean. The media coverage will generate public awareness and debate, breaking down ignorance and undermining homophobia.
“Having these major reggae stars renounce homophobia will influence their fans and the wider public to rethink bigoted attitudes. The beneficial effect on young black straight men will be immense,” he said

In the Reggae Compassionate Act the three singers pledge to:

■ “respect and uphold the rights of all individuals to live without fear of hatred and violence due to their religion, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity or gender”;

■ “there’s no space in the music community for hatred and prejudice, including no place for racism, violence, sexism or homophobia”;

■ “we agree to not make statements or perform songs that incite hatred or violence against anyone from any community”.

In this declaration the artists promise to not sing lyrics or make public statements, in Jamaica or anywhere else in the world, that incite prejudice, hatred or violence against lesbian and gay people.

The other five murder music artists – Elephant Man, TOK, Bounty Killa, Vybz Kartel and Buju Banton – have not signed the Reggae Compassionate Act as of right now.

Justice MH's Final Thoughts: I am really proud that these three reggae artist realize that homophobia, and hate is wrong, and unaccceptable. They have paved the way for other reggae artists to do the same and renounce hate, and homophobia.

LGBT Affirming Church in Jamaica faces Violence!

I agree with fellow blender Pam on this:" the hate takes your breath away.

"The Rev. Grant Lynn Ford appeared on a recent Caribbean radio program hoping to improve relations between Jamaicans in South Florida and the gay and lesbian community. Instead, the pastor from Sunshine Cathedral, which recently started a gay and lesbian congregation in Jamaica, endured a hostile radio audience.
Jamaican callers chastised him for promoting homosexuality in their country. One caller said Ford would get a bullet through his head if he set foot on the island.

"What surprised me was the violence of it, and saying it on public radio," Ford said. "I probably wouldn't invite any of them to my next family picnic. I might be the roasted pig."

Sunshine Cathedral, which is affiliated with Metropolitan Community Churches, faces a government that has little interest in addressing homophobia, and the hate it tolerates.

"Jamaican Consul General Ricardo Allicock, of Miami, said he was unaware of rampant abuse of gays and lesbians on the island. Jamaican media attributed some of the recent killings to crimes of passion between lovers, he said.
...But ministers at Sunshine Cathedral disagree. They have traveled to the country in recent months to challenge homophobic attitudes among government and religious officials, they said. Ford said he travels with bodyguards for his protection.

Church leaders said the choir director for their Jamaican church recently was beaten to death because of his sexual orientation. Church members held his funeral April 8 at a church unaffiliated with the denomination. A crowd from a nearby community surrounded the building armed with machetes and knives. They threw objects through the church windows while the funeral was in process, according to the Jamaica Forum for Lesbians, All-Sexuals & Gays".

Justice MH's Final Thoughts: Jamaica is a island that's on my do not visit list. If i ever visit there, i would have to be arm, and with some bodyguards. I agree with my fellow blogger Darian that Jamaica needs a culutral change. As Oprah would say:" where is that Christian love?

Bush's Judge nominee proud racist and homophobe!

President Bush is determine to appoint this nominee who has poor record on civil rights for minorities such as women, african american, LGBT people, and hispanics.Bush has gotten some of the worst judges ever nominated for anything confimed and we'll be suffering the consequences for years to come, not just on the Supreme Court but throughout the judicial system. Bush's previous picks like Charles Pickering and when the Bush Regime moved to replace that dismal nomination with the even more bigoted Michael Wallace it didn't fly to well.The latest nightmare that Bush is trying to force on us is former Mississippi Court of Appeals Judge Leslie Southwick, a racist amd bigoted a**hole every bit as unacceptable.


Southwick's homophobia and racism are becoming known by the public and the fact that he seems proud of both traits. If Bush's nominee doesn't get confirmed fast then Bush will send this controversial nomination on to the full Senate, where he will be able to count on a handful of reactionary Democrats (and a reactionary ex-Democrat) to support Bush's goal of stuffing the courts full of pro-corporate, anti-civil rights judicial activists. The new Democratic Congress can NOT cave on this, especially since now they control both chambers. They cave when in the minority when Bush apointed Alito, and Roberts. As Ralph Neas of People For the American Way said today "regrettably, Southwick also has a troubling record and appears to be cut from the same cloth as [Pickering and Wallace]... Just like Pickering and Wallace before him, Southwick appears ready and willing to turn back the clock on fifty years of social justice progress in our nation. Southwick had an opportunity at his recent hearing to demonstrate a commitment to Americans’ individual rights and freedoms, but he proved that he still doesn’t get it. The Senate Judiciary Committee must reject Southwick’s confirmation.”

Here are Two of the cases that show the danger of confirming a character like Southwick are these examples from the Mississippi Court of Appeals:

• In 1998, while on the Mississippi Court of Appeals, Southwick joined a ruling in an employment case that upheld the reinstatement, without any punishment whatsoever, of a white state employee who was fired for calling an African American co-worker a "good ole nigger." The court's decision effectively ratified a hearing officer's opinion that the slur was only "somewhat derogatory" and "was in effect calling the individual a 'teacher's pet.'" The Mississippi Supreme Court unanimously reversed the decision.

• In 2001, Southwick joined a ruling that upheld a chancellor's decision to take an eight-year-old girl away from her mother and award custody to the father, who had never married the mother, largely because the mother was living with another woman in a "lesbian home." Southwick went even further by joining a gratuitously anti-gay concurrence which extolled Mississippi's right under "the principles of Federalism" to treat "homosexual persons" as second-class citizens. The concurrence suggested that sexual orientation is a choice and stated that an adult is not "relieved of the consequences of his or her choice" -- e.g., losing custody of one's child.

Civil rights and gay activists are concerned by the record of the Bush Administration's nominee to the Fifth Circuit are lobbying Democratic senators. Southwick formerly sat on the Mississippi Court of Appeals from 1995 to 2006. The Fifth Circuit covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas and only boasts one black jurist.

Justice MH's final thoughts: What i want to know is why is bush appointing judges who have poor civil rights records? It seems our much hated President is hell-bent on rolling back the clocks on justice and civil rights in our great country. Bush and the GOP seems to want to make it hard for minorities, and that is unacceptable. I'm hoping the Democratic-controlled Senate stop this kkk-racist-homophobic nomination by Bush. Thank God Bush is NOT dictator of this country!

Poland Investigates Teletubbies, Charges "Homosexual Promotions"

Now you think this insanity and superstitions would die with the late Rev. Jerry Falwell, but unfortunately the homo-hating government of Poland see something that the everyone else doesn't.Poland launches its own investigation into The Teletubbies, claiming the British television show for preschoolers promotes homosexuality. It does? What have i been missing?



"I noticed (Tinky Winky) has a lady's purse, but I didn't realize he's a boy."
"If inappropriate attitudes have been promoted, we need to react," says Ewa Sowinska, the nation's child rights ombudsman."At first I thought the purse would be a burden for this Teletubby ... Later I learned that this may have a homosexual undertone."
"It would be good for a group of psychologists to talk to children about this. We need to examine this." And while you're at it,examine yourself, ok. You look and sound foolish!

Sowinska sound like Falwell's previous crazy-talk around Tinky Winky and the plump purple creature's well-known fashion accessory, a bright-red handbag. Sowinska says this is "a hidden homosexual insinuation." Oh really? Is she gay to know such a thing or just "fishing" for something that makes her look like she missing some brain cells?

However, not everyone is catch the insanity of all of this around the character Tinky-Winky.The deputy speaker of the Polish parliament, Ludwik Dorn, a conservative Catholic, reprimanded Sowinska and advised her to avoid public statements that could make the ombudsman's office look "ridiculous." I have to say ridiculous is not the only word Justice MH is thinking. It makes them look crazy, and a bunch a**es!
When the show first aired in the United States in 1999, Falwell charged Tinky Winky was "modeling the gay lifestyle." Ok someone who is purple,playing, and running around with a purse. Another example of a so-called gay lifestyle.

Justice MH's Final thoughts: Now to be honest, growing up i hated the Teletubbies, and i don't recommend it. I rather the young ones in my family watch barney, Arthur, dragon tales, and sesame street. I never understood the Teletubbies, and really could care less about the show. Now the charges against it are stupid, and ridiculous! What's next are they gonna come with? Well when it comes to gay issues, people come with the most silly ideas, concepts, and even charges when it comes to gay issues. So all i can say to these people continue to make yourselves look like a**es. The Poland government needs to get their act together quick!

Romney: I am not intolerant of gays!

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said Thursday that his opposition to same-sex marriage should not be interpreted as intolerance of gays, who served in his administration when he was Massachusetts governor.

In a brief interview with The Associated Press, Romney elaborated on comments he made during a campaign event dubbed "Ask Mitt Anything" in which an audience member questioned whether pastors should preach that homosexuality is a sin. Romney said the government shouldn't tell pastors what they can say.

Flip-flop factor:

Romney's record on gay rights has drawn scrutiny - and criticism that he changes with the political winds. In a 1994 bid against Sen. Edward Kennedy, Romney argued that he would be a better champion of gay rights than the Democrat. In 2003, after the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that same-sex couples could wed in the state, Romney pushed for a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage.

He noted that one of his Cabinet members was gay and that he appointed gays to positions of responsibility in his administration.

I oppose discrimination against gay people," Romney said. "I am not anti-gay. I know there are some Republicans, or some people in the country who are looking for someone who is anti-gay and that's not me."

He said he is opposed to gay marriage because it's not in the best interest of children.

Justice MH's final thoughts: Romney is going have to come up with a better argument than the tired old "children" argument. Romney save it, trying to roll back civil rights doesn't sound like open arms of tolerance and love to me. Romney has ask Congress to pass a federal marriage amendment, and urge that other LGBT legislation be defeated. Mitt just stop bull sh*tting us! No Deal! Thanks for nothing!
This shows he's only out to get votes from the religious "wrong" and conservatives. Good Luck with the hypocrites, y'all deserve one another!

A Beautiful Day: When Bush was sh*t on!

"An outdoor news conference in perfect spring weather, with birds chirping loudly in the magnolia trees, is not without its hazards.
As President Bush took a question Thursday in the White House Rose Garden about scandals involving his Attorney General, he remarked, "I've got confidence in Al Gonzales doin' the job."

Simultaneously, a sparrow flew overhead and left a splash on the President's sleeve, which Bush tried several times to wipe off.

Justice MH's Thoughts: I really don't know what's more funnier, ABC news using the word "poop" or Bush getting sh*t on! George don't wipe it off, you look good, you look good, LOL! I love birds! Don't you just love them? I think God was sending Bush a message of how God feels about Bush. Well I'll translate! The message is that George is a hot mess that just was sh*t on! God works in mysterious ways!

It's a boy for new moms Mary Cheney and Heather Poe!!!

[Ap]:
"Vice President Dick Cheney's daughter Mary delivered an 8-pound, 6-ounce baby boy on Wednesday, the first child for her and her female partner of 15 years, Heather Poe.
Samuel David Cheney was born at 9:46 a.m. at Sibley Hospital in Washington, the vice president's office announced. Vice President Cheney and his wife, Lynne, paid a visit to their new ? and sixth ? grandchild a few hours later.
Mary Cheney announced in December that she and Poe had decided to start a family. Her decision to become pregnant and raise a child with Poe was criticized in some conservative circles. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, asserted that children need to be reared by heterosexual married couples, for instance."@yahoo.com

Justice MH's Final Thoughts: It's interesting to note, Mary and Heather are not in a official photo as parents. Awww, isn't that sweet? I really wish the Vice President would tell James Dobson and other conservatives to kiss his a**! Mr. Cheney should put his family, and should sell them out to kiss the a** of the religious "wrong"! Anyway, I want to send warm congrats and love to the new baby boy Samuel David Cheney, and to the proud parents Mary Cheney and Heather Poe! A word of advice please don't make George the "godfather", he's not role model material, and there's proof for that! God loves you in this joyful time, and will always love you! God Bless you three!

Anti-Gay Pastor Encourages Blacks to Oppose Federal Hate Crimes Law!

The Bigotry, hate, and exclusion that is being promoted by Bishop Harry Jackson is reprehensible, and unacceptable. Now he's rearing his ugly head again to promote religious-base bigotry. The type of religious-base bigotry used against African Americans in the 1960s. Now that the Bishop has his rights, he wants to shut the door of equality on the next equality movement, the gay rights movement.

The black right-wing pastor now is encouraging the African-American community to oppose the proposed federal hate crimes bill that recently passed the U.S House.

As Rod 2.0 says: Like most black religious conservatives, the senior minister of the Hope Christian Church, one of the largest black mega-churches in Maryland, shrouds his anti-gay message in the history of the civil rights struggle:

"Approximately 50 years ago, my father was threatened at gunpoint by a misguided state trooper for his involvement in civil rights activities. This death threat and the lynching and torture of several young black men in his state led to my family’s migration to the north.

My father engaged in political activism until his death by natural causes over twenty years later. He instilled in me a love for America—her vision and her promise. He also alerted me to the fact the American liberty is a prize for which blacks must continue to fight. ...

Today we are engaged in yet another battle, one that I believe threatens our religious expression. I encourage all African Americans to voice our fervent opposition to the “Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007”. This bill could greatly affect our religious liberty.

Under the guise of extending existing legislation to protect “sexual orientation” and “gender identity,” the hard-fought liberty of religious freedom could be stripped from the most consistent defender of African-American liberty—the black church."

Justice MH says:Once again Bishop Jackson has fallen in the religious' right ideology of bigotry and hate. The hate crimes bill does NOT threaten religious speech or expression. Once again the bill clearly says: "Nothing in this act, or the amendments made by this Act, shall be construed to prohibit any expressive conduct protected from legal prohibition by, or any activities protected by the free speech or free exercise clauses the First Amendment to the Constitution" the hate crime bill says. Unlike like countries like Sweden, or Canada, America has strict language on freedom of speech. As Rod 2.0 says: If Jackson doesn't like gays and doesn't want the government to prosecute gay-bashers more aggressively, okay, just say that. I'm telling you, just speak your true feelings, or is placing your hatred under the guise of religion is so much easier, right? It's like what Coretta Scott king said " you don't shut one group out from equal rights after the other group has gain equal rights". Unfortunately that's what Bishop Jackson is doing. It's sad that he chooses to stand on the side of bigotry, injustice and hate. While other such as Coretta Scott King, Yolanda King, NAACP Chairman Julian Bond, and Martin Luther King III choose to stand on the side of the dream, equality,and justice!

Traditional Values Coalition's Pursuasive Edna Comic of the year!

It seems Lou Sheldon and the Traditional Values Coalition has sink to a level beyond my belief about the ENDNA bill in congress. They have really reach a level of Christian insanity that show how desperate, and serious in a crazy way about the bill. Take a look at their "gifted talent":?



"Good As You's Jeremy responds and notes:

"How does one even respond? Do you say that yes, in fact, under ENDA, one could still freely tell the blonde above that she must tone down her wardrobe and makeup to fit the company dress code? Or do you question why "homosexual" and "pansexual" are grouped with the available gender options, as if one's sexual orientation or proclivity is the same thing as their gender identity? Do you ask who, exactly, would use the "not sure" bathroom and question why even in the fearmongery, offensive world of TVC's making would such an option be necessary? Or should you point out that in the transgender community, she-male is considered highly offensive (much along the lines of "faggot," which we hope TVC would not feel it okay to use)"?

Justice MH's Final thoughts: Oh no they wouldn't go that far to use derogatory words, oh no they wouldn't! I agree with Jeremy of "Goods As You" on this, and shows the insanity of the debate as i said. They are willing to give it their best to stop this bill, and as you can see they ain't playing with this bill! Religious extremist will stop at nothing to deny other the right to at least have a job, and to do your best at it. I said this before, Americans have right to free speech, and other civil liberties. But they don't have the right to DENY other Americans to equal rights that are guaranteed by the U.S Constitution!

Falwell Follower Arrested On bomb Charges!!!

A student at the late Rev. Falwell's Liberty University was charge with death bombs.
He said he wanted to stop anti-falwell protest, and counter with his own protest.
Awww, how "christian" of you with your lil bombs?

[ABC]:Even in death, the Rev. Jerry Falwell rouses the most volatile of emotions.

A small group of protesters gathered near the funeral services to criticize the man who mobilized Christian evangelicals and made them a major force in American politics -- often by playing on social prejudices.

A group of students from Falwell's Liberty University staged a counterprotest.

And Campbell County authorities arrested a Liberty University student for having several homemade bombs in his car.

The student, 19-year-old Mark D. Uhl of Amissville, Va., reportedly told authorities that he was making the bombs to stop protesters from disrupting the funeral service. The devices were made of a combination of gasoline and detergent, a law enforcement official told ABC News' Pierre Thomas. They were "slow burn," according to the official, and would not have been very destructive.

"There were indications that there were others involved in the manufacturing of these devices and we are still investigating these individuals with the assistance of ATF [Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms], Virginia State Police and FBI. At this time it is not believed that these devices were going to be used to interrupt the funeral services at Liberty University," the Campbell County Sheriff's Office said in a release.

Three other suspects are being sought, one of whom is a soldier from Fort Benning, Ga., and another is a high school student. No information was available on the third suspect.

Authorities were alerted to the potential bomb plot after relative of Uhl called to say that he had homemade bombs in his possession. Officials searched Uhl's car where they found five incendiary devices in the trunk.

Uhl is currently being held under no bond at the Campbell County Adult Detention Cente.

Justice MH's Final thoughts: i'm not really surprise with this story about a student at Falwell's university. It's like i said hate breeds hate, and that's what Falwell promoted. So i guess this young man has been nuture to go to extreme measures of violence. Is this the type of fine young american men Falwell's liberty university is breeding?

Gay Flamingos Play ‘Mom’ and Dad at Slimbridge As Chick Is Hatched

SLIMBRIDGE, May 21, 2007 – Carlos and Fernanado, the famous gay flamingos at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge in Gloucestershire are in luck.

Usually they have to steal an egg to become parents. So they could hardly believe their luck last week when staff at the Trust’s centre literally handed them an egg!

Desperate to have chicks of their own, unlikely couple Carlos and Fernando’s egg stealing antics first hit the headlines last year.

And their chick-rearing skills impressed staff at WWT Slimbridge so much that when one of the nests in the Greater Flamingo colony was abandoned last week, they hatched a plan to save the life of the baby flamingo and make Carlos and Fernando parents again.

Staff, however, had to devise a bit of subterfuge.

The abandoned egg was whisked off to an incubator where it was warmed-up and monitored. Hours later a chick hatched safe and well, but there was a problem.

Parents usually ‘first bond’ with their chicks as they’re hatching – and calling from inside the egg.

So to help Carlos and Fernando bond with their new chick, WWT staff took an old eggshell, carefully popped the newborn chick inside, taped it up and returned it to Carlos and Fernando’s empty nest.

The pair were soon seen ‘talking’ to the chick inside the egg and a little while later the chick hatched for a second time – but this time to be greeted by its loving gay foster parents.

Now the chick has joined the ‘crèche’ of some 15 Greater Flamingo chicks at Slimbridge and has been accepted into the flock under the watchful gaze of dad and dad, Carlos and Fernando.

Gay flamingos are not unusual, a spokesperson at Slimbridge said. And they enjoy a somewhat prominent status with their choice of partner.

This story comes just as news broke that a major colony of wild Greater Flamingos on Fangassier Island in the Camargue of southern France have failed to hatch eggs this year.

Up to 20,000 flamingos usually breed on Fangassier Island each year, so no chicks from this famous colony will further highlight the importance of protecting a dwindling number of breeding sites in the wild.

Despite there being almost five million flamingos in the world today, the total number of regular breeding sites is fewer than 30.

WWT believes there is a real need for the production of conservation action plans for the six different species of flamingos so all the important breeding and feeding sites of the world can be identified and protected.

WWT maintains breeding populations at its centres and supplies reputable zoological collections with flamingos to reduce the demand for wild-caught birds, whilst continuing its work in the conservation of flamingos in the wild.

■ The Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust at Slimbridge, opened in 1946 by Sir Peter Scott, is open to the public. Its award-winning visitor centre overlooks 325 hectares of nationally and internationally protected wetlands including a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Ramsar Site and Special Protection Area (SPA).

Slimbridge is situated just off the A38 between Bristol and Gloucester. Nearest motorway junctions are 13 or 14 on the M5 - just follow the 'brown duck' signs. The visitor centre is open seven days a week from 9.30am to 5pm (5.30pm in summer). Full details on the “Slimbridge” web of the WWT website.

■ A few years ago, Silo and Roy, a pair of gay chinstrap penguins hatched an egg in New York’s Central Park Zoo. The offspring, a female, was called Tango. Silo and Roy subsequently split up, Silo taking a shine for Scrappy, a female from California (San Diego Sea World) to become the first recorded “ex-gay” penguin. Tango, of course, had the obligatory book, And Tango Makes Three, which was a controversial best seller in the USA. Last heard of Tango was making eyes at Tazuni, a female penguin.

Justice Mh's Thoughts: I think this is just nice in the nature animal knigdom with gay parents raising young ones. It's also in the human race as well! Keep it up!

Jimmy Carter Criticizes Bush Administration!!!

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former President Jimmy Carter blasted George W. Bush's presidency as "the worst in history" in international relations and denounced British Prime Minister Tony Blair's loyal relationship with Bush in interviews released on Saturday.

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"I think as far as the adverse impact on the nation around the world, this administration has been the worst in history," Carter, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, said in a telephone interview with the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette from the Carter Center in Atlanta.

"The overt reversal of America's basic values as expressed by previous administrations, including (those of) George H.W. Bush and Ronald Reagan and Richard Nixon and others, has been the most disturbing to me," Carter told the newspaper.

In an interview on Britain's BBC radio, Carter slammed Blair, who leaves office next month, for his tight relations with Bush, particularly concerning the Iraq war.

"Abominable. Loyal, blind, apparently subservient," Carter said when asked how he would characterize Blair's relationship with Bush.

"I think that the almost undeviating support by Great Britain for the ill-advised policies of President Bush in Iraq have been a major tragedy for the world," Carter said.

Carter, who was president from 1977-1981 and won the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his charitable work, was an outspoken opponent of the invasion of Iraq before it was launched in 2003.

In the newspaper interview, Carter said Bush had taken a "radical departure from all previous administration policies" with the Iraq war.

"We now have endorsed the concept of pre-emptive war where we go to war with another nation militarily, even though our own security is not directly threatened, if we want to change the regime there or if we fear that some time in the future our security might be endangered," Carter said.

REPUBLICANS STRIKE BACK

The White House declined to comment on his statements, but the Republican National Committee struck back at Carter.


"Most Americans will probably take his criticisms with a grain of salt considering he also challenged Ronald Reagan's strategy for the Cold War, and history has since proven him wrong," said RNC spokeswoman Amber Wilkerson.

Carter told the BBC that if Blair had opposed the invasion he could have reduced the ensuing harm by making it tougher for Washington to shrug off critics, even if the British prime minister had not been able to stop the war.

"It would certainly have assuaged the problems that have (arisen) lately," Carter said.

"One of the defenses of the Bush administration in America and worldwide ... has been: 'Okay, we must be more correct in our actions than the world thinks because Great Britain is backing us,"' Carter said.

"I think the combination of Bush and Blair giving their support to this tragedy in Iraq has strengthened the effort and has made opposition less effective and has prolonged the war and increased the tragedy that has resulted," he told the BBC.

Blair, who made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Saturday, has said he will step down in June. His Labour Party has named his long-serving finance minister, Gordon Brown, to succeed him.

Brown was a member of the Cabinet that voted in favor of the war, but has said mistakes were made in Iraq and he will review policy there.

In the newspaper interview, Carter, who brokered the Camp David accords between Egypt and Israel, also criticized Bush's Middle East policies.

"For the first time since Israel was founded, we've had zero peace talks to try to bring a resolution of differences in the Middle East. That's a radical departure from the past," Carter said.

Justice MH's Final Thoughts: Thank God for Jimmy Carter! I'm glad someone other than Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has some grape fruit to tell Bush and his administration about themselves. I fully agree this adminstration is the worst in history. As for Bush, i refuse to call him a leader, because he lacks leadership.
I guess it's no secret i'm anti-bush on certain issues. I can't wait for the beginni ng of 2009! Bush hit the road jack, and don't come back no more no more no more, please don't come back!

Cartoon: Jerry Falwell welcome or dismiss???

This cartoon is just too funny! The way Jerry Falwell treated minorities was a shame for him, especially claiming to be a Christian. In some people's religious views and beliefs say Falwell is in hell, and being rape by Satan.LOL! Some are in pure joy, and bringing out the champagne. Anyway, this cartoon was just to funny to pass up! Take a look:

Breaking News:Televangelist Jerry Falwell Dies at age 73.

Breaking news from CNN:
The Reverend Jerry Falwell has died at age 73 due to heart failure.

A Liberty University officials found him unconscious at 10:45am this morning and he had been taken to a local hospital.

According to CNN, Falwell has missed morning appointments.

Here's some of Falwell's most infamous allegations on 9/11:

In 2001, Falwell had to apologize after televised comments in which he described the September 11, 2001, terrorists attacks as a judgment on America for "throwing God out of the public square."

"I really believe that the pagans, and the abortionists, and the feminists, and the gays and the lesbians who are actively trying to make that an alternative lifestyle, the ACLU, People For the American Way, all of them who have tried to secularize America," he said. "I point the finger in their face and say 'You helped this happen.' "

A day later, he told CNN that he would "never blame any human being except the terrorists, and if I left that impression with gays or lesbians or anyone else, I apologize."

Now it's comments like these that really don't have backup, but he was entitle to his opinion.Falwell claim that God was punishing America, which was his personal view, but it was surely not Justice MH's. The way i see it, that claim was ridiculous, and just plain stupid. Falwell's charge against those he clearly didn't like was uncalled for, but he later saw the error in his ways.

No matter how i feel about Jerry Falwell, my heart and prays go out to the Falwell family.