Dominique Strauss-Kahn on Bail

BBC News: Reports that DSK has been granted a one million dollar bail. Thus this case can be expected to last months folks, once the case starts this blog will not cover the case in till there is a verdict, this blog is rather old fashioned in that context.

Huhne on the Chopping Block ?

Guy Fawkes’ Blog: Reports that Lib Dems are moving to distance themselves from the Energy Secretary Chris Huhne over the allegation that he transferred his driving penalty points to his separated Wife. This blog would be surprised to see Mr Huhne survive this political scandal, if this allegation is true and there is evidence, then Mr Huhne will have to go, perverting the course of justice is jail time, what is it with Lib Dems, the Laws Case, this now, and two Lib Dems in the Welsh Assembly could face police investigation that they could not by law run for the Assembly due to their jobs. I guess if you out of power for over sixty years you don’t look that closely at your members, your grateful to have them.

Obama on the Middle East

The White House: The full text of President Obama’s Middle East Speech. This speech folks was a bore, this political geek almost feel asleep half way through it, yes typical of Obama’s speeches, it was okay, not that high on rhetoric, the most interesting aspect of the speech was the words of POTUS on Syria and Iran, “ The Syrian people have shown their courage in demanding a transition to democracy. President Assad now has a choice: he can lead that transition, or get out of the way. The Syrian government must stop shooting demonstrators and allow peaceful protests; release political prisoners and stop unjust arrests; allow human rights monitors to have access to cities like Dara’a; and start a serious dialogue to advance a democratic transition. Otherwise, President Assad and his regime will continue to be challenged from within and isolated abroad. Thus far, Syria has followed its Iranian ally, seeking assistance from Tehran in the tactics of suppression. This speaks to the hypocrisy of the Iranian regime, which says it stand for the rights of protesters abroad, yet suppresses its people at home. Let us remember that the first peaceful protests were in the streets of Tehran, where the government brutalized women and men, and threw innocent people into jail. We still hear the chants echo from the rooftops of Tehran. The image of a young woman dying in the streets is still seared in our memory. And we will continue to insist that the Iranian people deserve their universal rights, and a government that does not smother their aspirations. Our opposition to Iran’s intolerance – as well as its illicit nuclear program, and its sponsorship of terror – is well known…”. The line that Assad has to reform or get out the way is nice but what is POTUS going to do if Syria as Iran has done tells Obama to get lost. One can postulate not a lot, Obama will never take military action when it comes to Syria, his actions in Libya have been tepid. Obama stated the following on US action in Libya, “ Unfortunately, in too many countries, calls for change have been answered by violence. The most extreme example is Libya, where Moammar Gaddafi launched a war against his people, promising to hunt them down like rats. As I said when the United States joined an international coalition to intervene, we cannot prevent every injustice perpetrated by a regime against its people, and we have learned from our experience in Iraq just how costly and difficult it is to impose regime change by force – no matter how well-intended it may be. But in Libya, we saw the prospect of imminent massacre, had a mandate for action, and heard the Libyan people’s call for help. Had we not acted along with our NATO allies and regional coalition partners, thousands would have been killed. The message would have been clear: keep power by killing as many people as it takes. Now, time is working against Gaddafi. He does not have control over his country. The opposition has organized a legitimate and credible Interim Council. And when Gaddafi inevitably leaves or is forced from power, decades of provocation will come to an end, and the transition to a democratic Libya can proceed. ”. The US has withdrawn combat planes from the Libyan action, it been up to the UK and France to remove Gaddafi, one has to wonder does Obama share a bunker with Gaddafi, he has not mentioned Libya in weeks. The term has been coined as leading from behind, well Obama is so far back he is on Everest. Lets see what does Obama say about Peace process between Israel and Palestine, “ So while the core issues of the conflict must be negotiated, the basis of those negotiations is clear: a viable Palestine, and a secure Israel. ”. This blog lives in the real world, not in the pocket of the New York Times, this statement is just rubbish, no wonder this blog has called POTUS, the wisest fool in Christendom, before liberals start, this was an original political attack on King James 1. You can either have a secure Israel or a real Palestine State, you cant have both folks. Also what is Obama thinking with the above line, “ Two wrenching and emotional issues remain: the future of Jerusalem, and the fate of Palestinian refugees. ”, folks this is the real world, Jerusalem is going to stay Israeli, does not matter what Obama wants or thinks should happen, also the poor Palestinian refugees will never COME BACK, if Obama does not get that fact, then this blog is sorry for him. Poor man he has not grown in office, he still thinks he is Community Organizer in Chicago.
　
　
　

Vice President Cheney SPEAKS

The Washington Post: Reviews the forthcoming memoirs of VP Cheney. It will be interesting to read the memoirs of the most powerful VP in American history. It will be interesting to see how his views of international relationship develop from his time as Chief of Staff to President Ford, seen as a moderate Republican when compared to Ronald Reagan by the Establishment of the Republican Party in the 1970s, to the dark hand behind of the Bush 43 Presidency from the prospective of the Liberal elite from 2001. Also what was his relationship like with Bush 43, did he feel as the Bush 43 Presidency went on after the re-election win of 2004 that he had less power, in views on the Libby Case and the well known stand off with Bush 43 over a pardon. Also lets get to the elephant in the room, that is Iraq, that should dominate the memoir, one can see LIBERALS reading every word looking, looking for an apology or that Bush 43 lied and knew he was laying about Iraq. It should be a bestseller folks, the Bush 43 book was New York Times bestseller.

Grow UP France = DSK Case

Guardian: Reports on the cultural differences between the US and France when it comes to the DSK case, the footage of DSK in handcuffs and in Court have been shown within limits in France. FRANCE GROW UP, this is a world wide event, get your head out of your backside, one gets the impression that French arrogance has no bounds, if the French don’t want to look foolish don’t try to do a 1984 and control the news, this shows how much the elite of France, the political and press share the same bed, well that bed needs to be de loused and a new bed bought, GROW UP FRANCE.

DSK HIRED Hookers = Ex IMF Chief

Telegraph: Reports on claims that the former head of the IMF, and now facing assault charges in the US, Dominique Strauss-Kahn has used hookers in the past. The dirt is coming out on DSK, one can postulate that DSK has a 60/40 chance of going down for this alleged assault. Lets be honest folks, this story has it all, crime, politics, the next President of France, of course the world wide press are going to dig deep for all the dirt, and that's even before the Trial. If there is a trial expect near total media coverage.

The Resignation Letter of Dominique Strauss-Kahn - IMF

IMF: Has released the resignation letter of DSK in full:

Ladies and Gentlemen of the Board:

It is with infinite sadness that I feel compelled today to present to the Executive Board my resignation from my post of Managing Director of the IMF. I think at this time first of my wife—whom I love more than anything—of my children, of my family, of my friends. I think also of my colleagues at the Fund; together we have accomplished such great things over the last three years and more. To all, I want to say that I deny with the greatest possible firmness all of the allegations that have been made against me. I want to protect this institution which I have served with honor and devotion, and especially—especially—I want to devote all my strength, all my time, and all my energy to proving my innocence.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn

Thank goodness Coalition PM David Cameron made it clear before the arrest of DSK that he would veto the nomination of former Labour PM Gordon Brown as the next head of the IMF. One can argue that the present economic mess of the UK is down the time that Gordon Brown was Chancellor and Prime Minister. Also giving Mr Brown the job would give the Labour Party a weapon to beat the Coalition with, thus this is a no go area for Mr Brown.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn OUT = IMF

BBC News: Reports that DSK has resigned as the Managing Director of the IMF. This will come as a relief to the IMF, but could cause problems for DSK in his second attempt at bail, the New York prosecutor might argue that since DSK has resigned from the IMF there is more of a reason for him to do a runner back to France should he get bail. It can be argued that DSK must know his political career is over, does he want to risk spending decades in a American prison or internal exile in France. Lets see what the New York Court does folks, but have doubts they will release DSK on a one million bail with ankle alarm to make sure he stays in the US. Anyone who has seen modern films knows that if you have the money you can access to info that can get you out of ankle alarm and out of any country very fast.