From Purgatory
Frequent readers of this little blog recognize that I both enjoy writing about the issues of our time, as well as conversing with you through comments and emails. That joy is limited again, as noticed by yesterday’s absence of any post, and may be for some time. A smoking monitor and hard drive yelping like a yeti in heat have left me with limited access for updating the Little Red Blog. This further compounds the fiscal constraints associated with my nearly 3.5 years without professional employment. If only I’d kept up the network of contacts I once had rather than disappearing from the world of technology development and telecommunications for so long. As a friend has reminded me, after my long break I’m more capable and enthused than ever to work, in part due to the health and sanity associated with a long sabbatical, yet less likely to find work readily. Back to school seems to be the right path.
So while I have a bit of access, and a PC without fireworks and environmental risk at hand, let me thank you for dropping in and leave you with a worthy subject to ponder. One more note, as often as possible, I'll try to drop in on your blogs and keep up with your excellent works. That may in fact take precedence over posting to the LRB.
The latest news regarding Iran. Reuters is reporting that NCRI has warned that Iran is working to develop a nuclear warhead capable missile with a range of 1600 to 1900 miles. This seems to confirm the previously reported concerns that the Shahab 4 missile may either have been tested or in development with a range of 1200 plus miles. Knowing the Shahab 3 has been developed and manufactured and the ongoing issues of their defiance of NPT regulations regarding the enrichment of uranium, including their insistence that they have the right to such efforts and statements that they’ll return to their efforts in spite of their current cessation leaves us with little hope of an agreement worthy of our trust and confidence. The Washington Times has an interesting read also on Iran’s efforts to develop nuclear weapons, this one by Bill Gertz. And Fox News is now showing the Digital Globe images of the sites in Iran. A Colorado company doing important work.
So while we anxiously watch the Ukraine, fight for Iraqi freedom and stability, and pray that Palestinians will not seek Barghouti or other Arafat like leaders in January’s election, there is much to be concerned about. And then of course we must reflect on the moral morass of the U.N. and elsewhere, including at home. Lots to discuss. Hopefully, I’ll be able to join in the discussion shortly. While absent, as always, I'd recommend any of the fine Homespun Bloggers, the fine men and women bloggers on the sidebar, and the Rocky Mountain Alliance.
