Day April 18, 2005

Sharon hints at possible delay in Gaza withdrawal. More delays, evasions, reversals of policy, broken promises. Nothing new here, nothing new at all.

Berlusconi resigns in bid to avert elections. Italian prime minister agrees to resign and form new government to strengthen struggling conservative coalition.  He will remain in office for one more year, however he is greatly weakened,  his power is waning,…

Cardinal Ratzinger made sure the world (and other cardinals) understand the sinister forces afoot that presumably make him the best choice for Pope. The Cardinals take a vow of media silence once the conclave starts. Note how Ratzinger got his message out of the…