Last Friday I published this post about an article which was sent to me to review, written by Shadi Hamid, Project on Middle East Democracy’s Director of Research, called “Parting the Veil.†As I noted then, the article is well worth the read: it is highly interesting and thought provoking. I cannot say that I agree with everything Hamid writes, but he makes some good … [Read more...] about Parting the Veil II
A Different Take on the Released CIA Documents
Angelo M. Codevilla, who is a professor of international relations at Boston University and a fellow of the Claremont Institute, offers quite a different perspective on the newly released CIA documents: THE CIA last week released a heavily redacted version of a 1973 report what it considers its fathers' sins. There was nothing new: In the '70s and '80s, agency employees on all … [Read more...] about A Different Take on the Released CIA Documents
Month 51 of the War By the Numbers
In another bloody milestone, 108 U.S. soldiers were killed in Iraq in June -- the first time that there have been over 100 deaths for three consecutive months since the war began. Please click here to read the monthly war news and statistical summary at Kiko's House. … [Read more...] about Month 51 of the War By the Numbers
Original Blog Reporting: TD Interviews Gaillard Hunt
Once again The Talking Dog offers original blog reporting -- as is (mostly) usual, it deals with issues surrounding the war on terror and its detainees. And, as usual, TTD asks specific questions that show he has done his homework and the result is to extract a fascinating interview. Here's the intro: Gaillard Hunt is an attorney in private practice in Silver Spring, … [Read more...] about Original Blog Reporting: TD Interviews Gaillard Hunt
An Interview With Philsopher Daniel Dennett
For those overdosed on politics, or those who want to use their minds for more than just political gymastics GO HERE to read a special exclusive interview: Daniel Clement Dennett (born March 28 1942 in Boston, Massachusetts), is a prominent American philosopher. Dennett's research centers on philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and philosophy of biology, particularly as … [Read more...] about An Interview With Philsopher Daniel Dennett
Chinese Imports
Mike Keefe, The Denver Post … [Read more...] about Chinese Imports
Bush: Beset, Besieged Yet Relaxed Amid “Sustained Rejection” By Public
The Washington Post (which seems to be way ahead of the New York Times in terms of detailed national reporting these days) has yet another fascinating story about the deepening crisis facing the Bush administration -- this time focusing on President George W. Bush. And writer Peter Baker doesn't pull his punches: he bluntly states what many people have hinted or said more … [Read more...] about Bush: Beset, Besieged Yet Relaxed Amid “Sustained Rejection” By Public
Sabato’s Crystal Ball: BLOOMIE IN THE BALLPARK
Will Bloomberg Run--and Can He Win? The news media are a-twitter about the possibility of an all-New York race for the White House in 2008. Hillary Clinton (D) versus Rudy Giuliani (R) versus Michael Bloomberg (I) would somehow validate the Empire State (and the media's headquarters city). After all, it's been 64 years since New York could claim the major contenders … [Read more...] about Sabato’s Crystal Ball: BLOOMIE IN THE BALLPARK
The Desperation of Terrorists
So much for the image of bombers as poor, under-educated, under-privileged, persecuted and desperate men acting out because they have no jobs, food or future: Sky News: Two Terror Suspects Are Hospital Doctors Two of the five terror suspects being held in the wake of the failed car bombings in London and Glasgow are hospital doctors working in the UK. The majority of … [Read more...] about The Desperation of Terrorists
Study: Diverse Independent Voters Could Swing 2008 Race
A new, comprehensive study of independent voters by the Washington Post in collaboration with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard University has bad news for both parties, but better news for the Democrats: (1) The Republicans continue to lose independent voter support. (2) Independent voter unhappiness with Washington and both parties could bolster a strong … [Read more...] about Study: Diverse Independent Voters Could Swing 2008 Race
Hillary Clinton’s Vice President
Depending on how you feel about the candidate (and everybody seems to feel strongly one way or the other), there is either far-sighted prudence or incredible arrogance in what Hillary Clinton’s most ardent backers have been doing this weekend. Buoyed by favorable fund-raising and poll numbers, they are debating in detail her running mate for ’08. After ticking off the … [Read more...] about Hillary Clinton’s Vice President
Independents
A highly interesting study was conducted by The Washington Post in collaboration with the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation and Harvard University, about the infamous group of voters called "Independents." Who are they? What do they believe? Are they all the same? The results: The new survey underscores the Republican Party's problems heading into 2008. Fueled by … [Read more...] about Independents
Bill Moyers On Rupert Murdoch
Media mega-giant Rupert Murdoch is on the brink of owning the Wall Street Journal. And PBS' Bill Moyers has a few thoughts on that -- and what's happening to the American media in general: … [Read more...] about Bill Moyers On Rupert Murdoch
This Just In!
THIS JUST IN from investigative reporter Andy Borowitz:Nader’s Ego Enters 2008 Race Massive Ego Fills Madison Square Garden The field of presidential candidates got a little more crowded today as the massive ego of consumer activist Ralph Nader announced that it was entering the 2008 race. For its historic announcement, Mr. Nader’s ego chose New York’s Madison … [Read more...] about This Just In!
Bulletin: Michael Jackson Alert
Is Michael Jackson moving to Maryland? Details here. … [Read more...] about Bulletin: Michael Jackson Alert
The Other Side of Diversity
My thoughts on Robert Putnam's new study, claiming that living in diverse locations exerts significant negative effects on people over the near- to mid-term (albeit harms that are reversed in the long-term). … [Read more...] about The Other Side of Diversity
Profiles in Timing
Last Thursday, Stephen Colbert addressed the speech that Republican Senator Dick Lugar gave on the floor of the Senate criticizing the Iraq War: … [Read more...] about Profiles in Timing
Pakistan President’s Wobbly War on Terror
After the London bombings two years ago, President Pervez Musharraf of Pakistan had some advice for Tony Blair: “They should have been doing what they have been demanding of us to do--to ban extremist groups like they asked us to do here in Pakistan and which I have done.†Musharraf was a little testy about the revelation that at least two of the 2005 bombers had been … [Read more...] about Pakistan President’s Wobbly War on Terror
Flaming SUV Rammed Into Glasgow Airport
The third terrorist incident in the UK in three days: A burning car has been rammed into the terminal building of Glasgow Airport in Scotland, heightening terrorism fears with the UK already on alert over the discovery of two cars loaded with explosive materials in London. Police and witnesses described an SUV-style vehicle in flames being driven at full speed towards … [Read more...] about Flaming SUV Rammed Into Glasgow Airport
We Can’t Do It Alone
What message does the diversity rationale send to White people? … [Read more...] about We Can’t Do It Alone