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Hail to the Chickenhawk in Chief
Just as water inevitably finds its own level, it has taken the sad Walter Reed Army Hospital saga to finally lay bare the scandalous lack of leadership that President Bush has shown regarding the care and healing of the troops that he endlessly tells us we should support. Heads finally are rolling in a purge that reveals the depths of hypocrisy in an administration that has … [Read more...] about Hail to the Chickenhawk in Chief
Hey! Are We Invading?
The first two world wars started off in Europe. Yesterday, we were close to #3: Switzerland invaded Liechtenstein. Michael H. Cognato summarizes what happened: In an uncharacteristically aggressive move, the likes of which have not been seen in Western Europe in decades, a Swiss infantry patrol accidentally invaded Liechtenstein. In spite of Switzerland's reputation for … [Read more...] about Hey! Are We Invading?
The Shame Of Ann Coulter (Extensive Blog Opinion Roundup UPDATED)
Hasn't it come time to finally say it? Commentator Ann Coulter has gone way beyond being a provocative speaker and writer and has evolved into someone who is no longer just a verbal bomb thrower but someone who demeans those who invite her to speak. What more can you conclude from her latest explosive device-- something marking yet another new chapter in the ongoing … [Read more...] about The Shame Of Ann Coulter (Extensive Blog Opinion Roundup UPDATED)
This One Is SO Good
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Al Gore Wins An Oscar
The Iraq insurgency for beginners
At times it is good to go through the basics all over again. Read on... … [Read more...] about The Iraq insurgency for beginners
Outreach Update
Regarding our "Facing the Music" project, we wanted readers to know that -- through a combination of tactics -- we have made at least one contact with the campaigns of each of the following. This list is focused on the contenders who have issued a "Statement of Candidacy," according to the WaPo's tracking list, which seems to be generally up to date. For the Democrats: … [Read more...] about Outreach Update
Defectors
Tony Perkins says that if gays and lesbians are allowed to serve openly in the military, "tens of thousands" of soldiers will either leave the armed forces or never join. And he accused equal rights advocates of sacrificing the security of the nation for a political agenda? … [Read more...] about Defectors
Walter Reed Reflux
UPDATE FROM CNN: The Army later said Maj. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker will take command of Walter Reed and the North Atlantic Regional Medical Command. Something is coming up - Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey just resigned and Secretary of Defense Gates says a new commander for Walter Reed will be announced later today. … [Read more...] about Walter Reed Reflux
Hate Crime Laws and the Jews
Watch out before the conspiracy gets you.... … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Laws and the Jews
Iraq To The Future
A-Wade’s Slam Dunk
I'm sure you've all been following this closely, but the results of Senegal's presidential election are finally in: Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade won re-election for a second term in Sunday's election, the country's electoral commission has said. It said that President Wade, aged 81, won more than 50% of the votes cast, making a run-off unnecessary. [He won 55.86% … [Read more...] about A-Wade’s Slam Dunk
McCain, CPAC and Social Conservatism
John Podhoretz wrote an interesting article for The Corner. He explains why, in his opinion, it was a wise decision of McCain not to speak at CPAC: If I were a McCain adviser, there’s no way I would recommend he attend CPAC. The stakes are simply too high. It’s a total sandbagging opportunity for people who want to derail him. The last thing he needs is a headline like … [Read more...] about McCain, CPAC and Social Conservatism
A Schlesinger Obituary
Over at The Reaction, co-blogger J. Kingston Pierce has posted what I think is one of the very best obituaries of the late historian and Kennedy advisor I've come across. It includes a great overview of Schlesinger's life and many admirable accomplishments. In the end: "Schlesinger, understandably inspired to his future by his father, showed an obvious curiosity about what … [Read more...] about A Schlesinger Obituary
Trading One Special Interest for Another
In the New York Times today three adjacent articles caught my attention. The House passed legislation to help Unions organize by allowing them to replace secret ballots with non secret ballots. It is asserted that businesses can intimidate union organizers and influence the secret ballot union vote. What is proposed is that Union organizers can approach each employee and … [Read more...] about Trading One Special Interest for Another
Is There Instability In Iran?
Quite possibly. Just look at these events in Balochistan. … [Read more...] about Is There Instability In Iran?
Presidential Ingredients
[Cross-posted at Central Sanity.] The Samuel Adams restaurant and pub at Washington Reagan, just before Gate 30, is probably my favorite chain restaurant in any airport in America. Despite what I assume is a Henry-Ford-inspired production line in the kitchen, they make a great batch of fish ‘n’ chips, especially when it’s washed down with a pint of the namesake … [Read more...] about Presidential Ingredients
Obama’s Ancestors
It seems that Obama's ancestors - from mother's side - owned slaves. According to the research, one of Obama's great-great-great-great grandfathers, George Washington Overall, owned two slaves who were recorded in the 1850 census in Nelson County, Ky. The same records show that one of Obama's great-great-great-great-great-grandmothers, Mary Duvall, also owned two … [Read more...] about Obama’s Ancestors
Crop-Pickin’ Prisoners in the Colorado Fields
It seems that farmers in the Pueblo County, Colorado area are having some problems finding workers to pick crops. In spite of offering up to $9.60/hr, things are bad enough that crops either rotted in the fields last fall, some farmers are planning to plant less (or not at all) -- or they're going out of business altogether. So how do you feel about farmers contracting with … [Read more...] about Crop-Pickin’ Prisoners in the Colorado Fields