Thomas Friedman surprised me by offering an interesting take on the state of the Middle East today. I’d summarize it as: Iraq is at present the most stable country in the Arab Middle East, at least relative to the others. … Continue reading →
Now that the election’s over. How many times will we be saying that phrase? Perhaps it should be a regular feature here: now that the election’s over, something Romney/Ryan were criticized and/or ridiculed and/or demonized for saying becomes something that … Continue reading →
…behind closed doors. How nice for us all.
Continue reading →…what an awful lot of people have been thinking: Of course [government knowledge of the affair] was being held over Petraeus’s head, and the sword was lowered on Election Day. You don’t have to be a cynic to see that … Continue reading →
…but don’t worry, says supervisor of elections Dr. Brenda Snipes, “this happens all the time.” How very reassuring.
Continue reading →More from the old Rescue 911, one of my favorite TV shows of all time:
Continue reading →Rumor has it that John Kerry is being considered for the post of Secretary of Defense. If true, this would be another example of what a keen sense of humor Obama has. For what better way to enrage the majority … Continue reading →
Here is the new must-read post-election essay. In this case it’s a rant of the highest order.
Continue reading →Drudge’s headline for this story reads, “Despite Benghazi bungle, Susan Rice favored for Secy of State.” My response is: what Bengahzi bungle? Rice did exactly what she was told and what the administration intended. That was no bungle, that was … Continue reading →
I keep writing that if you only read one article on what happened in this election, and how Republicans can learn from it and go on to do a lot better next time, read this one. And then this one … Continue reading →
…has never been one to mince words. And she sure doesn’t do so here: The greatest satisfaction today over the re-election of Obama is not being felt in the Democratic Party. It is not being felt among the media, who … Continue reading →
…it’s a love Pentagon. I wonder if this sort of thing has long been as frequent at this level, or if for some reason there’s more of it lately. I also wonder if the proliferation of email has something to … Continue reading →