The Middle East…
…according to Obama’s mentor and spiritual guide Jeremiah Wright.
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A very ominous sign
Suicide terrorists have killed at least 86 (probably more) at a Turkish peace rally in Ankara: The explosion, which caused chaos and bloodshed, took place during a peace march involving, among others, the pro-Kurdish HDP, or People’s Democratic Party. The … Continue reading →
Andrew C. McCarthy on Syria and intervention
There really are no good guys in Syria, says Andrew C. McCarthy: To repeat, in Syria, there has never been a vacuum – i.e., a void created by the failure to cultivate a viable opposition. Yes, there are some moderates … Continue reading →
Putin vs. Obama: no contest
Go to Drudge today and you’ll see plenty of links that cover Putin’s actions in Syria. Or go to Memeorandum, paying particular attention to this article: …Putin sees a necessity in humiliating the United States. That’s business. And yet, despite … Continue reading →
Russia and Syria: maybe this…
…is what Obama meant by a red line in Syria: Russia’s launch of air strikes against rebel targets in Syria will not alter the strategy of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State, American officials have said. “The US-led coalition … Continue reading →
Obama snubs…
…al-Sisi of Egypt, who is one of the most, if not the most, reformist leaders in the entire Muslim Middle East. This is the man he should be most eager to support and court. Although maybe it’s best for al-Sisi … Continue reading →
Michael Totten on why Palmyra matters
Here’s why: They finally did it. The bastards destroyed Palmyra’s Temple of Bel. We all knew it was coming in May when ISIS conquered the ancient Roman-era city an hour’s drive east of the Syrian city of Homs… In March … Continue reading →
So remind me: why are we increasing immigration from Muslim countries?
Actually, even though I asked that question, I understand that part of the increase is to accommodate bona fide refugees from tyranny, and particularly people who sided with and trusted us in Iraq and Afghanistan and are fleeing the current … Continue reading →
A few more of my post-Iran-deal predictions
For a person who tends not to make too many predictions, I’ve certainly been making some lately. So here are a few more, for what they’re worth: I don’t think the Israelis will bomb Iran’s facilities unless they get some … Continue reading →
Islamist terrorists strike at Egyptian military
There was a series of coordinated Islamist terrorist attacks today on the Egyptian military in the Sinai, killing at least 53 soldiers. Resultant fighting is reported to have killed about that many of the “militants,” as well. This is the … Continue reading →
Turkey deals Erdogan a setback, Kurds gain
I can’t say I have my finger on the pulse of Turkish politics, but it appears to me that this could be good news: Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan, has suffered his biggest setback in 13 years of amassing power … Continue reading →
What can you say about apocalyptic jihad?
It turns out that the answer is “a great deal.” The first weekend in May I attended a conference held in Boston entitled “GenerationCaliphate: Apocalyptic Hopes, Millennial Dreams and Global Jihad.” It was organized by Richard Landes, millennial scholar, inventor … Continue reading →