Michael Totten…
…on Syria. It’s not always true that the devil we know beats the devil we don’t. Worth reading.
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On patience: the West vs. Islamicist totalitarianism
[NOTE: This is a re-post of an piece I wrote in 2008. I found it yesterday while doing a search for some information I wanted for a comment, and I thought that, in light of recent news in Syria and … Continue reading →
Obama’s Arab Spring,…
…making the world safe* for Islamicists. I called it Obama’s Arab Spring, but that’s a bit unfair, because although he has a big role I’m not at all sure that anyone could have prevented this. The Arab world is what … Continue reading →
Here’s my question about Syria
Who are the rebels? My strong suspicion is that there are few good guys here. It was the same question I asked about Egypt and Libya. In both places there were some “good guy” elements mixed among the Islamicist fanatics, … Continue reading →
In the meantime…
…a lot is happening in Syria. Although much of it is familiar from previous events in other parts of the Arab/Muslim world. Summary here.
Continue reading →Fools or knaves, Benghazi special edition
Fools! say White House officials, after being guaranteed anonymity: “We’re portrayed by Republicans as either being lying or idiots,” said one Obama administration official who was part of the Benghazi response. “It’s actually closer to us being idiots.” Egad. Read … Continue reading →
Those talking points emails
Stephen F. Hayes analyzes the lies the administration told about the emails related to the Benghazi talking points. And that involves only the emails the White House has deigned to release; there are apparently many others that remain private. But … Continue reading →
Why was there no Benghazi rescue attempt?
I’ve been thinking that the very simplest explanation is that unless the administration was assured of success they weren’t going to try, because the last thing they wanted was a failed mission. And just when I was thinking of writing … Continue reading →
Mark Steyn…
…sums up Benghazi so far: A terrorist attack isn’t like a soccer game, over in 90 minutes. If it is a sport, it’s more like a tennis match: Whether it’s all over in three sets or goes to five depends … Continue reading →
So…
…subpoena her, already.
Continue reading →Romney and Benghazi
I suppose it’s moot, but there’s been a bit of discussion here and elsewhere about Mitt Romney’s failure to emphasize the Benghazi debacle during his campaign. I want to make my position clear. If you followed the evolution of my … Continue reading →
This is the way the left argues
The left’s strategy on Benghazi is clear: ignore and/or minimize and/or mock (see this). Their talking points have pretty much boiled down to “anyone who pays attention to Benghazi is a stupidhead” or “pay no attention to those men temporarily … Continue reading →