…nominates Massachusetts Democratic Senator John Kerry for the post of Secretary of State. I’ve written about this choice before (including earlier, when Kerry was being considered for Secretary of Defense). So I’ll just quote myself: …[T]his would be another example … 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 →
…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 →
In following the Benghazi debacle I am reminded of what an exceptionally poor choice Leon Panetta was, first for CIA head and then for Defense. That’s not a new thought. I said as much when he was first appointed as … Continue reading →
A comment by “RickZ” about the failed Iran hostage rescue attempt in the waning days of the Carter administration prompted this reply from me, referring to a post I wrote several years ago on the anniversary of Operation Eagle Claw … Continue reading →
…about this? And if not, why not? Egregious, outrageous, disturbing. And if Americans don’t care, we’re in even bigger trouble than I thought we were. [ADDENDUM: Much more here. Please read.]
Continue reading →…and when did he know it? And what did he do (or not do) about it? Or shall we play battleship snark instead?
Continue reading →It ain’t easy. Although there’s hardly any need to do it when you’ve got the MSM is on your side.
Continue reading →[Hat tip: commenter “Teri Pittman.”] I have no idea whether the facts as related in this Reuter’s article are true. I’m a bit suspicious because (1) there have been so many different sources on the embassy story, each with a … Continue reading →
This article about US Marine and Iraq war veteran and ballet dancer Roman Baca, who has choreographed ballets based on themes connected with the war, its veterans, and their families, reminds me of the fact that although there have been … Continue reading →
There’s been an email going around alleging that Muslims will be exempt from the Obamacare tax/mandate. It’s not true, at least at the moment, but it stands a remote possibility of becoming true. The facts are here and here, and … Continue reading →