…this article, entitled: “Hamas leader faults Israel sanction plan.” It’s not that the Times has become a mouthpiece for Hamas propaganda. Not exactly. Not precisely. But it certainly comes uncomfortably close. Here are the first three paragraphs of the article … Continue reading →
According to Reuters (and who am I to doubt them?): The United States lags dangerously behind al Qaeda and other enemies in getting out information in the digital media age and must update its old-fashioned methods, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld … Continue reading →
The WMD tapes story that aired last night contained no smoking gun. In fact, as presented on Nightline, it was almost a nonevent. Sandwiched between Dick Cheney’s hunting accident and another feature, the story was given short shrift. So, how … Continue reading →
The Chairman at Maggie’s Farm has a complaint about Bush that I think deserves–practically begs for–a hearing. Check out the photo, too. “The Outcasts of Poker Flat” have got nothing on this one.
Continue reading →I don’t often recommend watching Nightline, but this should be–interesting. Prediction: if in fact this is what it purports to be, it will be countered with the following arguments from the left: (1) who are you going to believe, me … Continue reading →
I’m having some fairly severe technical problems with the blog. The previous post was published even though Blogger said it wasn’t. It has some errors (typos, and a couple of sentences I wanted to change and qualify). I cannot seem … Continue reading →
So, which road? Robert Frost posed the question–and as usual, Yogi’s got the answer: When you come to a fork in the road, take it.
Continue reading →It seems to be a hot topic today, so I thought I’d do a few links: At Dean Esmay’s, Mary Madigan points out that humor about Mohammed was not always verbotan in the Moslem world. Dr. Sanity has an excellent … Continue reading →
A question posed by the folks at Augean Stables: Michael Portillo, Conservative Member of Parliament for Kensington and Chelsea (UK) hopes that Hamas will change. He makes the following analogy in an Op-Ed piece in the London Times: Terrorist organisations … Continue reading →
I am very happy to announce that Nelson Ascher is back and blogging at his old address, Europundits. If you’re unfamiliar with Ascher, it’s probably because he’s been away from blogging for quite some time. After several years of fairly … Continue reading →
Busy day today. I plan to post some time this evening. See you later–
Continue reading →I thought the State of the Union speech last night was pretty well done, especially the first–the non-domestic–half. Bush is no Churchill (who is?), but he can speak clearly and forcefully, and he seemed relaxed and confident. My favorite line: … Continue reading →