A mind is a difficult thing to change—and to write about
I don’t make any promises, but I’m planning to start work this week on the next installment or two of my “A mind is a difficult thing to change” series. It’s long overdue.
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More on the death of innocents, and the press
This fairly straightforward article in the NY Times headlined “U.S. investigates civilian toll in airstrike, but holds insurgents responsible” describes a recent raid in Iraq that killed nineteen of the enemy who were the targets but also inadvertently led to … Continue reading →
Sanity Squad update–sort of
I wrote a while back that the Sanity Squad would be resuming our podcasts for PJ very soon. So, why the delay? It turns out that Pajamas is revamping its general podcast policy and posting methods, so the whole thing … Continue reading →
Whatever happened to Chechnya?
Remember Chechnya? A country torn by a separatist war, terrorism, a Russian crackdown? A truly hopeless cause? Well, guess what? When you weren’t looking, peace—albeit of a very troubled sort—came to that very troubled land. Make no mistake about it; … Continue reading →
Congress the unloved
Congress’s approval rating with the American public is currently at a cool 24%. But that’s probably high compared to the contempt with which the Iraqi government and the US Embassy in Iraq seem to hold them. Congress’ latest foray into … Continue reading →
Sanity Squad update
There’s been a little technical delay in the re-debut of the Sanity Squad. We should be appearing at PJ some time next week.
Continue reading →More Totten, more “getting to know you” in Iraq
Michael Totten has written another fine piece on recent developments in Iraq. He interviews Colonel Mike Silverman, whose words echo a fact that other interviewees have emphasized in a recent article of Totten’s (one I discussed in depth here): al … Continue reading →
All I want for Christmas is some tater mitts
Yesterday I was watching TV and was transfixed by an ad for Tater Mitts. Yes, I admit it was very late at night, so perhaps my judgment was just a trifle clouded. But here, folks, is another bizarre product you … Continue reading →
The prodigals return: the Sanity Squad
Now that fall is here, I’ve had some inquiries about whether the Sanity Squad is planning to return. I’m pleased to report that yes, the plan is that next week we’ll appear once again courtesy of Pajamas Media.
Continue reading →Mystery blast
Speculation on what was behind Israel’s Sept. 6 airstrike in Syria.
Continue reading →Bush vs. Congress: who’s the unfairest of them all?
Well, neither gets big points for popularity, that’s for sure. But Congress is definitely more of a wallflower than the President. In fact, one might say that right now, according to polls, Bush is half again as popular as Congress: … Continue reading →
Osama gives a history lesson
Here’s American History 101, the 60s according to Osama: In the Vietnam War, the leaders of the white House claimed at the time that it was a necessary and crucial war, and during it, Rumsfeld and his aides murdered two … Continue reading →