Certainly not Ahmadinejad. On the other hand, the rest of us should be afraid–very afraid. Because the UN, by holding out a false promise that it cannot possibly keep–that it is able to defuse potentially explosive conflicts–diddles and fiddles as … Continue reading →
My esteemed colleague Dr. Sanity is at it again. Here’s another wonderful song parody of hers, this time of Elton John’s “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” To refresh your memory (and to better appreciate Dr. Sanity’s–dare … Continue reading →
Our modern asymmetrical wars, post-Tet, no longer seem to consist of strategic battles fought on the ground by the military, with the winners declared through the gaining of territory and the loss of fighters and equipment. Rather, they are mainly … Continue reading →
…it should be this (hat tip: too many sources to list). The Red Cross Ambulance Incident appears to have been an influential hoax, picked up by an uncritical, unthinking, and uninformed MSM and then disseminated around the world to great … Continue reading →
The newest Sanity Squad podcast is up at Pajamas. Take a listen.
Continue reading →Fausta has written a new riff in an attempt to answer that ancient question: is it a man’s world, or is it a women’s? Who’s got the better right to sing the blues? In the end, though, I consider the … Continue reading →
I’ve quoted William Lloyd Garrison before, and I’m going to do it again: With reasonable men I will reason; with humane men I will plea; but to tyrants I will give no quarter, nor waste arguments where they will certainly … Continue reading →
It may not exactly be traditional, but it’s “Tradition.” proving once again that, although translations may be imperfect, we still speak the same language. One caveat: I really think this particular Tevye is too thin for the role. Maybe if … Continue reading →
Periodically I get an infestation of trolls here. It’s always interesting to me to note that trolls tend to proliferate any time Israel is being discussed. Those of you who’ve been following this blog know what I’m referring to when … Continue reading →
The second podcast of the illustrious Sanity Squad is now up at the new and redesigned Pajamas Media site. My “s” and “f” sounds aren’t really as hissy as they sound; I’m still trying to find a good mic position … Continue reading →
This is beyond description. So I won’t bother to describe it. I’ll just add this commentary: what hath the Sixties wrought? And this caveat: please, readers, DO NOT try this in your home! Or anywhere else, for that matter.
Continue reading →Here’s what Powerline has to say about the war against Hezbollah in Lebanon so far, and the present ceasefire: So Hezbollah goes out on top. My guess is that the IDF has had quite a bit of success in killing … Continue reading →