Tag Archives: Iraq
Why Ron Paul is Important
I am not a Ron Paul supporter, and I DO NOT want him to be President. He’s an evolution denying gold bug, with a radical anti-abortion stance that precludes me from supporting him. But—I do want these important issues in … Continue reading
Abolish the Company
Hitch makes a rational case that the Company has been at the center of most major intelligence failures since it inception. Despite a string of exposures going back all the way to the Church Commission, the CIA cannot rid itself … Continue reading
Success and Failure in a Time of Misbegotten Neverending War
More good and bad news from Iraq. First the good news: Our military continues to perform with great success! They have accomplished each assigned task with incredible bravery, skill and professionalism. Thanks to everyone who serves. Now the bad news: … Continue reading
Conventional Wisdom and the Surge
Of late, it seems the Conventional Wisdom is that the surge is working. Ken Silverstein found an expert who says not so fast. The Surge of troops to quell the violence in Iraq may coincide with other efforts, but is … Continue reading
Support the Troops
This is how you win a war. Make sure soldiers fighting your stupid fucking war with no end return signing bonuses when they can’t complete their enlistments. Who cares if they couldn’t complete the assignment due to service relates injuries.
The Bottom Line
Tyler Cowen writing in the Washington Post: The bottom line is clear, Mr. President: The more you worried about the unchecked spread of doomsday weapons, the stronger you thought the case was for war in the first place. But precisely … Continue reading
Military Intelligence
Looks like Glenn Greenwald’s buddy Colonel Steve has got quite an attitude problem when it comes to dealing with media. Whoa! The Colonel needs to have a sip of Wild Turkey and chill the fuck out.
The Political Minefield of a Political Military
Our Constitution and liberal democracy are skating on thin ice with the former Cheerleader and his gang of punks in charge of our military. Glenn Greenwald reports an interesting email exchange with a Petraeus aide. The Colonel needs an attitude … Continue reading
Bad News
This is not good news. The Turkish Air Force struck suspected PKK hideouts in Northern Iraq earlier today.
Too Much of Too Few
The great Joe Galloway nails it today with this piece. This should send shudders down your spine: A total of 35 percent of the West Point Class of 2000 left the Army in 2005; 46 percent of the Class of … Continue reading
