By • Sep 11,2008

Keeping metaphors in check

I’ve intentionally restrained myself from posting more about this silliness, but I have to say I don’t really see how this explanation improves the situation: “Keep in mind, technically, had...

By • Sep 11,2008

"No Victory"

It’s refreshing to see that intelligent people dealing with facts on the ground in Iraq—like David Petraeus—dismiss “victory” talk as too simplistic. It’s a shame that the Republican party, traditionally...

By • Sep 11,2008

No need to apologize

Over at Contentions, J-Pod writes: I was among many people who ridiculed the Obama proposal [that he would unilaterally strike within Pakistan if the need arose during his presidency] at...

By • Sep 11,2008

Sensible Energy Independence

We’ve all noticed by now that the United States is in an energy crisis. High oil prices are driving up the cost of goods and services around the country, translating...

By • Sep 11,2008

Grim milestone

No, not for the reason you’re thinking. It seems we’ve hit a new record in Afghanistan. Remind me again what our strategic goals are there again? And before you reply...

By • Sep 11,2008

NATO Expansion Follies, Part ∞

ABC releases some snippets of the Palin interview: GIBSON: Would you favor putting Georgia and Ukraine in NATO? PALIN: Ukraine, definitely, yes. Yes, and Georgia. GIBSON: Because Putin has said...