Category Archives: foreign policy
Focus
I told myself I wasn’t going to pay much attention to Bush’s farewell speech, but when he said this, I just can’t let it pass: “As the years passed most Americans were able to return to life much as it … Continue reading
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Legacy of Bush
From an LA Times op-ed: “Reporting from Jerusalem — The images from the fighting in Gaza are harrowing but ultimately deceptive. They portray a mighty invading army, one equipped with F-16 jets that have bombed a civilian population defended by … Continue reading
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Joe’s voyage to the dark side (cont’d)
Ever wonder how Joe Lieberman went from Al Gore’s VP to George Bush’s main cheerleader in less than a decade? Joe explains it today in the Wall Street Journal. It all began back in 2000 when Al Gore …. championed … Continue reading
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Defenseless Dems
I was listening to a political talk show recently and the conversation went something like this: Pundit A: It’s outrageous that Hillary is using these low-ball tactics like the “who do YOU want to answer the 3AM phone call” ad. … Continue reading
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Bhutto
Benazir Bhutto’s assassination at a rally in Rawalpindi, Pakistan has created political chaos–and possibly civil war–in one of the most dangerous areas of the world. The punditocracy are worrying about the threat posed by an unstable Pakistan. What if al … Continue reading
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