Nid wyf yn y swyddfa ar hyn o bryd. Anfonwch unrhyw waith i’w gyfieithu.
My favorite story of the day. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Monthly Archives: October 2008
Enemies, not opponents…
…is how the Left views those who disagree with them. And maybe so does Obama? Freedom of the sycophantic press! Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →And now a public-service announcement
Via Dirty Harry. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →More McCain Hollywood ads
The Juno crew, David Lynch, and Manoj Nelliyattu Shyamalan. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Walk of Shame
For those few readers not familiar with the concept of the Walk of Shame, a working definition may be found here. Careful, some strong language at the link. ‘Puter’s fearful that a sizable chunk of the electorate’s going to be … Continue reading →
The Forthcoming War on Choice
And it’s not what you think. John Hood, in this post at National Review Online, gets at something that’s been gnawing at ‘Puter for a while now. The issue is freedom, and our right to be free from unwarranted government … Continue reading →
Hope for America
GorT, can your girls do this this fast? ‘Puter, you might want to work on arranging a marriage with one of your boys. Pace the title, that’s not a rifle, that’s a carbine. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like … Continue reading →
How Taxilicious is New York?
You guys all thought ‘Puter was crazy or whining or both, complaining about New York and its confiscatory taxes. Check this out. Actual facts and data that back up ‘Puter’s foaming-at-the-mouth rants! It’s a ranking titled “Property Taxes on Owner-Occupied … Continue reading →
Hey Instapundit, Where’s My Link?
Glenn Reynolds, blogger extraordinaire, gave Jammie Wearing Fool a link and a shout out for the same analysis ‘Puter’s made previously on New York and its relevance as a harbinger of the likely outcome of the forthcoming Democrat economic plan … Continue reading →
Unions: Messing Up The Economy Since the Great Depression
Two tidbits on unions and the economy. First, unionization prolongs bad times (e.g., the Great Depression) by forcing business to retain less efficient, though more senior, employees and pay unequally talented people equally, resulting in layoffs. Second, union demanded and … Continue reading →
The Party’s Over
Pictured, right, is a photo of New York City during the 1977 Blackout. ‘Puter’s got the distinct unpleasant feeling New York’s entering a new period of fear and turmoil. Today, Gov. Paterson announced that the state budget deficit this year … Continue reading →
Bishop to Biden: Joe, You Ignorant Slut
Well, not entirely. ‘Puter made up the language, with a little help from SNL. But, Biden’s new bishop, the delightfully named Most Reverend W. Francis Malooly, prelate of the Diocese of Wilmington, did put a verbal beatdown on Sen. Biden. … Continue reading →
Obama’s Tax Model In Practice
E. J. McMahon is the Manhattan Institute’s senior fellow for tax and budgetary studies and director of the Empire Center for New York State Policy. In this article in The City Journal, Mr. McMahon lays out the case against New … Continue reading →
On, Wisconsin!
An interesting story from up in The Volgi’s neck of the woods, an inside glimpse into the mating habits of Wisconsinites. C’mon, what’s the big deal? Hasn’t this happened to everyone? One too many Leinies, methinks. Just another example of … Continue reading →
Nightmare Cabinet—5.1
Abashed, your Volgi withdraws “Red” Ron, as ‘Puter had already covered the DOD. Instead, I’ll take as Secretary of State, that world-travelling leader who’s met with many heads of state, “Minister” Louie Farrakhan. He’s in Obama’s Rolodex, and by virtue … Continue reading →
Nightmare Cabinet—5
Ladies and Gentlemen, returning triumphantly to D.C. to work his magical mojo on the Deparment of Defense, it’s SECDEF “Red” Ron Dellums! FIGHT THE POWER! (The power being, of course, the United States.) To Congressman Dellums’ credit, his son Erik … Continue reading →
Ha, ha, fantasy cabinet.
Of course, meanwhile, Barney Frank’s calling for a 25% cut in the defense budget (but he supports the troops! They just have to fight with pointy sticks and rocks. To be fair.), and John Kerry wants a New New Deal. … Continue reading →
Nightmare Cabinet 4: Bike Lanes for Everyone!
Meet Sen. Obama’s new Secretary of Transportation, Ed Begley, Jr. Mr. Begley will have us all riding power assisted bicycles for our daily commute. That’s really practical for regions of the country where it snows about 10 feet each winter. … Continue reading →
Nightmare Cabinet — 3
GorT is up for mocking the Dems…heck, it’s a growth industry if you followed this train of thought. Honorable mention: Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) as Communist…oh crap, I meant, Commerce Secretary. She knows commerce, heck she’s got all those sweet deals … Continue reading →
Great Moments in Teaching, Episode #42,728
Meet Jaime Katheryn Steen, a 26 year old former ag teacher in Fort Stockton, Texas. The lovely Ms. Steen stands accused of sending pornographic text messages to several of her young male charges. She also seems to have bought her underage … Continue reading →
What’s In The Water in St. Louis?
Ah, Missouri. The Show Me State. Home of the St. Louis Baseball Cardinals, Harry S Truman and General Pershing. In fact, ‘Puter lived in St. Louis and the Columbia-Jeff City Metroplex for several years. So ‘Puter naturally has to ask … Continue reading →
Missa solemnis
Spectacularly good overview of the confused state of the Catholic Church’s soul, and what the resurgence of traditionalism may betoken in the coming years, especially if Benedict XVI, PP.M., is with us for a while (Deo favente). Must-reading for Catholics, … Continue reading →
Nightmare Cabinet—2
Say what you will about my erotic adventures in the dungeons of Akmola, but your Volgi can’t exactly frown on that chick’s cellmates for asking. She’s one cute murderess. Just don’t fall asleep afterwards, I’d suggest, ladies. Obviously the pick … Continue reading →
Obama’s Nightmare Cabinet
Assuming an Obama win, many conservatives think that an Obama administration may be one of the most destructive to conservative principles since FDR’s halcyon court-packing years. I pose the following challenge to my fellow Gormogons. Pick a cabinet position in … Continue reading →
Jailhouse Rock
Interestingly, the Volgi had similar complaints when he was imprisoned (falsely, according to the Volgi) in Kazakhstan for “corrupting the youth”: Italy Co-ed Murder Suspect Says Cell Mates Ask Her for Sex Because She Is Pretty. 'PuterAlways right, unless he … Continue reading →
(Gay) Unions
For the love of Pete. Literally. ‘Puter hates unions, particularly public sector ones. Here’s another stunning example of why. Can even the biggest union hack tell ‘Puter with a straight face that the lack of gay marriage is the most … Continue reading →
It’s All About Job Security
It should be clear to any long-term reader of this site, that my personal belief is that once “politician” became a career here in America, the American political system began a downward spiral. No longer was it well-intentioned citizens volunteering … Continue reading →
Oh, we’ve got to do it for poor Teddy before he dies!
What are the odds that an Obama Administration with a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate won’t pass some version of this in a blind hurry? And then welcome to the world of socialized medicine. Enjoy the filth. Prepare to clean … Continue reading →
He Just Doesn’t Get It
Sure, we all want to cut wasteful, government spending (I’d look at the current Congress right now for a lot of that). We’re going to be in big trouble if he tries to pull all this off: If it gets … Continue reading →
Chilling Free Speech
This is, ‘Puter thinks, a good example of the kind of chilling of free speech that the Volgi is concerned about in the imminent Obama administration. Readers will see increased attacks of this sort against conservative and other “inappropriate” causes … Continue reading →
A Big, Steaming Mug of Coffee
Lord knows ‘Puter hopes this study holds true for men as well as women, as ‘Puter’s man boobs could use some reducing. And ‘Puter’s far too lazy to exercise, and far to cheap to get liposuctioned. Ah, the joys of … Continue reading →
Halloween 2009?
GorTGorT is an eight-foot-tall robot from the 51ˢᵗ Century who routinely time-travels to steal expensive technology from the future and return it to the past for retroinvention. The profits from this pay all the Gormogons’ bills, including subsidizing this website. … Continue reading →
The Fundamental Things Apply
‘Puter’s been doing more drinking and thinking. That is, in his spare time after watching a production of Legally Blonde: The Musical. Seriously. Don’t ask. Anyway, ‘Puter was thinking about the fundamental differences between a liberal philosophy and a conservative … Continue reading →
Han van Meegeren
Confucius* has long been interested in the Dutch forger of Vermeers, Han van Meegeren. It looks like there are some entertaining new entries in the literature about him. Read the article if you’re not familiar with the story. If you’re … Continue reading →
Nice McCain satire
Lest we get too humorless in the face of, well, whatever we’re in the face of, here’s a very funny satire of what pro-McCain ads commissioned by a desperate campaign from three famous directors would look like. Watch all three. … Continue reading →
Kicking ass and taking names
A person near and dear to all the Gormogons was involved in this awesome piece of law-enforcement ass-kickery today. We salute our beloved homey and all the colleagues who put themselves in harm’s way to lock up some seriously bad … Continue reading →
Democrats for McCain
Who knew there was such an organization? But there is, and they’re worried about (annoying capitalization and typo in the original) Obama’s leftism: AMERICA CANNOT AFFORD CORRUPT WELFARE PROGRAMS LIKE FANNY MAY & THE OBAMA TAX PLAN. 8 YEARS OF … Continue reading →
Iowahawk exclusive! Biden: Obama Ready for Armageddon
SEATTLE — Democratic Vice Presidential candidate Joe Biden promised a group of supporters Sunday that running mate Barack Obama “will absolutely 100% trigger a nuclear Armageddon kinda thing” within the first 20 minutes of his presidency, but added that “Barack … Continue reading →
Free Speech Dustup
While ‘Puter does not think the United States is on the road to having speech police, as Canada already does, ‘Puter does note that those on the Tolerant Left are among the least accepting of speech and ideas that do … Continue reading →
You don’t need a Weatherman to know when it’s all hot air
Just for Ghettoputer, here’s an ad his soulmate Kathy Shaidle scripted. It’s probably the pithiest use of Obama’s collegiality with Ayers* I’ve seen: *Which contretemps has failed to gain much traction in the public eye, perhaps reflecting a bone-weariness with … Continue reading →
A Dingo Ate My Baby!
Apropos of nothing, here is a picture of one of ‘Puter’s mutts, rescued from the local Upstate animal shelter this summer. If you know what the heck she is, aside from one seriously odd looking dog, let ‘Puter know. Maybe … Continue reading →
Free-speech crackdown (Updated)
Scripsit Ghettoputer: ‘Puter, for one, welcomes the upcoming Obama administration crackdown on free speech. The hypocrisy will make for some great blog fodder. Sure, until they start shutting down websites (scroll down to “Well, really, it is simple.”). Far-fetched? Canada … Continue reading →
Fairness Doctrine
‘Puter hates hisself unnecessary, self-serving restrictions on free speech. So ‘Puter especially hates the Democrats’, led by Speaker Pelosi, sudden rediscovery of the Fairness Doctrine. In twenty words or less, the Fairness Doctrine requires broadcasters on public airwaves to provide … Continue reading →
Obama’s Business Plan
‘Puter thinks this op-ed in the New York Post today is exactly right. An Obama presidency, with the quick passage of the misnamed Employee Free Choice Act, would be devastating to small businesses nationwide. And ‘Puter’s Washington contacts (seriously) confirm … Continue reading →
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
Anyone else noticing the slight chill in the air (here in the DC Suburbs it was below 30 degrees when I left for work this morning)?? It looks like some people are and it looks like we’re in for a … Continue reading →
Department of Education, fully funded! (Updated)
But the military’s getting screwed. Thanks, Congress. Thanks, banks. Thanks, Fannie & Freddie. Thanks, real-estate speculators. You’ve made us all less safe. Thanks. Thanks so much. UPDATE: On the other hand, at least the same thing is happening in Russia. … Continue reading →
St. Joseph of MBNA, Doctor of the Church
Intentionally or not, Joe Biden, never able to shut his mouth, has dared the American episcopate to slap him down. That group, traditionally old-line Democrats, has ever been loath to come down on scions of their party, but this kind … Continue reading →
Why The Republican Brand Is Dying
Hey, inside the Beltway Republican gurus! Wanna know why rank and file conservatives are starting to run screaming from you and your brand? Try this one on for size. The (for the time being) Republican controlled New York Senate made … Continue reading →
Oh, It’s On Now!
The happiest time of the year has arrived again, right on schedule. That’s right, New York’s southern zone bowhunting season opened this past Saturday at sunrise. Expect ‘Puter’s postings to be sparse on the weekends, as he tries to get … Continue reading →
The bear can smell fear
No, your Œcumenical Volgi’s true identity is not John Bolton, but you couldn’t tell that from this op-ed, could you? Ultimately, what most risks “provoking” Moscow is not Western resolve but Western weakness. This is where the real weight of … Continue reading →
Taiwan slipping away?
Gordon Chang relates that RAND says the Chinese are very close to absolute air superiority in a potential Taiwan invasion. This is very bad news on a number of fronts. First, peace in East Asia has generally been stable due … Continue reading →
Up next: sharks with frickin’ laser beams attached to their heads
A dog with a satellite collar isn’t a bad start. And, for extra comedy, are they talking about the dog or Russia? “She looks sad,” Ivanov said. “Her free life is over.” “She is wagging her tail. That means she … Continue reading →
Very interesting piece…
…on Iran’s asymmetric-naval-warfare doctrine for kicking us out of the Persian Gulf. Click through to the monograph for depth, but Kaplan’s piece is very good. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →It’s hard out there for a pimp
Alas, SPECTRE’s new boss, Vova Putin is having some trouble selling his “liberator of South Ossetia” story. Even to fellow goons and his stooges. Consider the rogue’s gallery [sic*] that refused to go along: Hugo Chávez’s Venezuela, the Castros’ Cuba, … Continue reading →
Hither come yon unions!
Although Ghettoputer stalks the union beat with barely concealed fury, spitting nails and coughing up blood, your Volgi must trespass and post a link to this terrific article by Claire Berlinski, brilliant Friend of the Gormogons, in which she shows … Continue reading →
Guns for Ivan (Con’t.)
Ivanov confirms the $50B* we told you about before. Translated to Ghettoputerese: $5XXXXXXXX. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →A deranged Spanish priest…
…stabbed JP2 with a bayonet at Fatima? Now, that’s a lead.* Too bad that the rest of the story is “Vatican secretive.” Pit bull chomps dude poking it with a stick. *The Gormogons are not journalists and therefore don’t use … Continue reading →
A Preview of an Obama Administration, Pennsyltucky Style
Pennsyltucky has enacted a law mandating that electric utilities cut overall electricity usage by May 31, 2011. This law is so misguided on so many levels, it’s difficult to know where to start. First, Pennsyltucky is really telling Pennsyltuckians that … Continue reading →
Maybe People Will Hear This
It looks like CNN is starting to pick up on the ACORN story. The YouTube clip shows a recent story where the first 2100 of 5000 applications turned in to Lake County, Ohio officials by ACORN were fraudulent. Eight members … Continue reading →
Takes One To Know One
Quoth the renowned thinker and paragon of virtue Rep. John Murtha, “[t]here is no question that western Pennsylvania is a racist area.” ‘Puter posits this is part of the Democrat game plan of bullying white voters into thinking that it … Continue reading →
Hard Won Knowledge
If you have leftover night at your house, like ‘Puter does at his, take this advice. If you think the week-old, leftover baked fish smells a little off, go with your better instincts and don’t eat it. Particularly not with … Continue reading →
NYT to Upstate: Screw You
Our liberal betters at the New York Times editorial board have spoken! So let it be written, so let it be done! The NYT now says that Upstate should not use any of its newly accessible (because of better technology) … Continue reading →
Krusty, He Ain’t
As if clowns weren’t scary enough, now there’s one on the loose trying to lure kids into a van in Chicago. Hey, has anyone seen the Congressional leadership lately? (‘Puter passed on the all-too-obvious Sen. Obama joke). 'PuterAlways right, unless … Continue reading →
Is NATO Broken?
With the current economic crisis hitting all over the world and the sabre rattling from Russia, Germany has been placed into a keystone role with how NATO can operate. There is interest to allow Ukraine and Georgia membership into NATO … Continue reading →
The bear is vicious…
…but sick, says Stuart Koehl. Worth reading for a clear-eyed view of Russia’s military capabilities. It’s worth noting, though, that Russia still significantly overmatches any of its neighbors save China.* *And they’re not dumb enough to invade Finland again. As … Continue reading →
Better Living (For the Rest of Us) Through Chemistry
Inmate Richard Cooey, guest of the citizens of the citizens of Ohio and convicted killer of two University of Akron students, claimed he was too fat to be humanely put to death. Myth busted. And the recently departed Mr. Cooey … Continue reading →
Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,727
It appears that some American children’s curriculum includes a section on Barack Obama. Right in the Volgi’s backyard, 8th grade students in Racine, Wisconsin, have a literature textbook with 15 pages devoted to Barack Obama. No content of Reagan, Bush … Continue reading →
Why Should We Make It Easy For Lazy People to Vote?
America will be the death of itself. Refusing to adopt common sense solutions to real problems for fear of offending some politically correct cause is stupidity in the extreme. ‘Puter’s got two quick thoughts on the brewing voter registration/illicit voting … Continue reading →
Weekend Debate
GorT has some wacky relatives which I think have been alluded to before. I firmly believe in the right of every American legal citizen to vote for who they want. I also believe that if you don’t vote, you shouldn’t … Continue reading →
Westendämmerung, DPRK edition
So, yeah, I forgot to blog about North Korea’s negotiating its way off our terror-sponsoring list. Too depressing, I guess. Anyway, just so your Monday is no happier than ours (as Redskins fans), here’s John Bolton telling you why it’s … Continue reading →
Great Victories of Soft Power, Chapter…
Once again, aggression recedes before the fearsome arsenal of negotiation the EU deploys. And the world is safer for it! Or, wait, did I get that backwards? Check out their effort to “counter” Russia—we’ll have to outbid them to give … Continue reading →
Pimpin’ ain’t easy
Thanks for the link, Blog of Walker, Canada’s leading teenaged right-of-center Vancouver Island blog—now with awesomely insane homoerotic vampire art*! As y’all say north of the border, we’re returning the favor, eh. And, hey, if you like us too, stick … Continue reading →
McCain Campaign Suicide Watch—Back On?
Jennifer Rubin gives reason to worry. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →So while V.V. Putin continues his transformation…
…into a James Bond villain (judo! flyfishing! tiger tranquilizing! Seriously, how long until he starts showing up in public walking his new pet tiger on a chain and followed by a Yakut with a spike-laden, throwable shapka?), we find out … Continue reading →
Puerto Rican Elections. Con Papas.
‘Puter loves Puerto Rico. It’s a delightful combination of America and Latin America, with absurd results. For example, ‘Puter was at a Taco Bell in Dorado, Puerto Rico ordering hisself some bean burritos. Mmmm. Bean burritos. The cashier, after receiving … Continue reading →
More derrangement
Hat tip to What Would Tyler Durden Do? for the following: At her concert last night in New York City, Madonna said she would kick Sarah Palin’s ass if she didn’t, “get off my street”. Whatever the hell that means. … Continue reading →
China in Africa
Well, we tried to check the Soviets in Angola, Cuba, Central America, and Southeast Asia. So it’s not so odd to have to run into China in Africa. (This incidentally is why Darfur is an insoluble problem, short of an … Continue reading →
Can I file a trademark claim for “Obamalatry?”
Because I’m think it’s a growth investment. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Pay no attention…
… to the past of the man running for President (it’s all smoke and mirrors…or an “illluuuuuusion”). That’s what it seems like the press and the Obama supporters are pushing. I think I’ve been clear in the past that I … Continue reading →
Long Winded Update/Explication/Semi-Correction
When ‘Puter’s wrong, he’ll admit it. But ‘Puter’s not convinced he’s entirely wrong on the Tom Dart post below. Anyhoo, in an effort to pull back the curtain and let the world see the exquisitely intricate process of creating a … Continue reading →
My Kind of Town, Chicago Is
In a stunning bit of moronic populism, the sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, one Tom Dart, has taken it upon himself to cease evicting people from foreclosed properties. Basically, the good sheriff has decided to ignore valid court orders that … Continue reading →
As mentioned before (in passing), competition is coming out for the iPhone in a form that might be more broadly appealing. Now “the Woz” has a few choice thoughts on the iPod and the iPhone. GorT has long held, that … Continue reading →
Scathing report on European defense capacity
And (echoing your Volgi’s opinion of many years) some common-sense urging on getting EU institutions out of defense matters here. Read the whole thing. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Taiwan needs more help.
The arms sales were great, but not enough. (As Peter Pham also noted.) Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →Joe Biden, Master of Diplomacy
Take it cum grano salis, but here’s what seems to be a Soviet document recounting a meeting with Joe Biden, Dick Lugar, David Pryor, et al., in 1979. Some highlights: 1. J. Biden, the head of the delegation, said that … Continue reading →
NOW I get it.
Awesome. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →“Cat blasts dog…
…pushes new security pact with mice.” Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →(Schaden)Freude, Schöner Götterfunken
Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, in its Fourth Movement, contains the well-known chorus Ode to Joy. The first words out of the choristers’ mouths are “Joy, thou shining spark of God.” ‘Puter’s taken a little license in the title of this post, … Continue reading →
Great Moments In Teaching, Episode #42,726
How’s that again? A teacher in trouble? Never! Apparently not. One Steven Sanger, 40, formerly a science teacher and track coach at Byron Center High School in Michigan was convicted of upskirting a 15 year old student during class. No … Continue reading →
How’s that peace dividend paying off?
Oh, so closing Keflavík AFB was a little premature? Come on, what’s the worst that could happen, the Russians would buy refueling and landing rights? Uh oh. Oh, and check this out: UPDATE: Sources in Reykjavik, who’ve now read our … Continue reading →
Hopefully Someone is Listening to Newt
He’s a smart guy regardless of how polarizing he may be. He was able to get things done in Congress back with the “Contract for America”. In fact, it may be the last time a Congress was actually effective. A … Continue reading →
With Some Fava Beans and a Nice Chianti
Gay or straight, has anyone seriously ever been drunk enough where you would even consider doing this, regardless of the unsupported rape allegations? And the openly gay Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) should quickly hold a press conference accusing the reporter … Continue reading →
No, No, Power Ranger!
‘Puter always had a thing for the Pink ranger, with that sassy little skirt and her butt-kickin’ hijinx. But ‘Puter never figured a Mighty Morphin’ Power Ranger would be going inside all day. He was probably the Purple Ranger. He … Continue reading →
Barney Frank, Liar
Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) claims that Republican attacks on the Community Reinvestment Act are racially motivated. Rep. Frank is wrong on the merits as usual. Rep. Frank must be Karnak the Magnificent. He has the uncanny ability to know what … Continue reading →
Mocking Bans
Is this what we can look forward to under an Obama/Biden administration? If you mock them or their supporters, you’ll get censored? After years of mocking of Bush, Cheney, etc. I’ve never heard of a report of Saturday Night Live … Continue reading →
China sees us in its way.
It has chosen us as an enemy because we impede its potential dominance of East Asia, compete for resources, and are the world’s leading economy. And our government and academics have been extremely hesitant to recognize this. Mostly because there’s … Continue reading →
Baghdad as Westminster
Great piece at MESH about the need for realistic expectations for Iraqi democracy. For your Volgi’s taste, if by the time we leave (or draw down to an token presence at their request) Iraq has a relatively decent government, that’s … Continue reading →
Taiwan: Arms are not enough.
Peter Pham reminds us. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. 3.14.242.153
Continue reading →McCain Campaign Suicide Watch—Suspended?
Doctor, I think the patient may be showing a will to live. We gotta wait a week to see if he really deserves his belt and shoelaces back, though. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. … Continue reading →