Monthly Archives: October 2005

Richard Cohen on the Self Interest of the Press

Posted on October 13, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

In this column Richard Cohen of the Washington Post, who once had a claim to be considered something other than the usual self-absorbed member of the coastal press corps, tells us that Patrick Fitzgerald of Brooklyn and Chicago should go … Continue reading →

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Remember the Syr Narya?

Posted on October 13, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

"Would Americans Invade A Country They had Never Heard Of?" http://www.crooksandliars.com/2005/10/13.html#a5351 That’s the title of this comedy news piece.  apparently the answer is YES, at least in Austin. Whoa!  I wear cowboy boots too, but let’s get a grip!  It … Continue reading →

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“Bread and Circuses”

Posted on October 12, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

Mired in heat and dust and sand Gallant band of brothers true Country’s service is their aim Death and maiming is their due. In where angels fear to tread Foolish, dreaded leaders rush Bringing power’s fearsome groan Leaving only graveyard’s … Continue reading →

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The End of Gazi Kanaan (Revised)

Posted on October 12, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

Gazi Kanaan killed himself in his Damascus office today.  He was Minister of the Interior in Bashar Assad’s government there.  In Syria, as in most countries, the Minister of the Interior is the Police Minister.  He is not concerned with … Continue reading →

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The Major Won The Croix de Guerre..”

Posted on October 11, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

This story is the work of Brigadier General Alan Farrell who is a distinguished professor of French at my alma mater, VMI.  Dr. Farrell served as a sergeant in USMACVSOG in Vietnam after receiving his doctorate in French literature from … Continue reading →

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The Passion of the Suits

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

The Latest from Larry Johnson on l’Affaire Plame-Wilson.  It is also posted on "No Quarter." Pat Lang Download fw_mambo_italiano_and_plame_gate.txt

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“A bitter Mideast split “

Posted on October 10, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

"The tragic outcome for Iraq and the region could be that both Arabs and Iranians might enhance their assistance to their respective sectarian allies in Iraq in what is shaping up as a fight by proxy. These are the very … Continue reading →

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Referendum – Irrelevant (Revised)

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

"But within the last two months, U.S. analysts with access to classified intelligence have started to challenge this precept, noting a "significant and disturbing disconnect" between apparent advances on the political front and efforts to reduce insurgent attacks. Now, with … Continue reading →

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The end of the Conservative Dream?

Posted on October 9, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

The reaction on the Right to the Supreme Court nomination of Harriet Miers has made it clear how fragile the coalition of factions that ruled the US for the last five years really was. -Evangelical Christians who are focused on … Continue reading →

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Florida or California?

Posted on October 8, 2005 by Michael Chevalier

Palm trees in the background.  Must be one or the other.  I think it was unfair to label Australia as North Korea, but, that’s just me. Pat Lang Download Who_to_invade.wmv

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