Monthly Archives: October 2007

“Iraq exit logistics” de Borchgrave

Posted on October 7, 2007 by Michael Chevalier

"Watching them drive by at 30 miles per hour, would take 75 days. Bumper-to-bumper, they would stretch from New York City to Denver. That’s how U.S. Air Force logistical expert Lenny Richoux described the number of vehicles that would have … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, The Military Art | 63 Comments

“The Issue of God” FB Ali

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Michael Chevalier

We did offer the Trust to the skies and the earth and the mountains, but they were afraid to accept it. Human beings, however, undertook to bear it, but surely they have ignored it, and indeed they have failed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Religion | 24 Comments

Miller Center Forum, 3 October, 2007

Posted on October 5, 2007 by Michael Chevalier

I was lucky enough to be asked to speak again at a Forum of the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia. The subject was originally "The Petraeus Report," but the disappearance of that event from public … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Interviews and Lectures | 27 Comments

Out of Town

Posted on October 2, 2007 by Michael Chevalier

I will be at the Miller Center for Public Policy tomorrow for another Forum.  It might be on some sort of television or be streamed on their site.  pl

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 12 Comments

Webb/Clinton resolution on Iran.

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Michael Chevalier

"Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today announced that she is co-sponsoring legislation introduced by Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) that prohibits the use of funds for military operations against Iran without explicit Congressional authorization (S. 759)."  Clinton Press Office ————————————————————————– This co-sponsorship … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 37 Comments

Clinton position on Iran Resolution

Posted on October 1, 2007 by Michael Chevalier

"This resolution in no way authorizes or sanctions military action against Iran and instead seeks to end the Bush Administration’s diplomatic inaction in the region."  Senator Hillary Clinton ———————————————————————— This clarification is an important part of the debate over what … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 36 Comments