Monthly Archives: January 2008

Mr Dooley, as perceptive as ever.

Posted on January 30, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

He is rumored to have said "I belong to no organized political party.  I am a Democrat."  Hillary Clinton defeated Obama by a quarter of a million votes in the first big state "polled" this political silly season.  Her margin … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 22 Comments

Bush can’t compromise.

Posted on January 27, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

""The reason why you articulate a vision is to give people inside the Palestinian territories who don’t want violence and who don’t want to destroy Israel a chance to be for something." (Bush) Until recently, Bush did not pretend that … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 35 Comments

More on Ezekiel – Sidney O. Smith III

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

Moses Jacob Ezekiel is one of the greatest of American artists, and I must say that he has influenced my life.   I cannot recall how I first found out about him, it may have had something to do with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fine Art | 13 Comments

Moses Ezekiel – A Forgotten Man

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

""I hope you will be an artist, as it seems to me you are cut out for one. But, whatever you do, try to prove to the world that if we did not succeed in our struggle, we are worthy … Continue reading →

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A New Bomber? Why?

Posted on January 25, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

"The U.S. Air Force announced plans for a new long-range bomber several years ago, but the program has not received much attention or funding in the regular defense budget because of competing budget demands. According to defense experts, plans call … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art | 45 Comments

“Mother Jones” on Iraq

Posted on January 24, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

This is a really good collection of interviews on withdrawal from Iraq among other things.  My only problem with the interview with me is that it would have been nice if the interviewer had done a better job of cleaning … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 4 Comments

Just too old, sad but true.

Posted on January 21, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

"I didn’t pick John to support because I’m just afraid that the vice president would wind up taking over his job in that four-year presidency,” said Norris, who was hosting a fundraiser for Huckabee at his Lone Wolf Ranch. "So … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 25 Comments

Fred Thompson’s Role in SC

Posted on January 20, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

Add half of FT’s vote to Huckabee’s in South Carolina and the result looks quite different. McCain and Thompson are good friends.  Thompson has waged a lackluster campaign since his effort began.  His speech in South Carolina last night was … Continue reading →

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A Clinton – McCain Race?

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

Looks like it might be.  The results in Nevada and South Carolina point in that direction.  Romney’s victory in the Nevada outcome is indicative of nothing more than the participation of his co-religionists.  The Clinton campaign continues to demonstrate its … Continue reading →

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The Japanese are ______ (insert term)

Posted on January 18, 2008 by Michael Chevalier

"The Japanese whaling fleet is on its annual whale hunt in the icy Antarctic waters, with a target this year of killing about 1,000 of the giant mammals. Japan exploits a loophole in a 1986 international moratorium on commercial whaling … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 30 Comments