Monthly Archives: April 2009

National Journal – 28 April 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009 by Pat Lang

http://security.nationaljournal.com/2009/04/teetering-pakistan.php#1325478 pl

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Giraldi on Harman

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Pat Lang

"The real Harman story is about Israel intelligence operations directed against the United States which have brought about the systematic corruption of the America’s political system by a foreign power aided and abetted by friends strategically placed throughout the government … Continue reading →

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Iraq and Afghanistan Policy – 26 April 2009

Posted on April 26, 2009 by Pat Lang

Iraq:  Let's not "kid" ourselves, the Maliki government appears to be reverting to Shia sectarian "protectionism" as its basic policy.  Success in creating security and governmental "reach" in Iraq has been based on inclusion of Sunni Arab groups (tribes, parties, … Continue reading →

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“Who Serves in the US Military?” Heritage Foundation

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Who serves in the active-duty ranks of the U.S. all-volunteer military? Conventional wisdom holds that military service disproportionately attracts minorities and men and women from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many believe that troops enlist because they have few options, not because they … Continue reading →

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“The Gamble House” on TA

Posted on April 25, 2009 by Pat Lang

I would encourage you all to visit Maureen's post on "The Athenaeum."  pl

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Nuremberg and American Exceptionalism

Posted on April 24, 2009 by Pat Lang

The egregious Chris Matthews is a real "tough guy" in interviewing "guests" until they begin to compare American actions to those of various unclean regimes in recent history.  His childlike belief in the uniqueness of the United States and its … Continue reading →

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Harper on the Harman/AIPAC affair.

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Pat Lang

Before commenting on the significance of the Harmon affair, I want to just spell out some relevant dates, to situate the actions of AIPAC, Harmon, etc. I think it is pretty clear that the NSA intercept occurred in late 2005. … Continue reading →

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Robert Willman on Harman/AIPAC

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Pat Lang

There was a discussion on CNN this morning in which the network's legal adviser, Jeffrey Toobin, answered questions about the Harman/AIPAC affair.  He was extremely dismissive and clearly inclined to change the subject as soon as possible.  In that context … Continue reading →

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Harman/AIPAC Part 2

Posted on April 21, 2009 by Pat Lang

"The official with access to the transcripts said someone seeking help for the employees of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, (AIPAC) a prominent pro-Israel lobbying group, was recorded asking Ms. Harman, a longtime supporter of its efforts, to intervene with … Continue reading →

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Jane Harman and Rod Blogojevich

Posted on April 20, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Rep. Jane Harman , the California Democrat with a longtime involvement in intelligence issues, was overheard on an NSA wiretap telling a suspected Israeli agent that she would lobby the Justice Department to reduce espionage-related charges against two officials of … Continue reading →

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