Monthly Archives: May 2009

The case of Marcus Klingberg

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Anonymous" sent me the following note concerning the case of Marcus Klingberg.  I have separate corroborative confirmation of this story.  Klingberg evidently was a great success in using his Mossad employment as an operational "base" for espionage in the US … Continue reading →

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“Visa for Key Israeli Aide Still in Doubt” – Richard Sale

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Pat Lang

  As the governments of America’s President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continue to take soundings of each other’s stances, outlooks and agendas, notable points of conflict have emerged, according to several U.S. officials.     “There is a … Continue reading →

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McKiernan out – McChrystal in.

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Pat Lang

OK.  So why this guy?  Why McChrystal? McKiernan appeared to be doing a creditable job in Afghanistan.  He did not have enough troops.  He asked for more troops.  He did a remarkable job as commander of the ground force in … Continue reading →

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“MARCHING TO THE EDGE – EYES WIDE SHUT” FB Ali

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Pat Lang

The United States is pursuing a policy in the Afghanistan-Pakistan theatre that risks an outcome that would combine the fiascos of Vietnam and the Shah’s Iran. It could lead not only to the loss of Afghanistan but also that of … Continue reading →

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The AZC, AIPAC and FARA

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Pat Lang

"22 U. S. C. §611 DEFINITIONS § 611. As used in and for the purposes of this subchapter– (a) The term "person" includes an individual, partnership, association, corporation, organization, or any other combination of individuals; (b) The term "foreign principal" … Continue reading →

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Open Thread, 10 May, 2009

Posted on May 10, 2009 by Pat Lang

I don't find anything in today's news to be a focus.  Let's have an open thread with some emphasis on South Asia, Alan Farrell's movie reviews,(should we ask him to start writing them again?) or anything else.  pl

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Harman and the Left

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Pat Lang

"…back home in her Southern California-based district, liberal activists who have never truly embraced Harman are just getting started. Several of them, most notably Marcy Winograd, who heads up Progressive Democrats of Los Angeles, and John Amato, who writes for … Continue reading →

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Kiracofe on AFPAK

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Pat Lang

The Neo-COINists, Neocons, and assorted members of the Imperial faction wringing their hands about "AFPAK" and drinking their snake oil and opium cocktails.  Meanwhile there is ground reality. With respect to Punjab (Panjab) a serious assessment of Taliban penetration on … Continue reading →

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AfPak and the Neoconization of Obama

Posted on May 7, 2009 by Pat Lang

"National Security Adviser James Jones said Zardari had "assured the president he was properly focused on it (the Taliban threat)," noting that was "very encouraging." Most foreign policy analysts applaud Obama's new strategy — an acceptance that defeating Taliban militants … Continue reading →

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Al-Maliki and the “Odierno Amendment”

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Iraq will not extend withdrawal deadlines for U.S. troops set out in a bilateral accord, ending months of speculation about whether U.S. combat troops would stay beyond June in bases in the restive northern city of Mosul. Government spokesman Ali … Continue reading →

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