Monthly Archives: August 2009

Moral Absolutes and Politics by Richard Sale

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Pat Lang

I have only just become aware of the depth of revulsion, hatred and suspicion that a certain segment of Americans feels for President Obama – a horde of passionate, committed (if not overly bright) people who are out there busily … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 31 Comments

“Obama Defends Strategy in Afghanistan”

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Pat Lang

"“We must never forget,” he (Obama) said. “This is not a war of choice. This is a war of necessity. Those who attacked America on 9/11 are plotting to do so again. If left unchecked, the Taliban insurgency will mean an … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan | 53 Comments

“Iraqi Voters to Decide Whether to Speed U.S. Withdrawal” Ernesto Londono

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki's cabinet is submitting a draft law to parliament asking it to authorize and fund a referendum on the bilateral agreement that regulates the presence of U.S. troops, the government announced. The referendum would be held during … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 22 Comments

Giving women a chance be combatants.

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Pat Lang

"Their success, widely known in the military, remains largely hidden from public view. In part, this is because their most challenging work is often the result of a quiet circumvention of military policy. Women are barred from joining combat branches … Continue reading →

Posted in The Military Art | 29 Comments

Vick’s chance at redemption.

Posted on August 14, 2009 by Pat Lang

"..Around April 2007, Vick and two associates killed six to eight underperforming dogs by various methods, including hanging and drowning."  Philly.com —————————————————————————– Some jackass will say that I do not love Michael Vick because I am a racist.  Fine.  Have at … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 20 Comments

“Let dog eat dog.”

Posted on August 13, 2009 by Pat Lang

"In the second term, he felt Bush was moving away from him. He said Bush was shackled by the public reaction and the criticism he took. Bush was more malleable to that. The implication was that Bush had gone soft … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 15 Comments

The USS Liberty Incident — Truly a National Disgrace By Sidney O. Smith III

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Pat Lang

  America's criminal justice system has deteriorated to the point that it is a national disgrace. Its irregularities and inequities cut against the notion that we are a society founded on fundamental fairness.   I believe that it is time … Continue reading →

Posted in USS Liberty | 49 Comments

A Growing Hysteria

Posted on August 12, 2009 by Pat Lang

"As Katy Abram told Fox News after passionately confronting Specter: “I know that years down the road, I don’t want my children coming to me and asking me, ‘Mom, why didn’t you do anything? Why do we have to wait … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 52 Comments

National Journal Blog – 11 August 2009

Posted on August 11, 2009 by Pat Lang

http://security.nationaljournal.com/2009/08/containment-succeeded-preempti.php#1346445

Posted in Afghanistan | 25 Comments

“Doomsday — pros and cons” de Borchgrave

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Pat Lang

"U.S. share of global output continues to decline from year to year. Like General Motors Corp. and Ford, the United States has yielded share of the global market from one-third at the turn of the new century to one-quarter today. … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan, Current Affairs, The economy | 18 Comments