Monthly Archives: April 2010

Israel First: More on Dr. Lani Kass – Giraldi

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Pat Lang

 "My recent account of the career of Dr. Lani Kass was based on what has appeared about her in the public record and media, including her own comments regarding national defense and security policy.  To recapitulate, Kass was born, raised, and educated … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel | 34 Comments

“Delusions, the Legislature and an implanted microchip” Galloway

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Pat Lang

"Wendell Willard (R-Atlanta), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, picked up the questioning. “Who implanted this in you?” he asked. “Researchers with the federal government,” she said. “And who in the federal government implanted it?” Willard asked. “The Department of … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Humor | 40 Comments

VMI to Present Award to Secretary of State Clinton

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Pat Lang

"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will receive the Distinguished Diplomat Award from Virginia Military Institute when she visits the post on April 28. “Secretary Clinton’s work throughout her public life representing the United States in numerous venues and on issues … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 20 Comments

Tuesday Morning News

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Pat Lang

 Yesterday was a good day for me, but today?  I'm not so sure.  I returned from walking the dogs this AM to watch Joe Scarborough interview Ray Odierno remotely from Baghdad. Scarborough served up a variety of adulatory "questions" and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 10 Comments

National Journal Blog – 19 April 2010

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Pat Lang

 http://security.nationaljournal.com/2010/04/what-if-north-korea-committed.php#1577117

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

MEPC Board

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Pat Lang

I was elected today to the Board of Directors of the Middle East Policy Council.  pl http://www.mepc.org/main/main.asp  

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 22 Comments

Eyjafjallajökull – at TA by my sister.

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Pat Lang

Pat, I just put up a short post over @ TA- it's a little something on the Eyjafjallajokull eruption.  Will also be posting an archaeology piece @ TA on recent finds this coming weekend. Eyjafjallajökull- http://turcopolier.typepad.com/the_athenaeum/2010/04/eyjafjallajökull.html Love, Maureen

Posted in Current Affairs | 7 Comments

Mainstreaming Extremism into American Political Discourse – Silverman

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Pat Lang

Mainstreaming Extremism into American Political Discourse Adam L. Silverman PhD[1] As April 19th approaches it is both appropriate and unfortunate to take a few minutes and reflect on some of the truly outstanding changes in American political discourse over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 53 Comments

Springtime in Leesburg

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Pat Lang

Yesterday we made our annual visit to the Leesburg, Virginia Flower and Garden Festival.  It was a bright spring day, a little chill but wonderful nonetheless.  This a two day event.  The little city closes Market and King Streets in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 25 Comments

“Sen. Lincoln unveils broad derivatives regulatory bill”

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Pat Lang

 "Based on the legislation, Wall Street firms registered as banks would need to spin off derivatives trading desks to be eligible for the protections made available to banks. A Wall Street financial institution engaging in "risky derivative" deals would not … Continue reading →

Posted in government | 21 Comments