Monthly Archives: July 2013

Khalilzad knows his side is losing on Afghanistan

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Pat Lang

"There is a risk that the United States and Afghanistan will not reach a deal on the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan after 2014. Both sides want to negotiate a bilateral security agreement. But President Obama, frustrated with Afghan President … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan | 27 Comments

Holder pledges to defy the Supreme Court

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Attorney General Eric Holder announced Thursday that the state of Texas must get pre-approval from the Justice Department or a federal court before making any changes to voter laws. The announcement came just a month after the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Justice | 88 Comments

The Perjurer Clapper urges House to reject amendment on NSA Spying.

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Director of National Intelligence James Clapper issued a statement Wednesday opposing an amendment to curb the National Security Agency’s surveillance activities, the latest push from the Obama administration to sway lawmakers ahead of a crucial vote. “I join others … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Politics | 9 Comments

FSA members are re-defecting to the government.

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "Hundreds of men who took up arms against President Bashar al-Assad are defecting back to the government side. Disillusioned by the Islamist twist that the "revolution" in Syria has taken, exhausted after more than two years of conflict and … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 31 Comments

Iran, Iraq and Syria are building a pipeline together. – Escobar

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "The US$10 billion, 6,000 kilometer pipeline is set to start in Iran's South Pars gas field (the largest in the world, shared with Qatar), and run via Iraq, Syria and ultimately to Lebanon. Then it could go under the … Continue reading →

Posted in Iran, Iraq, Middle East, Syria | 52 Comments

How about King Dwayne?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Pat Lang

Some Frenchman in Henry V refers to the English king as "the king of half an island."  That was true then and may be yet again, but between the 15th Century and this one the position included; Emperor of India, … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Whatever | 65 Comments

Sunday Newsies

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Pat Lang

Well, its time to piss some more people off.  I listened to all the usual hot air today.  This was dominated by intra-Black verbal wars over the extent of the unforgivable nature of White guilt, not Zimmerman's supposed guilt, but White … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs | 112 Comments

The Boldness of Innocence By Richard Sale

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Pat Lang

  In 1962, I read a book by Earle Stanley Gardiner, the creator of Perry Mason.  The book described the Baja Peninsula in California as a wild, lawless place that demanded caution of any visitor. He also talked about Superstition … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments

“McCain to hold up Dempsey for renewal… ” Foxnews

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Pat Lang

  Why do the people of Arizona keep electing McCain?  His behavior grows increasingly bizarre.  He has descended into a search for self-importance expressed through an evident desire to see unending war as the future of America. Perhaps members of … Continue reading →

Posted in government | 28 Comments

Afghans trying to shake down the US government

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Afghan officials allege that U.S. contractors hired to transport equipment failed to turn in documentation for billions of dollars in equipment shipped into the country since the 2010 troop “surge.” This month, Karzai’s cabinet came up with the $70 million … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan | 12 Comments