Monthly Archives: July 2013

HARPER: ERDOGAN’S FOLLY

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Harper

It goes without saying that the Egyptian Army's ouster of the Muslim Brotherhood-run Morsi government is bad news for Turkey's AKP, Prime Minister Erdogan and Foreign Minister Davutoglu.  While some astute observers have raised the question whether Erdogan's purge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Harper, Turkey | 10 Comments

The “Zero Option” is the only realistic option

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Mr. Obama is committed to ending America’s military involvement in Afghanistan by the end of 2014, and Obama administration officials have been negotiating with Afghan officials about leaving a small “residual force” behind. But his relationship with Mr. Karzai has … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan | 15 Comments

Syria official says forces take rebel area of Homs – Daily Star

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "A Syrian government official claimed that the army wrested a contested district of a key city from rebels on Monday after ten days of fierce fighting. But two activists based in the city denied the claim, saying rebels were … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 28 Comments

CHANCES OF TERRORISM IN POST-MORSI EGYPT – Yusuf al-Misry

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Pat Lang

While there is certainly a need to examine the concepts that got the US administration to handle the post – Mubarak Egypt the way it did, I believe the urgent issue now is to help navigate this country to stability … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 13 Comments

John H. Lang’s medals

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Pat Lang

I am seeking the medals of my uncle John Henry Lang, CWO, US Navy.  they disappeared after his death in California in 1970.  They would include the Navy Cross with Gold Star (second award) and the Grand Cordon of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 9 Comments

The “Isabel” affair

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Pat Lang

"… Psaki issued a statement correcting the record on Kerry’s whereabouts off Nantucket. “While he was briefly on his boat on Wednesday, Secretary Kerry worked around the clock all day including participating in the president’s meeting with his national security … Continue reading →

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WHY DID MORSI NOT ACCEPT A COMPROMISE?- Yusuf al-Misry

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Pat Lang

  I wrote in this blog over two years ago that I know of no way to defeat the MBs in Egypt other than allowing them to participate in the political process. Risking the criticism of some friends that this … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 39 Comments

The People Are Sovereign

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

  Re-posted for Independence Day, 2013 "Sometimes it is said that man cannot be trusted with the government of himself. Can he, then, be trusted with the government of others? Or have we found angels in the form of kings … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government | 75 Comments

IT IS NOT OVER IN EGYPT – Yusuf al-Misry

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

So the storm is over in Egypt. Or is it? I will write to the friends in this blog in more detail shortly. But for the time being I have this to say: * The main concern now should be … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt | 50 Comments

Clapper should resign.

Posted on July 3, 2013 by Pat Lang

The DNI has now admitted in writing that he lied under oath to the senate.  He must resign or be fired.  I renew my call for his depature.  pl http://www.salon.com/2013/07/01/this_man_is_still_lying_to_america/ http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/jul/01/james-clapper-apology-congress-erroneous-response  

Posted in government, Intelligence | 69 Comments