Monthly Archives: October 2013

“Syria rebels executed civilians, says Human Rights Watch” BBC

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Rebel forces in Syria killed as many as 190 civilians and seized more than 200 hostages during a military offensive in August, Human Rights Watch says. A report by the US-based group says the deaths occurred in villages inhabited predominantly … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 8 Comments

Israel Expresses Dismay at Cutback of U.S. Aid to Egypt by Isabel Kershner

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Pat Lang

"… one Israeli official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because of the delicate diplomacy involved, warned that the implications of punitive cuts in Egypt’s aid could go far beyond the issue of Israeli-Egyptian relations. The United States is playing … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Israel | 16 Comments

Concurrent Majority By Richard Sale

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Pat Lang

The Tea Party is heading a revolt against the idea of government by the majority of citizens elected by national popular vote. To the Tea Party people and the extremist Republicans, a national mandate is a fraud on its face.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 94 Comments

Gerrymandered districts reflect identity.

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Pat Lang

"Some may rightly blame politicians in Washington for behaving badly, but in reality the clashes in the nation’s capital reflect conflicting attitudes and values held by politically active, rank-and-file Republicans and Democrats across the country. Add to that a faction … Continue reading →

Posted in Politics | 54 Comments

Vo Nguyen Giap

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Pat Lang

The passing of this Vietnamese communist revolutionary should be noted.  Giap was a scion of a family of the landholding class in Tonkin.  He grew up in comfortable circumstances and was educated in public institutions created by the French colonial … Continue reading →

Posted in Vietnam | 32 Comments

“Impasse With Afghanistan Raises Prospect of Total U.S. Withdrawal in 2014” NY Times

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Pat Lang

"The United States and Afghanistan have reached an impasse in their talks over the role that American forces will play here beyond next year, officials from both countries say, raising the distinct possibility of a total withdrawal — an outcome … Continue reading →

Posted in Afghanistan | 17 Comments

Banning

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

I find it necessary to ban several people for a lack of civility.  These include Tyler, GCP and CK.  pl

Posted in Ukraine Crisis | 8 Comments

De Borchgrave on Syrian government guilt in re the 21st of August gas deaths.

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Pat Lang

"What is becoming increasingly clear is that Assad wasn't behind the Aug. 21 chemical weapons attack in an eastern suburb of Damascus. The evidence gathered by U.N. inspectors may lead to pro-al-Qaida operatives in the resistance movement. The purpose of … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria | 18 Comments

Eric Holder’s progress.

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Pat Lang

"The most transparent administration in history suffered a defeat Monday, when U.S. District Court Judge Amy Berman Jackson turned down the Justice Department's request to dismiss a lawsuit seeking "Fast and Furious" documents hidden by Attorney General Eric Holder and … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | 11 Comments

“Lost Cruise fears save Obama on Syria” Asia Times

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Pat Lang

  "We can suppose that Syria learned from Iraqi and Libyan experience and obtained a sufficient amount of GPS jamming devices from Russia. Hundreds or thousands of these devices can easily cover a large area around Damascus and other important … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, The Military Art | 12 Comments