Monthly Archives: July 2016

We grieve for Nice …

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Pat Lang

"Lafayette, nous voici!"  pl

Posted in France | 95 Comments

Bastille Day 2016

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Pat Lang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lu3eSNi__4w   "Allons enfants de la Patrie,Le jour de gloire est arrivé!Contre nous de la tyrannie,L'étendard sanglant est levé, (bis)Entendez-vous dans les campagnesMugir ces féroces soldats?Ils viennent jusque dans vos brasÉgorger vos fils, vos compagnes! Aux armes, citoyens,Formez vos bataillons,Marchons, … Continue reading →

Posted in France | 13 Comments

Turkey is going to be Russia’s little friend?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Pat Lang

"Binali Yildirim said in a televised address Wednesday that Turkey is expanding its circle of friends, adding: “I am sure that we will return (our) ties with Syria to normal. We need it.” The statement follows the restoration of diplomatic … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey | 43 Comments

“NATO, Back in Business at the Old Stand” By Patrick Armstrong

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Patrick Armstrong

Spare a thought for the travails of NATO drones over the past couple of decades. About 25 years ago I was in competition for a job on the International Staff at NATO. I've forgotten most of the details but it … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Russia | 8 Comments

“Chicago Riot” by Richard Sale

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Pat Lang

As a cub reporter for LIFE Magazine I was assigned to head five street teams to cover the streets at the Chicago Convention of 1968. The characters are Roger Snider, the magazine’s top political writer who was demoted for having … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

What happened to Micah Johnson?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Pat Lang

An open question with regard to the Dallas sniper has to do with his motivation. IMO we need to know how this man who is variously described as having been; goofy, a clown, interested mainly in his Engineer Corps duties … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Justice, Media | 38 Comments

The Chief Rabbi of the IDF?

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Pat Lang

"it is necessary to scrutinize the original text and what was originally asked on the first Kipa article in 2003. The inquirer asked specifically: “How is it then, that it was told to me by a rabbi, that a comely … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel | 10 Comments

“Lebanon to receive advanced Russian weapons” Al Masdar News – TTG

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

The Lebanese Ambassador to Russian Federation, Chawki Bou Nasser told Sputnik News on Tuesday that Beirut requested a large number of Kornet ATGMs (anti-tank guided missiles), T-72 Tanks, and advanced cannons from Moscow. “Lebanon needs weapons to fight these people [terrorists], … Continue reading →

Posted in Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, TTG | 23 Comments

Unwelcome “news” for the Left.

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Pat Lang

  "A new study confirms that black men and women are treated differently in the hands of law enforcement. They are more likely to be touched, handcuffed, pushed to the ground or pepper-sprayed by a police officer, even after accounting … Continue reading →

Posted in Justice | 239 Comments

Sultan Tayyip is sincere? – I don’t think so.

Posted on July 11, 2016 by Pat Lang

  If you read through all the linked material below, you might reach something like the conclusions that I have: 1.  Turkey continues to allow/support re-supply and reinforcement of Nusra/Ahrar al-Sham forces in the Latakia and Aleppo princes of Syria.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey | 36 Comments