What is objectionable, what is dangerous, about [Republican and Democratic] extremists is not that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant. The evil is not what they say about their cause, but what they say about their opponents. –Robert F. Kennedy That quote applies to both sides of the
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The author of this was killed in Iraq in Dec 2006. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. This video came to me courtesy of GI Korea. Subscribe in a reader
Continue readingThe script……..
A line that Lex wrote the other day got me to thinking. Thinking again about the fiasco in Iraq and how it is tying my beloved country down for what will be a good number of years. Lex was writing to criticize Hillary Clinton for daring to complain about the
Continue readingThe stab in the back……..
I did watch the state of the union speech today. Since it was on at 11 am Japan time, I could not have the luxury that many DC residents had of being drunk during it. I probably would not have used so many swear words and talked to the TV
Continue readingIts all about marketing….
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Continue readingThe devil is in the details…………..
I’ve been watching with great interest the debate about the upcoming message the President is going to give about Iraq and what the latest round of senior leadership changes mean. I’ve come to the conclusion that no one has really taken the time to look beneath the PR blanket. First,
Continue readingA couple of stories you may have missed………
With all the coverage of the events of the last few days, there are a couple of events that you may not have noticed. 1. Before the President jumps off the high dive into the American Enterprise Institute’s half assed filled pool, you might be interested in taking a look
Continue readingWhat if?
Saddam is dead. I’m guess I am supposed to be excited and, like Sean Hannity, slobbering all over myself with glee. After all, I participated in the first war against him. But I’m not. War crimes convictions have always struck me as victor’s justice-the bringing of the cycle of violence
Continue readingI’ve put it off long enough……..
Commenting on the news that is. I have a lot to say, but at the moment, little desire to say it. Primarily because I question whether it will be read, and more importantly understood. My experiences surfing and commenting the last few days have left me unfufilled to say the
Continue readingI've put it off long enough……..
Commenting on the news that is. I have a lot to say, but at the moment, little desire to say it. Primarily because I question whether it will be read, and more importantly understood. My experiences surfing and commenting the last few days have left me unfufilled to say the
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