No extended commentary on "the speech." Instead, here's my favorite part: On September the 11th, 2001, we saw what a refuge for extremists on the other side of the world... [More]
January 10, 2007
January 11, 2007
Syria and Iran: Not Next But Now?
Oh dear god. no. Please, no. From Steve Clemmons: Washington intelligence, military and foreign policy circles are abuzz today with speculation that the President, yesterday or in recent days, sent... [More]
January 14, 2007
"Silence Is Betrayal"
It looks like John Edwards is set to give one hell of a speech today. Via TPM Cafe, an excerpt: EXCERPTS OF REMARKS AS PREPARED "Realizing the Dream" Senator John... [More]
January 16, 2007
Meanwhile, In Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Taliban fighters seeking to regain power in Afghanistan are taking advantage of a recent peace deal with the Pakistan government to dramatically increase attacks on U.S.... [More]
January 18, 2007
Listen To The Man
Lt. Gen. William Odom: "Several critics of the administration show an appreciation of the requirement to regain our allies' and others' support, but they do not recognize that withdrawal of... [More]
January 20, 2007
Rice Is Clueless
She is our chief diplomat. And this is her definition of diplomacy: "You aren't going to be successful as a diplomat if you don't understand the strategic context in which... [More]
January 22, 2007
About Ahmadinejad
One of the things that has baffled me over the past year has been the endless focus on Iranian President Ahmadinejad. I realize that his title of President implies to... [More]
The Divisions Within Islam
It looks like today is going to be pick on Andrew Sullivan day. After discussing how some writers overlook the divisions within Islam, Sullivan writes: The great risk is that,... [More]
I Knew Bill Kristol Was Clueless, But Wow...
Via Publius, Anonymous Liberal has a great reminder of just how little Bill Kristol knows: April 4, 2003: "There's been a certain amount of pop sociology in America ... that... [More]
A "Centrist" Proposal?
Greg Sargent weighs in on Republican Senator John Warner's anti-escalation proposal: Look, the more "bipartisan" resolutions, the better. And, sure, it's good news that some GOPers are breaking ranks and... [More]
Timing Is Everything?
Salon's War Room: Friday, Jan. 19, 2007: Previewing Tuesday night's State of the Union address, George W. Bush tells USA Today: "My point is going to be, what happens in... [More]
January 23, 2007
"Scant evidence found of Iran-Iraq arms link"
When the president gets up tonight and claims Iran is providing substantial support to Iraqi insurgents, keep this article from today's LA Times in mind: BAQUBAH, IRAQ — If there... [More]
January 24, 2007
Why We Fight?
Last night the President gave us an update on the state of our democracy. Today. the NYT brings us an update on the state of Iraq's democracy: BAGHDAD, Jan. 23... [More]
House GOP Leader John Boehner Sets A Timetable For The Surge
Although he called it the "last, best, good chance" for us to succeed, last night on CNN Rep. Boehner gave the surge a fairly short lease on life. "60 to... [More]
McCain Falls Asleep At The State Of The Union
Via ThinkProgress, who have the video. It's worth noting that he fell asleep during a portion of the speech devoted to the war in Iraq. This man thinks he can... [More]
McCain Falls Asleep At The State Of The Union
Via ThinkProgress, who have the video. It's worth noting that he fell asleep during a portion of the speech devoted to the war in Iraq. This man thinks he can... [More]
I Knew Sen. Hagel Had Had Enough, But Wow...
Two items from Sen. Chuck Hagel (R-Neb) today.... First, via ThinkProgress, there's this from an interview in GQ. Hagel is discussing the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force.... [More]
Why Democrats Can Stop The War
Historian Rick Perlstein has a fascinating piece today over at Salon about what the congress can do to reign in the president's plan for more war. For those of you... [More]
Hagel's Speech (UPDATED)
Following up on my previous post about Sen. Hagel, here is video of his statement today: That is what politics at its best looks like. This is a man who... [More]
Cheney Vs. Blitzer (Updated)
For the record, I hate Wolf Blitzer. In fact, the man annoys me as much, if not more, than either George Bush or Dick Cheney. Which means that I suspect... [More]
January 25, 2007
The Battle For Baghdad
While the nation debates "the surge," the military is already carrying it out. Its only just begun, of course, but here's how it is going so far: In a miniature... [More]
Scooter Libby Is Toast
Libby's defense is toast. And I do mean toast. First Vice President Cheney's former public affairs director shreds Libby's supposed timeline. Then, the CIA official who used to provide daily... [More]
January 26, 2007
Here We Go Again
"I'm the decision-maker." We are, as Atrios so often says, ruled by a child.... [More]
Begala Tears Cheney A New One
Oh. My. God. PAUL BEGALA, CNN POLITICAL ANALYST: Really, it's stunning. It's a great interview, and — because we saw the real Dick Cheney, you know, a really remarkable, probably... [More]
Separation of Powers
Talk about getting to the point... The Bush administration has employed extraordinary secrecy in defending the National Security Agency’s highly classified domestic surveillance program from civil lawsuits. Plaintiffs and judges’... [More]
January 28, 2007
It's The Policy, Stupid.
Via TPM... Sen. Biden (for once) gets it exactly right: Sen. Joe Biden (D-DE): "It's not the American people or the U.S. Congress who are emboldening the enemy. It's the... [More]
Hey Joe... Where You Goin...?
The man never ceases to amaze. First, despite the fact that he ran on the Democratic ticket just 6 years ago, he now says he may vote for a Republican... [More]
January 29, 2007
New VoteVets Ad
These guys consistently create ads that make you stop and think. Here's their latest:... [More]
January 30, 2007
Obama: Withdraw All Troops By March 2008 (UPDATED)
Big news from Sen. Obama today. Via Election Central, his plan for Iraq: WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today introduced binding and comprehensive legislation that not only reverses... [More]
Webb To Rice: "This is, basically, a 'yes' or 'no' question"
Looks like the SOTU rebuttal was just a warm-up. Via TPM... January 29, 2007 The Honorable Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State Department of State 2201 C Street, NW Washington, DC... [More]
Military Equipment: Missing in Action
One more time, please. Explain to me precisely how stories like this are evidence that this administration "supports the troops." Via TPM and from Business Week: Military Equipment: Missing in... [More]
January 31, 2007
Chavez Granted Dictatorial Power
I realize that there are still some on the far left who are infatuated with Venezuelan leader Hugo Chavez, but I hope this makes them seriously reconsider their affection: CARACAS,... [More]
In Your Name
More torture. More lies. More innocent lives destroyed. All in your name... These men were captured by bounty hunters nearly five years ago. They are in all likelihood innocent of... [More]
Compare and Contrast
From the Constitution of the United States of America: Article I, Section 8 The Congress shall have Power To... To declare War, grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal, and make... [More]
WaPo: Senators Unite On Challenge to Bush's Troop Plan
Big news: Democratic and Republican opponents of President Bush's troop-buildup plan joined forces last night behind the nonbinding resolution with the broadest bipartisan backing: a Republican measure from Sen. John... [More]
Feingold on Iraq
I'm borrowing both items from Kos, but its just too important not to pass along. First, consider this fact: Newsweek. 1/24-25. Adults nationwide. MoE 3%. (No trend lines) "Since the... [More]
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