December 7, 2006

WANTED: Arabic Translators. Gay Men Need Not Apply.

Once again, I don't even know what to say.... [More]

December 10, 2006

Sunni Vs. Shia

Wonderful. The incoming chair of the House Intelligence Committee has no idea what separates Sunni from Shia. Take a look: Al Qaeda is what, I asked, Sunni or Shia? “Al... [More]

December 11, 2006

Surprise! Taliban and Allies Tighten Grip in North of Pakistan

And while I'm on the subject of predictability, it appears the Taliban have established a new mini-state along the Afghan-Pakistan border. Again,t he possibility of this outcome was entirely predictable... [More]

December 16, 2006

"...Among the Most Dangerous, Best-Trained, Vicious Killers on the Face of the Earth"

That is what Bush once said of the men held in Gitmo. Guess what? Not true. When the Pentagon announces a detainee has been moved from Guantanamo, it gives his... [More]

December 18, 2006

"Really Egregious Mistakes"

No oversight. No controlling legal authority. But no worries; "collaboration had improved between the CIA and the military." U.S. Special Forces teams sent overseas on secret spying missions have clashed... [More]

More News From Gitmo

Late last week we got word from the AP that virtually all of the individuals released from GITMO were innocent. Today we find out that another 33 are being sent... [More]