This is how they support the troops? The official reaction to the revelations at Walter Reed has been swift, and it has exposed the potential political costs of ignoring Oliva's... [More]
March 5, 2007
March 19, 2007
WaPo: Military Is Ill-Prepared For Other Conflicts
Back in 2000, then Gov Bush made military preparedness a key part of his campaign for the White House. That was then. This is now. Four years after the invasion... [More]
March 23, 2007
Once Again, Conventional Wisdom Is Wrong
Beinart @ Time: In 1973 the Senate voted to suspend funding for American military operations in Vietnam; the next year, Congress voted to cut off aid to the embattled government... [More]
About Those Unguarded Munitions Dumps
Yesterday I thought the scandal was that some of the massive ammunition dumps remained unguarded. That was bad. This is worse: In our report, we concluded that a fundamental gap... [More]
March 24, 2007
You Talkin' To Me, Punk?
Taylor Marsh has video of an appearance by Rep. Murtha on CNN that is serious must-see-TV. Bush wants to veto the supplemental spending bill? Fine. Murtha's going to make sure... [More]
Disgraceful Conduct
AP: A Pentagon investigation will recommend that nine officers, including up to four generals, be held accountable for missteps in the aftermath of the friendly fire death of Army Ranger... [More]
March 27, 2007
Military Sources Laughing At McCain
Well now... isn't this an interesting development. I once really respected John McCain. As happy as I am that he will not be president, it saddens me to see someone... [More]

