Absorbing the Hard Lessons
Thirteen years ago this month, an Air Force B-52 crashed while rehearsing for an air show at Fairchild AFB, near Spokane, Washington. All four crew members aboard the aircraft were…
Today's Reading Assignment
Newt Gingrich, in the Washington Times, on the “Warnings From Gaza.” A couple of salient paragraphs are excerpted below. Mr. Gingrich’s critique is hardly new, but it is certainly relevant:…
How Israel Might Fight
In an interview with the Jerusalem Post, former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton said that “he’s very worried for Israel,” observing that sanctions and diplomacy have failed to halt the…
Just Like Clockwork
You’ll find a pair of interesting at timely reads at two of our favorite blogs on intelligence-related issues, Kent’s Imperative and Arms Control Wonk. The latter blog is the work…
PETA's Problems at Home
The left’s favorite “animal rights” group–People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, or PETA–is out with its list of the “Ten Sexiest Vegetarians,” one of the organization’s yearly publicity stunts…
Don't Break Out the Champagne
Yes, the amnesty bill is dead, apparently for good. You won’t see another attempt at “immigration reform” until after the next President takes office, and only if there’s a major…
The Surge: Two Views
Today’s edition of Real Clear Politics offers links to a pair of contrasting views on the current troop surge in Iraq. “Understanding General Petraeus’ Strategy” was originally posed by the…
Will He Bring the Blog?
Thursday’s photo-op at the White House offered another reminder that the Joint Chiefs of Staff is about to undergo a major leadership change. During yesterday’s event, President Bush appeared for…
The Rest of the Story
The AP is reporting that Russia has conducted a successful test-launch of its Bulava-class, submarine-launched ballistic missile (SLBM). A Navy spokesman in Moscow told the wire service that the missile…
Hugo's Shopping Spree
Before heading off to Kennebunkport for a visit with George Bush, Russian President Vladimir Putin played host to Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez in Moscow. Mr. Chavez is apparently on swing…