Off the Net (and Off the Mark)
On the eve of today’s five-year anniversary of 9-11, the Washington Post offered a predictable–and misleading–article on our (so far) unsuccessful efforts to track down Osama bin Laden. Over the…
The Bloom is Off
Drudge is reporting the quick slide of the Katie Couric-helmmed CBS Evening News into third place. According to overnight Nielsen ratings, the Couric broadcast finished in last place on Monday…
Let Sleeping Mines Lie?
That’s the title of a thought-provoking article in a recent issue of Jane’s Defense Weekly, authored by Colin King, editor of companion journals on mines and explosive ordnance disposal. An…
Mr. Wynne's Idea
Air Force Secretary Michael Wynne is likely to find himself in hot water, over his recent suggestion to test new, non-lethal weapons on Americans–before they’re used on the battlefield. He…
A Military Transformed?
A hat tip to Wretchard at The Belmont Club for noticing this San Francisco Chronicle article on the post-9-11 transformation of the U.S. military. It’s an interesting read, although Chronicle…
The Axis of Evil
…Or, what passes for it in 2006, wrapped up a “board meeting” in Havana on Saturday, with the usual litany of complaints against the U.S., and expressions of solid support…
Blockbuster
Drudge has been touting Bill Gertz’s new book, and by all accounts, it should be a blockbuster. “Enemies” How America’s Foes Steal Our Vital Secrets–and How We Let it Happen”…
What You Won't Read in The New York Times
According to my calendar, it’s still September, but elements within the intelligence community have already launched their “October surprise,” leaking elements of a National Intelligence Estimate (NIE) that concludes that…
The Return of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy
The Clinton spin machine remains in full counter-attack mode, as evidenced by the former President’s contentious interview today on Fox News Sunday. It was vintage Bill Clinton–almost like something out…
More of What You Won't Read in the NYT
Yesterday, we noted that the MSM (along with their fellow travelers in the intel community), had apparently “cherry-picked” information from a recent National Intelligence Estimate, making their case that the…