Turning the other cheek?
The recent kidnaping of some "Christian Peace Activists" has provoked a lot of heated discussion around the blogosphere. The group they belonged to, Christian Peacemaker Teams, sounds wonderful on the…
Quantum physics, exit strategies, and "I don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' babies!"
I'm no physicist by any stretch of the imagination, but one concept has always fascinated me: I believe it was Einstein who postulated that time and space are interrelated, that…
Everything you ever wanted to know about Saddam's WMDs, but the MSM was too afraid to tell you
I can't vouch for this guy's credibility, but he certainly seems to know his stuff. Lots of details — the kind that seem pretty plausible to me — on Saddam's…
The road to Damascus
Two of my more strongly-held beliefs in the current war on terrorism is that 1) the Bush strategy is based on pragmatism, with the idea of each stage being aimed…
Everything old is new again, Part II
One of the big memes among opponents of the war is to keep hyping the parallels between Iraq and Viet Nam. It doesn't matter how many times their arguments are…
A question for those still outraged over the Plame leak…
Why is is that the Plame case leads for demands that Karl Rove or other high officials "get frog-marched out of the White House," but leaks like this one (or…
For Christ's sake, Part II
In my earlier piece about Christianity and terrorism, the Ku Klux Klan was cited as a "Christian terrorist" group. I kind of let that slide, but it occurred to me…
For Christ's sake
Recently, in a thread discussing the latest Al Qaeda terrorist threats, one commenter dredged up the appalling tactic of moral relativism, where he implied that we couldn't condemn the links…
al-Zarqawi Dead Again?
The Jerusalem Post and DEBKAfile are reporting that forensic experts are examining remains that may be those of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, the head of the al-Qaida in Iraq terror group….
Some troops in dire need of support from home
Last night, I received an e-mail notifying me of a despicable thing going on. A dedicated milblogger in Iraq, Grey Eagle, has been posting tributes to US soldiers in Iraq….
Unlearning the lessons of the past
Now the Democrats are saying we need a "clearly defined exit strategy" in Iraq. This is a time-honored practice — but honored in its failure. Let's look back on the…
The Murtha Plan For Iraq
Much has been written about the comments of Rep. John Murtha (D – PA), Ranking Member on the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, and a decorated military veteran, at a Capitol Hill…
A hint on the WMD question
It seems that everyone else is linking to this interview with a former weapons inspector who spent quite a bit of time looking for Saddam's forbidden programs, so I might…
Because, as we all know, the world wants any excuse to like us…
Rob from Say Anything brings up Senator John McCain's constant push to ban torture by the US government. It's a fine, noble sentiment, and certainly understandable from a man who…
The triteness of evil
Normally, I don't like cliche's. They're usually signs of lazy thinking. But there is a reason that they become so popular; it's because they usually have a grain of truth…
For Queen And Country?
Elizabeth II, Queen of England, is pretty much a figurehead, as well as practically a model of a matriarch of a dysfunctional family. She's titularly the Head of State of…
Coming to terms on the war in Iraq
One of the aspects of the anti-war movement that has gotten on my nerves is the blatant dishonesty of the debate. In order to have a reasonable discussion, both sides…
"When I wave my white flag, that means you surrender."
In Waterville, Maine, a group of veterans have been arrested for defending their territory. A group of peace activists from the Waterville Valley Bridges to Peace decided to reach out…
Suicide Bombers Strike 3 Jordan Hotels
AP says 53 were killed in the attacks, which took place at the Hyatt, the Radisson and the Days Inn in Amman, Jordan. Michelle Malkin is rounding up reaction. Folks…
Killing me softly
Yesterday, we had a bit of a discussion about the military's use of white phosphorus, and its possible use as a weapon, and whether or not it constitutes a "chemical"…
Is it time for the anti-war crowd to sit down and STFU?
I'm not 100% certain, but I think so… Summary of WMDs and WMD material found in Iraq after the invasion (See excerpt below the fold) Let me write the reponse…
When the defendant is the US, the guilty bar is lowered to the floor
Rob over at Say Anything (a former GuestBanger around these parts) has an article up that got me thinking about a larger issue. In that piece, Rob skillfully dismantles a…
Viva la France?
I know I've done my share of France-bashing in the past, but the current Muslim riots wracking the country have me doing the unthinkable — feeling sorry for them. There…
The wages of sin
I've often heard the Palestinians as having a "culture of victimhood," and pretty much agreed with it. It seems that no matter what happens or what they do, it's not…
Pundit Roundtable: George W. Bush and history
Will Franklin and Ken McCracken of WIllisms started a program a little while ago they call "Pundit Roundtable." I've been invited to participate since the outset, but never actually did….
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