published by Michael on Mon, 05/02/2011 - 13:33
published by Michael on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 20:40
Oh crap! For a brief period today, reality intruded on our politics when Obama released his birth certificate. Fortunately, the lunatic fringe will find a way to keep the conspiracy theories alive. Fear not! Next there will be calls for his college transcripts. Then his high school records. And grade school. And medical records. And tax return. And his baptism certificate. And his immunization records. And his credit report. And his driving record. And his Netflix account. And his Google history. And all his email records. And his hair care products.
published by Michael on Wed, 04/27/2011 - 09:08
The apparent appointment of David Petraeus to lead the Central Intelligence Agency has short and long term implications. In the short term, it signifies that the war in Afghanistan is about to move underground. The numbers no longer justify our continued presence there. If Al Qaeda has been reduced to only a few hundred foreign fighters hunkered down in Pakistan, having over a hundred thousand troops in Afghanistan only succeeds in providing the Taliban with over a hundred thousand targets. The only effective forces in the region now are CIA operatives in Pakistan.
published by Michael on Fri, 04/08/2011 - 10:54
So, one more time, who are we blaming for this debt? See for yourself the effect of massive tax cuts for the rich inspired by misguided beliefs in trickle-down economics.
published by Michael on Thu, 02/24/2011 - 19:46
Feeling older? Here is a recent picture of Mick Jagger to remind you that, by comparison at least, you look just sensational.
