Jul
13
2005
Matt Cooper is very close to serious trouble. He is not in legal trouble – yet. But his next decision will determine what kind of life he has after this ridiculous Plame/Wilson debacle. Matt Cooper is at best a serial exaggerator, and at worst a liar. If one reads the emails he sent to his […]
Jul
13
2005
Capt Ed Morrissey has news out that Bolton will accept a recess appointment. We have been awaiting this news for a couple of weeks now since we posted on it earlier. This agreement would appear to clear the decks for the upcoming SCOTUS confirmation fight, allowing both parties to focus on the nominee Bush selects […]
Jul
13
2005
The problem the leftward fringes in this country have is their denial of reality and their place in it. They wish it was not so and lash out at anyone who believes we should face our challenges. They have gone to extreme lengths to hide from the evil and the risks this evil represents. One […]
Jul
13
2005
Today’s WSJ has a good, concise rundown on the Plame debacle (Hat tip: RealClearPolitics). First it brings out a revelation that supports my contention that the outing of Plame is not an issue anymore. Surprisingly this comes from the very media who called for the investigation: On the “no underlying crime” point, moreover, no less […]
Jul
13
2005
I have not been a practicing Catholic for a long time. I hold dear all the teachings that make sense and mesh with other religions (thou shall not kill, love thy neighbor, etc.) . We have gone back to the church from time to time to reconnect and see how things are doing. But the […]
Jul
13
2005
Lots of folks have been wondering why Justice Rehnquist had not announced his retirement. My theory had been Rehnquist was going to wait to be the last to announce this summer since he was Chief Justice, and for many reasons he should go last. Well thanks to a post at Viking Pundit, it appears Professor […]
Jul
12
2005
I have been suggesting on many boards and here that Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson may be the ones being investigated by the Grand Jury for the leak. I have a whole category on the subject now and have been over at Redstate debating the issues here, here and here. Why do I think that? […]
Jul
12
2005
I predicted a while ago Dean was going to be bankrupting the democrats since shrill peaceniks never seem to have a lot of cash on them for donations. First a reminder on my predictions: 12/06: RNC raising $106M, $65.2M in the bank DNC raising $45.2M, $16.4M in the bank 6/07 RNC raising $159M, $97.8M in […]
Jul
12
2005
This is good news. Regions where Iraqi’s are strong enough to control (or hold while they call for assistance) will begin being transferred to their full control. Allowing us to focus on draining the swamp and getting our men and women home. No timetable, just progress towards our goal. As it should be. Iraqi troops […]
Jul
12
2005
Good news in Afghanistan One of four Arab al Qaeda militants who escaped from the main US military detention centre in Afghanistan was recaptured on Tuesday, a senior Afghan official said. The man was found hiding in a mosque about two km northwest of the giant US base at Bagram that houses the prison from […]