Japan finally reaches the tipping point, where deaths exceed births. What the anti-immigration folks forget is that were the US as insular as Japan is, we would be in the same boat.
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William Lind, in his weekly column On War, writes the following about our options in Iraq:
The question is whether Washington will grasp this opportunity before it fades away. It means halting our war against the Baathists and nationalists, in what would be an acceptance of local defeat. But it opens the door to a potential strategic victory against our real enemies, Islamic non-state forces such as al Qaeda. If, subsequent to an American deal with the Baathists, they root al Qaeda out of Iraq, it will be a greater win for us than if we defeated al Qaeda ourselves, because it will have been beaten by fellow Arabs and Moslems. That strikes directly at al Qaeda?s legitimacy.
However, while this would appear to be a strategy to lead us to an acceptable path to withdrawl while delivering a blow to Islamic fundamentalism, the reason it would not pass muster in this White House is simple. The White House remains convinced that Saddam was in league with Bin Laden, which makes the Sunni Baathists suspect as a result. Given the tendancy to paint with broad strokes, the ability to separate distinct groups required to see this is a valid option that would accomplish a stragetic victory where we deny refuge to the fundamentalists who would do us harm just isn’t there.
And it’s a shame, because right now we’re directly responsible for creating a safe haven for Islamic fundementalist jihad groups to operate in Iraq.
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Beyond Comprehension
So the latest revelation, after all the torture scandals, the hidden prisons, the Iraq invasion intelligence maniuplation, and the countless other debacles that have gone on is how in the world anyone can believe that this administration should be allowed to continue in office.
Quite honestly the depth of disregard for the very rule of law the Chief Executive is responisble for upholding, and his failure to uphold those laws leading directly to multiple violations of the most basic principles of this country, has me astounded. That anyone can honestly believe he deserves to continue in office given his failure to uphold the rule of law is beyond me.
Fire this guy. Please, for the sake of all law-abiding, decent, honest folk in the world.
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Where oh where has the Ethics Committee gone
Given the outrageous levels of corruption among the Republican regime today, how can the “ethics truce” possibly continue? Why won’t someone stand up and push for honest reform?
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Daily Show
The unexpected ending of the Tuesday edition of the Daily Show had me wondering. As it turns out, there was some sad news out earlier this week. Having been exposed to a suicide in the past, it’s always devastating.
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Fun News Roundup
First, for all you “happy” time “gadget” “lovers”, check out August 2017