Two Words

In the Benghazi talking points scandal, there seems to be no incredulity among the members of the press corps about the idea that was put forth by then Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta that: “This is not 9-1-1. You cannot … Continue reading →

Are We Helping in Egypt, or Paying Tribute?

Originally published at American Thinker   Our “smartest guy in the room” president and our brand-new secretary of state have determined that the best way to deal with the regime of President Morsi in Egypt is to provide “aid” in … Continue reading →

Remember Students: This Will be on your Final Exam

President Morsi of Egypt has yet to face the real test to his authority that is coming like the dawn after a long night.  As he tries to change Egypt to be not only Sharia compliant as well as becoming … Continue reading →

France stumbling badly in Mali

The recent French incursion into Mali, with insufficient troops, insufficient logistical support, insufficient intelligence and insufficient drone capabilities while targeting a determined insurgent Muslim terrorist organization reportedly affiliated with Al Qaeda is a stark reminder of just how inept the … Continue reading →

Thanks Again for Doing Such a Great Job of “Leading”, Mr. President

President Obama has been very condescending in describing Mitt Romney’s foreign policy credentials.  Of course every rational person in the country must realize by now how much foreign policy experience Obama himself brought to the Presidency three and a half … Continue reading →

You Can Pick Only Two

There’s an old adage in business that goes “Price! Quality! Delivery! — Pick Two.”  It should seem self-evident that when you have those three options, there is a self-limiting factor among them.  Can you have top quality at a low … Continue reading →

What are Russia and Iran Really Doing in Syria?

Published June 21, 2012 on the Absurd Report As the situation in Syria continues to deteriorate, as Kofi Annan’s “peace plan” becomes more and more of a running joke, as Russia is accused by our own Secretary of State of … Continue reading →

Who’s Flying the New Syrian Choppers?

This essay was first published on American Thinker. Reports surfaced Tuesday, June 12th, that Russia is supplying Bashar al-Assad’s murderous regime in Syria with MI-17 attack helicopters.   Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke to this issue publicly, and voiced … Continue reading →

Do Republicans Really Have Only One Reason to Criticize the President?

Democrats and their fellow travelers (that would be Progressives for those of you taking notes) are reportedly unnerved by the performance of the Romney election machine in terms of its rapid and effective response to each Obama election gambit, from … Continue reading →

A Thought for Memorial Day

We few, we happy few, we band of brothers; For he today that sheds his blood with me Shall be my brother” Henry V – Act IV, Scene iii William Shakespeare, 1599 This is one of the few phrases from … Continue reading →