Syria and Civil-Military Relations
My latest for The Atlantic, “It Isn’t the Military’s Place to Weigh In on the Syria Debate,” has posted.
Multiple Casualties In Shooting At Washington Navy Yard
A shooting interrupts Washington D.C.’s Monday morning.
UN Report Finds Syria Sarin Use (Updated)
The next shoe has dropped on the case against Bashar al-Assad for the use of chemical weapons.
‘Enter Sandman’ Bluegrass Style
Bluegrass band Iron Horse presents their take on the Metallica classic “Enter Sandman.”
Logistics of Chemical Weapon Destruction
The destruction of Syria’s stockpiles will be slow and laborious even if all goes according to script.
Outline of Syria Chemical Weapons Deal Reached
The United States and Russia have agreed to the framework of a deal to turn over Syrian chemical weapons.
Jimmy Fallon ‘Joking Bad’ Video
Jimmy Fallon’s 13 minute tribute to “Breaking Bad” is exceedingly well done
NFL Commissioner Endorsing Heckler’s Veto Over Redskins Name?
Should one person being “offended” by more important than a vast majority who are not?
Proposed Media Shield Law Leads To Debate Over Who Is A “Journalist”
Who should qualify as a “journalist” for purposes of a “Shield Law?”
Poll: Public Would Blame GOP For Government Shutdown
The GOP’s plan to defund reality becomes even more disconnected from reality.
9/11 And The Never-Ending War
The world changed significantly twelve years ago today. Will it ever change back even a little bit?
Obama Didn’t Try To Scare Americans Over Syria, Except When He Did
:Like his predecessors, President Obama’s speech last night exaggerated the threat that Syria poses in order to sell his plan to American voters.
Obama’s Syria Plan As Confused As Ever
President Obama’s plans in Syria are as unclear as they were before he spoke last night.
Pro-Gun Control Legislators Voted Out In Colorado Recall Elections
A gun rights victory at the ballot box in Colorado.
Obama Syria Speech Instant Reaction
I’ve been up since 3 am and drinking since 6 pm, so my reaction to a presidential war speech at 9 am may not be the definitive word
House Republicans Try To Placate The “Defund Obamacare” Crowd
The House GOP Leadership didn’t endear itself to the Tea Party today.
Public Remains Deeply Opposed To Military Action In Syria
Even before the Russian curve ball, the public opposition to military strikes on Syria was mounting.
Syria And The “Isolationist” Smear
Opposing interventionism and unnecessary and unwise military engagements is not isolationism.
Are The Russians About To Outsmart Obama And Kerry On Syria?
A throwaway comment by John Kerry in London has led to some interesting diplomatic developments.
Obama Facing Uphill Battle Over Syria Resolution
Heading into an intense week of Congressional lobbying, the odds still seem against the Administration on Syria.
Taking Away Assad’s Spoon and Giving Him a Fork
f Assad is eating Cheerios, we’re going to take away his spoon and give him a fork.
Obama As Polarizing As Bush
The political polarization we saw during the Bush Presidency has continued throughout the Obama Presidency.
Can War Compete with Football, iPhones, and TV?
President Obama is trying to launch a war but there’s a lot of competition for attention.
