Boy Scout Leaders Destroy Ancient Rock Formation
Two Boy Scout leaders toppled a rock formation at Utah’s Goblin Valley State Park that dates to the Jurassic period.
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James Joyner is a Professor of Security Studies. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.
Bum Phillips Dead at 90
Bum Phillips, former head coach of the Houston Oilers and New Orleans Saints, has died aged 90.
Bill Russell Arrested For Having Loaded Gun in Luggage
NBA legend Bill Russell was arrested earlier this week for having a loaded .38 in his luggage.
Wal-Mart Fires Worker For Helping Customer
Wal-Mart has fired an employee for coming to the aid of a customer being assaulted in the parking lot.
Sane Republican Minority Prevails
Nearly two-thirds of House Republicans voted for default. They lost.
Crafting a Budget Grand Compromise
As long as we’re tacking on unrelated measures in order to secure a deal to end the government shutdown-debt ceiling standoff, why not some related measures?
Facts and Other Left Wing Talking Points
Here’s our debate over shutting down the government over Obamacare in a nutshell.
Why Government IT Sucks
Why the federal government is so bad at information technology and getting worse by the day.
Nobel Peace Prize Awarded for Ending Chemical Weapons Use
An agency has won the Nobel Peace Prize for something that hasn’t happened yet.
Good Government Reforms Gave Us Bad Government
Recent anti-corruption measures have contributed to making American government worse.
Majority of Americans Blame Everybody for Shutdown
63% are angry at Republicans, 57% are angry at Democrats, and 53% are angry at President Obama.
Really, Really Unessential Government Personnel
90 percent of DoD civilians will go back to work soon. What message does that send?
Sane Republicans Trying to Take Party Back
Reasonable members of the House GOP caucus are fighting back. Are they outnumbered?
Defense Civilians Could Go Back to Work
The Defense Department might open for business while the rest of government remains shut down.
Lessons from a Dying Ulysses S. Grant
The diary entries of a dying Ulysses S. Grant shed some interesting insights into a different time.
NFL Games for Deployed Troops Stopped During Shutdown
The NFL donates its game broadcasts to troops deployed in harm’s way but they still won’t get to see them during the shutdown.
The Most Unessential Man in America
Air Force lieutenant colonel (designate) Erik Brine is so unessential that it hurts.
Tom Clancy Dead at 66
Tom Clancy, author of dozens of bestselling military thriller novels, has died aged 66.
Blaming Obama for Government Shutdown
Nick Gillespie advances the counterintuitive argument that President Obama is responsible for today’s government shutdown.
Shutdown Stupidity
The American taxpayer spent a lot of money today paying their employees not to work.
Lane Kiffin Fired – Who Will Hire Him Next?
The Miley Cyrus of college football will be back too soon.
Government Stupidity Continues with Shutdown Looming
The federal government won’t have money to pay its workers come Tuesday but it’ll spend like a drunken sailor on Monday.
Ted Cruz and the Fight for the Soul of the Republican Party
With key conservatives pushing for sanity, the grown-ups have a chance to take back the GOP.
Essential Government Personnel, Professional Military Education Edition
One inmate’s view of the asylum.
Army Cracks Down on Tattoos
My latest for Defense One, “The Army’s Misguided Crackdown on Tattoos,” has posted.
The Stupidity of Government Non-Shutdown Shutdowns
It remains to be seen whether Congressional Republicans will force a government shutdown. What’s already clear is how counterproductive it would be.
Politics of Hate
The communications chairman of the Democratic Party of Sacramento County wished a horrible death on the children of Ted Cruz’ speechwriter.
Emmys Snub Jack Klugman and Larry Hagman for Cory Monteith
The Emmys will honor Cory Monteith but not Jack Klugman or Larry Hagman. Where in that sentence you said “Who?” will tell us how old you are.
Gerald Read, 58, Victim in Navy Yard Shootings
Cathy’s husband and Jess’ father, Jer, was killed in the shooting spree at the Navy Yard.
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.
‘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
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
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.
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.
Auschwitz Kommandant’s Daughter
Washington Post Magazine profiles a local woman with a horrible secret: her father designed and ran Auschwitz.
Naval Academy’s Culture Problem
The long investigation into rape at the Naval Academy has revealed some ugly truths.
Why Some Killing Matters More
Why are chemical weapons a “red line” in a war where so many have been killed?