In today’s Washington post, former Congressman (1989-2004) and Former CIA Director (2004-2006) Porter Goss baldly accuses Congressional leaders of both parties of having been well aware that “enhanced” interrogation techniques were being used on “high-value” al-Qaeda prisoners. He accuses them… Continue Reading
Former Vice President Dick Cheney would like to gain some measure of vindication for torturing particular high-value al-Qaeda prisoners with the assertion that the torture induced these prisoners to yield up valuable information that was used to foil additional plots… Continue Reading
I was rather tired last night when I wrote about Jane Harman and how the NSA wiretap against her was used. Here’s a point I should have made as part of that post — probably as my conclusion. It’s not… Continue Reading
The President has ordered his Cabinet to find ways to cut $100 million out of each of their budgets. I am unimpressed. So is the Washington press corps. When the President signs and applauds a budget bill with $8 billion… Continue Reading
I’ve not written about the torture memos yet. That’s because they leave me deeply conflicted and I’ve still not reached a complete enough mental resolution of the facts to have a solid opinion.Not about the torture. The news that Americans,… Continue Reading
One of John McCain’s campaign managers is calling on the Republican Party to embrace same-sex marriage. His reasons: I believe conservatives, more than liberals, insist that rights come with responsibilities. No other exercise of one’s liberty comes with greater responsibilities… Continue Reading
Dateline: Moscow, Russia. Armed robber subdued by pretty young hair stylist, who proceeds to subdue him, handcuff him to the radiator, and use him as her sex slave for two days. Who could ask for anything more?
When you speak publicly, you’re representing the people who agree with you. The responsible thing to do is to take care that you fulfill this function well. For instance, it is certainly the case that one person’s right to speak… Continue Reading
Here’s some good news indeed. A crisis in the making has been averted as it appears that the cause of honey bee colony collapse disorder has been identified as a parasitic microorganism and a form of treatment for eliminating the… Continue Reading
Because she is pro-choice and represents an Administration that has a pro-choice President, the Vatican is not recognizing the appointment of the United States of America’s chosen ambassador to the Holy See, Caroline Kennedy. Now, any sovereign nation is free… Continue Reading