It’s time for someone to write an update of Paul Hollander’s marvelously insightful and humorous (after a fashion) 1981 Political Pilgrims. For those kiddies for whom all this, and the environment in which it was written, is ancient history, may I … [Read more...] about Political Pilgrims (Cont.)*
Contributor: Sol W. Sanders
If we must speak Gaelic, Amaideas!*
All the media hype to the contrary notwithstanding, the referendum on independence for Scotland was very close to a farce. Ironic, too, that such political balderdash should have taken place in the historic home of a half dozen of the world’s most … [Read more...] about If we must speak Gaelic, Amaideas!*
The Presence of Evil
Perhaps the most horrendous aspect of the ghastly decapitation of innocents by the ISIL jihadists is that it is a part of their successful appeal to a growing part of the Muslim world. Apparently the media-astute leaders of the movement understand … [Read more...] about The Presence of Evil
Strategy, Anyone?*
“Okay, smart-a___, what is your strategy?” In a (rather large) nutshell, here are the tactics which when pulled together make up a grand strategy: Domestic Make an “America is back!” speech from the Oval Office in the White House modeled on Harry … [Read more...] about Strategy, Anyone?*
Saving NATO
It was one great historical irony that when NATO’s famous Article 5 – an attack on any member is an attack on all and demands their assistance – was invoked, it would be not in the aid of the European states for which the Treaty was designed but for … [Read more...] about Saving NATO
The Obama Administration’s tutorials*
Left: "A Chinese fighter jet that the Obama administration says is similar to that which conducted a “dangerous intercept” of a U.S. Navy surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft off the coast of China in international airspace.Reuters" Objectivity … [Read more...] about The Obama Administration’s tutorials*
A Nation of Victims?
Left: Protesters in Ferguson, Missouri, August 2014. In a strange world of blatant hypocrisy and distorted equivalences, the United States--with the help of an all too cooperative media--is turning to victimization as the definition and explanation … [Read more...] about A Nation of Victims?
Barbarity*
It is not the first time leaders of the civilized world have had to cope with a slide into barbarism which not only threatens international peace and stability but the very foundations of modern morality. Nor is it the first time that American … [Read more...] about Barbarity*
Leadership, the Law, and Statesmanship*
One bright note in the sour symphony coming out of Washington these past few weeks is the Supreme Court’s decision on recess appointments. In an emphatic unanimous decision, the Court reinforced the authority of the separation of powers and the hope … [Read more...] about Leadership, the Law, and Statesmanship*
The “New” Middle East
As usual, there are more questions than answers about the current Middle East situation. And, for that matter, there is difficulty following the gyrations of Obama Administration policy. But there is growing evidence of a defiant Israel, stoic in … [Read more...] about The “New” Middle East