The July 16 Effect
I understand that a coup attempt is no trivial matter, but as with any problem, how one reacts is key.
From Pakistan, With Frontline
PBS just aired an amazing Frontline (watch it) news feature on Pakistan. Based on the suicide bombings in the “settled” areas, and the strengthening of the Taliban, Pakistan is the next major hotbed of activity, dwarfing the skirmishes in Israel/Palestine. This is a scary thought, and my mind races to a potential major conflict with […]
Don’t Count Out the “Underdog”
You can just feel it echoing through the mainstream media and even liberal blog soundchamber: Obama is thumping McCain, this sucker is all but over. Even the Daily Kos seems rife with the Beowulf victory party narrative. Obama 51, McCain 42. Put er ta bed. Wait just a second. Deserved or not, McCain is […]