"This was the voice of moderation until 13 Sept, 2025"
by Robert Mackey Mark Mazetti's newest article on the suicide bombing that killed CIA agents in Afghanistan, "U.S. Saw a Path to Qaeda Chiefs Before Bombing, " has this interesting tidbit worth considering: "Mr. Balawi proved to be one of the oddest double agents in the history of espionage, choosing to kill his American contacts at … Read more
by Eric Martin Adam Serwer makes an excellent point in response to Jay Nordlinger's high praise for the underpants bomber's father, Alhaji Umaru Mutallab, who had the strength of character to report his son's activities to U.S. authorities despite the possible legal repercussions for his son. Nordlinger says that Alhaji Umaru Mutallab should be father of the year. I … Read more
by Eric Martin Jarring, headline generating news: Iran is closer to building a nuclear weapon than previously predicted!!! Iran is much closer to producing nuclear weapons than previously thought, and could be less than five years away from having an atomic bomb, several senior American and Israeli officials say. "The date by which Iran will have … Read more
by Eric Martin Pretty big 2009 for yours truly. Got married, welcomed a son to this world (just barely in that order, admittedly) and the Yanks ended what was an interminable World Series drought.* Oh, and Obama was inaugurated, ending the tenure of one whose name is on a short list of the worst presidents in United States history. … Read more