Understanding the Mess (and Why it May not Get Better Anytime Soon)
The situation we currently find oursevles in is very much driven by structural issues.
Tom Clancy Dead at 66
Tom Clancy, author of dozens of bestselling military thriller novels, has died aged 66.
What Would Obama Do If Congress Says No On Syria?
Given that the vote count seems to be heading that way, this is a question worth examination.
GOP Senator: Plan To Defund Obamacare Is Dishonest Hype
A top Republican Senator blasts the plan by some of his colleagues to “defund” Obamacare.
Hundreds of al Qaeda Militants Freed in Iraq Jailbreak
As many as 500 convicted al Qaeda terrorists were released Sunday night as part of a surge of violence that has killed thousands since April.
Republican Political Suicide Over Immigration Reform
David Brooks warns that failing to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill “could be a tragedy for the country and political suicide for Republicans.”
Special Ops Troops’ Marriages Shaky, Survey Shows
A state of perpetual war is incompatible with good mental health and stable family relationships.
Phyllis Schlafly: Latinos Don’t Understand The Bill Of Rights, Not Worth GOP Attention
Some really bad advice for the GOP.
Syrian Rebels Today, Syrian Taliban Tomorrow
Radical Islamists now dominate the Syrian opposition. And you’re arming them.
Republicans Haven’t Learned The Lessons Of 2012
The GOP seems to be making the same mistakes that led to defeat in 2012.
OTB Caption Contest Winners
The In Sheep Dip – Baaaa’d Puns Edition OTB Caption ContestTM is now over.
Baghdad Bob Was Right After All
Emily DePrang looks back at “‘Baghdad Bob’ and His Ridiculous, True Predictions.”
Korean War II Not Easy As It Looks
The Army has war gamed a conflict to secure a failed North Korea. It would not be a cakewalk.
Turkey Embassy Bombing Not Another Benghazi
Ross Wilson, former US ambassador to Turkey, says yesterday’s suicide attack on our embassy in Ankara “was no Benghazi.”
Suicide Not a Victimless Crime
When someone kills himself after being bullied, we rightly condemn the bully. Should we condemn his victim, too?
Governing Requires Compromise
There are factions of the American right that really need to understand this.
Gun Deaths To Pass Car Deaths By 2015
Firearms are set to pass the automobile as the instrument for American deaths.
Coaching Through Tragedy
How two head coaches got struggling NFL teams ready to play one day after the shocking death of a teammate.
Dallas Cowboys Tragedy: Josh Brent Kills Jerry Brown in Drunken Crash
Another week, another innocent person killed by an NFL player.
Kansas City Chiefs Linebacker Jovan Belcher Murder-Suicide
Jovan Belcher, a linebacker with the Kansas City Chiefs, this morning murdered the mother of their 3-month-old baby before killing himself.
Israel Seems Headed Toward An Invasion Of Gaza
The conflict between Israel and Hamas appears to be heading in one unfortunate direction.
Intervening In Syria Would Be Suicidal
President Obama is keeping the conflict in Syria at arms length. That’s a good idea.
