The hanging of Saddam Hussein did not change anything, but it did illuminate the deeply sectarian nature of this government. If it were my choice, I would not “surge” American troops in defense of such a government.-...
Read MoreC-SPAN is re-airing Leahy’s Judiciary Committee hearing at 11:27 eastern time. It is starring Abu Alberto Gonzales and he has some real whoppers to tell. It should be a good show.
Read MoreCongressional Quarterly reports on Dennis Kucinich’s new subcommittee chair, the trouble he can cause, and its implications for his longshot Presidential bid. As he prepares for his second consecutive underdog bid for the...
Read More“I think that the president’s plan just delays the inevitable,” [Richard] Clarke said, adding that when the US troops finally do leave Iraq, even if it’s years from now, “there’s going to be...
Read MoreI’m watching MS-NBuchananC. And there is some Republican on there saying (taunting) that the left-wing base is going to get disenchanted with the Democrats if all they do is a silly non-binding ‘sense of the...
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