Author: Steven D

Homeland Insecurity

Ah these lovely Bush years, so full of increased violence, both abroad, and at home: Violent crime rose by double-digit percentages in cities across the country over the last two years, reversing the declines of the mid-to-late...

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Thank You Mr. Bush Open Thread

Because of all you’ve done, even China, no slouch at violating human rights, feels free to tar the United States for your administration’s gross lapses in Basic Morality 101: “Relying on its strong military...

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Another General Faces Reality in Iraq

Another military officer who doesn’t support the troops. This time it’s Bush’s appointed “Saviour of the Surge,” General Petraeus: BAGHDAD, March 8 (Reuters) – U.S. and Iraqi security forces...

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Some Perspective on the Libby Verdict

Many of us in the liberal/progressive blogosphere have been exulting in the guilty verdicts for 4 out of the 5 counts in the trial of Scooter Libby. Exulting, actually is an understatement. Jubilant, elated, overjoyed, doing...

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