Thanks to Ernie for pointing out today's column by Joan Vennochi, in which she calls for reinstating the draft not so much because we need the soldiers (though we probably do), but because it's the only way we'll ever have an honest debate … [Read more...]
More on my proposed Iraq campaign strategy
My original 4 points included fight corruption in defense contracts, supply body armor, set an annual budget, and repair relations with other countries to get help. Since I offered this, the GOP has staked out a position on corruption by … [Read more...]
This week’s guest post at Liberal Oasis post is up
My second guest-post at Liberal Oasis is up, again about the Dems and Iraq. Perhaps I'm being Pollyanna-ish, but I do think the Dems are starting to stumble towards some common ground here.UPDATE: Kevin Drum agrees. … [Read more...]
Mike Dukakis, this one’s for you.
White House Press Secretary Tony Snow, left, and White House Counselor Dan Barlett, ride in a military helicopter wearing helmets and flak jackets for a trip from Baghdad International Airport to U.S. Embassy in the Greenzone Tuesday, June … [Read more...]
Why is it so hard to form a Democratic position on Iraq?
Problems: huge sums of money lost to the war and corruption (much like everything bush does), both soldier and civilian casualties, instability in the Middle East which pushes up oil prices.Cause: poor management on the part of the bush … [Read more...]
Mid-week backblog
'Round the horn we go ...Remember that pesky personal mandate? Greater Boston Interfaith Organization has been doing some listening sessions with not-so-wealthy folks who are likely to be hit with the "buy health insurance or else" part of … [Read more...]
Guest post now up at Liberal Oasis
It's about the Dems and Iraq -- something that's been bugging me for a long time, actually. Here's the link. … [Read more...]
Remembering MA Iraq war dead
While today we remember those who served and died in all wars, here's a list of our <a href="http://icasualties.org/oif/USMAP.aspx?hndState=Massachusetts">war dead from Iraq: <table id="dgSum" style="border: 0px none … [Read more...]
McCain would do it hiiiiiiiiis waaaaayyyyyy
Hey now, straight-talkin' Johnny McCain's got the plan for Iraq:âOne of the things I would do if I were President would be to sit the Shiites and the Sunnis down and say, âStop the bullshit,ââ said Mr. McCain, according to Shirley … [Read more...]
Three Years
It's the third anniversary of Mission Accomplished. How shall we celebrate? … [Read more...]