The Imperial City And The World
Can be just that. Or it can signify the rout of an army, unleashing shattering changes. The difference? Often literally what we choose. So it is now, post-Coakley. Such pointless freneticism. Who is surprised the Democrats can't govern? … [Continue reading]
We always get a chuckle when the WaPo clucks about some bureaucracy allegedly in scandal because said bureaucracy broke the iron clad rule of 'good paperwork, always'. Here today the WaPo notes the FBI sent out thousands (doubtlessly the real total … [Continue reading]
This week, aside from the horror and hope in Haiti and Conan O'Brien's defenstration, a little soon to be forgotten group called the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission held 'hearings'. Eliot Spitzer et al. assure us that a lackluster dog and pony … [Continue reading]
China's obsession about controlling the Internet as a disruptive force is well summarized in this Wired story about the murder of a young Chinese student for Internet addiction. The story quite rightly highlights the paranoia and sense of threat are … [Continue reading]
We feel only grief for the fallen at the CIA Afghan base while noting tragically events confirmed our long standing concerns about the Agency's [sic] operational skills. Our hearts go out to the individuals and their families. Institutionally, … [Continue reading]