Cosmic Wheel Index

Preview of a series on Terry Schiavo and Bush's "culture of life" (June 19, 2005)
Schiavo autopsy results (June 23, 2005)
George W. Bush, "culture of life," and Texas law (June 23, 2005)
George W. Bush and his apparent exclusion of people from the "culture of life" (June 27, 2005)

● Deficits

Paying for Katrina (not to mention Rita) (Oct. 14, 2005)

● Foreign Policy

Bush and the moral obligation to intervene (August 30, 2004)
America's new calling (January 24, 2005)
An update on "America's calling" (January 27, 2005)
Political buffoonery (another update on "America's calling") (January 28, 2005)
The Burning Bush (January 28, 2005)
Rice's "Welcome remarks" in light of Bush's press conference (January 29, 2005)
Freedom is on the march--or is it? (January 31, 2005)
Richard Armitage sums up U.S. foreign policy--and reveals something else (Feb. 2, 2005)
State of the Union Address and the Burning Bush doctrine (Feb. 4, 2005)
Eureka! (Feb. 8, 2005)
The inspiration for the Burning Bush doctrine shows one of its shortcomings (Feb. 16, 2005)
Paying for Katrina (not to mention Rita) (Oct. 14, 2005)
Lawrence Wilkerson confirms what most of us already knew. (Oct. 26, 2005)
Follow up on Lawrence Wilkerson (Oct. 26, 2005)
Some explanation about "Brent Scowcroft speaks out" (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 2 (Dec. 8, 2005)
The Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestinian election (Jan. 28, 2006)
Follow-up on the Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestitnian election (Jan. 30, 2006)
Hamas--who knew? Well, the Bush administration should have known. (Feb. 7, 2006)
Bush is still clueless about the ports deal. (March 12, 2006)
More on the misadventures of Clueless George (March 13, 2006)
Update on the Sanger article on Bush (March 14, 2006)
Kevin Drum explains why the Burning Bush doctrine is nothing but smoke. (April 5, 2006)
So, why did we invade Iraq and leave North Korea alone? (October 9, 2006)
A reminder of more Bush failures regarding North Korea (October 9, 2006)
Another former Bush administration official explains how Bush has failed America. (June 2, 2007)

● Legal scandals

Fitzgerald, Rove, Libby, and my shiny new tinfoil hat (Oct. 22, 2005)
Scooter Libby is indicted--and resigns. (Oct. 28, 2005)
You just can't make this stuff up--Bush's former top domestic policy adviser arrested. (March 11, 2006)
Scooter Libby: Guilty (March 6, 2007)
Some thoughts on the Libby verdict (March 7, 2007)
More on Scooter Libby (March 10, 2007)
The U.S. Attorney scandal (March 15, 2007)
Some insight and opinion on the "document dump" in the U.S. Attorney scandal (March 27, 2007)
So, what's the big deal about the firing of U.S. Attorneys? (March 29, 2007)
Some quick notes about Sampson's testimony (March 29, 2007)
More evidence about "what was going on" with the U.S. Attorney firings (March 29, 2007)
Sampson's "experience" (April 5, 2007)
Gonzo is gone-zo! (August 27, 2007)

● Nonsupport for the troops

Yeah, Bush is all about supporting the troops. (May 27, 2007)

● Propaganda

Bush says propaganda is bad--unless he uses it. (June 7, 2005)

● Relation to religion

Some questions for conservative Christians (and others) (October 12, 2006)

● Rove, Karl

Karl Rove is a complete reprobate, and he isn't going anywhere. (July 12, 2005)
Josh Marshall explains Rove and his Republican apologists (July 15, 2005)
Karl Rove is still a reprobate. (Sept. 21, 2005)
Karl Rove resigns. (August 13, 2007)
More on Rove and the Bush administration (August 14, 2007)
The promised excerpts from MSNBC (August 14, 2007)

● Separation of powers

Part 6 of a series on the McCain amendment: Just when I thought I was finished... (Jan. 7, 2006)
A quick note on the Alito hearings (Jan. 9, 2006)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)
More on my concerns with Alito (Jan. 22, 2006)
Signing statements revisited (August 15, 2006)

● Signing statements

Part 6 of a series on the McCain amendment: Just when I thought I was finished... (Jan. 7, 2006)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)
Signing statements revisited (August 15, 2006)

● State of the Union Address 2007

Initial thoughts on SOTU (January 24, 2007)
Jim Webb and the immediate future for the Democratic party (January 28, 2007)

● Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

The lasting image from George's Aircraft Carrier Carnival–picture (August 21, 2004)
George's Aircraft Carrier Carnival (especially “The White House’s Media Magicians”) (August 26, 2004)
Bush: Of course we can win, but I don't think we can win, so we will win. (September 1, 2004)
Wes Clark sums up Bush (October 27, 2004)
I can't keep up... (January 25, 2005)
Preview of a post about the Bush agenda (May 26, 2005)
Example #1 of the Bush agenda: Alberto Gonzales (May 31, 2005)
Example #2 of the Bush Agenda: Condoleezza Rice (May 31, 2005)
Bush says propaganda is bad--unless he uses it. (June 7, 2005)
Example #3 of the Bush agenda: Paul Wolfowitz (June 14, 2005)
The extended rant rolls on thanks to Kevin Drum (Sept. 6, 2005)
A tangent from the extended rant (a "rantgent" perhaps) (Sept. 8, 2005)
Something to keep in mind prior to Bush's speech tonight (Sept. 15, 2005)
Lawrence Wilkerson confirms what most of us already knew. (Oct. 26, 2005)
Follow up on Lawrence Wilkerson (Oct. 26, 2005)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)
More to come on Cheney (Feb. 13, 2006)
So why make a big deal out of the Cheney shooting? (Feb. 14, 2006)
More on why the Cheney shooting is a big deal (Feb. 20, 2006)
Cheney's interview shows his true priorities (Feb. 22, 2006)
The new U.S. port deal: the latest example that Bush is clueless (Feb. 23, 2006)
The ports deal and Bush's cluelessness described by calmer people (Feb. 24, 2006)
Bush is still clueless about the ports deal. (March 12, 2006)
More on the misadventures of Clueless George (March 13, 2006)
Update on the Sanger article on Bush (March 14, 2006)
Iraq: Gee, Wally--if only the nasty old media wasn't so negative... (March 27, 2006)
Iraq, Iran--it's all the same to the Bush administration. (April 6, 2006)
Bush, Iraq, and WMD: new news same as the old news (April 13, 2006)
Bush, Iraq, and WMD: some of the old news (April 14, 2006)
DHS is a big, unnecessary mess. (May 18, 2006)
DHS reflects the entire Bush administration SOP of giving primacy to politics and image. (May 20, 2006)
An example of DHS SOP being a systemic feature of the Bush administration (May 22, 2006)
George's Aircraft Carrier Carnival revisited (October 6, 2006)
I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (November 15, 2006)
It's all about the politics. (January 17, 2007)
Sampson's "experience" (April 5, 2007)
I had to take a break. (July 12, 2007)

● Treatment of disabled veterans (esp. those from Iraq and Afghanistan)

George W. Bush and his apparent exclusion of people from the "culture of life" (June 27, 2005)
An update on Bush's exclusion of veterans and active duty personnel from his "culture of life" (June 29, 2005)
The recent scandal about Walter Reed Hospital is just another part of a pattern. (February 25, 2007)
An Iraq veteran sees the Walter Reed deficiencies as part of a pattern. (February 25, 2007)

● War on Terror

See TERRORISM

BUSH, GEORGE H.W.

Bush's designation of Dad and the Big Dog (January 3, 2005)

BUSH, GEORGE W.

● Conservatives and Bush

So what took you so long? (Sept. 22, 2005)
A possible reason why it took so long for some conservatives to become disenchanted with Bush (Sept. 23, 2005)
More on Miers: conservatives ain't happy with Bush (Oct. 3, 2005)
Back to conservatives finally becoming disenchanted with Bush... (Oct. 27, 2005)
Judge (make that "Former Judge") Michael Luttig sends a pretty strong message to George. (May 16, 2006)
Some conservatives say the GOP should lose in November (October 18, 2006)

● Faith and religion

Just how sincere and strong is Bush's Christian faith? Part 1: Bush and the Bishops (March 13, 2005)
Just how sincere and strong is Bush's Christian faith? Part 2: Ayelish McGarvey makes a strong case that it is weak--and I am adding to the case. (March 18, 2005)
Just how sincere and strong is Bush's Christian faith? Part 3: Irony can be so ironic. (March 19, 2005)
Apparently evangelicals are confused about evangelism. (March 23, 2005)
Bush touting Miers and religion (Oct. 18, 2005)
Some questions for conservative Christians (and others) (October 12, 2006)

● Funerals and honoring the fallen

Bush and funerals and hugs--a series (October 11, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 2 (October 11, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 3 (October 11, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 4 (October 13, 2004)
Evidence of Bush's political exploitation of troops (October 13, 2004)
More photographic evidence of Bush's political exploitation (October 13, 2004)
He'll salute them and use them, but he won't go to their funerals. (October 13, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 5 (October 14, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 6 (October 16, 2004)
Bush and hugs and funerals--Defense 7 (October 19, 2004)
Picture of sign at Arlington Cemetery (October 21, 2004)
Bush and hugs and funerals--What could have been done (October 21, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--What this series says about Bush (October 21, 2004)
A response from a Bush apologist on funerals (October 24, 2004)
More on Rumsfeld--ahead of schedule (December 19, 2004)
State of the Union Address: Bush and funerals revisited (Feb. 3, 2005)
George W. Bush: the Master of Decorum (at John Paul II’s funeral) (April 15, 2005)
Musings on Roberts, Bolton, and memorial services (August 3, 2005)
An essay by E.L. Doctorow related to one of my biggest criticisms of Bush (August 23, 2005)
Bush and funerals revisited (September 25, 2006)

● "I'm right and righteous!"

Forget about Osama, George wants Vince McMahon! (June 4, 2007)

● Inauguration 2005

I'm throwing a party in your house, and you're paying for it. (January 17, 2005)
I'm George Bush, and I approve of making you pay for my party. (Jan. 18, 2005)
Inauguration cost update (January 19, 2005)
Another Inauguration cost update--sort of (January 20, 2005)

● Leadership–and the lack thereof

The origins of my extended rant (Sept. 4, 2005)
Next part of the extended rant: Bush is like a deer in headlights (Sept. 6, 2005)
The new U.S. port deal: the latest example that Bush is clueless (Feb. 23, 2006)
The ports deal and Bush's cluelessness described by calmer people (Feb. 24, 2006)
Bush is still clueless about the ports deal. (March 12, 2006)
More on the misadventures of Clueless George (March 13, 2006)
Update on the Sanger article on Bush (March 14, 2006)
Well, Mr. President, here's what I think... (September 21, 2006)
Overarching observation of the Petraeus testimony--"The Decider" refuses to do his job. (September 13, 2007)

● Linguistic master

Bush: Of course we can win, but I don't think we can win, so we will win. (September 1, 2004)
Bush almost admits a mistake. (January 19, 2005)
George W. Bush: the master of language and logic (March 7, 2005)
I dissemble that remark, or yet another example of Bush being a buffoon. (June 6, 2005)
George W. Bush is still a linguistic master--just not a bilingual master. (May 9, 2006)
Vietnam, George? Are you sure you want to go there? Now? (August 24, 2007)

● VFW, 2007 speech

Vietnam, George? Are you sure you want to go there? Now? (August 24, 2007)
Another boneheaded statement from Bush's VFW speech (August 28, 2007)
According to Bush's VFW speech, America--and only America--saved the world. (August 29, 2007)
Since Bush is so keen on history, here's some he might want to examine. (August 29, 2007)

BUSH, JEB

A tsunami aid follow up: Powell and Bush (January 4, 2005)

CAMPBELL, JEFFERSON HOLLAND

Jefferson Holland Campbell: January 19, 1931-June 30, 2006 (July 1, 2006)

CAMPBELL, SHELIA

A personal memoir (September 11, 2006)

CAROLINA HURRICANES

Time flies when you're having fun... (June 22, 2006)

CARTER, PHILLIP

Phillip Carter on Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)
More from Phillip Carter on the surge, a/k/a "Plan FUBAR" (April 24, 2007)
Even more from Phillip Carter on the surge (discussing current strategy) (April 26, 2007)

CHALABI, AHMED

The race for Iraqi prime minister (Feb. 16, 2005)

CHENEY, DICK

What insurgency?...or, yet another throe-away statement by the Bush administration (June 30, 2005)
Fitzgerald, Rove, Libby, and my shiny new tinfoil hat (Oct. 22, 2005)
Scooter Libby is indicted--and resigns. (Oct. 28, 2005)
Cheney should not have his finger on any trigger. (Feb. 12, 2006)
More on “Shotgun” Dick Cheney (Feb. 13, 2006)
More to come on Cheney (Feb. 13, 2006)
More on “Blame the guy that got shot” (Feb. 13, 2006)
So why make a big deal out of the Cheney shooting? (Feb. 14, 2006)
Cheney makes a public statement--finally. (Feb. 15, 2006)
More on why the Cheney shooting is a big deal (Feb. 20, 2006)
Cheney's interview shows his true priorities (Feb. 22, 2006)
Memo: Halliburton failed to protect water in Iraq (March 17, 2006)
Big Dick Cheney: Guardian of free speech (October 4, 2006)
I had to take a break. (July 12, 2007)

CHICAGO WHITE SOX

Congrats to the White Sox! (Oct. 26, 2005)

CHRISTIANITY

● My beliefs, including my “unconventional views”

Some Christmas Eve thoughts (December 24, 2004)
Merry Christmas! (December 25, 2004)
Jesus and the will of God (March 24, 2005)
More on Easter: unconventional views on the meaning of the Resurrection (March 31, 2005)
Some Christmas Eve thoughts for 2005 (Dec. 24, 2005)
Christmas Eve 2006 (December 24, 2006)
No more shopping days 'til Christmas (December 25, 2006)

CIVILIAN CONTROL OF THE MILITARY

Some thoughts on retired generals calling for Rumskull's resignation (April 19, 2006)
Rumskull defense #1: He is a patriot with a good work ethic. (April 19, 2006)
Rumskull defense #2: There has to be trust. (April 22, 2006)
Rumskull: And then there were eight (April 25, 2006)
Andrew Sullivan succinctly explains "The Generals v. Rumskull" (April 26, 2006)
More on Rumskull, the retired generals, and the need for trust (May 17, 2006)

CLARK, WES

Wes Clark sums up Bush (October 27, 2004)
Wes Clark Congressional hearing appearance (April 8, 2005)
Some Republicans have very poor observation and/or reading comprehension skills. (April 27, 2005)
A message from Wes Clark about prisoner abuse (June 28, 2005)
Wes Clark Op-ed on Iraq (Dec. 8, 2005)
A chance to speak up about war with Iran (February 26, 2007)
More on Coultergeist and Romney and a comparison to a similar event in '04 (March 5, 2007)
MSNBC's new military analyst (June 20, 2007)
A message from Wes Clark (August 27, 2007)
Well, here's something on which Wes Clark and I disagree. (September 16, 2007)
My vexation over Clark's endorsement and how Clark just pointed out a flaw in Hillary (September 18, 2007)

CLARKE, RICHARD

Franks on Richard Clarke (August 4, 2004)

CLASS ACTION FAIRNESS ACT OF 2005

An initial look at the new class action law (Feb. 21, 2005)
A second, more detailed look at the new class action law (Feb. 27, 2005)
The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 and its removal provisions (Feb. 28, 2005)
If it's not a class action, it is a class action...or is it? (March 2, 2005)

CLINTON, BILL

Bush's designation of Dad and the Big Dog (January 3, 2005)
Bill's labor secretary on Bill's campaign activities (January 25, 2008)
Bill's Jesse Jackson comments and the need for Hillary supporters to get tin foil hats (January 31, 2008)
Bill his ownself will be in Wichita Falls today. (March 2, 2008)

CLINTON, HILLARY

What is Jeanine Pirro thinking? (Oct. 20, 2005)
Hillary Clinton: "I'm in. And I'm in to win." (January 20, 2007)
Some more on my Hillary views (January 20, 2007)
Hillary's first national TV ad and her dodging tactics (August 15, 2007)
Well, here's something on which Wes Clark and I disagree. (September 16, 2007)
My vexation over Clark's endorsement and how Clark just pointed out a flaw in Hillary (September 18, 2007)
Here's another reason I don't like Hillary Clinton. (September 29, 2007)
More reasons NOT to vote for Hillary (January 3, 2008)
Some numbers from Iowa support one of my previous claims about Hillary--and indicate problems for her in New Hampshire. (January 5, 2008)
Today's New Hampshire polls are in, and Hillary cannot be happy. (Janaury 6, 2008)
Hillary goes flippity flop on Iraq. (January 7, 2008)
Hillary shows her tender, emotional side--and still shows her arrogance. (December 7, 2008)
Hillary: "Vote for me or the terrorists win." (Part 2)
Hillary's biggest gaffe involving MLK, LBJ, and Obama (January 8, 2008)
A little background and context for the preceding post (January 8, 2008)
John Kerry endorses Obama. (January 10, 2008)
Obama gets another interesting endorsement. (January 10, 2008)
Hillary's Obama/MLK/LBJ comments could hurt her in SC. (January 11, 2008)
What others are saying about Hillary's--and Bill's--comments related to Obama and MLK (January 11, 2008)
And here's another of those comments about Hillary. (January 11, 2008)
Obama--not Hillary--gets endorsements from prominent women. (January 13, 2008)
Hillary tries a new response regarding her MLK/LBJ remarks, and shows once again that she is just like Bush. (January 14, 2008)
Obama says Hillary's MLK comments are not racial in nature. (January 15, 2008)
The perfect name for Hillary's campaign (January 15, 2008)
Hillary continues to politicize in order to distract. (January 15, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 1) (January 16, 2008)
Hillary forgot something regarding her Iraq record. (January 17, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 2) (January 18, 2008)
Hillary lets others try to do the dirty work in Nevada. (January 21, 2008)
Women attack Oprah for not endorsing Hillary. (January 23, 2008)
Yet another way Hillary is like Bush: I can't keep up. (January 24, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 2), and she twists the truth. (January 25, 2008)
More reasons why Hillary's claim that Obama praised Republican ideas is bullshit. (January 25, 2008)
A potential problem for Hillary? (January 25, 2008)
Bill's labor secretary on Bill's campaign activities (January 25, 2008)
...and here's another female endorsement NOT going to Hillary. (January 28, 2008)
Caroline is not the only Kennedy to endorse Obama. (January 28, 2008).
Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)
Is this woman a traitor, too? (January 28, 2008)
Lots of Hillary posts coming today (January 29, 2008)
...and yet another prominent female politician does not not endorse Hillary. (January 29, 2008)
The New York chapter of NOW slams Ted Kennedy. (January 29, 2008)
Why did Ted Kennedy choose Obama over Hillary? (January 29, 2008)
Bill's Jesse Jackson comments and the need for Hillary supporters to get tin foil hats (January 31, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 3). (January 31, 2008)
Even Molly Ivins didn't want Hillary. (February 1, 2008)
...and speaking of liberals not supporting Hillary (February 1, 2008)
A call for help (February 2, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 3) (February 4, 2008)
A response to defenders of Hillary's Iraq record (February 6, 2008)
New term for many things Hillary: Hillogism (February 6, 2008)
The Texas primary--and a reminder from Molly Ivins (February 9, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 1: Endorsements) (February 11, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 2: Lobbyists as big fundraisers) (February 13, 2008)
Bill's former campaign manager to endorse Obama. (February 13, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 2.1: Hillary's lobbyists) (February 13, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 3: Superdelegates) (February 14, 2008)
Yet another way Hillary is like Bush: loyalty trumps competence and judgment (February 15, 2008)
The latest polls from Texas (February 20, 2008)
Speaking of Texas, Hillary just realized something important... (February 20, 2008)
Let's talk about superdelegates. (February 20, 2008)
2 for 1 special: Hillary's campaign being negative AND hypocritical (February 23, 2008)
Superdelegates, arrogance, and hypocrisy from Hillary (February 24, 2008)
The Hillary campaign, the race card, and yet more hypocrisy (February 28, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 1: the basic story and my reaction) (February 28, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 2: reactions from Ann's children) (February 29, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 3: observations from someone who worked for Ann) (March 1, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 4: good friends Molly Ivins and Ann Richards) (March 1, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 5: what would Ann think of Hillary's use of race?) (March 1, 2008)
...and what is up with Hillary's hair obsession? (March 1, 2008)
More posts coming on Hillary ads. (March 2, 2008)
Hillary knows Texas culture? (March 2, 2008)
Bill his ownself will be in Wichita Falls today. (March 2, 2008)

CLYBURN, JAMES

Hillary's Obama/MLK/LBJ comments could hurt her in SC. (January 11, 2008)

COAST GUARD

The Coast Guard is in something deep, and it ain't water. (August 21, 2007)

CONSERVATISM AND LIBERALISM

Something to think about over the weekend (Nov. 3, 2005)

CONSERVATIVES AND BUSH

So what took you so long? (Sept. 22, 2005)
A possible reason why it took so long for some conservatives to become disenchanted with Bush (Sept. 23, 2005)
More on Miers: conservatives ain't happy with Bush (Oct. 3, 2005)
Back to conservatives finally becoming disenchanted with Bush... (Oct. 27, 2005)
Judge (make that "Former Judge") Michael Luttig sends a pretty strong message to George. (May 16, 2006)
Some conservatives say the GOP should lose in November (October 18, 2006)

COULTER, ANN

The felonious hag (November 6, 2006)
Coultergeist and Mitt Romney (March 5, 2007)
More on Coultergeist and Romney and a comparison to a similar event in '04 (March 5, 2007)
Consequences for Coultergeist? (March 12, 2007)

CRAIG, LARRY

Just a few thoughts on Larry "Wide Stance" Craig (August 31, 2007)
Craig update (August 31, 2007)

CULTURE OF LIFE

Preview of a series on Terry Schiavo and Bush's "culture of life" (June 19, 2005)
Schiavo autopsy results (June 23, 2005)
George W. Bush, "culture of life," and Texas law (June 23, 2005)
George W. Bush and his apparent exclusion of people from the "culture of life" (June 27, 2005)
An update on Bush's exclusion of veterans and active duty personnel from his "culture of life" (June 29, 2005)

DALLAS COWBOYS

The Cowboys choke against the Redskins. (Sept. 19, 2005)
Kiss my ass, Jerry Jones. (March 18, 2006)
The sports editor of the Wichita Falls paper describes the t.o. deal. (March 19, 2006)
Football quick hits (September 18, 2006)
A good Monday night for football.. (October 23, 2006)
Football musings (November 6, 2006)
Memo to Jerry Jones: Karma's a bitch, ain't it? (January 7, 2007)
Bill Parcells retires. (January 22, 2007)

DALLAS STARS

The Dallas Stars are pathetic. (April 26, 2006)
Well, what do ya know? The Stars win. (April 28, 2006)
The Stars were again pathetic, but how 'bout them Red Wings? (May 1, 2006)

DeLAY, TOM

Tough times ahead for The Bug Man? (March 14, 2005)
So much for a blogging break... (April 6, 2005)
More GOP trouble for The Bug Man (April 11, 2005)
The Bug Man must be buggin'. (April 12, 2005)
That's right, Bug Man. It's just a vast left wing conspiracy. (April 12, 2005)
Scott McClellan on The Bug Man (April 13, 2005)
The Bug Man's left wing conspiracy: Delay is still whining and another voice from the right wing says "stop." (April 14, 2005)
The Bug Man is now displaying the language skill of Bush (April 15, 2005)
The Bug Man just keeps whining--and another oh so liberal newspaper is critical. (April 20, 2005)
DeLay admits he is The Bug Man. (April 20, 2005)
Bush and The Bug Man (April 22, 2005)
As the House Turns...on The Bug Man (April 28, 2005)
As the House Turns...yet again. (April 28, 2005)
Bush and The Bug Man revisited (May 14, 2005)
NEWS FLASH: It's a bad day for the Bug Man (Sept. 28, 2005)
Some thoughts on Ronnie Earle (Oct. 20, 2005)
This just in: THE BUG MAN QUITS! (April 3, 2006)

DEMOCRATIC PARTY

A few post-election thoughts (November 10, 2004)
New leadership for the DNC (Feb. 2, 2005)
Democrats are not blameless on this issue. (Oct. 28, 2005)
Preview of an extended rant about something besides Cheney or Republicans (Feb. 15, 2006)
A rant about what is wrong with the Democratic Party (Feb. 16, 2006)
Summary of my rant about the Democratic Party (Feb. 18, 2006)
A rare sighting--a Democrat in office with a spine, and his name is Russ Feingold. (March 14, 2006)
The Daily Show and Paul Hackett (March 14, 2006)
Will Rogers's description of the Dems is still true. (September 22, 2006)
A few election night thoughts (November 8, 2006)
Democrats not off to a stellar start. (January 6, 2007)
Hillary Clinton: "I'm in. And I'm in to win." (January 20, 2007)
Some more on my Hillary views (January 20, 2007)
John Kerry decides not to run in '08. (January 24, 2007)
Jim Webb and the immediate future for the Democratic party (January 28, 2007)
A night of master deba... (April 29, 2007)
And this explains why the description of this blog says I "will likely be an independent..." (May 23, 2007)
And this explains why the description of this blog says I "will likely be an independent..." (May 23, 2007)
The first follow up to yesterday's rant (May 24, 2007)
The second follow up to yesterday's rant, or how the Dems' deal could lose the '08 election (May 24, 2007)
The third follow up to yesterday's rant (May 24, 2007)
The Democrats' failure to point out Bush's nonsupport for the troops (May 27, 2007)
...and here's something else the Democrats could have tried. (May 28, 2007)
The failed "no confidence" vote on Gonzo (June 13, 2007)
Hillary's first national TV ad and her dodging tactics (August 15, 2007)
Well, here's something on which Wes Clark and I disagree. (September 16, 2007)
My vexation over Clark's endorsement and how Clark just pointed out a flaw in Hillary (September 18, 2007)
Here's another reason I don't like Hillary Clinton. (September 29, 2007)
More reasons NOT to vote for Hillary (January 3, 2008)
Some numbers from Iowa support one of my previous claims about Hillary--and indicate problems for her in New Hampshire. (January 5, 2008)
Today's New Hampshire polls are in, and Hillary cannot be happy. (Janaury 6, 2008)
Hillary goes flippity flop on Iraq. (January 7, 2008)
Hillary shows her tender, emotional side--and still shows her arrogance. (December 7, 2008)
Hillary: "Vote for me or the terrorists win." (Part 2)
Hillary's biggest gaffe involving MLK, LBJ, and Obama (January 8, 2008)
A little background and context for the preceding post (January 8, 2008)
Are the results from New Hampshire really the results? (January 10, 2008)
John Kerry endorses Obama. (January 10, 2008)
Obama gets another interesting endorsement. (January 10, 2008)
Kucinich calls for recount in New Hampshire. (January 10, 2008)
Hillary's Obama/MLK/LBJ comments could hurt her in SC. (January 11, 2008)
What others are saying about Hillary's--and Bill's--comments related to Obama and MLK (January 11, 2008)
And here's another of those comments about Hillary. (January 11, 2008)
Obama--not Hillary--gets endorsements from prominent women. (January 13, 2008)
Hillary tries a new response regarding her MLK/LBJ remarks, and shows once again that she is just like Bush. (January 14, 2008)
Obama says Hillary's MLK comments are not racial in nature. (January 15, 2008)
The perfect name for Hillary's campaign (January 15, 2008)
Hillary continues to politicize in order to distract. (January 15, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 1) (January 16, 2008)
Hillary forgot something regarding her Iraq record. (January 17, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 2) (January 18, 2008)
Hillary lets others try to do the dirty work in Nevada. (January 21, 2008)
Women attack Oprah for not endorsing Hillary. (January 23, 2008)
Yet another way Hillary is like Bush: I can't keep up. (January 24, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 2), and she twists the truth. (January 25, 2008)
More reasons why Hillary's claim that Obama praised Republican ideas is bullshit. (January 25, 2008)
A potential problem for Hillary? (January 25, 2008)
Bill's labor secretary on Bill's campaign activities (January 25, 2008)
...and here's another female endorsement NOT going to Hillary. (January 28, 2008)
Caroline is not the only Kennedy to endorse Obama. (January 28, 2008).
Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)
Is this woman a traitor, too? (January 28, 2008)
Lots of Hillary posts coming today (January 29, 2008)
...and yet another prominent female politician does not not endorse Hillary. (January 29, 2008)
The New York chapter of NOW slams Ted Kennedy. (January 29, 2008)
Why did Ted Kennedy choose Obama over Hillary? (January 29, 2008)
Edwards ends his campaign. (January 30, 2008)
Update on Edwards (January 30, 2008)
Bill's Jesse Jackson comments and the need for Hillary supporters to get tin foil hats (January 31, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 3). (January 31, 2008)
Even Molly Ivins didn't want Hillary. (February 1, 2008)
...and speaking of liberals not supporting Hillary (February 1, 2008)
A call for help (February 2, 2008)
Obama's very liberal endorsements (February 2, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 3) (February 4, 2008)
A response to defenders of Hillary's Iraq record (February 6, 2008)
New term for many things Hillary: Hillogism (February 6, 2008)
The Texas primary--and a reminder from Molly Ivins (February 9, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 1: Endorsements) (February 11, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 2: Lobbyists as big fundraisers) (February 13, 2008)
Bill's former campaign manager to endorse Obama. (February 13, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 2.1: Hillary's lobbyists) (February 13, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 3: Superdelegates) (February 14, 2008)
Yet another way Hillary is like Bush: loyalty trumps competence and judgment (February 15, 2008)
The latest polls from Texas (February 20, 2008)
Speaking of Texas, Hillary just realized something important... (February 20, 2008)
Let's talk about superdelegates. (February 20, 2008)
2 for 1 special: Hillary's campaign being negative AND hypocritical (February 23, 2008)
Superdelegates, arrogance, and hypocrisy from Hillary (February 24, 2008)
The Hillary campaign, the race card, and yet more hypocrisy (February 28, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 1: the basic story and my reaction) (February 28, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 2: reactions from Ann's children) (February 29, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 3: observations from someone who worked for Ann) (March 1, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 4: good friends Molly Ivins and Ann Richards) (March 1, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 5: what would Ann think of Hillary's use of race?) (March 1, 2008)
...and what is up with Hillary's hair obsession? (March 1, 2008)
More posts coming on Hillary ads. (March 2, 2008)
Hillary knows Texas culture? (March 2, 2008)
Bill his ownself will be in Wichita Falls today. (March 2, 2008)

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

See HOMELAND SECURITY

DIAMOND, LARRY

Recent info on a lack of planning in Iraq (June 15, 2005)
Larry Diamond on "democracy" in Iraq (June 16, 2005)
More on a lack of planning from Larry Diamond, via Praktike (July 12, 2005)

DOBSON, JAMES

America has a calling, but before that... (January 20, 2005)

DOWER, JOHN

Another boneheaded statement from Bush's VFW speech (August 28, 2007)

DOCTOROW, E.L.

An essay by E.L. Doctorow related to one of my biggest criticisms of Bush (August 23, 2005)

DREIBRODT, IRVING

Irving D. Dreibrodt: 1920-2007 (January 22, 2007)

DRUM CORPS INTERNATIONAL

Rumble in the Falls (DCI show) (July 27, 2006)
DCI Finals (August 13, 2006)

DUELFER, CHARLES

Search for WMD is officially over. (January 13, 2005)

EARLE, RONNIE

Some thoughts on Ronnie Earle (Oct. 20, 2005)

ECONOMIST JOKE

My favorite economist joke (Oct. 11, 2005)

EDWARDS, JOHN

John Edwards and bloggers; bloggers and campaigns (February 21, 2007)
Another take on Edwards and bloggers (February 22, 2007)
Consequences for Coultergeist? (March 12, 2007)
Edwards ends his campaign. (January 30, 2008)
Update on Edwards (January 30, 2008)

ELECTION 2004

Election wishes from Down Under (November 1, 2004)
A few post-election thoughts (November 10, 2004)

ELECTION 2008

Hillary Clinton: "I'm in. And I'm in to win." (January 20, 2007)
Some more on my Hillary views (January 20, 2007)
John Kerry decides not to run in '08. (January 24, 2007)
John Edwards and bloggers; bloggers and campaigns (February 21, 2007)
Another take on Edwards and bloggers (February 22, 2007)
Coultergeist and Mitt Romney (March 5, 2007)
More on Coultergeist and Romney and a comparison to a similar event in '04 (March 5, 2007)
Consequences for Coultergeist? (March 12, 2007)
If I run for President, here is my entire platform... (March 13, 2007)
A night of master deba... (April 29, 2007)
The second follow up to yesterday's rant, or how the Dems' deal could lose the '08 election (May 24, 2007)
Cindy Sheehan calls it quits--and has some strong parting words. (May 29, 2007)
Hillary's first national TV ad and her dodging tactics (August 15, 2007)
Well, here's something on which Wes Clark and I disagree. (September 16, 2007)
My vexation over Clark's endorsement and how Clark just pointed out a flaw in Hillary (September 18, 2007)
Here's another reason I don't like Hillary Clinton. (September 29, 2007)
More reasons NOT to vote for Hillary (January 3, 2008)
And the results are in from Iowa... (January 3, 2008)
Some numbers from Iowa support one of my previous claims about Hillary--and indicate problems for her in New Hampshire. (January 5, 2008)
Today's New Hampshire polls are in, and Hillary cannot be happy. (Janaury 6, 2008)
Hillary goes flippity flop on Iraq. (January 7, 2008)
Hillary shows her tender, emotional side--and still shows her arrogance. (December 7, 2008)
Hillary: "Vote for me or the terrorists win." (Part 2)
Hillary's biggest gaffe involving MLK, LBJ, and Obama (January 8, 2008)
A little background and context for the preceding post (January 8, 2008)
Are the results from New Hampshire really the results? (January 10, 2008)
John Kerry endorses Obama. (January 10, 2008)
Obama gets another interesting endorsement. (January 10, 2008)
Kucinich calls for recount in New Hampshire. (January 10, 2008)
Hillary's Obama/MLK/LBJ comments could hurt her in SC. (January 11, 2008)
What others are saying about Hillary's--and Bill's--comments related to Obama and MLK (January 11, 2008)
And here's another of those comments about Hillary. (January 11, 2008)
Obama--not Hillary--gets endorsements from prominent women. (January 13, 2008)
Hillary tries a new response regarding her MLK/LBJ remarks, and shows once again that she is just like Bush. (January 14, 2008)
Obama says Hillary's MLK comments are not racial in nature. (January 15, 2008)
The perfect name for Hillary's campaign (January 15, 2008)
Hillary continues to politicize in order to distract. (January 15, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 1) (January 16, 2008)
Hillary forgot something regarding her Iraq record. (January 17, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 2) (January 18, 2008)
Hillary lets others try to do the dirty work in Nevada. (January 21, 2008)
Women attack Oprah for not endorsing Hillary. (January 23, 2008)
Fred Thompson is out of the race. (January 23, 2008)
Yet another way Hillary is like Bush: I can't keep up. (January 24, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 2), and she twists the truth. (January 25, 2008)
More reasons why Hillary's claim that Obama praised Republican ideas is bullshit. (January 25, 2008)
A potential problem for Hillary? (January 25, 2008)
Bill's labor secretary on Bill's campaign activities (January 25, 2008)
...and here's another female endorsement NOT going to Hillary. (January 28, 2008)
Caroline is not the only Kennedy to endorse Obama. (January 28, 2008).
Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)
Is this woman a traitor, too? (January 28, 2008)
Lots of Hillary posts coming today (January 29, 2008)
...and yet another prominent female politician does not not endorse Hillary. (January 29, 2008)
The New York chapter of NOW slams Ted Kennedy. (January 29, 2008)
Why did Ted Kennedy choose Obama over Hillary? (January 29, 2008)
Edwards ends his campaign. (January 30, 2008)
Update on Edwards (January 30, 2008)
Bill's Jesse Jackson comments and the need for Hillary supporters to get tin foil hats (January 31, 2008)
A quick observation about the Republican race (January 31, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 3). (January 31, 2008)
Even Molly Ivins didn't want Hillary. (February 1, 2008)
...and speaking of liberals not supporting Hillary (February 1, 2008)
A call for help (February 2, 2008)
Obama's very liberal endorsements (February 2, 2008)
Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 3) (February 4, 2008)
A response to defenders of Hillary's Iraq record (February 6, 2008)
New term for many things Hillary: Hillogism (February 6, 2008)
Romney is out. (February 7, 2008)
The Texas primary--and a reminder from Molly Ivins (February 9, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 1: Endorsements) (February 11, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 2: Lobbyists as big fundraisers) (February 13, 2008)
Bill's former campaign manager to endorse Obama. (February 13, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 2.1: Hillary's lobbyists) (February 13, 2008)
A recent Hillogism: Obama is the "establishment" candidate. (Part 3: Superdelegates) (February 14, 2008)
Yet another way Hillary is like Bush: loyalty trumps competence and judgment (February 15, 2008)
The latest polls from Texas (February 20, 2008)
Speaking of Texas, Hillary just realized something important... (February 20, 2008)
Let's talk about superdelegates. (February 20, 2008)
2 for 1 special: Hillary's campaign being negative AND hypocritical (February 23, 2008)
Superdelegates, arrogance, and hypocrisy from Hillary (February 24, 2008)
The Hillary campaign, the race card, and yet more hypocrisy (February 28, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 1: the basic story and my reaction) (February 28, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 2: reactions from Ann's children) (February 29, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 3: observations from someone who worked for Ann) (March 1, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 4: good friends Molly Ivins and Ann Richards) (March 1, 2008)
Hillary tries to claim a Texas endorsement from the other side. (Part 5: what would Ann think of Hillary's use of race?) (March 1, 2008)
...and what is up with Hillary's hair obsession? (March 1, 2008)
More posts coming on Hillary ads. (March 2, 2008)
Hillary knows Texas culture? (March 2, 2008)
Bill his ownself will be in Wichita Falls today. (March 2, 2008)

ERVIN, CLARK KENT

DHS is a big, unnecessary mess. (May 18, 2006)
DHS reflects the entire Bush administration SOP of giving primacy to politics and image. (May 20, 2006)

EVANGELICALS

Apparently evangelicals are confused about evangelism. (March 23, 2005)

FATAH

The Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestinian election (Jan. 28, 2006)
Follow-up on the Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestitnian election (Jan. 30, 2006)
Hamas--who knew? Well, the Bush administration should have known. (Feb. 7, 2006)

FEINGOLD, RUSS

A rare sighting--a Democrat in office with a spine, and his name is Russ Feingold. (March 14, 2006)
A response to defenders of Hillary's Iraq record (February 6, 2008)

FEITH, DOUG

Iraq, pre-war intelligence, and the Office of Special Plans (February 13, 2007)
Feith's response to the Inspector General's report (February 14, 2007)
Two websites that are "full of Feith." (March 1, 2007)

FERGUSON MUSIC

More pics of the Kanstul 1662 (August 14, 2005)
I have my horn, and I'm a happy camper. (August 28, 2005)

FICK, NATHANIEL

A book recommendation: One Bullet Away (Jan. 31, 2006)

FITZGERALD, PATRICK

Fitzgerald, Rove, Libby, and my shiny new tinfoil hat (Oct. 22, 2005)
Scooter Libby is indicted--and resigns. (Oct. 28, 2005)

FLOYD, PRICE

Another former Bush administration official explains how Bush has failed America. (June 2, 2007)

FOLEY FOLLIES

The Foley Follies (October 5, 2006)
Say it with pictures. (October 5, 2006)
The Foley Follies--just another part of a GOP pattern (October 7, 2006)

FOLEY, MARK

The Foley Follies (October 5, 2006)
Say it with pictures. (October 5, 2006)
The Foley Follies--just another part of a GOP pattern (October 7, 2006)

FOOTBALL

● College

What a sports weekend! (Oct. 10, 2005)
Longhorns win title. (Jan. 4, 2006)
Football quick hits (September 18, 2006)
One of the most exciting college football games ever (January 1, 2007)
Gators are national champs. (January 9, 2007)

● NFL

The Cowboys choke against the Redskins. (Sept. 19, 2005)
Today I am an Eagles fan. (Nov. 7, 2005)
NFL Playoffs (Dec. 3, 2005)
The National Anthem at sporting events (Jan. 22, 2006)
What in the wide Wide World of Sports is a-goin' on with the Super Bowl? (Feb. 5, 2006)
Congratulations, Steelers! (Feb. 5, 2006)
Kiss my ass, Jerry Jones. (March 18, 2006)
The sports editor of the Wichita Falls paper describes the t.o. deal. (March 19, 2006)
Football talk: Giants sign Arrington (April 23, 2006)
NFL Draft is tomorrow. (April 28, 2006)
Quick NFL draft update (April 29, 2006)
Football quick hits (September 18, 2006)
A good Monday night for football.. (October 23, 2006)
Football musings (November 6, 2006)
Memo to Jerry Jones: Karma's a bitch, ain't it? (January 7, 2007)
Quick football note: the Patriots do it again. (January 14, 2007)
Super Bowl is set. (January 22, 2007)
Bill Parcells retires. (January 22, 2007)
Indianapolis wins Super Bowl (February 4, 2007)
My only commentary on Michael Vick (August 27, 2007)
A football Hall of Fame comment (February 2, 2008)
The Patriots, Spygate, and...the U.S. Senate? (February 3, 2008)
GIANTS WIN THE SUPER BOWL!!!! (February 3, 2008)

FORD, GERALD R.

Gerald R. Ford: 1913-2006 (December 27, 2006)
Preview of posts on Ford's views on Iraq and Bill Bennett's reactions thereto (December 31, 2006)
Bill Bennett is a jackass. (December 31, 2006)
1) Gerald Ford on Iraq; and 2) Bill Bennett is still a jackass. (January 2, 2007)

FRANKS, TOMMY

Tommy Franks in the news; first in a series (August 3, 2004)
Franks on Richard Clarke (August 4, 2004)
Franks on the absence of WMD (August 6, 2004)
Franks on planning for the post-war period (August 16, 2004)
Either David Frum is an idiot or he has a serious man-crush on Rumskull. (May 10, 2006)

FRIEDMAN, KINKY

Kinky Friedman for Governor of Texas (Nov. 10, 2005)
A Kinky update (Nov. 29, 2005)
Another Kinky update (Jan. 21. 2006)
Kinky media alert--and an explanation (Jan. 24, 2006)
Texas Independence Day (March 2, 2006)
Kinky update: Looks like Kinky will be on the ballot! (May 11, 2006)
A Kinky update (October 11, 2006)
Some thoughts on Kinky and the two-party system (October 16, 2006)
A few election night thoughts (November 8, 2006)

FRIST, BILL

WTF? (What the Frist?) (October 3, 2006)
WTF, Part 2 (October 3, 2006)
WTF, Part 3 (October 3, 2006)

FRUM, DAVID

Either David Frum is an idiot or he has a serious man-crush on Rumskull. (May 10, 2006)

GAY MARRIAGE

Some questions about a Constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage (June 10, 2006)

GEYER, GEORGIE ANN

Forget about Osama, George wants Vince McMahon! (June 4, 2007)

GINGRICH, NEWT

Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 1: book deals and hypocrisy) (December 4, 2006)
Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 2: money and the Contract with America) (December 4, 2006)
Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 3: the ethics charges) (December 11, 2006)
Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 4: the family man) (December 12, 2006)
Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 5--ego and personality) (December 18, 2006)
Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 6--more proof that hypocrisy is his SOP) (December 23, 2006)
Newt Gingrich--what a swell guy! (Part 7--the new guardian of free speech) (December 27, 2006)
Newt Gingrich admits past infidelity, but swears he's no hypocrite. (March 9, 2007)

GIULIANI, RUDY

Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 5 (October 14, 2004)
Al Qaqaa: great example of Bush's bullshit (October 30, 2004)
More on Bush and Giuliani and Al Qaqaa (October 31, 2004)

GOLDBERG, JONAH

A retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 2 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 3 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 4 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 5 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 6 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 7 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 8 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 9 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 10 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 26, 2006)
Part 11 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 30, 2006)
Jonah Goldberg: Still a putz, but so much more. (February 11, 2007)
Some shorter posts from another blog about Jonah Goldberg (February 11, 2007)

GONZALES, ALBERTO

Example #1 of the Bush agenda: Alberto Gonzales (May 31, 2005)
Bush comes to Gonzales's defense again. (July 6, 2005)
Bush, Gonzales, and some clueless winger pundits (July 10, 2005)
The failed "no confidence" vote on Gonzo (June 13, 2007)
Gonzo is gone-zo! (August 27, 2007)

GREEN, DARRELL

A football Hall of Fame comment (February 2, 2008)

GUANTANAMO BAY

Newsweek--what were you thinking? (May 16, 2005)

GYPSY, THE AUSTRALIAN KELPIE

If I run for President, here is my entire platform... (March 13, 2007)

HACKETT, PAUL

Preview of an extended rant about something besides Cheney or Republicans (Feb. 15, 2006)
A rant about what is wrong with the Democratic Party (Feb. 16, 2006)
Summary of my rant about the Democratic Party (Feb. 18, 2006)
The Daily Show and Paul Hackett (March 14, 2006)

HACKWORTH, DAVID

David Hackworth: 1930-2005 (May 6, 2005)

HAGGARD, TED

Just how sincere and strong is Bush's Christian faith? Part 2: Ayelish McGarvey makes a strong case that it is weak--and I am adding to the case. (March 18, 2005)

HALLIBURTON

Memo: Halliburton failed to protect water in Iraq (March 17, 2006)

HAMAS

The Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestinian election (Jan. 28, 2006)
Follow-up on the Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestitnian election (Jan. 30, 2006)
Hamas--who knew? Well, the Bush administration should have known. (Feb. 7, 2006)

HICKS, BILL

Bill Hicks--a Texas original (October 26, 2004)

HOCKEY

● NHL

The NHL's lost season (Feb. 17, 2005)
Playoff hockey! (April 26, 2006)
The Dallas Stars are pathetic. (April 26, 2006)
Well, what do ya know? The Stars win. (April 28, 2006)
The Stars were again pathetic, but how 'bout them Red Wings? (May 1, 2006)
NHL Conference Finals (May 19, 2006)
Time flies when you're having fun... (June 22, 2006)

● NAHL (Junior A)

What a sports weekend! (Oct. 10, 2005)
Some Junior hockey talk (Nov. 27, 2005)
More Junior hockey talk: Wildcats make the playoffs. (March 19, 2006)
Junior hockey playoff talk: Wildcats' season comes to an end. (April 26, 2006)
Wildcats commit to D-1 programs (May 3, 2006)

HOMELAND SECURITY

The Kerik debacle (December 17, 2004)
A follow-up on my Minuteman post regarding Homeland Security (April 30, 2005)
Venezuela is still vexing. (May 4, 2005)
Assessment of military capabilities from someone who should know (May 4, 2005)
Bush's concept of using the military in disaster relief is part of a disturbing trend. (Sept. 27, 2005)
The new U.S. port deal: the latest example that Bush is clueless (Feb. 23, 2006)
The ports deal and Bush's cluelessness described by calmer people (Feb. 24, 2006)
Katrina and FEMA: what Brown said was wrong and what he tried to do (March 11, 2006)
Bush is still clueless about the ports deal. (March 12, 2006)
Establishing the tone for upcoming posts about the Department of Homeland Security (May 9, 2006)
DHS is a big, unnecessary mess. (May 18, 2006)
DHS reflects the entire Bush administration SOP of giving primacy to politics and image. (May 20, 2006)
An example of DHS SOP being a systemic feature of the Bush administration (May 22, 2006)
The Coast Guard is in something deep, and it ain't water. (August 21, 2007)

HOUSE ETHICS COMMITTEE

As the House Turns...yet again. (April 28, 2005)

HOUSTON ASTROS

October baseball (October 4, 2004)
Astros fans--REJOICE! (October 11, 2004)
What a day for baseball (Oct. 2, 2005)
And now for some happy news about baseball (Oct. 3, 2005)
Baseball update: Is the glass half full or half empty? (October 6, 2005)
ASTROS WIN!!! (Oct. 9, 2005)
Heartbreak for the moment (Oct. 17, 2005)
ASTROS ARE GOING TO THE WORLD SERIES!!! (Oct. 19, 2005)
No title needed... (Oct. 19, 2005)
World Series hopes (Oct. 25, 2005)
World Series desperation (Oct. 26, 2005)
Congrats to the White Sox! (Oct. 26, 2005)
Still proud to be an Astros fan (Oct. 27, 2005)

HUCKABEE, MIKE

And the results are in from Iowa... (January 3, 2008)

HUNT, LAMAR

Lamar Hunt (December 14, 2006)

IMMIGRATION

The Minuteman Project and priorities (April 25, 2005)
A follow-up on my Minuteman post regarding Homeland Security (April 30, 2005)
Illegal immigration--my concern is Homeland Security, but there are many other factors. (Dec. 2, 2005)
A source for the Minuteman perspective on immigration (Dec. 3, 2005)
Bush's speech on immigration--a whole lot of nothing (May 15, 2006)

INAUGURATION 2005

I'm throwing a party in your house, and you're paying for it. (January 17, 2005)
I'm George Bush, and I approve of making you pay for my party. (Jan. 18, 2005)
Inauguration cost update (January 19, 2005)
Another Inauguration cost update--sort of (January 20, 2005)

INDY RACING

Oh, those manly Indy car drivers. (May 31, 2005)

INTERNET

The economics of the internet and the future (Jan. 23, 2006)

IRAN

David Kay with advice on Iran (Feb. 7, 2005)
Iraq, Iran--it's all the same to the Bush administration. (April 6, 2006)
Part 1 of an analysis of Seymour Hersh's "The Iran Plans" (April 11, 2006)
Part 2 of an analysis of Seymour Hersh's "The Iran Plans" (April 11, 2006)
Why revisiting the Iraq NIE is important (April 17, 2006)
Another explanation why military action against Iran is a bad idea right now (April 17, 2006)
Iran: We had a chance over three years ago for a peaceful option. (April 20, 2006)
A chance to speak up about war with Iran (February 26, 2007)
The Kyl-Lieberman Amendment: the overture to IRW redux (September 29, 2007)
A very practical reason why declaring war on Iran is a very bad idea (September 29, 2007)
Still stupid after all these years, or another indication that Bush wants war with Iran (December 12, 2007)

IRAQ

● Admitted mistakes

The Bush and Blair press conference (May 30, 2006)

● Afghanistan (comparison to)

Since Bush is so keen on history, here's some he might want to examine. (August 29, 2007)

● Al Qaqaa (Iraqi weapons storage facility)

Al Qaqaa: great example of Bush's bullshit (October 30, 2004)
More on Bush and Giuliani and Al Qaqaa (October 31, 2004)

● Anniversaries

Some belated thoughts on the 3rd anniversary of the Iraq war (March 21, 2006)
Iraq: Four years and counting (March 21, 2007)

● Armor for our troops

Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 1 (December 19, 2004)
More on Rumsfeld--ahead of schedule (December 19, 2004)
More opinions on the Rumsfeld/armor furor (December 21, 2004)
Another on target cartoon from David Horsey (December 23, 2004)
Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 2 (production and capability in general) (December 31, 2004)
Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 3 (Just when did we realize we needed armor?) (January 6, 2005)
Additional info on armor (January 6, 2005)
Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 4 (Who needs armor?) (January 6, 2005)
Don't take my word for it... (January 7, 2005)

● Bad idea

A retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 2 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 3 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 4 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 5 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 24, 2006)
Part 6 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 7 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 8 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 9 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 25, 2006)
Part 10 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 26, 2006)
Part 11 of a retrospective series on why 1) the Iraq war was a bad idea, and 2) Jonah Goldberg is a putz. (October 30, 2006)
Yet more pre-war evidence about post-war Iraq that was disregarded. (November 7, 2006)
I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (November 15, 2006)
You have got to be kidding me... (January 2, 2007)
The latest Iraq NIE:what happened to the candy and flowers? (February 7, 2007)

● Cost (monetary)

The monetary cost of the Iraq war (May 5, 2006)

● Democracy (see also Elections)

Larry Diamond on "democracy" in Iraq (June 16, 2005)
Some explanation about "Brent Scowcroft speaks out" (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 2 (Dec. 8, 2005)

● Democratic Party complicity

And this explains why the description of this blog says I "will likely be an independent..." (May 23, 2007)
The first follow up to yesterday's rant (May 24, 2007)
The second follow up to yesterday's rant, or how the Dems' deal could lose the '08 election (May 24, 2007)
The third follow up to yesterday's rant (May 24, 2007)
The Democrats' failure to point out Bush's nonsupport for the troops (May 27, 2007)
...and here's something else the Democrats could have tried. (May 28, 2007)
I had to take a break. (July 12, 2007)

● Dissenting voices

A true patriot that needs support (October 14, 2004)
Recent news about Al Lorentz, the true patriot (November 29, 2004)
Some explanation about "Brent Scowcroft speaks out" (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 2 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Preview of posts on Ford's views on Iraq and Bill Bennett's reactions thereto (December 31, 2006)
Bill Bennett is a jackass. (December 31, 2006)
1) Gerald Ford on Iraq; and 2) Bill Bennett is still a jackass. (January 2, 2007)
An assessment and recommendation from troops in Baghdad (August 22, 2007)

● Effect on War on Terror

Assessment of military capabilities from someone who should know (May 4, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Follow-up analysis of the "throe away" insurgency post (March 2, 2006)
Iraq breeds terrorism. (March 2, 2006)
No WMD...Burning Bush doctrine not exactly working out...what about the war on terror? (February 24, 2007)

● Elections

Some quick thoughts on the Iraqi election (January 31, 2005)
Two more commentaries on the Iraqi election (Feb. 1, 2005)
Some post-Iraq election analysis (Feb. 8, 2005)
Iraq election and delays (Feb. 9, 2005)
Correction of an overstatement (Feb. 10, 2005)
Final Iraq election results due in hours (Feb. 13, 2005)
The (almost) final Iraq election results: what do they mean? (Feb. 15, 2005)
The race for Iraqi prime minister (Feb. 16, 2005)
An update on the Iraqi Prime Minister (Feb. 22, 2005)

● Equipment for our troops (See also Armor for our troops)

Why not go to war with the army you could have? (January 11, 2007)
A surge with no power, or Part 2 of going to war with the army you have (February 1, 2007)
An Iraq veteran sees the Walter Reed deficiencies as part of a pattern. (February 25, 2007)

● Exit strategy

Kevin Drum sums up Iraq. (May 21, 2007)
Forget about Osama, George wants Vince McMahon! (June 4, 2007)
"Just wait until we get the report from Gen. Petraeus..." (August 16, 2007)
An assessment and recommendation from troops in Baghdad (August 22, 2007)
A message from Wes Clark (August 27, 2007)

● Funerals and honoring the fallen

Bush and funerals and hugs--a series (October 11, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 2 (October 11, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 3 (October 11, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 4 (October 13, 2004)
Evidence of Bush's political exploitation of troops (October 13, 2004)
More photographic evidence of Bush's political exploitation (October 13, 2004)
He'll salute them and use them, but he won't go to their funerals. (October 13, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 5 (October 14, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--Defense 6 (October 16, 2004)
Bush and hugs and funerals--Defense 7 (October 19, 2004)
Picture of sign at Arlington Cemetery (October 21, 2004)
Bush and hugs and funerals--What could have been done (October 21, 2004)
Bush and funerals and hugs--What this series says about Bush (October 21, 2004)
A response from a Bush apologist on funerals (October 24, 2004)
More on Rumsfeld--ahead of schedule (December 19, 2004)
State of the Union Address: Bush and funerals revisited (Feb. 3, 2005)
Musings on Roberts, Bolton, and memorial services (August 3, 2005)
An essay by E.L. Doctorow related to one of my biggest criticisms of Bush (August 23, 2005)
Bush and funerals revisited (September 25, 2006)

● Insurgency

In Iraq, an offensive to secure the border...two years after the war ended and the insurgency began. (May 10, 2005)
What insurgency?...or, yet another throe-away statement by the Bush administration (June 30, 2005)
The "throe-away" insurgency and yet more evidence of the stupidity and arrogance of the Bush administration (Feb. 28, 2006)
Follow-up analysis of the "throe away" insurgency post (March 2, 2006)

● Japan (comparison to)

Another boneheaded statement from Bush's VFW speech (August 28, 2007)

● Levin Amendment (to the Iraq War Resolution)

Why Hillary needs to distract from her record on Iraq (Part 3) (February 4, 2008)
A response to defenders of Hillary's Iraq record (February 6, 2008)

● Media coverage

Iraq: Gee, Wally--if only the nasty old media wasn't so negative... (March 27, 2006)
More evidence that the media is not to blame for Iraq--or is it? (March 29, 2006)

● Military personnel opinions

Military attitudes about the Iraq war (January 7, 2007)
Political portions of the Military Times survey (January 7, 2007)

● "Mission Accomplished" event

The lasting image from George's Aircraft Carrier Carnival–picture (August 21, 2004)
George's Aircraft Carrier Carnival (August 26, 2004)
George's Aircraft Carrier Carnival revisited (October 6, 2006)
"Mission Accomplished" four years later (May 4, 2007)

● "Modern Sven Pillars of Iraq, The"

More proof of the Bush administration's stupidity regarding Iraq (or more proof of what was ignored and disregarded) (April 23, 2007)

● National Intelligence Estimate 2007

The latest Iraq NIE:what happened to the candy and flowers? (February 7, 2007)

● Planning for the military operation

Disagreements among military commanders over the war resurface. (March 15, 2006)
Pre-Iraq war game analysis is online. (March 26, 2006)
I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (November 15, 2006)

● Planning for the Post-war Period

Combat planning and post-combat planning (August 6, 2004)
Franks on planning for the post-war period (August 16, 2004)
Official campaign planning doctrine and the post-war period (August 17, 2004)
A note on the applicability of JP 5-00.1 (August 18, 2004)
More on the principles in JP 5-00.1 (August 18, 2004)
More on Wolfowitz and the blunders of the Bush administration (Sept. 8, 2004)
Time to get back to posting. (Sept. 19, 2004)
Map relevant to Wolfowitz's Reason 2 (Sept. 21, 2004)
Map of northern Iraq showing the Kurdish-controlled area (Sept. 22, 2004)
Map showing Kurdish-controlled area in relation to the rest of Iraq (Sept. 22, 2004)
Wolfowitz's Reason 2 why Shinseki was wrong (Sept. 25, 2004)
Wolfowitz's Reason 3 why Shinseki was wrong (Sept. 30, 2004)
A list of posts discussing the planning for the post-war period (October 14, 2004)
I can't keep up... (January 25, 2005)
Richard Armitage sums up U.S. foreign policy--and reveals something else (Feb. 2, 2005)
Wes Clark Congressional hearing appearance (April 8, 2005)
In Iraq, an offensive to secure the border...two years after the war ended and the insurgency began. (May 10, 2005)
Recent info on a lack of planning in Iraq (June 15, 2005)
Planning? We don't need no stinking planning. (July 9, 2005)
More on a lack of planning from Larry Diamond, via Praktike (July 12, 2005)
Lawrence Wilkerson confirms what most of us already knew. (Oct. 26, 2005)
Follow up on Lawrence Wilkerson (Oct. 26, 2005)
Some explanation about "Brent Scowcroft speaks out" (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 2 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Sectarian violence that could tear apart Iraq--who knew? (Feb. 25, 2006)
In the midst of the Rumskull debate, someone makes a point I keep repeating. (April 24, 2006)
Either David Frum is an idiot or he has a serious man-crush on Rumskull. (May 10, 2006)
Iraq and post-war planning revisited (September 28, 2006)
Yet more pre-war evidence about post-war Iraq that was disregarded. (November 7, 2006)
I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (November 15, 2006)
You have got to be kidding me... (January 2, 2007)
Some evidence of Bush basing decisions on politics--and ignoring his generals (January 5, 2007)
Some thoughts before Bush's latest speech on Iraq (January 10, 2007)
More proof of the Bush administration's stupidity regarding Iraq (or more proof of what was ignored and disregarded) (April 23, 2007)
More from Phillip Carter on the surge, a/k/a "Plan FUBAR" (April 24, 2007)
Even more from Phillip Carter on the surge (discussing current strategy) (April 26, 2007)
Once again, I say that Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (May 15, 2007)
Another boneheaded statement from Bush's VFW speech (August 28, 2007)
Overarching observation of the Petraeus testimony--"The Decider" refuses to do his job. (September 13, 2007)

● Pre-war Intelligence

The latest Iraq NIE:what happened to the candy and flowers? (February 7, 2007)
Iraq, pre-war intelligence, and the Office of Special Plans (February 13, 2007)
Feith's response to the Inspector General's report (February 14, 2007)
Two websites that are "full of Feith." (March 1, 2007)

● Reasons for war

Bush and the moral obligation to intervene (August 30, 2004)
An explanation for the Iraq war is perhaps itself now explained. (May 15, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
So, why did we invade Iraq and leave North Korea alone? (October 9, 2006)
A reminder of more Bush failures regarding North Korea (October 9, 2006)

● Retired generals speaking out

Some thoughts on retired generals calling for Rumskull's resignation (April 19, 2006)
Rumskull defense #1: He is a patriot with a good work ethic. (April 19, 2006)
Rumskull defense #2: There has to be trust. (April 22, 2006)
Rumskull: And then there were eight (April 25, 2006)
Andrew Sullivan succinctly explains "The Generals v. Rumskull" (April 26, 2006)
More on Rumskull, the retired generals, and the need for trust (May 17, 2006)

● Speeches

Initial reactions to Bush's speech (Nov. 30, 2005)
Vietnam, George? Are you sure you want to go there? Now? (August 24, 2007)
Another boneheaded statement from Bush's VFW speech (August 28, 2007)
According to Bush's VFW speech, America--and only America--saved the world. (August 29, 2007)
Since Bush is so keen on history, here's some he might want to examine. (August 29, 2007)
Recommended reading prior to Bush's speech tonight (September 13, 2007)
Initial observation on Bush's speech (September 13, 2007)

● Surge (the “new plan” of January 2007)

Some evidence of Bush basing decisions on politics--and ignoring his generals (January 5, 2007)
Some thoughts before Bush's latest speech on Iraq (January 10, 2007)
Initial thoughts after Bush's speech (January 10, 2007)
More thoughts on Bush's "new plan" that doesn't seem new (January 11, 2007)
Three quick posts on military voices regarding Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)
Paul Rieckhoff on Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)
Jack Jacobs on Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)
Phillip Carter on Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)
It's all about the politics. (January 17, 2007)
A follow-up on the previous post--Maliki might not be on board. (January 18, 2007)
It's still about politics, but it is also about blaming someone else. (January 19, 2007)
Anybody remember Afghanistan? (January 20, 2007)
A surge with no power, or Part 2 of going to war with the army you have (February 1, 2007)
And now Bush remembers Afghanistan. (February 18, 2007)
More from Phillip Carter on the surge, a/k/a "Plan FUBAR" (April 24, 2007)
Even more from Phillip Carter on the surge (discussing current strategy) (April 26, 2007)
"Just wait until we get the report from Gen. Petraeus..." (August 16, 2007)
An assessment and recommendation from troops in Baghdad (August 22, 2007)
Overarching observation of the Petraeus testimony--"The Decider" refuses to do his job. (September 13, 2007)
Recommended reading prior to Bush's speech tonight (September 13, 2007)

● Victory–definition

What would be "victory" in Iraq? (January 10, 2007)
Initial thoughts after Bush's speech (January 10, 2007)

● Vietnam (comparison to)

Vietnam, George? Are you sure you want to go there? Now? (August 24, 2007)

● War games

Pre-Iraq war game analysis is online. (March 26, 2006)

● WMD, intel related thereto

Tommy Franks in the news; first in a series (August 3, 2004)
Franks on the absence of WMD (August 6, 2004)
The NIE, generally speaking (August 8, 2004)
The Air Force's position on Iraq's UAVs (August 9, 2004)
The DIA and chemical weapons (August 12, 2004)
Al Qaqaa: great example of Bush's bullshit (October 30, 2004)
More on Bush and Giuliani and Al Qaqaa (October 31, 2004)
Search for WMD is officially over. (January 13, 2005)
The CIA admits there were no chemical weapons (Feb. 1, 2005)
David Kay with advice on Iran (Feb. 7, 2005)
So much for a blogging break... (April 6, 2005)
Speaking of Bolton...a possible unexpected by-product (April 23, 2005)
Iraq and WMD: Quick, go back and check the spider hole! (April 26, 2005)
An explanation for the Iraq war is perhaps itself now explained. (May 15, 2005)
Judy Miller is free...Whoop-dee-damn-doo. (Oct. 2, 2005)
Democrats are not blameless on this issue. (Oct. 28, 2005)
Bush, Iraq, and WMD: new news same as the old news (April 13, 2006)
Bush, Iraq, and WMD: some of the old news (April 14, 2006)
A closer look at the NIE (April 17, 2006)
Why revisiting the Iraq NIE is important (April 17, 2006)

● World War II (comparison to)

According to Bush's VFW speech, America--and only America--saved the world. (August 29, 2007)

ISRAEL

The Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestinian election (Jan. 28, 2006)
Follow-up on the Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestitnian election (Jan. 30, 2006)
Hamas--who knew? Well, the Bush administration should have known. (Feb. 7, 2006)

IVINS, MOLLY

Even Molly Ivins didn't want Hillary. (February 1, 2008)

JACOBS, JACK

Jack Jacobs on Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)

JACKSON, JESSE

Bill's Jesse Jackson comments and the need for Hillary supporters to get tin foil hats (January 31, 2008)

JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS

Filibusters and hypocrites (April 27, 2005)
Pat Robertson is a big dope--Part 1 (May 6, 2005)
Pat Robertson is a big dope--Part 2 (May 9, 2005)
The Senate should reject Priscilla Owen. (May 19, 2005)
Priscilla Owen: compassionate conservative or...? (May 23, 2005)
No Nuke-u-ler Option (May 23, 2005)
Priscilla Owen is confirmed. (May 25, 2005)
O'Connor resigns--frenzy to follow (July 1, 2005)
Handicapping the possible Supreme Court nominees (July 2, 2005)
An update on handicapping the possible Supreme Court nominees (July 6, 2005)
Bush comes to Gonzales's defense again. (July 6, 2005)
Bush, Gonzales, and some clueless winger pundits (July 10, 2005)
Supreme Court update--I might be right after all (July 13, 2005)
Supreme Court announcement tonight (July 19, 2005)
And the nominee to the Supreme Court is... (July 19, 2005)
Some thoughts on our soon-to-be Chief Justice (Sept. 29, 2005)
Bush nominates Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court. (Oct. 3, 2005)
Thanks, MSNBC, for misrepresenting my opinion. (Oct. 3, 2005)
A Harriet Miers follow-up (Oct. 3, 2005)
More on Miers: conservatives ain't happy with Bush (Oct. 3, 2005)
Bush's press conference (Oct. 4, 2005)
Ilana Mercer on the Miers nomination (Oct. 7, 2005)
Bush touting Miers and religion (Oct. 18, 2005)
Another way to look at Miers's lack of qualifications (Oct. 18, 2005)
Another sign that the Miers nomination is in trouble (Oct. 21, 2005)
Miers withdraws her nomination. Now what? (Oct. 27, 2005)
Some thoughts on the role of the judiciary (Oct. 6, 2005)
A prediction on the Supreme Court nominee from an expert (Oct. 27, 2005)
Bush nominates Alito to the Supreme Court. (Oct. 31, 2005)
A quick note on the Alito hearings (Jan. 9, 2006)
More on my concerns with Alito (Jan. 22, 2006)

KANSTUL 1662 BASS TROMBONE

The reason for my inactivity (August 14, 2005)
More pics of the Kanstul 1662 (August 14, 2005)
I have my horn, and I'm a happy camper. (August 28, 2005)
My "new" horn two years later and other musical musings (August 26, 2007)

KATRINA

The start of an extended rant... (Sept. 2, 2005)
The origins of my extended rant (Sept. 4, 2005)
Next part of the extended rant: Bush is like a deer in headlights (Sept. 6, 2005)
The extended rant rolls on thanks to Kevin Drum (Sept. 6, 2005)
A tangent from the extended rant (a "rantgent" perhaps) (Sept. 8, 2005)
Another part of the rantgent (Sept. 14, 2005)
Something to keep in mind prior to Bush's speech tonight (Sept. 15, 2005)
Analysis of Bush's speech
Back to the rantgent... (Sept. 22, 2005)
Mike is Brown and sounds like a bell. (Sept. 30, 2005)
Paying for Katrina (not to mention Rita) (Oct. 14, 2005)
Upcoming further look at Katrina, Bush, and Brown--and an apology to Mike Brown (March 4, 2006)
Summary of a reevaluation of Mike Brown and Katrina--via Josh Marshall (March 5, 2006)
Katrina and FEMA: what Brown said was wrong and what he tried to do (March 11, 2006)

KAY, DAVID

Search for WMD is officially over. (January 13, 2005)
David Kay with advice on Iran (Feb. 7, 2005)

KENNEDY, CAROLINE

...and here's another female endorsement NOT going to Hillary. (January 28, 2008)
Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)

KENNEDY, PATRICK

Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)

KENNEDY, TED

Caroline is not the only Kennedy to endorse Obama. (January 28, 2008).
Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)
The New York chapter of NOW slams Ted Kennedy. (January 29, 2008)
Why did Ted Kennedy choose Obama over Hillary? (January 29, 2008)
Obama's very liberal endorsements (February 2, 2008)

KERIK, BERNARD

The Kerik debacle (December 17, 2004)

KERRY, JOHN

A few post-election thoughts (November 10, 2004)
John Kerry: Where were you in 2004? (April 24, 2006)
John Kerry is a dumbass. (November 2, 2006)
John Kerry decides not to run in '08. (January 24, 2007)
John Kerry endorses Obama. (January 10, 2008)

KUCINICH, DENNIS

Kucinich calls for recount in New Hampshire. (January 10, 2008)

KYL-LIEBERMAN AMENDMENT

The Kyl-Lieberman Amendment: the overture to IRW redux (September 29, 2007)

LAW

17 years of more fun than one person should be allowed to have (December 10, 2004)
An initial look at the new class action law (Feb. 21, 2005)
A second, more detailed look at the new class action law (Feb. 27, 2005)
The Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 and its removal provisions (Feb. 28, 2005)
If it's not a class action, it is a class action...or is it? (March 2, 2005)
Filibusters and hypocrites (April 27, 2005)
Some thoughts on our soon-to-be Chief Justice (Sept. 29, 2005)
Some thoughts on the role of the judiciary (Oct. 6, 2005)

LAWYER JOKES

A few lawyer jokes (Oct. 28, 2005)

LIBBY, SCOOTER

Fitzgerald, Rove, Libby, and my shiny new tinfoil hat (Oct. 22, 2005)
Scooter Libby is indicted--and resigns. (Oct. 28, 2005)
Scooter Libby: Guilty (March 6, 2007)
Some thoughts on the Libby verdict (March 7, 2007)
More on Scooter Libby (March 10, 2007)
I had to take a break. (July 12, 2007)

LIMBAUGH, RUSH

I have expressed my opinion about the MoveOn ad, and now it's time to turn to Rush Limbaugh. (October 5, 2007)
What Rush Limbaugh actually said and did (Part 1) (October 5, 2007)
Update on "What Rush Limbaugh actually said and did (Part 1)" (October 9, 2007)
What Rush Limbaugh actually said and did (Part 2) (October 9, 2007)
What Rush Limbaugh actually said and did (Part 3) (October 11, 2007)

LINKS FOR OTHER SITES

A plug for a web site (December 16, 2004)
A link to a sports blog (Feb. 17, 2005)
A libertarian site (April 10, 2005)
Additions to my list of links (April 13, 2005)
Links for Moon info (April 19, 2005)
A plug for a good military blog--Intel Dump (January 6, 2007)

LORENTZ, AL

A true patriot that needs support (October 14, 2004)
Recent news about Al Lorentz, the true patriot (November 29, 2004)

LUTTIG, MICHAEL

Judge (make that "Former Judge") Michael Luttig sends a pretty strong message to George. (May 16, 2006)

MARCOTTE, AMANDA

John Edwards and bloggers; bloggers and campaigns (February 21, 2007)
Another take on Edwards and bloggers (February 22, 2007)

McCAIN AMENDMENT

Part 1 of a series on the McCain amendment regarding treatment of detainees. (Dec. 15, 2005)
Part 2 of a series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 18, 2005)
Part 3 of a series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 22, 2005)
Part 4 of a series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 22, 2005)
Information update on the series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 28, 2005)
Part 5 of a series on the McCain amendment (examining reasons why Bush apposed it) (Jan. 3, 2006)
Part 6 of a series on the McCain amendment: Just when I thought I was finished... (Jan. 7, 2006)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)

McCAIN, JOHN

A quick observation about the Republican race (January 31, 2008)

McCASKILL, CLAIRE

Obama--not Hillary--gets endorsements from prominent women. (January 13, 2008)

McCLELLAN, SCOTT

So long, Scotty Boy! (April 19, 2006)

McEWAN, MELISSA

John Edwards and bloggers; bloggers and campaigns (February 21, 2007)
Another take on Edwards and bloggers (February 22, 2007)

McGARVEY, AYELISH

Just how sincere and strong is Bush's Christian faith? Part 2: Ayelish McGarvey makes a strong case that it is weak--and I am adding to the case. (March 18, 2005)

MEMORIAL DAY

Some Memorial Day thoughts (May 28, 2007)

MEN IN BLACK DRESSES

Of Men in Red Sox and Black Dresses (April 14, 2005)

MERRY, ROBERT

Planning? We don't need no stinking planning. (July 9, 2005)

MIERS, HARRIET

Bush nominates Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court. (Oct. 3, 2005)
Thanks, MSNBC, for misrepresenting my opinion. (Oct. 3, 2005)
A Harriet Miers follow-up (Oct. 3, 2005)
More on Miers: conservatives ain't happy with Bush (Oct. 3, 2005)
Bush's press conference (Oct. 4, 2005)
Ilana Mercer on the Miers nomination (Oct. 7, 2005)
Bush touting Miers and religion (Oct. 18, 2005)
Another way to look at Miers's lack of qualifications (Oct. 18, 2005)
Another sign that the Miers nomination is in trouble (Oct. 21, 2005)
Miers withdraws her nomination. Now what? (Oct. 27, 2005)

MILLENNIUM CHALLENGE 02

Pre-Iraq war game analysis is online. (March 26, 2006)

MILLER, DENNIS

Dennis Miller--what a pathetic hack (April 22, 2005)
Dennis Miller keeps hiking into hackery. (May 13, 2005)

MILLER, GEORGE

Obama gets another interesting endorsement. (January 10, 2008)

MILLER, JUDY

Judy Miller is free...Whoop-dee-damn-doo. (Oct. 2, 2005)

MILLIGAN, DENNIS

Milligan needs a mulligan. (June 5, 2007)

MINUTEMAN PROJECT

The Minuteman Project and priorities (April 25, 2005)
A follow-up on my Minuteman post regarding Homeland Security (April 30, 2005)
Illegal immigration--my concern is Homeland Security, but there are many other factors. (Dec. 2, 2005)
A source for the Minuteman perspective on immigration (Dec. 3, 2005)

MITCHELL, GLENN

A sad day for listeners of KERA; the passing of Glenn Mitchell (Nov. 21, 2005)

MONK, ART

A football Hall of Fame comment (February 2, 2008)

MOON, SUN MYUNG

The Washington Times and Rev. Moon (April 18, 2005)
Links for Moon info (April 19, 2005)
According to this Republican, one Hindu prayer and one Muslim Congressman are going to end American civilization. (August 10, 2007)

MORRISON, TONI

Is this woman a traitor, too? (January 28, 2008)

MOVEON.ORG

MoveOn.org needs to get smarter, and the Congress needs to do something that matters. (October 4, 2007)
...and speaking of liberals not supporting Hillary (February 1, 2008)
Obama's very liberal endorsements (February 2, 2008)

MOZILLA FIREFOX

Certain aspects of Firefox are crap. (August 10, 2007)
An old Firefox complaint is new again. (December 4, 2007)
I have damn near had it with Firefox. (December 17, 2007)
More Mozilla problems (January 23, 2008)

MSNBC

Thanks for nothing, MSNBC. (November 13, 2007)
Man, I hate having to admit I was wrong... (November 28, 2007)

MUSIC

Of youth and music (April 25, 2005)
The reason for my inactivity (August 14, 2005)
More pics of the Kanstul 1662 (August 14, 2005)
I have my horn, and I'm a happy camper. (August 28, 2005)

NAGIN, RAY

Mike is Brown and sounds like a bell. (Sept. 30, 2005)

NAPOLITANO, JANET

Obama--not Hillary--gets endorsements from prominent women. (January 13, 2008)

NASCAR

NASCAR and liquor ads (Feb. 17, 2005)

NATIONAL ANTHEM

The National Anthem at sporting events (Jan. 22, 2006)

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS

Part 2 of As the W Turns: the Bush Burns the Evangelical Base (March 12, 2005)
Just how sincere and strong is Bush's Christian faith? Part 2: Ayelish McGarvey makes a strong case that it is weak--and I am adding to the case. (March 18, 2005)

NEOCONSERVATIVE IDEALISM vs. REALISM

Some explanation about "Brent Scowcroft speaks out" (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 2 (Dec. 8, 2005)

NEW YORK FOOTBALL GIANTS

Football talk: Giants sign Arrington (April 23, 2006)
NFL Draft is tomorrow. (April 28, 2006)
Quick NFL draft update (April 29, 2006)
Football quick hits (September 18, 2006)
A good Monday night for football.. (October 23, 2006)
Football musings (November 6, 2006)
GIANTS WIN THE SUPER BOWL!!!! (February 3, 2008)

NEWSWEEK

Newsweek--what were you thinking? (May 16, 2005)

NORTH KOREA

Bush and the moral obligation to intervene (August 30, 2004)
So, why did we invade Iraq and leave North Korea alone? (October 9, 2006)
A reminder of more Bush failures regarding North Korea (October 9, 2006)

NOW (National Organization for Women)

The New York chapter of NOW slams Ted Kennedy. (January 29, 2008)

NUCLEAR OPTION

No Nuke-u-ler Option (May 23, 2005)

OBAMA, BARACK

And the results are in from Iowa... (January 3, 2008)
Some numbers from Iowa support one of my previous claims about Hillary--and indicate problems for her in New Hampshire. (January 5, 2008)
Today's New Hampshire polls are in, and Hillary cannot be happy. (Janaury 6, 2008)
Hillary's biggest gaffe involving MLK, LBJ, and Obama (January 8, 2008)
A little background and context for the preceding post (January 8, 2008)
John Kerry endorses Obama. (January 10, 2008)
Obama gets another interesting endorsement. (January 10, 2008)
Hillary's Obama/MLK/LBJ comments could hurt her in SC. (January 11, 2008)
What others are saying about Hillary's--and Bill's--comments related to Obama and MLK (January 11, 2008)
And here's another of those comments about Hillary. (January 11, 2008)
Obama--not Hillary--gets endorsements from prominent women. (January 13, 2008)
Hillary tries a new response regarding her MLK/LBJ remarks, and shows once again that she is just like Bush. (January 14, 2008)
Obama says Hillary's MLK comments are not racial in nature. (January 15, 2008)
Hillary is a negative campaigner (Part 2), and she twists the truth. (January 25, 2008)
More reasons why Hillary's claim that Obama praised Republican ideas is bullshit. (January 25, 2008)
A potential problem for Hillary? (January 25, 2008)
...and here's another female endorsement NOT going to Hillary. (January 28, 2008)
Caroline is not the only Kennedy to endorse Obama. (January 28, 2008).
Kennedys with Obama at a campaign rally (January 28, 2008)
Is this woman a traitor, too? (January 28, 2008)
...and yet another prominent female politician does not not endorse Hillary. (January 29, 2008)
The New York chapter of NOW slams Ted Kennedy. (January 29, 2008)
Why did Ted Kennedy choose Obama over Hillary? (January 29, 2008)
Bill's Jesse Jackson comments and the need for Hillary supporters to get tin foil hats (January 31, 2008)
...and speaking of liberals not supporting Hillary (February 1, 2008)
Obama's very liberal endorsements (February 2, 2008)
The Texas primary--and a reminder from Molly Ivins (February 9, 2008)
The latest polls from Texas (February 20, 2008)
2 for 1 special: Hillary's campaign being negative AND hypocritical (February 23, 2008)

OIL & GAS

Part 1 of a discussion about oil prices and profits: the oil market (May 9, 2006)
Another explanation of supply and demand in the oil market (May 10, 2006)

OLYMPICS

Olympics viewing on a Sunday afternoon (August 15, 2004)
Olympics: Johnson and Hammond owe James Carter an apology (August 26, 2004)
Iraqi soccer and The Miracle on Ice (August 27, 2004)

ONE BULLET AWAY

A book recommendation: One Bullet Away (Jan. 31, 2006)

O'REILLY, BILL

Hey, Bill O'Reilly--SHUT THE F**K UP! (June 1, 2006)

OWEN, PRISCILLA

The Senate should reject Priscilla Owen. (May 19, 2005)
Priscilla Owen: compassionate conservative or...? (May 23, 2005)
Priscilla Owen is confirmed. (May 25, 2005)
Supreme Court update--I might be right after all (July 13, 2005)

PALESTINE

The Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestinian election (Jan. 28, 2006)
Follow-up on the Burning Bush doctrine and the Palestitnian election (Jan. 30, 2006)
Hamas--who knew? Well, the Bush administration should have known. (Feb. 7, 2006)

PARKS, ROSA

Rosa Parks, 1913-2005 (Oct. 24, 2005)

PATRIOT ACT

Truth in acronyms (April 29, 2005)

PERLE, RICHARD

Wes Clark Congressional hearing appearance (April 8, 2005)

PERRY, RICK

A quick observation about the Republican race (January 31, 2008)

PETRAEUS, DAVID

"Just wait until we get the report from Gen. Petraeus..." (August 16, 2007)
Overarching observation of the Petraeus testimony--"The Decider" refuses to do his job. (September 13, 2007)
MoveOn.org needs to get smarter, and the Congress needs to do something that matters. (October 4, 2007)

PIRRO, JEANINE

What is Jeanine Pirro thinking? (Oct. 20, 2005)

PLAMEGATE

Fitzgerald, Rove, Libby, and my shiny new tinfoil hat (Oct. 22, 2005)
Scooter Libby is indicted--and resigns. (Oct. 28, 2005)
Scooter Libby: Guilty (March 6, 2007)
Some thoughts on the Libby verdict (March 7, 2007)
More on Scooter Libby (March 10, 2007)

PORTS

The new U.S. port deal: the latest example that Bush is clueless (Feb. 23, 2006)
The ports deal and Bush's cluelessness described by calmer people (Feb. 24, 2006)
Bush is still clueless about the ports deal. (March 12, 2006)

POWELL, COLIN

A tsunami aid follow up: Powell and Bush (January 4, 2005)

PRISONERS/DETAINEES

Newsweek--what were you thinking? (May 16, 2005)
A message from Wes Clark about prisoner abuse (June 28, 2005)
Part 1 of a series on the McCain amendment regarding treatment of detainees. (Dec. 15, 2005)
Part 2 of a series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 18, 2005)
Part 3 of a series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 22, 2005)
Part 4 of a series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 22, 2005)
Information update on the series on the McCain amendment (Dec. 28, 2005)
Part 5 of a series on the McCain amendment (examining reasons why Bush apposed it) (Jan. 3, 2006)
Part 6 of a series on the McCain amendment: Just when I thought I was finished... (Jan. 7, 2006)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)

PRIVATIZATION

The Coast Guard is in something deep, and it ain't water. (August 21, 2007)

PRYOR, RICHARD

Rest in peace, Richard Pryor. (Dec. 10, 2005)

QUADRIVIAL QUOTIENT

My "new" horn two years later and other musical musings (August 26, 2007)

REICH, ROBERT

Bill's labor secretary on Bill's campaign activities (January 25, 2008)

RELIGIOUS RIGHT

America has a calling, but before that... (January 20, 2005)
Part 2 of As the W Turns: the Bush Burns the Evangelical Base (March 12, 2005)
Pat Robertson is a big dope--Part 1 (May 6, 2005)
Pat Robertson is a big dope--Part 2 (May 9, 2005)
Pat Robertson: Assassin for God (August 23, 2005)
A follow-up on Pat Robertson (Sept. 1, 2005)
Some questions for conservative Christians (and others) (October 12, 2006)

REPUBLICAN PARTY

More Republican hypocrisy (Sept. 2, 2004)
Questions for Republicans (December 7, 2004)
The Foley Follies (October 5, 2006)
Say it with pictures. (October 5, 2006)
The Foley Follies--just another part of a GOP pattern (October 7, 2006)
Some conservatives say the GOP should lose in November (October 18, 2006)
This is just too good... (October 30, 2006)
Milligan needs a mulligan. (June 5, 2007)
According to this Republican, one Hindu prayer and one Muslim Congressman are going to end American civilization. (August 10, 2007)
Just a few thoughts on Larry "Wide Stance" Craig (August 31, 2007)
Craig update (August 31, 2007)
And the results are in from Iowa... (January 3, 2008)
Fred Thompson is out of the race. (January 23, 2008)
A quick observation about the Republican race (January 31, 2008)
Romney is out. (February 7, 2008)

REZKO, ANTOIN

A potential problem for Hillary? (January 25, 2008)

RICE, CONDOLEEZZA

Rice's "Welcome remarks" in light of Bush's press conference (January 29, 2005)
Example #2 of the Bush Agenda: Condoleezza Rice (May 31, 2005)
Some explanation about "Brent Scowcroft speaks out" (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 1 (Dec. 8, 2005)
Brent Scowcroft speaks out--Part 2 (Dec. 8, 2005)

RIECKHOFF, PAUL

Paul Rieckhoff on Bush's new plan (January 11, 2007)

ROBERTS, JOHN

And the nominee to the Supreme Court is... (July 19, 2005)
Musings on Roberts, Bolton, and memorial services (August 3, 2005)
Some thoughts on our soon-to-be Chief Justice (Sept. 29, 2005)

ROBERTSON, PAT

Pat Robertson is a big dope--Part 1 (May 6, 2005)
Pat Robertson is a big dope--Part 2 (May 9, 2005)
Pat Robertson: Assassin for God (August 23, 2005)
A follow-up on Pat Robertson (Sept. 1, 2005)

ROLE OF JUDICIARY

Some thoughts on the role of the judiciary (Oct. 6, 2005)

ROME, JIM

From the world of sports talking heads (Sept. 7, 2005)

ROMNEY, MITT

Coultergeist and Mitt Romney (March 5, 2007)
More on Coultergeist and Romney and a comparison to a similar event in '04 (March 5, 2007)
Romney is out. (February 7, 2008)

ROOD, JOHN

Still stupid after all these years, or another indication that Bush wants war with Iran (December 12, 2007)

ROVE, KARL

Karl Rove is a complete reprobate, and he isn't going anywhere. (July 12, 2005)
Josh Marshall explains Rove and his Republican apologists (July 15, 2005)
Karl Rove is still a reprobate. (Sept. 21, 2005)
Fitzgerald, Rove, Libby, and my shiny new tinfoil hat (Oct. 22, 2005)
Karl Rove resigns. (August 13, 2007)
More on Rove and the Bush administration (August 14, 2007)
The promised excerpts from MSNBC (August 14, 2007)

RUMSFELD, DONALD

Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 1 (December 19, 2004)
More on Rumsfeld--ahead of schedule (December 19, 2004)
More opinions on the Rumsfeld/armor furor (December 21, 2004)
Another on target cartoon from David Horsey (December 23, 2004)
Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 2 (production and capability in general) (December 31, 2004)
Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 3 (Just when did we realize we needed armor?) (January 6, 2005)
Additional info on armor (January 6, 2005)
Rumsfeld, armor, and reactions: Part 4 (Who needs armor?) (January 6, 2005)
Some thoughts on retired generals calling for Rumskull's resignation (April 19, 2006)
Rumskull defense #1: He is a patriot with a good work ethic. (April 19, 2006)
Rumskull defense #2: There has to be trust. (April 22, 2006)
In the midst of the Rumskull debate, someone makes a point I keep repeating. (April 24, 2006)
Rumskull: And then there were eight (April 25, 2006)
Andrew Sullivan succinctly explains "The Generals v. Rumskull" (April 26, 2006)
Either David Frum is an idiot or he has a serious man-crush on Rumskull. (May 10, 2006)
More on Rumskull, the retired generals, and the need for trust (May 17, 2006)
More military voices say Rumskull must go. (November 7, 2006)
Rumskull resigns! (November 8, 2006)
I've said it before, and I'll keep saying it: Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (November 15, 2006)
Once again, I say that Bush and Rumskull are to blame. (May 15, 2007)

SALI, BILL

According to this Republican, one Hindu prayer and one Muslim Congressman are going to end American civilization. (August 10, 2007)

SAMPSON, KYLE

Some quick notes about Sampson's testimony (March 29, 2007)
More evidence about "what was going on" with the U.S. Attorney firings (March 29, 2007)
Sampson's "experience" (April 5, 2007)

SCHIAVO, TERRY

Preview of a series on Terry Schiavo and Bush's "culture of life" (June 19, 2005)
Schiavo autopsy results (June 23, 2005)
George W. Bush, "culture of life," and Texas law (June 23, 2005)

SEBELIUS, KATHLEEN

...and yet another prominent female politician does not not endorse Hillary. (January 29, 2008)

SENG, YVONNE

Of Men in Red Sox and Black Dresses (April 14, 2005)

SEPARATION OF POWERS

Part 6 of a series on the McCain amendment: Just when I thought I was finished... (Jan. 7, 2006)
A quick note on the Alito hearings (Jan. 9, 2006)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)
More on my concerns with Alito (Jan. 22, 2006)
Judge (make that "Former Judge") Michael Luttig sends a pretty strong message to George. (May 16, 2006)
Signing statements revisited (August 15, 2006)

SEPTEMBER 11

A personal memoir (September 11, 2006)

SHARANSKY, NATAN

The inspiration for the Burning Bush doctrine shows one of its shortcomings (Feb. 16, 2005)

SHEEHAN,CINDY

Cindy Sheehan calls it quits--and has some strong parting words. (May 29, 2007)

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE

Some thoughts on base closures and reorganization (May 13, 2005)

SHINSEKI, ERIC

More on Wolfowitz and the blunders of the Bush administration (Sept. 8, 2004)
Time to get back to posting. (Sept. 19, 2004)
Map relevant to Wolfowitz's Reason 2 (Sept. 21, 2004)
Map of northern Iraq showing the Kurdish-controlled area (Sept. 22, 2004)
Map showing Kurdish-controlled area in relation to the rest of Iraq (Sept. 22, 2004)
Wolfowitz's Reason 2 why Shinseki was wrong (Sept. 25, 2004)
Wolfowitz's Reason 3 why Shinseki was wrong (Sept. 30, 2004)

SIGNING STATEMENTS

Part 6 of a series on the McCain amendment: Just when I thought I was finished... (Jan. 7, 2006)
Part 7 of a series on the McCain amendment: Bush and the separation of powers (Jan. 12, 2006)
Signing statements revisited (August 15, 2006)

SMU

What a sports weekend! (Oct. 10, 2005)
Football quick hits (September 18, 2006)

SOCIAL SECURITY

As the W Turns (and the Bush Burns)--a story of love and hate for the AARP (March 7, 2005)

“SPIES LIKE US” (the movie)

Eureka! (Feb. 8, 2005)

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

America has a calling, but before that... (January 20, 2005)

SPAIN

News from Spain (November 11, 2004)
More news from Spain (December 6, 2004)

STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS 2005

State of the Union Address: Bush and funerals revisited (Feb. 3, 2005)
State of the Union Address and the Burning Bush doctrine (Feb. 4, 2005)

STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS 2007

Initial thoughts on SOTU (January 24, 2007)
Jim Webb and the immediate future for the Democratic party (January 28, 2007)

SUMMIT 40

Summit40--a faith based charity run by my friend Alan Brock (July 19, 2007)
Summit40 report (August 21, 2007)

"TERRIBLE TUESDAY"

"Terrible Tuesday" 28 years later (April 10, 2007)

TERRORISM–incl. WAR ON TERROR

Franks on Richard Clarke (August 4, 2004)
Bush: Of course we can win, but I don't think we can win, so we will win. (September 1, 2004)
News from Spain (November 11, 2004)
More news from Spain (December 6, 2004)
Richard Armitage sums up U.S. foreign policy--and reveals something else (Feb. 2, 2005)
George W. Bush: the master of language and logic (March 7, 2005)
A follow-up on my Minuteman post regarding Homeland Security (April 30, 2005)
Venezuela is still vexing. (May 4, 2005)
Assessment of military capabilities from someone who should know (May 4, 2005)
Initial thoughts on Bush's speech this morning (Oct. 6, 2005)
Bush's description of Osama bin Laden in this morning's speech (Oct. 6, 2005)
Follow-up analysis of the "throe away" insurgency post (March 2, 2006)
Iraq breeds terrorism. (March 2, 2006)
Another spoke in my Cosmic Wheel (April 3, 2006)
Establishing the tone for upcoming posts about the Department of Homeland Security (May 9, 2006)
Judge (make that "Former Judge") Michael Luttig sends a pretty strong message to George. (May 16, 2006)
Well, Mr. President, here's what I think... (September 21, 2006)
Iraq and post-war planning revisited (September 28, 2006)
WTF? (What the Frist?) (October 3, 2006)
WTF, Part 2 (October 3, 2006)
WTF, Part 3 (October 3, 2006)
No WMD...Burning Bush doctrine not exactly working out...what about the war on terror? (February 24, 2007)