Times and perspectives change “Now, let me be clear – I suffer no illusions about Saddam Hussein,” said Obama in his speech. “He is a brutal man. A ruthless man. A man who butchers his own people to secure his own power. He has repeatedly defied U.N. resolutions, thwarted U.N. inspection teams, developed chemical and […]
Month: March 2011
the next knee-jerk reaction
now i suppose there is a good reason why Obama, who has been silent in public on his reasoning and authority to committ the US to another war in the Middle East, has now decided, in the face of pressure to address the nation. The most obvious reason, ie the latest tap on the knee, […]
Knee-jerk meets policy
this is the very definition of a knee-jerk reaction. What does our Libyan policy havein common with a knee-jerk? it’s autonomic: without conscious thought or reasoning it’s an uncontrolled spasm it could trigger an uncontrolled, uncontrollable series of equally uncomcious responses it’s unconnected to a strategy, a plan, a vision of the future it’s a […]
what exactly is our policy and position on Libya?
take your pick: we either will or wont insert ground troops the fighting will be over in either days weeks or months NATO will or wont lead the coalition the US will or wont lead thanks for clearing that up Related articles Nato takes over Libya no-fly zone (bbc.co.uk) Nato takes over Libya no-fly zone […]
the predictable consequences of failure to lead
Enjoy the spectacle of the dissolution of the West, a political, military, economic, cultural alliance that was held to gether through constant attention and nurtured/cared for by professionals. How fraghile was it? Fragile enough that a couple years of Berkeley inspired radicals with no business being entrusted with the keys to the car have brought […]
the amatuer hour continues
undeclared war against Libya, without seeking Congressional approval, while having enough time to seek UN approval: check encouraging Brazil to develop their off shore oil drilling economy with US loans, so we can buy their oil, while our energy industry is under a moratorium: check at least there are Democrats that are objecting to the […]
the high frontier of graduate education
my take on the internal/external elements of AQAL as it connects to our role in higher education, is that we have an obligation to be a critical mirror for our students we engage with them to mutually learn critical thinking skills, and we give them feedback from deep in our own experience and research. at […]
Press and pundits unite to denounce the calls for violence aimed at Republican state senators in Wisconsin, who are doing what they were elected to do.
Dont hold your breath. When a hundred thousand Tea Partiers peacefully assemble to protest outrageous spending habits of public officials who have refinanced the futures of their granchildren, the Left cannot wait to label them as terrorists. When Wisconsin is engaged in a political process to arrange their internal affairs and the Left doesn’t get […]
New trading technique videos
a 14 min discussion of Green Zone- Yellow Zone trading that we covered in the webinar tonight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ex8ONxC640 a 19 min discussion of strategies for trading the “Gap fail” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKWN6CzpN8k