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2008.08.28 Politics and National Defense Roundup This post will grow as the day goes on. Please don't forget to check back later. Worth knowing about today: Toga! Toga! Toga! CBS Declares McCain's Anti-Obama Ad 'a Stretch' NYT Glosses Over Bill Ayers's Terrorism, Attacks Anti-Obama Ad Instead... 2008.08.27 Politics and National Defense Roundup Well, hell! Hillary blew a perfectly good opportunity to stab the boy wonder in the back last night. Maybe Bill'll do better tonight. Worth knowing about today: 2008.08.26 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: 2008.08.25 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: Calling Jack Murtha J. D. Pendry The Russians invaded the sovereign nation of Georgia, a free country with a democratically elected government. Where in the hell are Cindy Sheehan, Code Pink, Congress and 99 percent of Hollywood? Code Pink is probably still standing... 2008.08.23-24 Politics and National Defense Roundup As of 1:00 AM CDT Saturday it isn't official yet but everyone seems convinced that Wonder Boy Barry has selected Slow Joe Biden as his running mate on the Audacity Of Arrogance ticket. More later. 12:30P: Yep, it's Biden. I... 2008.08.22 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: Rocky Roads Ahead in Denver; Obama, The Ice (Wo)Man Cometh! The Democratic National Convention is upon us and for sheer entertainment value, this is shaping up to be better than the Olympics - way better. We have protest groups, we have warehouse-sized jails waiting for the protest groups, we have... Obama?s Swift Boat? A week ago an old Marine buddy sent me a link to a You tube video that after viewing it, caused me to sit momentarily stunned by the horror of what I had just seen and heard. The video was... 2008.08.21 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: I was there I was there Bob Prinselaar I look at my ribbons Yep, I was there No fancy awards But, yep I was there I just did my job No hero for sure I stood by my buddies and learned to endure... 2008.08.20 Politics and National Defense Roundup Two candidates. One's a war hero who believes in and cares about this country. One's a "citizen of the world" who'll say anything to get elected. What else is there to know? There's a crazy bear on the prowl, folks.... 2008.08.19 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: 2008.08.18 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: A day gone by... J. D. Pendry There is much that warrants discussion this week and too little space to work it all in. So, here is the hodgepodge that is on my mind to start the week. I have sold more books than... The Clueless White Guy Vote Contrary to their politically correct aims, the advertising industry in this country has created a voting bloc that I am positively sure they never intended. I refer to all us Clueless White Guys, that resentful constituency that for years has... 2008.08.16-17 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about this weekend: 2008.08.15 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: Putin: Latter Day Stalin, or Hitler? Georgian President is NOT Saddam! I asked in my last column what Russia's true intent might be regarding its invasion of Georgia, appropriating portions of that country, taking over at least one port city, then allowing looting and murder of civilians, all based on trumped-up... First Secretary of Celebrity Hey there?s little Georgie boy, Barack?s new pretty campaign toy. Sure they?re nuts, a little loony, Gotta be to pick George Clooney, As counselor of foreign affairs; Forget this flick, folks, find the stairs. Liaisons, sure he?s expert on; Except... 2008.08.14 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: 2008.08.13 Politics and National Defense Roundup (Posting may be light today due to a medical appointment.) Worth knowing about today: McCain Was Right About Putin; And Russia Is Just Warming Up! When President Bush met Vladimir Putin for the first time in 2001, Bush said, "I looked the man in the eye. I found him to be very straight forward and trustworthy and we had a very good dialogue. "I was... 2008.08.12 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: 2008.08.11 Politics and National Defense Roundup Worth knowing about today: