Category Archives: Iraq

SENATORIAL PROS AND CONS: FOREIGN POLICY

Posted on May 29, 2008 by

The principal issue area where the candidacy of Jim Gilmore would seem to have its greatest advantage is foreign policy.  So to give Gilmore the greatest possible advantage relative to Bob Marshall, I decided to compare the candidates with respect to their experiences and their stances on foreign … Continue reading →

Posted in Iraq, Republican Party | 1 Comment

SOMETIMES THE CHAIN LETTER IS TRUE

Posted on April 27, 2008 by

I received this email today. Subject: Keep it going for Matt This one is for Private Matt Maupin, a local soldier captured 4 yrs ago and listed as missing in action. His remains were finally discovered this past weekend March … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Iraq

WHAT IS PEACE?

Posted on April 20, 2008 by

Peace is less easily defined than you might at first suppose. Dictionary.com provides numerous definitions (here). Here are some random examples. The normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world. A state of tranquility or serenity: … Continue reading →

Posted in Iraq, religion

HERE IS AN ISSUE WHERE JOHN MCCAIN AND I AGREE

Posted on April 8, 2008 by

Here is an email from John McCain’s campaign for president. My Friends, Today, I had the privilege to hear from General Petraeus and Ambassador Crocker on the current state of the war in Iraq and the progress that has been … Continue reading →

Posted in candidate support, Iraq

SLOW PROGRESS IN BAGHDAD

Posted on March 1, 2008 by

After last several years, it is now easy to say that anyone who thought making democracy work Iraq would be easy is naive. However, it is now also beginning appear that the people who thought democracy is impossible in Iraq … Continue reading →

Posted in Iraq