It appears that Sam Huntington has passed. Soldier and the State is a fine book. Many of his other works I can't stand, to the point of repugnance. It's fair to say, though, that virtually every graduate student who has passed through a political science department...
Speaking of Drezner, he says what needs to be said regarding the "Yankees are killing America" meme.
As to the absurd notion that George W. Bush has read several hundred books since 2005, I can't offer much beyond what Steven Benen and Matt Stoler have already provided..
I have never pictured Jack Aubrey as looking even vaguely like Charlton Heston, but apparently Patrick O'Brian did. I suppose that I might be more open minded about that possibility if I hadn't seen Master and Commander before reading the first Aubrey-Maturin novel; the film obviously...
A while ago, Ross Douthat wrote a meandering, self-indulgent post about his feelings on torture, suggesting that while he felt torture was bad, he could also understand why the Bush.
Think of the children:With powerful and dynamic lyrics, each stanza of “Locked and Loaded” is meant to exhibit the complete synergy of each imperative component of the fight. For instance,.
Creative COIN:U.S intelligence officials use "novel incentives," but this is not limited to Viagra. Sometimes, "notoriously fickle warlords and chieftains" can be won over with tools, school equipment, and surgical assistance. But it appears the "pharmaceutical enhancements for aging patriarchs with slumping libidos" can be effective...
Voting in The Soggy Biscuit sweepstakes -- dedicated to anointing the "biggest circle-jerk of the year" -- is now open. I'll admit to having something of a soft spot for.
R.I.P. Since I need to go open presents and such, allow me to delegate to Roy's old appraisal. Make sure to stick around for the decimation of the inevitable Aesthetic.
Frankly, I blame the Democrats. Also, given that I'm thus far 2-5, I'm not sure I'm going to be able to blame my Bowl Mania failure on the fact that I misunderstood the instructions.
A happy one to all of our loyal (or intermittent) readership.
Bye-Bye Norm. That is, unless the Supremes discover another mysterious "no, the Republican has to win" clause in the 14th Amendment...