A short recon of what’s out there that might draw your attention.
Jay Tea of Wizbang writes Thanks, but no thanks “One of the less-than-thrilling perqs of being a member of such a high-profile blog as Wizbang is that I get added to a LOT of mailing lists. Folks from all over the political spectrum think that I just can't possibly survive without knowing their thoughts and observations -- and don't bother to ask first to see if I might be interested, because of COURSE I'll be delighted to be the recipient of their insights and wisdom. I've blocked a few, excoriated a couple (including one rabid anti-abortion kook who inspired new-to-me levels of venom when he simply WOULD NOT QUIT), and sighed and trashed scores more. But every now and then, I am reminded of just why I don't get rid of them all.” (read more)
Captain Ed writes Democrats Declare War On Wal-Mart “The Democrats have finally found a unifying theme for the mid-term elections, one that appears to unite all ends of the political spectrum in their party. Instead of fighting a war on terrorism, though, they have decided to fight a war against Wal-Mart. Claiming that attacking a retailer with the lowest prices somehow champions the poor, Democrats of all strips have enlisted in the latest cause:” (read more)
Major P. of Rule 308 and OPFOR writes Too Many Consuls, Too Few Captains “Macaulay’s great poem, “Horatius at the Bridge,” reminds me so much of the current state of the American nation. (The text version of the story is here.) Horatius was the soldier, “the captain of the gate” who guarded the key bridge over the Tiber in ancient Rome. This was long before the Empire; behind him was a citizen army; over all were the Senate and the Consuls. (I seem to remember Manchester writing that the young Winston Churchill memorized that whole poem, and the great man certainly filled the role of Horatius to Great Britain in the darkest days of World War II when they manned their bridges in the nick of time.)” (read more)
Patterico writes Hagee’s Office Responds: Contradicts L.A. Times “I heard back from General Hagee’s office yesterday regarding my inquiry about when Gen. Hagee briefed John Murtha about Haditha. The bottom line: Gen. Hagee’s office has directly contradicted an assertion by the L.A. Times that Gen. Hagee briefed John Murtha on Haditha before Murtha accused Marines of killing civilians in cold blood. Gen. Hagee’s office confirmed to me that the General’s first briefing to Murtha took place a week after Murtha had already made his public accusations. The background is here. Briefly, Murtha made public statements on May 17 in which he accused Marines of killing civilians at Haditha “in cold blood.” On May 26, the L.A. Times reported that Gen. Hagee had briefed Murtha before his May 17 statements:” (read more)
The Redhunter writes Losing the War “If we're not losing the war, then we're certainly not making any progress. I refer not to Iraq in particular, or Lebanon, or even the recent war in Lebanon, but to the entire war. Although the term "War on Terror" is used most often, it's really a war on Islamic fascism, Islamic fanaticism, or jihad, as you prefer. Whatever term we use, we're fighting those people who are motivated by Islam to kill other people, specifically Westerners, but more generally anyone who disagrees with them.” (read more)
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