James Kirchick explains what a “neocon” is.

Nice to know, since I’ve been (moronically) called one many times (as well as a “conservative” and a “right winger” and a “wingnut“).

James Kirchick explains what a “neocon” is.

Nice to know, since I’ve been (moronically) called one many times (as well as a “conservative” and a “right winger” and a “wingnut“).

If things continue to go well, this photo should win a Pulitzer.

But probably not in today’s media environment. After all, it goes against the narrative. And of course, we know how today’s media would have treated that moment.

[Late evening update]

“Wretchard” (aka Richard Fernandez) has related, and more articulate (as usual) thoughts.

[Update on Thursday afternoon]

Here’s some more good news:

A rare visit by a delegation representing Sunni tribes in the Province of Anbar to the predominantly Shiite Province of Qadissiya is yet another signal that Iraqis are keen to put an end to sectarian strife.

The Anbar delegation included major Sunni tribes who have formed a coalition and raised a tribal force to check Qaeda influence in their areas.

Sheikh Mohammed Shaalan said both Sunni and Shiite tribes in the two provinces have vowed to bring national reconciliation to success.

Shaalan, who spoke for the meeting, said a tribal delegation from Qadissiya would also travel to Anbar in the near future.

Unlike many of the items that Iowahawk has unearthed, this one is real, and provides a fascinating (and somewhat depressing) contrast of three different decades, and our national attitudes toward war.

Michael Totten writes about what the Army wanted him to see.

A good find by Donald Sensing:

“… as foreign aid to the Palestinians increases, so do Palestinian acts of murder. When foreign aid to Palestinians decreases, Palestinian acts of murder correspondingly decrease. In fact, the more money they receive, the more murders the Palestinians commit, the less money they receive, the less murders they commit

A good find by Donald Sensing:

“… as foreign aid to the Palestinians increases, so do Palestinian acts of murder. When foreign aid to Palestinians decreases, Palestinian acts of murder correspondingly decrease. In fact, the more money they receive, the more murders the Palestinians commit, the less money they receive, the less murders they commit

A good find by Donald Sensing:

“… as foreign aid to the Palestinians increases, so do Palestinian acts of murder. When foreign aid to Palestinians decreases, Palestinian acts of murder correspondingly decrease. In fact, the more money they receive, the more murders the Palestinians commit, the less money they receive, the less murders they commit

At least that’s what the Iraqis are saying, according to Michael Yon:

Sheik Omar, who has gained the respect of American combat leaders for his intelligence and organizational skills, said the tough line against al Qaeda is also enforced at the tribal level. According to Sheik Omar, the Jabouri tribe, too, is actively committed to destroying al Qaeda. So much so, that Jabouri tribal leaders have decided they would

At least that’s what the Iraqis are saying, according to Michael Yon:

Sheik Omar, who has gained the respect of American combat leaders for his intelligence and organizational skills, said the tough line against al Qaeda is also enforced at the tribal level. According to Sheik Omar, the Jabouri tribe, too, is actively committed to destroying al Qaeda. So much so, that Jabouri tribal leaders have decided they would