The President, despite all analysis, has declared the Iraq War officially over. Congratulations, Mr. President. We believe you have earned this: The Czar of MuscovyБожію Поспѣшествующею Милостію Мы, Дима Грозный Императоръ и Самодержецъ Всероссiйскiй, цѣсарь Московскiй. The Czar was born … Continue reading →
There is a joke once popular among Egyptians and more appropriate now than ever. Roughly translated, it goes like this: “The Angel of Death comes to Ḥusnī Mubārak, and says ‘It is time. Say good bye to the Egyptian people.’ … Continue reading →
So how close is President Obama to President Jimmy Carter in terms of public perception? Although there are many superficial similarities, many on the Right are attempting to align the two men in order to promote the idea that a … Continue reading →
The Czar is prompted to reply to his own post in order to respond to various emails, comments, and so on at once. 1. “Do you really believe war with Iran is inevitable?” By no means. The Czar would not … Continue reading →
Ha‘aretz is reporting some encouraging news, in that a senior US official believes an unspecified number of Arab states have agreed to make overtures to Israel, perhaps as a prelude to normalizing relations with Israel. Presently, only two Arab countries … Continue reading →
Maliki Shi’ites and Anbar Sunnis working on a coalition? That’d be a big step towards stabilizing the republic. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com
Continue reading →Wow. Via the Weekly Standard: America chose to save us from the most evil party, and the most despicable President in the universe [Saddam]. Meanwhile, the Arab powers stood firmly against the American project. They used all means to thwart … Continue reading →
The poor Iraqis. They just started a new chapter in their history (withdrawal of U.S. troops), and we sent them Vice President Biden as a surprise gift. That’s almost as good a gift as the time ‘Puter’s grandma gave him … Continue reading →
Sometimes it can be rough being a Democrat, especially when your salvation and fairy god-president starts reversing promises and begins to continue the policies he once decried. How much of this have we seen already? Well, first POTUS Obama said … Continue reading →
So tonight, ABC World News’ Charlie Gibson tells the Czar to watch how Iraq is a totally different country. Museums are open, women are wearing the latest fashions, and something like 84% of Iraqis now feel safe to walk their … Continue reading →
Mr. Sarkozy, France’s current president, speaking in Iraq recently noted that “Our collaboration has no limits.” Far be it from ‘Puter to pick on heads of state, but ought one really use words that bring to mind France’s shameful cooperation … Continue reading →
…Mark Helprin fires off another jeremiad on America’s neglect of her own defenses and her political class’s incompetence in prosecuting the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Confucius, Œc. Vol.Don’t ask impertinent questions like that jackass Adept Lu. www.gormogons.com
Continue reading →The good guys win one. Thank you, Iraq. Plus, this makes things much, much easier for President Obama to simply let Iraq fade beneath the news horizon, giving it a much better shot of continuing to develop into a decently … Continue reading →
Great piece at MESH about the need for realistic expectations for Iraqi democracy. For your Volgi’s taste, if by the time we leave (or draw down to an token presence at their request) Iraq has a relatively decent government, that’s … Continue reading →
Poland wraps up its Iraq mission, with, I hope, the gratitude of all Americans. Remember, other than the British, no ally but Poland sent a full division to Iraq. Might I suggest a thank-you note to the defense attaché’s office … Continue reading →
Read all about this disgrace. Why, after all the assistance we’ve given to Iraq over the past five years, was the first major Iraqi oil deal signed with China and not with an American or even a western company? The … Continue reading →
Obviously, Iraq and Israel’s interests diverge, but given that they’re both mortal enemies of Syria and Iran from way back, this guy’s approach, with the context of received Arab opinion, is breathtakingly audacious. بالتوفيق یا سعیدی Via Max Boot. Confucius, … Continue reading →
…about inter-group reconciliation? Well, one step forward, one step back. On the other hand, as long as these things are fought out politically, rather than in the streets, that’s progress of a huge order. But, of course, one never knows… … Continue reading →
…that, amazingly, Iraq could end up with a decent government. Inter-group reconciliation is a heck of a good sign for a society that was for decades a tyranny of a single clan (the al-Tikrîtiyya) and then, not a couple years … Continue reading →
…the shameful silence of the Left about the emergence of what looks like a stable, peaceful, sovereign, decently governed Iraq. Turns out making Dubya look bad is more important than actually giving a damn about the fate of thirty million … Continue reading →
