In one of the most complete analyses of the Bush administration policy in the Middle East and Central Asia, Barnett Rubin looks at the litany of failures in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iraq over the last six years. He points out that it’s not just simple mistakes on the part of Bush and Cheney, but it’s [...]
Entries from September 2007
21 September 2007
Contemplating the value of my dollar
Going to Montreal used to be a quick vacation for little money. But as of yesterday, the trip doesn’t sound so appealing anymore, since the value of the US dollar is equal to the Canadian dollar. I do somehow imagine that there are lots of Canadians smiling at this fact. This afternoon, as I was [...]
17 September 2007
If the US posted a personals ad
Wealthy bachelor looking for a submissive partner who will do what I want; Will shower you with money.
If the weapons deals for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the Gulf states a few months ago weren’t aggravating enough, the US has now tossed another $78 million to Jordan. This money is basically used to purchase weapons purchases. [...]
4 September 2007
Lebanon is following me
I was walking through Union Square today talking with a new teacher from Friends. Out of the corner of my eye, I caught a glimpse of something strange on one of the recycling signs. I walked over to look closely, and sure enough there is a Hezbollah sticker on the recycling sign. My new co-worker [...]
