I recently re-read Marine Lt. Colonel T. X. Hammes recent book on the evolution of modern warfare, The Sling and the Stone. Col. Hammes wrote an article for the Marine Corps Gazette which is essentially a summary of his book. It lays out the thesis more completely and cogently than I could hope to here. … Read more
I asked members of Drinking Liberally what they are feeling thankful for this Thanksgiving. These are some of the responses: I am thankful for friends who laugh and cry with me, thankful for family who loves unconditionally, thankful that I can take freedoms for granted, thankful for a job I love, thankful for $3 pints … Read more
I don’t have time to comment on any of this at the moment, but the New Times is still locked in a death-grip with Wilenchik, Thomas, and Arpaio. Here’s the latest moves worth looking at: Michael Lacey (New Times’ publisher) Strikes BackArpaio’s Continuing use of Intimidation of Political DissentWilenchik has Conveniently Misplaced Case Documents, Judge … Read more
Everyone likes to be appreciated and sought after, and one way to make that happen is to wield political influence and power. However, some folks in local politics go about seeking power and influence in negative ways; by withholding information, excluding others, playing head-games, and generally making life unpleasant for everyone. All of us know … Read more
An interesting debate on impeachment sums up the cock-eyed view of the issue from the belt-way Democrats in Congress. In a heated exchange Thursday with liberal radio host Ed Schultz, Florida Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, the deputy Democratic whip, said the party, which dramatically swept into power last year, was more focused on "other priorities". … Read more