Congressmen Wined and Dined in Iraq.
Selling the Snake OilToday's New York Times describes the way in which Congressmen are swanned around Iraq by the military and diplomats while they ar... read more
11 months ago
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Iraq and a Woodpecker
What a week! New iPods from Apple, and both Williams sisters going out to Justine at the US Open. Perhaps there is a God after all. Now, if only the P... read more
11 months ago
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Iraq Troop Levels - Give Me a Break
Apparently US spy agencies are about to release a report warning that any draw down of US troops will threaten the very modest security gains made by ... read more
11 months ago
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Labor Day and Designer Handbags
In this brazenly business oriented country, Labor Day has almost become an embarrassment. Fewer than ten percent of US workers are now unionized as co... read more
11 months ago
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No End in Sight
If you aren't already depressed enough by the war in Iraq, a trip out to the cinema to see "No End in Sight" will put well on the road to despair. The... read more
11 months ago
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Not So Funny in Iraq
I've been trying to upload an image to this blogsite and it just won't do it. Please check out this link.http://bp0.blogger.com/_8pxd9qIJr2s/Rv2yu2le... read more
10 months ago
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Rats Jump Bush Ship
The weather was glorious over the Berkshires this weekend as I drove my son back to college in Boston. Vast blue skies and a cheerful scattering of p... read more
11 months ago
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Same Old Bush
I don't know about you but tonite's broadcast from the White House seemed beyond bizarre to me. For a moment I thought I was dreaming. The President... read more
11 months ago
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