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Is America a Reliable Ally?
13+ hour, 22+ min ago (1292+ words) NYT diplomatic correspondent Edward Wong observes that “Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.” It was the worst clash in years between China and the Philippines at a long-simmering…...
Revisiting McCarthy’s Claim About the GOP
13+ hour, 50+ min ago (503+ words) So, I was thinking about this quote from Kevin McCarthy’s quote regarding the Democrats and Graham Planter. Kevin McCarthy on Platner Allegations: That one thing I know about Republicans is when we had a very bad candidate, we didn't vote…...
Douthat Moves to TV – Outside the Beltway
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (1038+ words) Thoughts on his last column, and his career to date. I must admit, taking a job from Bari Weiss is a definitive mark against Douthat’s judgment. Further, it speaks poorly of the new 60 Minutes that it is hiring an opinion…...
Sunday’s Forum – Outside the Beltway
3+ week, 6+ day ago (76+ words) OTB relies on its readers to support it. Please consider helping by becoming a monthly contributor through Patreon or making a one-time contribution via PayPal. Thanks for your consideration. Leave a Reply Cancel reply Notify me of followup comments via…...
Planning? Logistics? – Outside the Beltway
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (800+ words) What strange words (plus thoughts on wasteful spending). As we watch the slow-motion train wreck that is the Iran war effort, one is reminded that qualifications and expertise actually matter. To add to James Joyner’s post on the conditions on…...
The Message is Mixed (To Put it Kindly)
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (505+ words) Vance on war aims. Via NBC News: Low oil prices now ‘goal No. 1’ in Iran war, Vance says, as U.S. threatens new economic pressure. Keeping gas prices low is now the United States’ “goal No. 1” in the Iran war,…...
Trump Downplays Concerns on U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Conditions
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (638+ words) Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain NYT (“Trump Dismisses Reports About Dire Conditions Aboard U.S. Aircraft Carrier“): President Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about dire conditions reported aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier that…...
Meanwhile, in North Korea…
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (304+ words) A few new examples. First, a couple from when I was traveling: Trump allegedly just won his 43rd Club Championship today at one of his courses. Very Kim Jong Il, I must say. And it is utterly unbelievable (i.e., it defies being…...
Saturday’s Forum – Outside the Beltway
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A Photo for Friday (8/14): “Summer Rain”
3+ week, 4+ day ago (20+ words) "Summer Rain" Leave a Reply Cancel reply Notify me of followup comments via e-mail. You can also subscribe without commenting....