Archive for the tag 'iraq'

Politics

The Left’s War Hysteria, Responsible Leadership, and the President

One of the most disheartening and aggravating aspects of the war in Iraq has been the behavior of liberal leadership among US Senators and Representatives.  I fully expect anti-war crazies such as Code Pink to cross lines that shouldn’t be during a time of war, but I expect a certain statesmanship from elected leadership whether [...]

Politics

Military Dispute? Keep It in the Family

On Monday Secretary of Defense Robert Gates spoke at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama and he took the opportunity to publicly air his grievances with the Air Force leadership and that of other branches. Among his comments:
“In my view we can do and we should do more to meet the needs of men and [...]

Politics

Credibility - Equal Opportunity Critic

So often our politicians — I’m not sure most qualify as true “leaders” — lack credibility when commenting on someone else’s scandal.  This is because politicians from both parties like to play “gotcha” for the cameras.  They are quick to shine the light on someone from the other party, but less willing to speak out [...]