Tag Archives: surge

Surge of Ignorance

Posted on September 2, 2008 by ChrisB

Eric Posner looks back at the predictions of the Surge in Iraq failing, and how ignorant they look today.

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Fallon and Petraeus sitting in a tree…

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Lance

I was catching up a bit on my reading, and thanks to McQ found this interview with Admiral Fallon. As McQ points out, the conversation did not go the way Kyra Phillips was trying to steer it. Given our own … Continue reading →

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The Air Surge

Posted on February 2, 2008 by Lance

Bob Owens tackles the lazy reductionist thinking behind claims that the recent use of air strikes in Iraq shows a worsening situation, or is at odds with the counterinsurgency strategy we should be pursuing. I especially like this quote from … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Vote

Posted on January 19, 2008 by Lee

Romney is walking away with Nevada and has declared victory. American Research Group’s last-minute poll in South Carolina picked up an enormous Thompson surge (to 21%). However the exit polls are saying it’s the McCain and Huckabee show. Byron York … Continue reading →

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