This is not good at all: Partly in response to the disorder in Baghdad since Saddam Hussein’s government collapsed April 9, partly in response to a vision of a more religious Muslim society, the Shiite clergy — perhaps the best-organized force in the unsettled capital besides the U.S. occupation — have moved deftly to create …
Congo Update
Via Matt Yglesias, we see that the Congo might be receiving what Matt calls a ‘modest peacekeeping force:’ France has introduced a resolution seeking United Nations authorisation to deploy an international force to lawless north-eastern Congo. France
Lights Out..
Better start hustling in some more Republican scapegoats, guys. Apparently California is still suffering power shortages: California lurched into its first electricity emergency of the year today after the state was hit by soaring temperatures in addition to power plant and transmission line outages. The Stage 1 emergency, which means the state is within 7% …
Please, Just Go Away
It seems the “Big Me” wants Congress to change an amendment or two (surprisingly, it isn’t the 2nd): Former President Bill Clinton said on Wednesday Congress should change the rule that barred him from seeking a third term in the White House, but stopped short of saying he wants to return as commander-in-chief. Speaking at …
My Soft Side
You are Trinity, from “The Matrix.”Strong, beautiful- you epitomize the ultimateheroine. What Matrix Persona Are You? brought to you by Quizilla (Via Amygdala)
The Beginning of a Groundswell?
Yesterday, Gary Farber, Matt Yglesias, and I all wrote about the Congo and the wholesale slaughter that is taking place, and Gary today re-states the challenge Nick Kristoff issued yesterday: Have you blogged on the issue today? Written a politician to ask that the US (or your government) get the UN to act, and contribute …
The Clinton Wars
Why is everyone picking on poor Sidney Blumenthal, who is clearly telling the truth in his new tome? I mean, everyone is either lying about him or questioning his integrity and honesty. The list of liars include: Ronald Brownstein: Ultimately [Blumenthal] is too much the believer to be believed.” John Giuffo: The last thing Clinton …