From DEBKAfile, “Tehran steps up war threats Thursday as three EU ministers call for UN nuclear watchdog to refer Iran’s case to the Security Council”: Our exclusive Iranian sources report Iranian defense minister Mostafa Najjar […] warned the Gulf oil emirates in exceptionally aggressive terms to beware of Iran’s great strength and not place its trust in the American navy. He threatened major action against any party assaulting Gulf security.
January 12, 2006
January 12, 2006
Biden v Alito—the abridged Senate Confirmation Hearing questioning, 3 (UPDATED)
Biden: “Is it fair to say, Judge, that you, like, cringe at the mention of fried chicken and collared greens, or that ‘the bling,’ as I’m told the homies call their shiny material possessions, makes you socially uncomfortable—?” Chairman Specter: “—That question is completely inappropriate, Senator, and the Chair admonishes you against using this forum as an opportunity to float such inflammatory hypotheticals –!” Biden: “—You’re absolutely right, Mr Chairman.
January 12, 2006
Another NSA meditation: responding to recent criticisms.
To answer AL and MF, who continue to raise NSA “domestic spying” questions in the comments here—including the charge that no one who supports the program has addressed Lawrence Tribes’ (evidently, to their way of thinking) dispositive proof that the administration, by way of AG Gonzales press conference “slip ups,” has admitted to breaking the law (a position shared by Jonathan Turley, among others). But this is a false and
January 12, 2006
The “I am not a pundit post” post (from the protein wisdom conceptual series)
What do I think about the prospects of Iran getting a nuclear weapon? I don’t, honestly. But let me tell you this much: if Patriots’ QB Tom Brady thinks he’s gonna spread the field and have his tight ends or backs abuse the Broncos’ linebacking corp by getting Ben Watsen or Christian Fauria or Corey Dillon in favorable coverage situations, he’s never seen Ian Gold, desperate for a Nutty-Buddy, sprinting
January 12, 2006
Sources: EU-3 To Demand UNSC Action on Iran
From Reuters: The foreign ministers of Britain, France and Germany meet on Thursday to discuss Iran’s nuclear programme and EU diplomats said the trio would call for Tehran to be hauled before the U.N. Security Council. The United States said on Wednesday it was “more likely than ever” Iran would be referred to the U.N. Security Council for possible sanctions and that it would seek to “change Iranian behavior” through
January 12, 2006
Awards are hard on the Beaver, June
protein wisdom has been nominated for this year’s Jewish & Israeli Blog Awards in two categories: Best Jewish Humor Blog and Best Overall Mega Blog. Which makes sense, because let’s face it: if anybody deserves recognition as a Super Jew, it’s this agnostic mensch. Anyway, the 2005-6 competition is being co-sponsored by israellycool.com and the Jerusalem Post, which—while it ain’t quite Wizbang, ain’t chopped liver either, as the Hebes are