tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post9133283648733036731..comments2024-03-29T05:29:57.536-04:00Comments on The DiploMad 2.0: Bomb Until We Think of Something to Do (Repost from the Unpleasant Past)DiploMadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-28663481093210428462013-08-29T06:09:24.536-04:002013-08-29T06:09:24.536-04:00Apparently our Maltese relations are at a low ebb....Apparently our Maltese relations are at a low ebb.<br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Z5q3acDm-rw<br />H/T Skeptical BureaucratJameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13642228725661059539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-38794661184292807422013-08-28T23:25:30.967-04:002013-08-28T23:25:30.967-04:00Diplomad,
Check out this transcript of Valerie Ja...Diplomad,<br /><br />Check out this transcript of Valerie Jarrett yet again making the mistake of allowing Obama to talk off teleprompter:<br /><br />"..but if we are saying in a clear and decisive but very limited way, we send a shot across the bow..."<br /><br />Full transcript here: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/white_house/july-dec13/obama_08-28.html<br /><br />This has to be the most surreal statement I've ever heard a president say.<br /><br />The Chinese and the Russians are going to have a field day with that statement. Of course, the local press won't cover it.<br /><br />I'm completely appalled at the arrogance and stupidity of the current crop of idiots in the White House.<br /><br />-BlakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-79884927893643030772013-08-28T22:49:40.245-04:002013-08-28T22:49:40.245-04:00I see you've made Instapundit, congratulations...I see you've made Instapundit, congratulations!Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13642228725661059539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-78088511057211768022013-08-28T22:06:06.951-04:002013-08-28T22:06:06.951-04:00Just found this blog and I really appreciate it. ...Just found this blog and I really appreciate it. I wish you weren't retired -- it's truly lonely as a classical liberal FSO these days.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-63451811076442907522013-08-28T20:56:13.584-04:002013-08-28T20:56:13.584-04:00Finally the Obumbler state department analyzes the...Finally the Obumbler state department analyzes the options:<br /><br />http://www.theonion.com/articles/so-whats-it-going-to-be,33662/<br /><br />Kidding, they could never produce such in-depth analysis. Besides it was MLK day today, can't have two balls in the air at once, ya know how difficult that is?Cascadiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-23861880002012040852013-08-28T20:49:11.425-04:002013-08-28T20:49:11.425-04:00Apologies Diplomad Sir.
I've taken the habit ...Apologies Diplomad Sir.<br /><br />I've taken the habit of landing here prior to checking in on my older, accustomed haunts. I did not notice Malcolm had "borrowed" (I do hope that's the correct term) from your post. That would therefore, of course make my above comment, superfluous.<br /><br />So to remedy my comment of 1949, there's this bit of irony:<br /><br />http://warontherocks.com/2013/08/obamas-birthday-gift-to-mccain-war-with-syria/<br /><br />ArkieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-44618034598888992852013-08-28T19:49:30.945-04:002013-08-28T19:49:30.945-04:00Noticed something over on NW that Dip noted earlie...Noticed something over on NW that Dip noted earlier. <br /><br /><i>Numerous pundits and experts have expounded on the need for the US to take action, the consequences of inaction, and the potential for a US attack to generate a regional conventional war. <strong> Curiously, they have not mentioned the probability of Iranian-instigated terrorist attacks in the US.</strong></i><br /><br />http://www.kforcegov.com/Services/IS/NightWatch/NightWatch_13000187.aspx<br /><br />ArkieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-86112119993607617322013-08-28T14:14:44.942-04:002013-08-28T14:14:44.942-04:00Not Lois Lerner . . . that is a crime against huma...Not Lois Lerner . . . that is a crime against humanity.DiploMadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02316439950882822419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-41711537522818383622013-08-28T14:08:43.579-04:002013-08-28T14:08:43.579-04:00While members of the press have reported a bombing...While members of the press have reported a bombing campaign of 2 (WAPO) or 3 (NBC) days, I think the White House is going to pull out all the stops. They're sending in Hans Blinx AND putting Lois Lerner in charge of compliance!<br /><br />Hah! That'll get their attention!<br /><br />Green BearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-70627246663199395582013-08-28T14:03:31.801-04:002013-08-28T14:03:31.801-04:00I don't know if the Islamics are the monkey, o...I don't know if the Islamics are the monkey, or it's the West's politicos. Either way, the monkey is owed an apology for this inapt analogy.<br /><br />Green BearAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-85845208381381639002013-08-28T12:31:43.940-04:002013-08-28T12:31:43.940-04:00You have to find the humour in this madness.
I pa...You have to find the humour in this madness.<br /><br />I particularly enjoyed the allusion to Clint Eastwood with the suggestion of a name for the proposed action-operation empty chair-with Obumbler voting present.<br /><br />I also liked the lack of political correctness in the Russians comments-" acting like a monkey with a hand grenade"-not especially aimed at Obumbler, but near enough.<br /><br />While I enjoy these it is awfully sad that the reputation of the USA is tied to these complete and wilful incompetents.<br /><br />Will the military please prepare for regime change in the USA, overthrow the African king.Cascadiannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-40042848737808161482013-08-28T08:28:49.771-04:002013-08-28T08:28:49.771-04:00Does anyone notice Obama's numerous use of his...Does anyone notice Obama's numerous use of his stealth middle finger? Man, that infuriates me when I see a picture of him or see him speaking and he puts his hand up to scratch or hold his head with that damned finger glaring. Arrrgh. Just saw a picture on drudge showing it.<br /><br />V<br />Reader #15Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-30206274532630563682013-08-28T01:57:31.080-04:002013-08-28T01:57:31.080-04:00LOL! What an evil, evil mind you possess! :)LOL! What an evil, evil mind you possess! :)mamapajamasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-73953215461449072542013-08-28T00:59:50.755-04:002013-08-28T00:59:50.755-04:00Good post here (Disclosure: Some few years ago som...Good post here (Disclosure: Some few years ago somebody said "something" about me to the blog-author - that I "might" be able to answer/help with some questions - haven't corresponded in awhile though).<br /><br />[It's just possible he might've noticed "somewhere" me placing Slim Pickings ... excuse me, Slim Pickens, on some website.]<br /><br />http://malcolmpollack.com/<br /><br />ArkieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-78334372990302762592013-08-27T20:16:53.257-04:002013-08-27T20:16:53.257-04:00President Present helped create the mess in Syria ...President Present helped create the mess in Syria and has decided to see if he can make a bad situation even worse.<br /><br />What part of "Russia has nuclear weapons" doesn't the White House understand?<br /><br />These amateurs are going to start WWIII and no one in Congress is going to do a damn thing about it.<br /><br />Well, we can only hope the first nuke hits Congress and we get a brief moment to rejoice before the rest of the country is turned into radioactive dust.<br /><br />-BlakeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-64403550222626966242013-08-27T18:28:52.436-04:002013-08-27T18:28:52.436-04:00At this point, what difference does it make (who w...At this point, what difference does it make (who we bomb)?<br /><br />I do wonder if the POTUS will follow the Constitution and ask Congress for the authority before we bomb a soveriegn Nation?KellyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01342332734935313737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-86662833412759539472013-08-27T18:22:08.223-04:002013-08-27T18:22:08.223-04:00From the "I Wisht I'd Said That First&quo...From the "I Wisht I'd Said That First" File:<br /><br /><i>"the West behaves towards the Islamic world like a monkey with a grenade."</i><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-78142889914407768382013-08-27T18:14:59.307-04:002013-08-27T18:14:59.307-04:00If you ever wondered what American foreign policy ...If you ever wondered what American foreign policy would look like if run by the Mad Hatter - this is it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-87904417487835003072013-08-27T18:12:38.607-04:002013-08-27T18:12:38.607-04:00"They told me if I voted for John McCain, we ..."They told me if I voted for John McCain, we would get an insane warmonger in the White House, and they were right, I voted for John McCain and we got an insane war monger in the White House".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-25239693320237106372013-08-27T17:08:27.807-04:002013-08-27T17:08:27.807-04:00We need to get a million people into the streets o...We need to get a million people into the streets of Washington yelling, "Hell, no, we won't go!" Do it especially every time some Dem over the age of 60 walks by.Kephahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00999385775493831638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-49066825171018375932013-08-27T16:44:36.545-04:002013-08-27T16:44:36.545-04:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcW_Ygs6hm0
Arkie...https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcW_Ygs6hm0<br /><br />ArkieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1400985529434569506.post-17862422987457344322013-08-27T14:00:00.653-04:002013-08-27T14:00:00.653-04:00I think the Russians, having witnessed the bomb un...I think the Russians, having witnessed the bomb until we think of something campaign in Libya, won't make the same mistake this time.<br /><br /><br />And while I don't wish to see any of our men come to harm, the Syrians will shoot back, also having learned the Libyan lesson.<br /><br /><br />The Libyan campaign can't be duplicated because the opposition team has seen the play book this time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com