Tag Archives: Arab Spring

Chart-Fu

Smart diplomacy, indeed.

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You think?

Having seen a fellow Ambassador dragged through the streets and other embassies burning and under siege, do you think any American Ambassadors (and their staff) in Arab and/or Muslim countries are comfortable and secure? God help these people.

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Random Thoughts

So… Egypt was an ally under Mubarak. But Mubarak had to be removed because Arab Spring. Now Egypt isn’t an ally under Morsi, who we helped bring into power. Great job, Obama! Meanwhile, as the Arab World burns, the Obama … Continue reading

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Chipmunk Haiku

Arab world explodes. First Amendment under siege. This will not end well.

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A World Gone Insane

Over the last week or so, news has come out of Pakistan that a Christian girl has been arrested under blasphemy laws for desecrating a Koran. There have been conflicting reports that the girl has downs syndrome and that she … Continue reading

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Rice Nails It

In listening to Condi Rice’s speech, there was a particular passage that resonated with me and (in my furry opinion) perfectly encapsulates why America is flailing within, why the world is in relative chaos, and why the American and world … Continue reading

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What War on Christianity?

War on Christianity?! That’s silly, they tell me. Only a crazy wingnut with a victim complex could even conceive such a patently and observably false premise. Millions of Christians live their lives every day without thoughts of “war” on their … Continue reading

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