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Fearless Predictions for 2010 and Other Magical Thinking
Tom Friedman will realize that he's losing his success rate to the average stopped clock and retire to focus on writing non-political travel books. They will be very short. But somehow still turgid.
2010: Year of Reckoning?
With would-be terrorists -- however inept -- scattered around the planet, we keep pushing the Sisyphusian boulder up the slopes of the Hindu Kush.
The Republicans' Disdain for the American People Should Be the Story of 2009
Looking back on 2009, a narrative seems to have emerged that the Democrats failed and would pay the price in the 2010 midterm elections. But where is the discussion of how the Republicans have behaved in the last year?
Bush Follies Brought Tudors to Broadway
Surveying some of Broadway's best offerings over the last couple years, one common storyline jumps out. King Henry VIII and all of the Tudors-related atrocities have seen a prominent revival.
Barack's Freshman Year
What makes a leader successful -- contrary to the expectations of our instant gratification culture -- isn't measurable by initial moves and events, and certainly not only by early results.
Family Feuds
Afghan President Hamid Karzai is having problems with both of his extended families, his blood -- and lately bloody -- kin, and his political family.
Afghanistan Escalation Will (and Should) Hurt Congressional Democrats in 2010
Democratic candidates must fight the president's escalation if they want to mitigate their losses in 2010. If they don't, the Democratic base should sit this one out.
Up with Avatar: The Aughts & 2009 In Capitalist Perspective
As the year and the decade draw to a close, I'm strangely optimistic. True, there are many reasons for pessimism. But over the past week, I have found reasons to at least be cheerful in popular entertainment.
My 2009 "McLaughlin Awards" [Part 1]
Welcome once again to our year-end wrap-up and awards ceremony. Honesty dictates that I immediately genuflect to The McLaughlin Group, from whom I have stolen all these award categories.
Santa Downed By Predator Drone
The CIA confirmed reports that an unmanned predator drone accidentally hit Santa Claus' sleigh on Christmas Eve, killing Santa Claus and injuring an undetermined number of reindeer.
Alan Kuperman: Another Benny Morris School Armchair General
Kuperman doesn't see Iranians responding to the bombing of their homeland by taking to the streets and chanting "Death to the Great Satan!" He sees grateful yokels yelling "U.S.A.! U.S.A.!"
Christmas Eve Is the 3,000th Day in Afghanistan and 30th Anniversary of the Russian Invasion
Christmas Eve is a time to gather with friends and family to reflect on the good things in life. This year, Christmas Eve has a sad and ironic twist to it however.
Who Are The Four Afghans Released From Guantanamo?
Four Afghans recently transferred to the custody of the Afghan government demonstrate the incompetence of the Bush administration, who arbitrary packed Gitmo with "Mickey Mouse" prisoners.
Making His List, Checking It Twice
Just when Barack Obama thought his toughest decisions were behind him--his Afghanistan strategy, tackling unemployment, what to say to Tiger Woods i...
Obama: Is He Nixon Reborn?
Richard Nixon was the greatest peacemaker in U.S. history. He orchestrated the historic opening with Beijing. And he presided over the most significan...
In Nightmares Begin Responsibilities: Why War Will Take No Holiday in 2010
Here's my fantasy this holiday season: I'd like, that is, to obliterate TomDispatch, for without the Afghan war, my website would never have existed. Here's the saddest thing: I know full well that its future is assured as long as I care to do it.
Obama Stagnation in the Political Dark
Among Democratic loyalists, reflexive support for the latest line from the administration has made it easier for Obama to move rightward.
Army Halts Delivery of Christmas Gifts to Front Lines
Kabul, Afghanistan -- "Mr. Edwards, We're not going to be able to get you to Jalalabad. Enemy activity has increased in the last few days, the troops are at it 24/7." My brain stalled, I was stunned.
Good and Evil in a Troubled World
Nobody seems happy. Not the democrats who want to get out of Afghanistan; not the Republicans who want to bomb devils and wipe out evil.
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