Daily Archives: Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Afghan Strategic Review Appropriate in Wake of Bin Laden Death

On Tuesday, Senators John Kerry (D) and Richard Lugar (R) suggested that the President review the Afghan War effort in light of bin Laden’s death. I think the Senators’ suggestion is an appropriate one.

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Born Fighting: Entertaining Account of How Scots-Irish Shaped America

Born Fighting: How the Scots-Irish Shaped America is Senator Jim Webb’s historical account of how the Scots-Irish ethnic group has strongly influenced the American character. It provides a comprehensive history starting as far back as the Celtic migration from Central Europe to the … Continue reading

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