Sic Semper Tyrannis

Open Thread 18 November 2009

Mortimer the Indian from the prop box and the onstage stage manager.  In this production the stage managar danced.pl

Open Thread - 16 October 2009

Just for inspiration-----  pl

Open Thread - 10 October, 2009

Open Thread Today - 19 September

  What is this?  pl

Open thread today

Does anyone know of a good unclassified paper on the various "Taliban" groups?  pl

Open Thread - 7 August 2009

Go to it.  I will watch with interest.  pl

Open Thread, 10 May, 2009

I don't find anything in today's news to be a focus.  Let's have an open thread with some emphasis on South Asia, Alan Farrell's movie reviews,(should we ask him to start writing them again?) or anything else.  pl

Open Thread, 7 March, 2009

I am heartened by the news that President Obama is still considering a policy of minimalist counter-terrorism engagement in Afghanistan rather than full blown COIN with all its manifestations of nation creation and vast expense.

At the same time I am waiting for some indication of the seriousness of the US/Syrian talks.

That being the case I declare an open thread.  pl

Open Thread

There are a number of interesting topics available for comment today but I am going to pass on all of them and leave them to you.  pl

Independence Day - 2008

We are going to have an open thread today.  At our house we have a big annual neighborhood picnic to attend and those helping with the arrangements must arrive early.  This is an annual event held at Matthew F. Maury school a couple of blocks from here.  The picnic involves all the usual old-timey American features; contests for prettiest baby, best looking dressed up dog, bicycle, etc.   Athletic events suitable for the day, such as three legged races will occur along with a lot of picnic food and the inevitable speeches by local politicians.  Ah, I forgot the carnival "rides" for the little kids.  So, we are busy today.

There ought to be a lot to talk about.  Have at it!  pl