Category Archives: Iraq

The Ghost of Iraq Past

Posted on January 29, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

I can’t remember exactly the excuse given by every Democrat who supported giving Bush the power to invade Iraq–and let’s cut the bullshit, everyone knew he would use that authority, so it was a vote for the war–but it was … Continue reading →

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War and Predictions

Posted on January 5, 2020 by mikethemadbiologist

With Il Trumpe et alia engaging in an act of war against Iran (no, this isn’t ‘spiraling towards war’–it is war), there will be a lot of punditry and other opinion mongering. The only good thing about not casting out … Continue reading →

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Sunday Sermon: Iraq And The Very Serious People

Posted on March 24, 2019 by mikethemadbiologist

Worst band name EVAR by the way (boldface mine): The first lesson is the importance and rarity of sound, realistic judgment on foreign policy — above all in the use of military force. Washington Post columnist Max Boot is right … Continue reading →

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Stop Rehabilitating George W. Bush

Posted on October 22, 2017 by mikethemadbiologist

Last week, Little Lord Pontchartrain SLAMMED! NAILED! EVISCERATED! DISEMBOWLED! Il Trumpe. Could what passes for the kinda left stop slobbering over him? He was an awful president. Not only was his presidency the only time I have ever worried about … Continue reading →

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What’s The Technical Reason To Not Believe Russia Interfered In U.S. Elections?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

A side note before I address the question asked by the post title: one incredibly frustrating thing is how most post-election commentary (well, and pre-election too) are arguments by proxy. One issue is raised to bash someone over another one. … Continue reading →

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Warmongering: Still A Form Of Privilege

Posted on May 14, 2016 by mikethemadbiologist

I’ve addressed this issue before, but this tweet by John Aravosis really pisses me off: Serious question: Does everyone remember if they were for or against the Iraq war in 2003 AT THE TIME. I honestly don’t. — John Aravosis … Continue reading →

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Letting Bygones-Be-Bygones? The Iraq War Debate

Posted on December 20, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

After reading about and seeing clips of last night’s Democratic debate, the foreign policy segment got to me for two reasons. First, it would be nice, though it will never happen, if Democratic and Republican candidates were to admit there … Continue reading →

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Warmongering: A Bizarre Form of Privilege

Posted on November 16, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

At some point, I’ll flesh this out more, but in looking at my Twitter feed from Saturday night’s debate, I saw several things from my Twitter feed from Clinton supporters like this: I honestly think it’s a waste of time … Continue reading →

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Saturday Sermon: On Punditry and Repentance

Posted on July 25, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

Peter Beinart, who was a prominent Iraq War supporter, and who now realizes the errors of his ways, writes (boldface mine): I have a fantasy. It’s that every politician and pundit who goes on TV to discuss the Iran deal … Continue reading →

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Evidence of Just How Stupid Our Foreign Policy Establishment Is

Posted on May 28, 2015 by mikethemadbiologist

And it’s a resilient establishment–there is a limited range of opinion, and those outside of it don’t last very long. Nearly two years ago, I wrote this about Our Excellent Syrian Intervention (boldface added): Yes, we might be sending a … Continue reading →

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