Monthly Archives: March 2008

New Citgo Boycott?

In 2006 when Hugo Chavez was acting up people across the country called for a Citgo boycott — it was half-hearted and never went very far. Now that Hugo is saber-rattling once again, dealers in Conservative areas of America might … Continue reading

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Hamid Gul Lying Again

I was wondering who was behind the carefully crafted agit-prop campaign indicating that the US would be in the Frontiers with the Pakistani Army during an upcoming offensive. It turns out to be one of the original old-guard ISI liars, Hamid Gul.
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The Singularity and the Singularity Institute

I’m posting this for my Mom, who asked about the Singularity, and what it’s all about this weekend. This is the most concise explanation that I can find, from the Singularity Institute. She’s a big Isaac Asimov fan, so grasped … Continue reading

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Strange Goings on at Taftan Border Crossing

There have been more Taliban arrested transiting out of Pakistan into Iran this last week, and in the nearby town of Quetta a third journalist from an Urdu Daily has dissappeared. From the Daily Times: QUETTA: An Urdu newspaper journalist … Continue reading

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Taliban Destroy Second Cell Tower

Afgha.com reports a second cell tower destroyed by the Taliban in Helmand. He has some speculation about why, and I will add to it after the blockquote below: Taliban fighters destroyed a cellular phone tower in southern Afghanistan on Sunday, … Continue reading

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Puppy Tooth

Kasie is losing her puppy teeth, here’s one next to a dime.

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Pakistan to Launch Offensive in Wake of Three Suicide Attacks?

The Taliban and Al Qaeda have made their strategy clear by three massive suicide attacks in the past four days that murdered over 85 muslims, and which maimed many others. Another attack on an army outpost also occurred and they … Continue reading

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Trends and Strategies for the Election and the Future

This is going to be a rambling post full of wild-assed but informed speculation on strategic trends, challenges, and opportunities. I’m fully responsible for all of it. I’ve got a few subjects to cover here; from politics, to war, to … Continue reading

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Flashback: Obama’s Oratorial Effects in Pakistan

EC pulls one from the archives here, and reminds us of the last time Obama spoke on Pakistan, note the names on the heads of the burning effigies, and the particularly humorous sign behind the crowd.

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