Monthly Archives: February 2009

All this shouting

I write this post mainly as an appeal to anyone out there who may be on the verge of breaking up with his or her significant other. My request is simple: take it seriously. While you are all wrapped up in your rationalizations over why this is the right thing to do etc

The New War in Afghanistan

As Obama leaves Canada (damn I wish I lived in Ottawa right now) I have a few thoughts on Afghanistan to share.
First, I should make clear that while I abhor war in general, I am a realist and I do not think all wars are the same. I do not agree that countries should