Tag Archives: George Will
Backing Away from War, Royal Resignation
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Taking the Offramp: President Trump took the signal from Iran and backed away from war. Speaking at the White House yesterday after Iran thumped two US air bases with a volley of missiles, the President said, “Iran appears to be standing …
NK Prisoners Released, Shoot the Messenger
Thursday, May 10, 2018
The Kimchi Kompact: In a goodwill gesture in advance of planned talks with President Trump, North Korea released three American prisoners of Korean descent to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. President Trump was so thrilled he went to Joint Base …
Pack Up and Leave, GOP Loses Its Will
Sunday, June 26, 2016
The Brexit Door: The European Union wants Britain to pack its bags, settle its affairs and get out as quickly as possible. But it seems the Brits want to stop for a spot of tea. British negotiators told EU ministers …
Jazeera Reporters Convicted, Reason and Will
Monday, June 23, 2014
Guilty of Journalism: Three journalists working for the Al-Jazeera English news network today were convicted by an Egyptian court of terrorism related charges and sentenced to seven years in prison. The three, including an Australian, a Canadian Egyptian, and an …
No Nitpicking, No Nukes, Clancy Dies
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Shutdown, Day 2: President Obama this morning cancelled his planned trip to the Philippines and Malaysia because of the government shutdown. He’s still going to the Asian summit in Bali. The Senate yesterday rejected a piecemeal House bid to …