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 …