Tag Archives: George W Bush

Still Addicted to that Rush

Still Addicted to that Rush Ilana Mercer, on the late king of radio Rush Limbaugh died on February the 17th. In the encomiums to conservatism’s radio king, mention was made of his 2009 address at the Conservative Political Action Conference … Continue reading

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Neocons and the Permanent State (Part 2)

Neocons and the Permanent State (Part 2) by Ilana Mercer “How does America change if our intelligence agencies were more accurate in their assessment of Saddam Hussein’s chemical and nuclear weapons programs?” The question was posed, just the other day, in … Continue reading

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An Old Army in a New World Order

An Old Army in a New World Order Dr Frank Ellis crosses swords with Lord Dannatt Richard Dannatt, Boots on the Ground: Britain and her Army since 1945, vii + pp. 360, Notes, no Bibliography, Illustrations, Index, Profile Books, London, … Continue reading

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Trump – not yet President, but getting closer

Trump – not yet President, but getting closer Ilana Mercer dissects his two latest speeches Following Donald J. Trump’s immigration address, critics—essentially all Big, Crooked Media—charged that Trump’s Arizona speech represented a sharp departure from the tone he took earlier that day, … Continue reading

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Trump and Trade

Trump and Trade Ilana Mercer admonishes Mitt Mitt gives Mormons (whom I love) a bad name. I thought Mormons weren’t meant to bad-mouth others. Yet Mitt had nothing but bad things to say about Donald Trump, who is political tabula … Continue reading

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Trump Buries Bush, by Ilana Mercer

Trump Buries Bush, by Ilana Mercer He calls Bush a liar and still wins in South Carolina (Nevada too) Donald Trump has buried George W. Bush, for good. Or so we hope. This might not be “Morning in America,” but … Continue reading

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Settling Accounts with Dubya, by Ilana Mercer

Settling Accounts with Dubya, by Ilana Mercer Front-runner Trump repudiates Bush doctrine Making America great again, the theme of Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign, depends on dispelling the myths and myth-making that made America bad. Beginning with George W. Bush. Saint … Continue reading

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Time to do Serious, by Ilana Mercer

Time to do Serious, by Ilana Mercer  Some tactical advice for frontrunner Trump If Donald J. Trump wishes to lessen the impact of his disappointing second in the Iowa caucuses and walk back the tack he’s taken with Ted Cruz—he … Continue reading

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Glenn Beck back to School, by Ilana Mercer

Glenn Beck back to School, by Ilana Mercer Former Fox pundit needs educating Former Fox News Channel broadcaster Glenn Beck, now of The Blaze TV, has been warning theatrically of an inchoate catastrophe should the country choose Donald J. Trump … Continue reading

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Ask Bush why the Iraqi Military won’t fight

Ask Bush why the Iraqi Military won’t fight The fall of Ramadi – Ilana Mercer apportions blame It’s quite a surprise that John McCain did not rise on his hind legs when he got wind of what U.S. Defense Secretary … Continue reading

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