Save It For The Funny Papers, Or, The Long Slow Flip-Flop Into Light

John Kerry gets guest space in the NY Times on the Saturday of Labor Day weekend - geez, I guess whatever it is couldn't wait until the day after Thanksgiving.

Kerry is exhorting the world to rally itself into a grand coalition to battle ISIS, or ISIL, or whatever. Maybe agreeing on a name would be a useful first step for this coalition.

Kerry's message of fear is totally at odds with Obama's message of numb complacency; per the Times, Obama is telling donors we are "pretty safe", and these mixed messages have the WaPo alarmed. But it is Kerry's conclusion that leaves us laughing:

Coalition building is hard work, but it is the best way to tackle a common enemy. When Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait in 1990, the first President George Bush and Secretary of State James A. Baker III did not act alone or in haste. They methodically assembled a coalition of countries whose concerted action brought a quick victory.

Extremists are defeated only when responsible nations and their peoples unite to oppose them.

I know you remember that Kerry voted in favor of the 2003 Iraq attack by Bush 43 because he spent the whole 2004 campaign repudiating it. And he voted for the war in 2003 because he voted against it in 1991!

Say it with me - he was against the Bush 41 coalition before he was for it.

As to the notion that the world stage today has counterparts to Bush, Baker and Thatcher - we wish it were so.

BUT ON THE BRIGHT SIDE (WHICH IS ALSO THE DARK SIDE): Nixon went to China, so maybe Obama and Kerry are especially well-positioned to put together a coalition of warrior-nations. Maybe! But who will join a coalition formed by Red Line Barry and Johnny Waffles when six months later they will be leading the protests against it?

Comments

[narciso]

Well the whole state of affairs is so absurd, that Monty Python's 'Man with three noses'
might be apt.

[Beasts of England]

@centralcal: Won't hurt at all using beer in your boil. And yes, for sure, on the good bread and melted butter! Yummy!!

[Jim Eagle]

CC,

The best part is to have some cristy artisan breaa to soak up the juices:)

[Jim Eagle]

...bread...

[Rick B]

"what is the principle that requires us to drop bombs on Libyan soil, but forbids us to do so on Syrian soil?"

We had the full support of British Petroleum and TOTAL for intervention in Libya, especially since we footed the bill. British Petroleum passed on the Syrian opportunity when the President first proposed a little bombing in support of ISIS, as did TOTAL. They apparently had a better understanding of ISIS than does the President.

[Eric in Boise]

Unless of course I drink more than I add to the pot, right?

It's an oldie, but still a goodie:

"I really love cooking with wine. Sometimes, I even put some in the food."

[Danube on iPad]

UCLA, Bama, Ohio State and (so far) Georgia have not lived up to their rankings.

[Captain Hate on the iPad]

I wish to point out that Lane Kiffin has nothing to do with that sieve of a defense. And the QB is a work in progress.

[Threadkiller]

http://pamelageller.com/2014/08/o-j-simpson-has-converted-to-islam-in-prison.html/

[Captain Hate on the iPad]

O$U was very lucky to beat Navy last year with a healthy Braxton Miller at the Horseshoe.

[Centralcal on iPad]

Lol, Eric. I always pour cocktails freely for dinner guests. Always get raves about what a great meal it was! ::wink::

[Danube on iPad]

I urged his firing simply because he is an asshole. But I would definitely keep Layla around.

[narciso]

Well the former was a Saudi and Qatari project against Qaddafi, there's a roman a clef, by a Frenchmen, Gerald des Villiers, 'the Madmen of Benghazi' that illustrates this, as we see from the Libyan Herald, that project has gone pear shaped, with the Misratan (bad guys) overwhelming (the good )Zintan, led by General Hafter, for the time being, ISIS and Nusra Front are the former counterpart

[Sue]

Our last night at the lake we had a fish fry. Oh. My. Freaking. Stars. Fresh fried catfish that we caught, home made hush puppies, onion rings, French fries and cole slaw, dill pickles, sliced onion and tomatoes from my sister's garden. And of course lots of sweet iced tea followed with chocolate birthday cake. Im so hungry for that meal tonight...

[Ignatz]

When was the last time UCLA football lived up to its ranking?

[Captain Hate on the iPad]

Shocking that OJ, hater of women and Jews, has converted to the religion of pieces.

[Beasts of England]

Damn right, Danube! She's a keeper!

I was a little surprised that Sims started, Captain. He showed some poise, but needs time. Thankfully we have a few sleepers before entertaining JiB's Gators.

[Threadkiller]

The article does say that it isn't confirmed CH.

But I can believe it.

[Quarter mile relay. He ran third.]

I saw OJ set a world track record that still stands.

[Eric in Boise]

New thread up.

[Janet - the districts lie fallow, while the Capitol gorges itself]

He singes McCain,

Step 1 - find out what Allahu akbar means.

"..That incensed McCain, who shot back: “Would you have a problem with an American or Christians saying ‘thank God? Thank God?’ That’s what they’re saying. Come on! Of course they’re Muslims, but they’re moderates and I guarantee you they are moderates.”

Wrong on all counts. In the first place, it does not mean “thank God,” as McCain seems to have affirmed when he said, “That’s what they’re saying.” Allahu akbar means “Allah is greater” – not, as it is often translated, “God is great.” The significance of this is enormous, as it is essentially a proclamation of superiority and supremacism. Allah is greater – than any of the gods of the infidels, and Islam is superior to all other religions."

[Janet - the districts lie fallow, while the Capitol gorges itself]

the link - http://www.frontpagemag.com/2013/robert-spencer/john-mccain-what-an-embarrassment/

[Beasts of England]

Sounds totally delicious, Sue!!

[cathyf]

Happy birthday, Elliott!