Global Security Newsire has a nice summary of the fallout from Colin Powell’s clumsy use of poorly sourced intelligence about the Iranian missile program. Adam Ereli put on a brave face, adding that Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage “saw the same information.” [Though apparently had the good sense to keep his fat trap shut.] …
Michael Roston Rules
by | 2004-11-18 | 1 Comment
In a fit of sado-masochism, Michael Roston has committed to reading the right-wing press every day. Check out Looking for Someone to Lie to Me. The result—THE TWO MINUTES HATE—has rapidly become my favorite daily read.
A Little More Colin …
by | 2004-11-18 | No Comments
The Washington Post is reporting that the information in Powell’s statement about the Iranian ballistic missile program “was classified and based on an unvetted, single source who provided information that two U.S. officials said yesterday was highly significant if true but has not yet been verified.” “According to one official with access to the material, …
Allegations About Iran
by | 2004-11-18 | No Comments
There have been several allegations recently that Iran continues to pursue nuclear weapons, despite the recent agreement signed with the EU-3. Here are the two that have popped up recently, so you don’t have to sift through the stories yourself. National Council on Resistance in Iran As far as I can tell, the allegations by …
