Ever heard of John Witherspoon? I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t until I read this fascinating piece on the New Criterion site. He was certainly a key part of early American history, not least for being James Madison’s mentor. Just goes to show how having the wrong building burn down can plunge one into obscurity.
I like this bit of advice, certainly heeded by Madison:
“Ne’er do ye speak unless ye ha’ something to say, and when ye are done, be sure and leave off.”
Captain’s Quarters has followups on CENTCOM’s announcement.Check the link for updates. Last I saw, it appears that not only is this high-value target dead, but we also have another in custody.
Hoo-ah.
UPDATE
Michael Ledeen has more.
Coalition forces in Iraq killed 15 terrorists and detained six other suspects and a senior terrorist leader during raids yesterday and today near Baqubah, military officials reported today.
He suspects it’ll get little MSM play, due to this closing paragraph:
Several women and children were present at the raid sites, officials said. None was harmed, and all were returned to their homes once the troops ensured the area was secure, they added.
Why Buttle? In Terry Gilliam’s seminal movie Brazil Theodore Buttle was arrested, tortured, and killed due to a computer error.
Why here? Google was getting just a bit too evil for my taste. I hope you enjoy the new location. The old posts will no doubt live on at the old location for quite a while.
Welcome to our new home. Let me know how you like the new look.
