Some of you have complained about delays in posting your comments, and it is entirely my fault. I have to approve comments, and very rarely I find one that is so totally composed of personal insults, either for me or for other commenters, that I delete it.
I have a day job, which takes me offline for hours on end. I clear the comments as quickly as I can. Bear with me.
Furthermore, I am getting a new hip in two weeks, so I probably will be sleeping for a bit, heh. Bear with me.
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by Michael Ledeen
...transcend[s] mere descriptive narrative and seek[s] to fix a value—political, philosophical or strategic—on the events of 9/11…
—Tunku Varadarajan
Wall Street Journal
by Michael Ledeen
Michael Ledeen takes a fresh look at Tocqueville’s insights into our national psyche and asks whether Americans’ national character, which Tocqueville believed to be wholly admirable, has fallen into moral decay and religious indifference.
by Michael Ledeen
American Enterprise Institute resident scholar Ledeen offers an updated version of the rules for leadership laid down by Machiavelli. Its the nature of humans to do evil, and war is our natural state. Anyone who would wield power in such a setting, writes Ledeen, echoing Machiavelli, “must be prepared to fight at all times.” This is as true in business, sports, and politics as it is on the battlefield.
Kirkus Reviews
by Michael Ledeen
With the skill of a born storyteller, Michael Ledeen weaves together key moments in the fall of communism. His insider’s knowledge of the interplay of complex personalities and Byzantine strategies makes a compelling narrative, one enlivened by his wry wit and flair for the dramatic.
In this call to embrace the worldwide democratic revolution, the author argues that global democracy should be the centerpiece of U.S. strategy.
No complaints and good luck. Thanks.
I enjoy your postings, and learn a lot from them. Best of luck with new hip. Just today I got a checkup on a new hip I got 14 years ago, and it’s still going great. Best thing I ever did, health-wise. The first week or so of recovery was painful, but thereafter it’s been a medical wonder: perfect comfort, as much flexibility as I ever had. Don’t run/jog any more, but no problem at all with other activities (walking, biking, swimming). The only nuisance is triggering the alarm every time I go through airport screening.
Mr. Ledeen, thank you for your tireless efforts on this bracing issue. Good luck with your upcoming surgery. A few pearls if you would indulge: 1. Use the pain medication you are offered, and if you are in pain demand to be medicated…you must be your own advocate. 2. Get up and on your feet as soon as possible (not possible if you are hurting) this will only benefit you in the long run. Best wishes!
Mr. Ledeen, I hope I didn’t come off sounding like a whiner or complainer. I was just trying to figure out how to get my posts to go through and oddball things would stop a post of mine. I noticed using numbers next to names also cause my posts to not ‘make’ it through.
God bless you and I’ll pray for your operation to be a wonderful success. *DO* get plenty of rest so that you can heal. Also, vitamin C and zinc supplements are great immune system boosters.
P.S. I’m terrified of hospitals. [I tried to tell you I 'h-a-t-e' hospitals but that word didn't go through lol].
Just do the exercise regimen they put on you. That’s a really big deal.
I’m ready to gift my blood, sweetheart.
My blood group is A+.I can give you 250cc in to times.
Iranian Real Persians salute you and hope you get power and strength.
Death to Ali khamenei and tyrants.
Viva Americans, republicans and neocan’s.
Good luck with the hip Michael
Don’t get any ideas about out hitting A-Rod..Sorry Michael it just wasn’t meant to be.
DEAR MICHAEL,
A LOT AND A LOT AND A LOT A LOT OF GOOD HEALTH.
GOD BLESS YOU AND BLESS YOUR EFFORTS.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Thank your lucky stars you aren’t living under socialized medicine…yet. With your politics, I’m sure you would be found ineligible for treatment.
Re: Amadhi-nejad’s invitation to Obama for a televised meeting, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that Obama will make a counter invitation of some sort, is it?