https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2004/09/05/the-politics-of-pirandello-part-65/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 09:45:44 -0400<![CDATA[Yesterday&#8217;s New York Times editorial on the Opinion &gt; Deadly Stalemate in Chechnya&#8221; href=&#8221;http://www.nytimes.com/2004/09/04/opinion/04sat1.html&#8221;&gt;Deadly Stalemate in Chechnya could not be more predictable in its call for a negotiated settlement of the Chechen conflagration, but it is still worth commenting on because its argument is at the heart of the debate about terrorism. The Times is urging Russian President Putin to find some Chechen leaders who are not &#8220;Moscow-backed&#8221; puppets with whom to negotiate and settle this thing once and for all.]]>Sun, 05 Sep 2004 08:23:02 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2004/09/05/the-politics-of-pirandello-part-65-n204497