https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/05/30/was-it-this-blog/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-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 20:19:35 -0400<![CDATA[My grandmother would have said yes! (Unfortunately she passed away about twenty years ago.) In any case, the Syrian dissidents known as the Attasy 8 discussed on this blog just two days ago have been released (or some them anyway). Ammar Abdulhamid reports from Damascus: A few hours ago, the Atassy 8 were released. International and internal pressures seem to have paid off. As such, and rather than coming as a demonstration of strength, as it was intended to be, the entire move came as a further demonstration of the Regime’s weakness, confusion and lack of resolve.]]>Mon, 30 May 2005 19:42:28 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/05/30/was-it-this-blog-n208254