https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2008/07/19/paradise-i-paradise-ii/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 18:14:33 -0400<![CDATA[While Barack Obama burnishes his foreign policy credentials in distant war zones, I will burnishing my &#8220;kickback&#8221;  credentials in two domestic locales in the next two weeks &#8211; Paradise Base I (Bainbridge Island, WA) and Paradise Base II (Hanalei Bay, Kauai). So far I am not being accompanied by any media.  I will let you know if this changes. Blog reports to follow.]]>Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:41:12 -0400<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2008/07/19/paradise-i-paradise-ii-n216010