Open Thread: Domino Theory Edition

Submitted by: Open Thread on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 08:52

As far as foreign policy goes, at least the Domino Effect has the potential for outstanding visuals. Unfortunately, many of those who enthusiastically support it with regard to a policy of intervention may not be so quick to adopt it as a master theory applicable to other concepts and issues -- for example, the impact of global climate change on global stability...

And now, just to ensure that the whole row of howler monkeys in the back of the bus is kept properly stimulated, here's one for the unevolved:

Darwin must be smiling.

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Higher Education for the Illegals before they Cross

Submitted by jimstaro on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 11:38.

Border fence would cut through Texas university

The steel fence that the U.S. government wants to build along the Mexican border would do more than slice through the University of Texas' Brownsville campus and cut off the golf course from the rest of the school.

School officials say it would make a mockery of the very mission of the university: promoting close ties between the U.S. and Mexico.

And they even get the Golf Course, what a Deal!!!;c}

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More not Winning Hearts and Minds

Submitted by jimstaro on Fri, 06/27/2008 - 14:44.

Disputed U.S. raid in Iraq reportedly kills a Maliki relative

Outraged Iraqi officials demanded an investigation into an early-morning U.S. military raid Friday near the birthplace of Prime Minister Nouri al Maliki, saying the operation violated terms of the security handover of Karbala province.

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