Monthly Archive: January, 2000

My Post-Mortem on the Graner Verdict

I’m veering off-topic briefly to talk about an old love that will not die, court-martial practice. In this case, it was superbly performed by Major Michael Holley, who prosecuted Specialist Graner of Abu Ghraib fame. As I’ve previously mentioned in this blog, I was Major Holley’s supervisor when both of us were on active duty, back when he was still Captain Holley. Most of my supervision, incidentally, consisted of me telling him to keep doing what he was already doing,...

My Post-Mortem on the Graner Verdict

I’m veering off-topic briefly to talk about an old love that will not die, court-martial practice. In this case, it was superbly performed by Major Michael Holley, who prosecuted Specialist Graner of Abu Ghraib fame. As I’ve previously mentioned in this blog, I was Major Holley’s supervisor when both of us were on active duty, back when he was still Captain Holley. Most of my supervision, incidentally, consisted of me telling him to keep doing what he was already doing,...

The Alternative Reality of Christine Ahn

Dave at No Illusions wants to know more about Christine Ahn, the North Korean apologist (and American, as it turns out) whose views OhMyNews found worthy of the extensive interview I linked and fisked below. Even a cursory exploration of Christine Ahn’s views immediately raises questions about the honesty of OhMyNews’s coverage of her, given its failure to disclose that she is an active member in a pro-Pyongyang organization based in Oakland, California. Who Is Christine Ahn? North Korea is...

The Alternative Reality of Christine Ahn

Dave at No Illusions wants to know more about Christine Ahn, the North Korean apologist (and American, as it turns out) whose views OhMyNews found worthy of the extensive interview I linked and fisked below. Even a cursory exploration of Christine Ahn’s views immediately raises questions about the honesty of OhMyNews’s coverage of her, given its failure to disclose that she is an active member in a pro-Pyongyang organization based in Oakland, California. Who Is Christine Ahn? North Korea is...

Winter in Korea

I reneged on my promise to give you pictures during the last two weekends. I hope you’re not disappointed with this week’s selection. As always, the photographer is my sister-in-law, who photo-blogs under the name Carou. I’d link her, but her blog isn’t public yet. I’m trying to convince her to change her mind. Apukujong looks cold. I love the light in this picture. Seoul City Hall just before New Year’s Day, 2005. My wife and I were married in...

Winter in Korea

I reneged on my promise to give you pictures during the last two weekends. I hope you’re not disappointed with this week’s selection. As always, the photographer is my sister-in-law, who photo-blogs under the name Carou. I’d link her, but her blog isn’t public yet. I’m trying to convince her to change her mind. Apukujong looks cold. I love the light in this picture. Seoul City Hall just before New Year’s Day, 2005. My wife and I were married in...