Tumblr- "But then there’s the onslaught of irony that comes from any advice book written by a man whose name..." May 14, 2013“But then there’s the onslaught of irony that comes from any advice book written by a man whose name has become synonymous in defense circles with Epic Fail. “Those who think that they know, but are mistaken, and act upon their mistakes, are the most dangerous people to have in charge” is a pull quote in Rumsfeld’s Rules attributed to Margaret Thatcher. It’s […]
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Democratic Party officials believe that Kevin Strouse is exactly the..." April 8, 2013“That’s how they like it. Democratic Party officials believe that Kevin Strouse is exactly the kind of candidate who can help them retake the House next year. He’s a smart, young former Army Ranger — good qualities for any aspiring politician. But what party leaders really like is that Strouse doesn’t have particularly strong views on the country’s hottest i […]
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Category Archives: Shanghai
Rusty Nails?
The “Nail House” story from Chongqing that I have mentioned previously is still in the news. Simon Elegant of Time and Time‘s China Blog talks about a “nail house” story in Shanghai that echoes some of the concerns that I … Continue reading
Posted in China, Chongqing, eminent domain, nail house, property rights, Shanghai
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