[petertare]

I figured this guy was spot on target when I first enrolled in one of his Mideast classes at the Naval War College in 1984. Everyone marveled at the clarity this man brought to any discussion, seemingly in any era of history. I can assure you this professor does not maintain the mentality of the usual self-infatuated Ivy leaguer. He gets my vote, and the country would be the better with his counsel.

[Salem]

"I can assure you this professor does not maintain the mentality of the usual self-infatuated Ivy leaguer...."

I agree. I just enjoy reading his style of writing and his uncanny ability to maintain an even hand with such a volatile subject.

Also, he answers all my annoying personal emails. Not even I do that! :-D