Attacks on J Street as parley approaches Oct 23, 2009
Meanwhile, J Street announced that it had secured a high-ranking Obama administration official to keynote the Oct. 25-28 event in Washington: President Obama s national security adviser, James Jones. The criticism underscores the controversy J Street has stirred in the Jewish community, particularly given its warm reception from Obama administration officials. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
Obama's Military Problem Is Worse Than You Think Oct 22, 2009
To support his view, he engages in such shabbiness as claiming a report by Woodward of the Washington Post is the best source about what James Jones found while touring Afghanistan, Pakistan and India earlier this year. This is shameless crap for the excellent reason that James -- himself a former general and wise in the ways of high command -- made a number of public statements on his return about what he'd been telling US commanders and what they'd been telling him. (Slate)
Looking Back Oct 22, 2009
Mr. and Mrs. James Jones and baby boy Jamey jay, of Grand Mound, Iowa visited at Wayne Stranskys Sunday. Wayne Turnipseed and family of Gary, Indiana, visited Friday at the home of his sister, Mrs. Richard Scott. (Kalona News, IA)
Karzai needed convincing twice on new election Oct 22, 2009
Senior White House officials, who also spoke on condition of anonymity to offer details of the negotiations, said Kerry stayed in Eikenberry's residence in Kabul and conducted his work from the U.S. Embassy, where he stayed in close telephone contact with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, national security adviser James Jones and special Afghan envoy Richard Holbrooke. Sunday morning, Kerry flew south to Kandahar to visit a U.S. air base and then to Marine Camp Leatherneck to meet... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- World)
Building a Non-Partisan Afghan Strategy Oct 19, 2009
"It's well known ; that there are individuals, including the vice president of the United States, now, unfortunately, the national security adviser [retired Marine Gen. James Jones], the chief political adviser to the president, Mr. Rahm Emanuel who don't want to alienate the left base of the Democrat Party," said McCain. Jones disputes McCain s criticism that politics is at play in Obama s war planning. (Human Events Online)
DOJ Outlines Changes After Backlash Over Stevens Case Oct 17, 2009
Chief Judge James Jones of the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, who worked on that earlier effort, said a court rule requiring federal prosecutors to turn information over to the defense is the strongest way to make sure the government plays fair. Said Jones: "It seems to me codifying the rule in the manner we proposed would provide an ultimate safeguard to this issue.". (Law.com)
Here Comes Iran's Nuke Oct 14, 2009
Gen. James Jones, this president's national "security" adviser, says he still believes Tehran gave up its attempt to develop nuclear weapons back in 2003. That's been Washington's story for six years of Iranian nuclear development and deception, and Gen. Jones is sticking with it, at least publicly. (Townhall.com)
Tough guys don't need to dance Oct 14, 2009
Don't we know, as Tom Engelhardt recently reminded us, that Obama's "civilian" advisors include "Karl W Eikenberry, a retired lieutenant general who is the US ambassador to Afghanistan, Douglas Lute, a lieutenant general who is the president's special advisor on Afghanistan and Pakistan (dubbed the "war czar" when he held the same position in the Bush administration), and James Jones, a retired Marine Corps general, who is national security advisor, not to speak of Secretary of Defense Robert... (Asia Times Online)
Casey storyteller makes his way as journalist/folk singer Oct 11, 2009
Other songs on the CD also have a local flavor such as The Day James Jones Came to Town, Westfield Blues, The Vicious Murder of Milo Eames, Fontanet , and Lincoln Motel Blues. Contact Dawn James at or 238-6866. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
The Generals' War Oct 11, 2009
Sunday, National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones said of the McChrystal-Obama meeting, "I am sure they exchanged direct views.". Jones went on to suggest McChrystal's recommendations were merely the general's "own opinion" of "what he thinks his role within that strategy is." Other factors must go into the final decisions on strategy and force levels. (Human Events Online)
New Soliloquy: To Be (LBJ), Or Not To Be Oct 10, 2009
Because, explains National Security Adviser James Jones, you don't commit troops before you decide on a strategy. No strategy. (Investors Business Daily)
Obama 'Weeks Away' From Afghan Decision Oct 10, 2009
National security adviser James Jones has said that according to maximum estimates, al-Qaida has fewer than 100 fighters operating in Afghanistan without any bases or ability to launch attacks on the West. Instead, the U.S. fight in Afghanistan is against the Taliban, now increasingly defined by the Obama team as distinct from al-Qaida. (Click2Houston, TX)
More troops in Afghanistan? Naysayers gain clout with Obama Oct 9, 2009
Opponents of the Afghan counterinsurgency have allies in high places Vice President Joe Biden and possibly National Security Adviser James Jones, who signaled this summer that he didn't think more troops were the answer. Their arguments were bolstered by allegations of fraud in the recent Afghan elections, which reinforce the view that Afghanistan's government is too weak a partner on which to build a counterinsurgency strategy. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Pack can't protect Rodgers - Is help on the way? Oct 9, 2009
We can t put everything on the offensive line, wide receiver James Jones said. We watched the film. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Today in History Oct 9, 2009
Clout of National Security Adviser James Jones grows. Yahoo. (Yahoo News)
Book roundup: Memoirs and motherhood Oct 8, 2009
LiesMy Mother Never Told Me could be renamed "Mommy, Booze & Me: The Nightmare." Kaylie Jones is the daughter of James Jones, author of. Her mother, Gloria, was a witty beauty whose friends included. (USA Today -- Life)
Navarrette: Military advice should come from those who know Oct 8, 2009
"It is imperative," Gates said during a speech at the annual meeting of the Association of the U.S. Army, "that all of us taking part in these deliberations civilians and military alike provide our best advice to the president candidly but privately." Previously, retired Marine Gen. James Jones, Obama's national security adviser, said on CNN that: "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command." The scolding was aimed at Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander... (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
White House Irked at McChrystal Oct 7, 2009
But James Jones, Obama's national security adviser and a retired four-star Marine who oversaw operations in Afghanistan, did not hide his frustration with McChrystal's public statements. "Ideally, it's better for military advice to come up through the chain of command," Jones said Sunday on CNN. "I think that General McChrystal and the others in the chain of command will present the president with not just one option, which does, in fact, tend to have a, you know, enforcing function, but a range... (Human Events Online)
No Afghan pull out, White House says Oct 7, 2009
That prompted Obama s national security adviser, retired four-star Gen. James Jones, to say Sunday that military advice is best provided up through the chain of command. Obama may take weeks to decide whether to add more troops, but the idea of pulling out isn t on the table as a way to deal with a war nearing its ninth year, White House press secretary Robert Gibbs said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
McChrystal's Afghanistan comments: insightful or sedition? Oct 6, 2009
On Sunday, National Security Adviser James Jones told CNN's "State of the Union" that "it's better" for military advice to come up through the chain of command. The administration is over the merits of sending as many as 40,000 additional troops to Afghanistan to halt deteriorating security. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Obama to tackle gay ban Oct 5, 2009
US National Security Adviser James Jones said Sunday that President Barack Obama is committed to fulfilling his campaign promise to repeal the ban on gays in the military. But Jones stressed that Obama has "an awful lot" on his plate, as the United States remains embroiled in wars in both Afghanistan and Iraq and the young US administration facing difficult legislative battles over health care reform. (iAfrica.com)
Does Iran have data to build a nuclear bomb? No, says US. Oct 5, 2009
In this photo, national security adviser James Jones appears on CBS's "Face the Nation" in Washington, Sunday ... US National Security Adviser James Jones, however, disputed the IAEA's findings. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Afghan battle probe a reminder of war's challenges Oct 5, 2009
Gen. James Jones, a retired Marine Corps general, said Sunday in television interviews that Afghanistan is not in imminent danger of falling to the Taliban and that al-Qaida's presence in the country is "very diminished.". Jones credited Pakistan's government and army with doing a much better job in recent months of going after insurgent forces along the porous border between the two countries. (WCAX.com, VT)
Analysis: Campaign vow meets harsh Afghan reality Oct 5, 2009
Michael Mullen, National Security Advisor James Jones, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Defense Undersecretary for Policy Michele Flournoy and Special Envoy to Afghanistan Richard Holbrooke. (AP Photo/Ron Edmonds, File). (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Obama Aide Hopes Gitmo Deadline Can Be Met Oct 5, 2009
But James Jones also says that meeting Obama's deadline to close the facility by Jan. 22 is proving harder than officials first thought. Jones says it's clear that Guantanamo must close, because of the symbol it's come to represent. (Newsmax)
Obama Adviser: Afghan Collapse Not Near Oct 5, 2009
Retired Gen. James Jones said the government of Afghan President Hamid Karzai must improve and give hope to the people of Afghanistan. He added that he believes the government has a chance to succeed, with the aid of a strong effort by the U.S. to train the Afghan army and police. (Newsmax)
Obama to Take on Military Gay Ban at 'Right Time' Oct 5, 2009
"I don't think it's going to be it's not years, but I think it will be teed up appropriately," James Jones said. The Democratic-led Congress is considering repealing the 1993 law. (Newsmax)
Inspectors to Visit Iran Enrichment Site Oct. 25 Oct 5, 2009
"The fact that Iran came to the table and seemingly showed some degree of cooperation, I think, is a good thing," James Jones said on CNN's "State of the Union" program. "But this is not going to be an open-ended process. ... We, the world community, want to be satisfied within a short period of time," Jones added. (Time.com)
Obama meets Afghan commander in Denmark Oct 3, 2009
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and special Afghan and Pakistan envoy Richard Holbrooke appeared to be leaning toward supporting a troop increase, while White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel and Gen. James Jones, Obama's national security adviser, appeared to be skeptical of troop increases. Vice President Joe Biden also has been reluctant to support sending more troops, favoring a strategy that directly targets al-Qaida fighters who are believed to be hiding in Pakistan. (San Francisco Chronicle)
AWOL on Afghanistan Oct 3, 2009
It wasnt until Sept. 29 that Obama began a round of "five scheduled intensive discussions with the National Security Council, as well as field commanders and regional ambassadors, on Afghanistan," his National Security Advisor James Jones told the Post. And while Afghanistan is important, Jones added, "We have a lot of other things on the table as well.". (Townhall.com)
Hoekstra: Obama Missed Chance to Confront Iran at U.N. Oct 2, 2009
National Security Advisor Gen. James Jones told Washington Times reporter Bill Gertz earlier this month that the administration decided to abandon the long-range missile sites in Eastern Europe because of new intelligence on Iranian missile programs. The Washington Times report cited two unidentified administration officials as saying that the new information was contained in a May 2009 National Intelligence Assessment (NIE) that concluded Iran wouldnt have a long-range missile before 2020,... (Newsmax)
McCain: Time is running short for Afghan decision Oct 1, 2009
White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and Gen. James Jones, Obama's national security adviser, appeared to be less supportive, the official said. Vice President Joe Biden, who attended the meeting, has been reluctant to support a troop increase, favoring a strategy that directly targets al-Qaida fighters who are believed to be hiding in Pakistan. (KSLA.com, LA)
Waltzing McChrystal Sep 30, 2009
Reporting an interview with Gen. James Jones, Obama s National Security Advisor, Bob Woodward of the writes, Jones said it remains possible that, after a decision on strategy by the president, McChrystal might change his mind about the need for more troops. We will ask General McChrystal, and say, 'Okay, now that you've heard what our strategy is, does this affect your thinking in terms of your resources and, if so, how. (Human Events Online)
'Crabs nipped again Sep 26, 2009
The 'Crabs scored less than two minutes later on James Jones' 16-yard run to go back in front 17-14. "The second half was exciting," Clayton said. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
How to Trap a President in a Losing War Sep 26, 2009
All of this is made more complicated, because the cast of "civilians" theoretically pitted against the military right now includes Karl W. Eikenberry, a retired lieutenant general who is the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan, Douglas Lute, a lieutenant general who is the president's special advisor on Afghanistan and Pakistan (dubbed the "war czar" when he held the same position in the Bush administration), and James Jones, a retired Marine Corps general, who is national security advisor, not to... (CBS News)
Week 2 studs, duds & fantasy Revelations Sep 21, 2009
which is more than James Jones (2 catches, 24 yards) or Jordy Nelson (1 catch, 11 yards) can say right now. The Bengals, on the whole, weren't infinitely better than their NFC North counterparts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Skelton: Ambivalence on Afghanistan 'could wreck America' Sep 14, 2009
Murtha is to meet with CIA Director John Podesta and White House National Security Advisor General James Jones to discuss the assessment of the situation. A bipartisan group of lawmakers led by liberal members introduced a bill to block a decision that the president made earlier this year to redeploy 21,000 troops to Afghanistan before the end of 2009. (TheHill.com)
Forum: Anti-terror bragging rights are a distraction Sep 11, 2009
Recently, in a rebuttal to former Vice President Dick Cheney, National Security Adviser James Jones suggested the United States is really less vulnerable today because of President Barack Obama's efforts to build bridges with other countries. It certainly makes sense that if more nations are on the same page, view terrorism as a collective problem and expand efforts to combat it, positive results should increase. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Meet the Press Sep 10, 2009
We'll find out from the president's national security adviser, Gen. James Jones (Ret. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
* Were only human Sep 3, 2009
Co-written by Cass Sunstein, the current head of the Obama Administrations Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Nudge uses examples drawn from popular culture X cartoon icon Homer Simpson and cult leader James Jones both make appearances X in a book that is largely free of the economic jargon that would put the average reader to sleep. The books central premise is that through sensible choice architecture decision-makers can nudge people in the right direction without... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Bush's third term? You're living it Sep 3, 2009
The White House and Justice Department would be crawling with corporate cronies, people like John Brennan, Greg Craig, James Jones and Eric Holder. Most of the top prosecutors hired at the Department of Justice for political purposes would still be on the job. (Asia Times Online)
Poland marks 70th anniversary of WWII beginning Sep 1, 2009
" Within a month of the Sept. 1 attack, Poland was overwhelmed by the Nazi blitzkrieg from the west, and an attack two weeks later from the east by forces from the Soviet Union, which had signed a pact with Hitler's Germany. It was the beginning of more than five years of war that would engulf the world and see more than 50 million people slaughtered as the German war machine rolled over Europe. Poland alone lost some 6 million citizens - half of them Jews - and more than half its national... (New York Post -- News)
MTP: Celebrating the 'Liberal Lion' Aug 29, 2009
We'll find out from a man at the center of these questions , the President's national security adviser, Gen. James Jones (Ret. . (MSNBC -- Politics)
The many sides of Ted Kennedy Aug 29, 2009
Site Presented By Saturday, Aug 29, 2009. Memories from those who loved and loathed the man. (Salon)
Analysis: Vote snarls US job instead of easing it Aug 29, 2009
National security adviser James Jones and others have made plain the White House distaste for a troop increase, and the expected request will force Obama to decide whether to further expand the war. A runoff also would mean changes to the military plan for the fall, when fighting typically subsides. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
The Many Sides of Ted Kennedy: Memories from those who loved and loathed the man, Salon Aug 27, 2009
Site Presented By Thursday, Aug 27, 2009. The many sides of Ted Kennedy. (Harper's Magazine)
Book tells Clark County history with photos, narratives Aug 25, 2009
He served on the board of the James Jones Literary Society for several years. Handy is pictured in the book with colony luminary James Jones, author of From Here to Eternity, and Montgomery Clift, one of the stars of the film adaptation of this book. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
'Cult Insanity': Woodbridge author tells story of survival and escape from her 'evil' brother-in-law (426) Aug 24, 2009
dogs4you wrote on Aug 22, 2009 12:23 PM:" This story sounds "Stranger than Fiction". How anyone gets themselves in such a situation is beyond me, a weak mind for a start knowing that this moran she was involved with was the leader of a cult. Makes me wonder what color Kool-Aid she was made to drink. A perfect discripton of James Jones or Charlie Manson and how they manipulated their cult to do their bidding. If she truly mothered 14 kids with this mainiac, she doesn have a mind of her own, are... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Charlie Cook: Dem situation has 'slipped completely out of control'... Aug 21, 2009
Brazil's planning minister confirmed that White House National Security Adviser James Jones met this month with Brazilian officials to talk about the loan. The U.S. Export-Import Bank tells us it has issued a "preliminary commitment" letter to Petrobras in the amount of $2 billion and has discussed with Brazil the possibility of increasing that amount. (The Drudge Report)
Fatah Speaks Aug 19, 2009
According to reports, national security adviser James Jones offered a list of Palestinians the Obama administration wanted present at the Fatah event in order to save the conference and Abu Mazen. One of those present was Khaled Abu Esba, who blew up an Israeli bus on the Tel Aviv highway in 1978 killing 35 Israelis. (Human Events Online)
Tough sanctions won't tame Tehran Aug 14, 2009
An array of senior United States officials, including Defense Secretary Robert Gates, special Middle East envoy George Mitchell and National Security Advisor General James Jones, have visited Israel in recent days to talk about Iran. While the high-level chats were in progress, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told the press on August 9: "The president [Barack Obama] ... said, look, we need to take stock of this in September. If there is a response, it needs to be on a fast track. We're not... (Asia Times Online)
Violent Muslim Youth Aug 14, 2009
"They are not crazy people," says James Jones, author of "Blood That Cries Out From the Earth," a book that examines the psychology of religious terrorism. "They [terrorist groups] won't recruit psychotic people," Jones says. (CNN -- US)
US sees UN as key after Bush era difficulties Aug 13, 2009
Despite reports of his declining health, North Korean leader Kim Jong Il seems fully in charge of the reclusive communist country, White House national security adviser James Jones said. Jones said former President Bill Clinton passed no official messages and made no promises during his mission last week to bring home two American journalists convicted of illegally entering North Korea and held in prison. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
O'S NORTH KOREA GIVEAWAYS Aug 11, 2009
While the administration maintains that Clinton (in the words of National Security Adviser James Jones) "passed no official messages and made no promises during his mission," it appears, as columnist Charles Krauthammer noted, "We are for the first time in memory hearing the truth from North Korean news agencies and lies from the White House.". Of course, the handover of hostages Ling and Lee had clearly been negotiated before Clinton left for Pyongyang. (New York Post -- Opinions)
U.S. to create benchmarks for success in war Aug 11, 2009
A day earlier, White House National Security Adviser James Jones did not rule out more American forces. Jones, speaking on Sunday talk shows, also said that he had warned top brass in June that Obama might be startled by a new request so soon after he committed 21,000 additional forces this year. (AZCentral -- News)
White House: Afghan war not in crisis Aug 11, 2009
James Jones, a retired Marine general with experience in Afghanistan, said the United States will know by the end of next year whether the strategy President Barack Obama announced in March is working. In the meantime the White House is redefining how it will measure progress, with new benchmarks expected next month. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Chief denies U.K. spies' hand in torture Aug 11, 2009
Aug. 9: National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones discusses the fate of the Pakistani Taliban leader with NBCs David Gregory on Meet the Press. . (MSNBC -- International)
Year after Favre, Rodgers more poised, confident with Packers Aug 10, 2009
Positional battle: Wideout James Jones, dogged by a knee injury last season, appears healthy and is battling Jordy Nelson, impressive as a rookie last season, for the No. 3 receiver spot. Rookie watch: Linebacker , the 26th overall pick out of Southern California, is a high-motor, explosive pass rusher expected to line up on the outside opposite Kampman. (USA Today -- Sports)
Briton in Iraqi custody after contractor killings Aug 10, 2009
The comments came as President Obama's national security adviser James Jones said Iran has confirmed it has the three Americans in custody, the first official word on their detention. The U.S. State Department has dismissed the spying allegations. (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Three Amigos' joining forces in swine flu fight Aug 10, 2009
"The bottom line is that what affects our bordering neighbors has the potential to affect us all, so we want to be certain that we have the tightest and best possible cooperation," said National Security Adviser Gen. James Jones during a White House briefing with the news media. Obama heads to Mexico for North American summit. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Can Afghanistan be saved? We'll know in a year, Jones says. Aug 10, 2009
White House National Security Advisor James Jones speaks to media outside the CBS studio in Washington after appearing on CBS's "Face the Nation" Sunday ... National Security Adviser James Jones asserted Sunday that the Pentagon will require a year to determine whether its Afghan strategy is working. (Christian Science Monitor -- USA)
Latin fears about US plans to open bases in Colombia Aug 8, 2009
The US sent the National Security Adviser, James Jones, to Brazil's capital last week to discuss Mr Obama's concerns. The Colombian President, Alvaro Uribe, the US's only close ally in the region, completed a rapid-fire, seven-nation tour that was to end in Paraguay yesterday to try to persuade South American leaders there was no hidden agenda behind the deal for US bases. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
US bases shock Latin America Aug 8, 2009
The US sent National Security Adviser James Jones to Brazil to discuss President da Silva's concerns. Colombia's President, Alvaro Uribe, the only close US ally in the region, completed a rapid-fire, seven-nation tour that ended in Paraguay yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Behind the Scenes: Clinton's N. Korea Trip Aug 6, 2009
And just days later, on the weekend of July 24, National Security Advisor James Jones approached Mr. Clinton with the same request. Clinton and President Obama had no direct conversation before the trip. (CBS News)
Journalists Are Free at Last Aug 6, 2009
The NYT that while Obama didn't talk directly to Clinton before the North Korea trip, Gen. James Jones, his national security adviser, "contacted the former president to sound him out." The WP notes that while there were no government officials , "the nature of the delegation gave the mission a quasi-official status." John Podesta, Clinton's White House chief of staff who was head of Obama's transition team, was on the plane, as was David Straub, who used to head the Korea desk at the State... (Slate)
