Summary: Lost amidst the details and blather about our proposed attack on Syria is the possibility that we might get hurt. More accurately, that our grand strategy makes a severe defeat highly likely. If not in this crises, then in one of the future crises our policies seek out — and even create as needed. …
Summary: While the news media lulls us into a stupor, the world moves on. Two Three Four articles from the front lines deserve your attention.  Every day we slide towards ruin and tyranny, an ugly combination. If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face — forever. — …
Summary: The past decade has taught us much about America, with its two recessions and the war on terror. A new vision slowly emerges of America, its people, and our future. “What’s past is prologue.” — Antonio, in Act II Scene 1 of The Tempest by William Shakespeare No consumption of sports, porn, and drugs can conceal …
America is the new Rome. Late Republican Rome (not the best of times) Read More »
Summary: Today we look at a powerful and provocative article challenging the very basis for America’s large and hugely expensive navy. G. I. Wilson points us to an article posing a powerful question, especially timely as the US approaches the mother of all budget crunches. It’s worth reading in full; afterwards is Wilson’s analysis. “Can The …
Dr. Gross asks “Can The Case Be Made For Naval Power?” Read More »
I recommend reading “Killing America’s Kids“, Fred Reed, posted at Fred on Everything, 6 September 2009 — Excerpt: Why then is [SecDef Gates] so angry at having the war photographed? Easy: Spin control. Spin is so very important in war these days. While America is only barely a democracy, still, if the public, the great …
Fred again provides a new and valuable perspective on current events Read More »
