Monthly Archives: April 2016

“We’re proud of that!” You are?

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

  In last night's verbal savagery in Brooklyn there were several striking moments. Hillary Clinton's pandering to the supposed "toughness" of the denizens of New York City was pathetic in its demonstration of her universal appeals to any group that … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Israel, Palestine, Politics | 129 Comments

Aleppo City Battle map update – 14 April 2016

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"Earlier today, the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) captured al-Mallah farms in the north while simultaneously cutting the rebel supply line to Al-Ramouseh Industrial District in the south. Furthermore, breaking reports indicate that government troops are storming the western section of … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, The Military Art | 33 Comments

Syria elects a parliament and the Tiger Man will lead at Aleppo City

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

   According to news report MG (not colonel) Suhail al-Hassan will be the overall coordinating commander in the reduction of the rebel held piece of Aleppo city.  The Russian staff advisers are further reported to have played a key role … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Middle East, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria, The Military Art | 36 Comments

Cat Birds

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

  This is another favorite bird for me.  They are migratory and are only here in my garden a few month in the summer.  The cardinals are quite brave around me because they know me so well, but the Cat … Continue reading →

Posted in Whatever | 27 Comments

Open Thread – 11 April 2016

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

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Posted in Open Thread | 124 Comments

Aleppo City comes next?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

The Syrian Arab Republic’s Prime Minister, Dr. Wa’el Al-Halaqi, issued a statement on Sunday, asserting that the Syrian Arab Army (SAA) and Russian Air Force are preparing a large-scale offensive to liberate the provincial capital of the Aleppo Governorate from … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, Russia, Syria | 31 Comments

1824, 1876, 2016?

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

"The election of the President and Vice President of the United States is an indirect vote in which citizens cast ballots for a set of members of the U.S. Electoral College. These electors then cast direct votes for the President … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Affairs, government, Politics | 82 Comments

SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket Nails Its Barge Landing – TTG

Posted on April 8, 2016 by walrus

In a dramatic feat of engineering prowess, the private spaceflight company SpaceX successfully landed a reusable Falcon 9 rocket booster today — the second such landing for the company, and the first successful touchdown on a ship. The two-stage Falcon … Continue reading →

Posted in Space, TTG | 13 Comments

What, exactly IS the “Russian Challenge?”

Posted on April 8, 2016 by Andrei Martyanov

Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter told an audience recently that the US now faces five defense challenges:  Russia, China, Iran, North Korea and terrorism.  In accordance with apparent Obamanite policy he did not say Islamic terrorism but that is what … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, China, Iran, Korea, Middle East, Russia, Syria | 113 Comments

Closing the Door – TTG

Posted on April 7, 2016 by walrus

21:42 06.04.2016(updated 21:49 06.04.2016)   The Syrian Democratic Forces, including elements of the Kurdish people's protection units (YPG), are preparing to launch a large-scale operation to liberate the strategically important city of Manbij, about 35 km from the Turkish border in … Continue reading →

Posted in Syria, TTG, Turkey | 22 Comments