RSS- Tit for tat until it all goes boom
- Deadly H5N1 avian influenza strain detected on mainland Antarctica
- “BYD is launching its next-gen Blade EV battery soon with more range and even lower cost”
- Iran launches air attacks on Israel
- ISW on the developing Ukrainian defense industrial base and Russias strikes on the Ukrainian energy infrastructure
- Britain? Kaput! By Walrus.
- Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity
- The situation and some possible courses of action … A Pat Lang post reposted from 26 February 2022
- HARPER: COL. W. PATRICK LANG R.I.P.
- A Note On Our Folly By Walrus
Monthly Archives: May 2016
Northeastern Bias? Could that be?
"BRIAN STELTER, CNN: Certainly right underneath the surface, many writers and commentators are mortified by some of the things Trump says. You can call it liberal bias, or you can call it a sense of decency. A sense of … Continue reading
Posted in Media
81 Comments
Interesting “doings” in Syria
Hmmm … Votel, the commanding general of US Central Command went to visit in northern Syria where the GBs are shepherding the SDF/YPG toward Raqqa as best they can. That must be a great deal like herding cats. The Arabs … Continue reading
Posted in Middle East, Russia, Syria, Turkey
14 Comments
The Panderers
""Unlike Donald Trump, I will not pander to the gun lobby," Clinton said during a keynote speech at the Trayvon Martin Foundation's Circle of Mothers dinner. "We will not be silenced and we will not be intimidated." Clinton made … Continue reading
Posted in Afghanistan, Politics
106 Comments
“Syria Situation Report: May 12 – 20, 2016” ISW
'On the ground, pro-regime forces continued to tighten their grip on key urban terrain despite the diplomatic negotiations. Pro-regime forces mounted renewed attacks on opposition-held districts of Aleppo City following the expiration of a local truce on March 11. Pro-regime … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Intelligence, Middle East, Syria, The Military Art
42 Comments
The Society of Jesus owes these people… Something…
"African-Americans have long lived with unanswered questions about their roots, missing branches in their family trees and stubborn silences from elders reluctant to delve into a painful past that extends back to slavery. This month, scores of readers wrote to … Continue reading
Posted in History, Justice, Religion, WBS
44 Comments
“Hilaritas” by Mark Riebling
"I think there is an important book to be written on the stultifying effect of Protestantism on English Literature. This thought comes from a two-fisted reading of Chaucer and Spenser. In 1380 English Lit. is earthy and saucy, and in … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Fine Art, Prose
34 Comments
Another source of Bibi’s campaign funds?
"Arnaud Mimran, who allegedly defrauded the European Union of about $315 million along with several partners, testified Thursday in a Paris court that he gave Netanyahu the money in 2001, the RTL broadcaster reported. “I financed him to the … Continue reading
Posted in France, Israel, Politics
3 Comments
Is Trudeau Canadian enough?
" … the Prime Minister was caught in a storm of controversy Wednesday afternoon when frustrations in the House of Commons saw Trudeau grabbing one lawmaker and then, accidentally elbowing another. The altercation occurred when members had gathered for a … Continue reading
Posted in Canada
36 Comments
“In NATO tank competition, U.S. comes up short against Germany” Washpost
"Germany took top honors in the competition, followed by Denmark and Poland in second place and third place respectively. The challenge, co-hosted by U.S. Army Europe and the German Bundeswehr, is a nod to the Cold War era and a tacit … Continue reading
Posted in The Military Art
65 Comments