Monthly Archives: October 2016

Intra-jihadi fight for Dabiq

"Dabiq is considered a major ISIL stronghold with symbolic importance to the group, Dabiq, 10 kilometers from the Turkish border, is cited in apocalyptic Sunni prophecy as the site of an end-of-times battle between Christian forces and Muslims. Islamic State … Continue reading

Posted in Borg Wars, Middle East, Syria, Turkey | 43 Comments

Briefing the options …

That is the badge worn by members of the Joint Staff.  This staff is the central military planning organ of the US government.  It should be understood that neither the Joint Chiefs themselves nor their staff decide anything other than … Continue reading

Posted in government, The Military Art | 72 Comments

The 51st State … Valentin Vatsev

  "Mr. Vatsev, the major US media that is openly sympathetic to Hillary Clinton is already talking about her as the next US president. What can we expect from Clinton on foreign policy? What is your forecast? I would be happy if … Continue reading

Posted in As The Borg Turns | 91 Comments

Who done what?

According to news reports the US has retaliated against shore radars in Yemen with Tomahawk cruise missiles. OK.  I wonder why the USS Mason did not sink attacking small boats with the 20mm, 4500 rds/minute radar trained gatling guns on … Continue reading

Posted in Borg Wars, Yemen | 81 Comments

Open Thread – 12 October 2016

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Posted in Open Thread | 222 Comments

Hillary and the Gulfies

"While this military/para-military operation is moving forward, we need to use our diplomatic and more traditional intelligence assets to bring pressure on the governments of Qatar and Saudi Arabia, which are providing clandestine financial and logistic support to ISIL and … Continue reading

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, Middle East, Saudi Arabia | 80 Comments

US Navy DDG attacked in Bab al-Mandab strait. – Tidewater

It looks to me as if the Houthis (Ansar Allah party) have a response to the American/Saudi aggression against Yemen that could mean real trouble coming up for merchant ships and tankers going through the Bab el Mandeb. Crew members … Continue reading

Posted in Borg Wars, Middle East, Yemen | 82 Comments

He saved himself, for now …

Trump's counteroffensive was ugly but IMO it was effective.  The level of stress that he inflicted on the Ft. Brooklyn apparat was reflected in Little Donny Deutsch's hysterical performance at MJ today.  After letting the man rave against Trump for a … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 218 Comments

Closer and closer to war …

 "Chief of the Directorate of Media service and Information of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, Major General Igor Konashenkov promised that no U.S. aircraft would be immune from the threat the S-300 and S-400 air defense batteries … Continue reading

Posted in Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Israel, Middle East, Russia, Syria | 216 Comments

HC wants “open borders”

 "My dream is a hemispheric common market, with open trade and open borders, some time in the future with energy that is as green and sustainable as we can get it, powering growth and opportunity for every person in the … Continue reading

Posted in Politics | 199 Comments