Monthly Archives: May 2017

Movement through the Jebel Druze toward al-tanf.

  "The Syrian Arab Army (SAA), alongside several paramilitary units, captured a large chunk of rebel-held territory in the eastern countryside of Al-Sweida, a military source told Al-Masdar last night. According to the military source, the Syrian Arab Army and … Continue reading

Posted in Borg Wars, Current Affairs, Iraq, Middle East, Syria | 15 Comments

Joe Lieberman and the Three Amigos

  "Charles Freeman Jr.’s withdrawal of his acceptance of a high-level intelligence position in the Obama administration was a national-security drama more riveting than an episode of “24.” The moral was clear: even a president who owes his job to … Continue reading

Posted in Intelligence, Israel, Justice, Politics | 49 Comments

Incident at Al-Tanf – TTG

Yesterday a CJTFOIR spokesperson issued the following statement concerning an attack on Syrian forces thirty kilometers northwest of the Syrian-Iraqi border crossing of Al-Tanf. “The coalition struck pro-regime forces that were advancing well inside an established de-confliction zone northwest of … Continue reading

Posted in Borg Wars, Russia, Syria, TTG | 84 Comments

Solar and Lunar Letters in Arabic

For those of you who might be troubled that  a name/noun like "Al-Tanf" is written by westerners as "At-Tanf," there is this:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_and_moon_letters   pl

Posted in Middle East | 6 Comments

Patrick Armstrong Sitrep # 1

As an experiment, and with PL's agreement, I'm posting my regular Sitrep on Russia-related matters. There are 200+ more on my site plus many other writings RUSSIAN FEDERATION SITREP 18 MAY 2017 RUSSIA INC. More Western sources agree that Russia's … Continue reading

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Current Affairs, Russia | 25 Comments

“Desire” By Richard Sale

    It was a tall, unbelievably beautiful tree, finely shaped, with a great, green spreading crest, black dark green leaves, pale blossoms and long, sharp thorns.  But in spite of its being a splendid sight, some said it was … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 13 Comments

Washington Elite Opts to Destroy Trump at All Costs by Publius Tacitus

The agitprop offensive against Donald Trump over the last two days has unmasked the breadth and scope of the anti-Trump opposition. The destroy Trump cadre includes most members of the press (written and electronic), the Democrats, the Socialists and the traditional … Continue reading

Posted in As The Borg Turns, government | 243 Comments

North Korea’s Missile Program Progressing Faster Than Expected – Southfront

The North Korea missile program is progressing faster than expected, South Korean Defense Minister Han Min-koo said on Tuesday. He told the parliament that the Sunday missile test was successfull and pointed out that North Korea’s missile program was developing faster than … Continue reading

Posted in Korea, weapons | 63 Comments

Donald Trump Will Not Survive by Publius Tacitus

I have a bet with an old friend and mentor. Both of us believe that Donald Trump will not serve his full four year term. We differ, however, on how long he will survive. My friend thinks he will have … Continue reading

Posted in As The Borg Turns | 126 Comments

Open Thread – 14 May 2017

  I need  a day off.  It rained here for four days.  My basement started leaking water.  The roof leaks in a place I just had repaired.  The house was built in 1913.  I suppose that if you insist on … Continue reading

Posted in Open Thread | 101 Comments