Monthly Archives: May 2017

IMO the “de-escalation zones” are a clever trick. Thank God.

Posted on May 5, 2017 by Pat Lang

  IMO Putin and Lavrov are even more clever than I had thought.  The Astana process proposal for "de-escalation zones" in Syria has something for everyone: 1.  The SAG will receive yet more advice and assistance from Russia.  As evidence … Continue reading →

Posted in Borg Wars, Iran, Israel, Jordan, Middle East, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Syria | 84 Comments

Shame on You, James Comey by Publius Tacitus

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Balint Somkuti

I was once a fan of James Comey. I thought he was a man of honor and principle. He is not. He has proven himself to be nothing more than another political hack. I confess that I do not fully … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns | 26 Comments

Falcon 9 and NROL-76

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Pat Lang

SpaceX launched its first-ever mission for the U.S. Department of Defense today (May 1), and a set of videos and photos document the historic flight in spectacular detail.  SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station … Continue reading →

Posted in Space | 14 Comments

Concentration and Economy of Force in War

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Pat Lang

  "Never bring all our forces into play haphazardly and at one time, thereby losing all means of directing the battle; but fatigue the opponent, if possible, with few forces and conserve a decisive mass for the critical moment. Once … Continue reading →

Posted in As The Borg Turns, Borg Wars, Current Affairs, The Military Art | 145 Comments

POTUS does not understand the limits of his power.

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Pat Lang

Donald Trump  is frustrated in his inability to move legislation.  He said in a recent interview that the form and function of the US Constitution are "archaic" and should be restructured so that it would be "modern."  He also says … Continue reading →

Posted in government, Politics | 136 Comments