A Lack Of Rationality
Liberals are getting more unhinged as time progresses. Now they can’t allow America to commemorate the founding of our Army.
Defense
The Geometry of Chaos: Why Complexity in War is a Deadly Gamble
War has always been defined by paradox: it is at once simple and impossibly hard. The fundamentals—move, shoot, communicate, sustain—are straightforward on paper.
The Road to Kyiv: NATO, Kosovo, and the Long Shadow of a Broken Promise, Part 3
No one starts a war—or rather, no one in his senses ought to do so—without first being clear in his mind what he intends to achieve by that war and how he intends to conduct it.”
~Carl von Clausewitz
The Road to Kyiv: NATO, Kosovo, and the Long Shadow of a Broken Promise, Part 1
This is Part 1 of 3, about the story of a broken promise—and the consequences that would echo from the Balkans to the Black Sea.
Hegseth Plans for Fewer Generals Fewer Civilians
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week ordered a broad restructuring of the U.S. Army that will trim the number of generals, merge headquarters commands and prioritize drone swarms needed to counter China’s growing military.
Trump – Want to Make America Great Again? Start by Killing the Patriot Act
If Donald Trump really wants to Make America Great Again, he should start by leading the charge to repeal the Patriot Act—one of the most un-American laws ever passed in the name of “security.”
Harvard Admits To Anti-Semitism on Campus
We noted, just three weeks ago, how Harvard University, the oldest and most prestigious institution of higher learning in our great nation, rather than at least negotiate with the Trump Administration over policies to end blatant anti-Semitism on campus, was choosing to double-down on discrimination instead. Harvard is, of course, a private school, so the …
Where There is Overt Resistance, There is Probably Covert Resistance as Well
It’s another day ending in a “Y”, so another military commander has been relieved of duty. Today’s example of TDS fueled corruption of military standards is provided by Colonel Sheyla Baez Ramirez, the Garrison Commander at Fort McCoy WI. She apparently thought it would be cute to disrespect her civilian leadership, by omitting their photographs on the chain of command board.
The Chain Of Command. It’s Not A Suggestion.
Officers cannot pick and choose the superiors they follow. Either execute to the best of your ability or get out.
Watch Out- Canada wants to Join the EU
How far would Globalists go to force the United States back into the Globalist fold?
Ukraine-Post-War Ukraine: A NATO Peacekeeping Mission in the Making?
As the war in Ukraine continues, speculation grows about what a post-war security landscape might look like, particularly if a ceasefire is reached. One of the most likely scenarios involves a NATO-led peacekeeping mission
When Is War Justified? Analyzing U.S. National Interests Through the Army War College Lens
In an increasingly volatile world, the question isn’t just “Should the United States go to war?” but “When is war justified in service of our vital national interests?”
The Latest Abuse Of Judicial Power
Judges are out of control, and our Constitution provides means to reign them in. It’s time we start.
Cognizing Conflict and Threat
What military leaders must understand and subsequently help others comprehend — something rarely accomplished — is to acknowledge that they are involved in war, albeit irregular warfare.
Much Ado About Nothing. The Signal Scandal.
The recent disclosure of a Signal thread by high level officials shows sloppiness, but not unauthorized disclosure of classified information.
Can One of the Chest-Thumping Neocons Tell Me How They Intend to Actually Win the Wars They Are Pushing?
Elwood P Dowd is one of the liberal commenters on my good friend William Teach’s The Pirate’s Cove. The distinguished Mr Dowd is a Democrat and true hater of President Trump, and every so often, he gets me rolling in my response. He wrote: If Trump abandons Ukraine to Putin, the Baltics are likely to …
Too Many Generals- Part V of Five Parts… a modest proposed solution
Firing some of our general officers is just a start. The rot goes far deeper than just a few. This article is the fifth of five parts, and examines a solution to having too many generals.
Too Many Generals- Part IV of Five Parts
Firing some of our general officers is just a start. The rot goes far deeper than just a few. This article is the fourth of five parts, and examines the third of three destructive consequences of having too many generals.
Too Many Generals- Part III of Five Parts
Firing some of our general officers is just a start. The rot goes far deeper than just a few. This article is the third of five parts, and examines the second of three destructive consequences of having too many generals.
Too Many Generals- Part II of Five Parts
Firing some of our general officers is just a start. The rot goes far deeper than just a few. This article is the second of five parts, and examines the first of three destructive consequences of having too many generals.