John Parillo Explains the Nuances of Federalist 64
John Parillo expounds on Federalist 64 and the Power to Entangle the United States in the Affairs of Others
War
Iran, Tucker, and the Information War at Home: How Distrust Is Becoming America’s Greatest Enemy
There was a time when America could screw up a war and still hold itself together. Bloody? Yes. Messy? Always. But there was still a basic assumption that the people in charge weren’t feeding you a carefully plated narrative with a side of spin. That assumption is gone—and nobody seems particularly interested in getting it back.
It Is About Time Iran Was Punished At The Nation State Level: If You Don’t Know Why, Shut Up, Sit Up, Listen Up And Learn
The bottom Line Up Front is that Iran effed around for nearly 45 years before the US finally had enough of their worldwide terrorism sponsorship, saber rattling, murder of Americans and meddling in the gulf, and it is about time that they got punched in the mouth-hard-and repeatedly-which began in earnest with last year’s strikes on their nuclear missile development activities.
Does Europe Want War?
On Saturday, 12/6, PM Viktor Orban declared that Hungary’s 2026 general election will be the country’s final vote before a looming war reaches Europe.
Declaring War
What’s the definition of war? Who is/is not authorized to declare war on drugs, crime, cartels/gangs/terrorists, declared enemies…? Is it an act of war when another nation is complicit in smuggling contraband into America? How ‘bout hacking our infrastructure?
Angel of War
Mister William was old when I interviewed him years ago. Ancient, actually. Mid-nineties. Bent and pale. “It was World War II,” William began. “I was in Italy…”
President Trump: Preparing the Battlefield
It’s only Wednesday, and two more federal judges have decided to join the resistance — making a mockery of their oaths to stop the chief executive from performing his Article II duties. But are judges effectively blocking his every move, or playing into his hands?
Two Allies, Two Cartridges, and One Very Big Logistics Headache
By WWI, the Allies were in a strange position: the British were firing .311-inch .303, the Americans .308-inch .30-06. Same side, different bullets.
Do the Left Really Hate Donald Trump So Much That They’d Rather See More and More Blood Flowing Than the President Get Some Credit for Stopping a War?
Our good friends on the left — and I include the recent neoconservatives, who are not really conservative in very much among the left — are up in arms that the wicked, evil, hated President Donald Trump is trying to get at least a ceasefire, and possibly a lasting peace agreement, between Russia and Ukraine, …
Gettysburg, PA
As our rental car eased into Gettysburg, past the brick-and-plank storefronts selling tourist trinkets, women’s fashion, artisan tacos, funnel cakes, and free CBD samples, my imagination was running amok.
Ultimate Unifier
With AI, news media and truths of each party claiming hoaxes, lies, concealed evidence, government secrecy and both sides twisting and spinning everything – we have become accustomed to believing – or not – what we wish.
Trump is bringing world peace
President Trump has ended five wars already this year. He’s doing what the UN and Europe cannot do because he knows the Art of the Deal.
Burning the Midnight Oil
The specter of war with Iran is giving everyone pause, most certainly including me. Israel launched air strikes against the Islamic Republic a few days ago, supposedly with foreknowledge communicated to President Trump. The G7 group, many of the members of which don’t particularly like either President Trump or Israeli Prime Minister, nevertheless agreed that: …
Shouldn’t it be World War 6 or 7 by now?
Reading the newspapers online, I see where the experts again are predicting Trump will start World War 3, this time in Iran.
World War III Watch: It Could Still Happen if People Get Stupid.
It was only a couple of days ago that the democratic West was buoyed by Ukraine’s deep strikes into Russia. From The Washington Post: Ukraine’s drones disrupt Russia with airport closures, internet blackouts As Ukrainian drones strike deep into Russian territory, they are disrupting day-to-day life and reminding Russians that the war is not confined …
Robert Holland’s Memorial Day
When they “Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war” again on our soil, the inheritance of American patriots – Robert Holland, Jesse Bowden, and other Memorial Day kin like GG-Grandfather Henderson, G-Great Uncle Maley, et al. – will be to fight and win for our freedom, family, and faith. To be left alone.
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.
For What Reason War?
Ukraine collaborated with Nazi Germany during WW2 and was occupied for much of the war. Western Ukraine had little loyalty toward the Soviet Union. They saw what Stalin had done in his killing of several million Ukrainians.
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 …
Ukraine Reality
It’s not only about peace, saving lives or mineral rights; it’s more about the quid pro quo conceived by Trump’s Art of the Deal – winning by advantageously creating confusion and turmoil for the opposition.