Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine we’ve been arguing in the comments here about his motives and goals. Putting that aside, this post is about something else: the state of the Russian military. And by “military” I mean army, navy, … Continue reading →
Here’s a guy who gets to say a few “I told you so”s: Hat tip: commenter Barry Meislin. Unfortunately, with all the woke business that Obama and Biden have pushed in our military, I fear we’re going in a similar … Continue reading →
The money angle on Putin and Ukraine: Before Biden became President, the U.S. was energy independent and an exporter of energy. [Biden lowered] American production and remov[ed] Trump’s restrictions on the Nordstream natural gas pipeline from Russia to Germany. His … Continue reading →
I think for the most part we already knew much of what’s reported here, at least those who were paying attention: A 2,000-page Army investigation found that senior military officials were frustrated by the inability of the White House and … Continue reading →
As if we didn’t have enough bad news, there’s this: China secretly tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, the London-based Financial Times reported. The report said that the missile, which adds a new capability to the Chinese arsenal, “flew through low-orbit … Continue reading →
[Hat tip: Ed Driscoll at Instapundit.] A new US Maritime Administrator has been appointed: …[D]uring the worst shipping crisis of the century, the US Department of Transportation, has appointed someone to the US Maritime Administration (MARAD) who is not a … Continue reading →
Generals Milley and MacKenzie testified yesterday that they told Biden that such a precipitous withdrawal from Afghanistan was not recommended and would lead to disaster: Testifying before the Senate Armed Services committee Tuesday, head of U.S. Central Command General Frank … Continue reading →
I’m not sure many of us were paying a whole lot of attention to what was being said about our withdrawal from Afghanistan before it occurred, but I think it’s instructive to look back and see what people in government … Continue reading →
John Hinderaker explains here: Now, based on this statement by Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Dave Butler, it appears that Woodward’s reporting is, shockingly, accurate. Col. Butler’s statement was issued in response to Woodward’s report and the firestorm of controversy that … Continue reading →
The left scrambles to pretend that what General Milley did was no big deal. You can see some reports here, here, here, and here. There’s a great deal to digest. But one thing in particular caught my eye, which I … Continue reading →
The feckless General Milley, who did Joe Biden’s bidding in Afghanistan even though he knew it would be epically disastrous or who was so stupid himself that he didn’t even realize the consequences, did the following after January 6th: Two … Continue reading →
I haven’t yet watched the whole of this video – it’s long. But what I’ve seen seems excellent, if depressing. I suggest you watch (or just listen to, if you’re double-tasking) at least part of it. Sometimes, to save time … Continue reading →