In an earlier post today, commenter “PA Cat” writes this: Today marks the 84th anniversary of the German invasion of Poland that is usually considered the beginning of WWII. I went back to look at a poem by W.H. Auden … Continue reading →
Prigozhin’s plane has crashed, apparently killing everyone onboard: Prigozhin, an ex-convict turned billionaire, was to leave for Belarus as part of an amnesty deal offered by President Vladimir Putin to him and his mercenary force. While thousands of his armed … Continue reading →
I noticed in some recent comments that a lot of people believe that World War I was a turning point in the changes we’ve seen in attitudes towards the foundations of Western Civilization. That reminded me of the following post … Continue reading →
…it does not signal any disruption or fundamental break in the devotion of the Biden administration to the policies of the Obama administration in dealing with Iran. Although we don’t seem to really know exactly what may be going on, … Continue reading →
Churchill on Russia in 1939: a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma. The larger quote: “I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there … Continue reading →
Commenter “huxley” observes: Tucker Carlson [said]: ___________________________________ It’s been inevitable since February 16 2016. that’s the day Donald Trump made a blood enemy of the largest and most powerful organization in human history which would be the federal government. …we … Continue reading →
[NOTE: The following is a slightly-edited version of a previous D-Day post.] Today is the 79th anniversary of D-Day, the Normandy landings in WWII that led to Western Europe’s liberation. I wonder how many people under forty, either here or … Continue reading →
I’ve posted this song before, but I think it bears repeating, especially on Memorial Day. It’s Tim McGraw’s extraordinarily moving song “If You’re Reading This“: If you’re readin’ this My momma’s sittin’ there Looks like I only got a one … Continue reading →
It’s because the fog of war is unusually thick in Ukraine. One thing I have noticed almost from the start is that the only constant is the war itself. So I tend to especially discount any reports that say it’s … Continue reading →
Lots of people are writing about this, but I’m not going to do so except to say what I’ve said here many many times: I am suspicious of all the detailed military information on the Ukraine war and all prognostications. … Continue reading →
I see no problem with his statement. I’ve highlighted certain words I think are important: While the U.S. has many vital national interests — securing our borders, addressing the crisis of readiness within our military, achieving energy security and independence, … Continue reading →
A summary: An MQ-9 reconnaissance drone on a routine mission of the international waters of the Black Sea was intercepted by a pair of Russian Su-27 fighters based in occupied Crimea around 7 a.m. CET, or 2 p.m. Eastern. During … Continue reading →