Category Archives: Current Events

Recent History and Context

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Thor

So here’s video that would be considered alarmist, extreme, and probably “racist” in many circles.  I wanted to drop it in here for a several reasons. Historical context.  There are some things that we tend to forget about the middle … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, History, Terrorism | 1 Comment

Blackhawks Win!

Posted on June 16, 2015 by Thor

And so the 2014-2015 season comes to an end.  It ends with the Hawks shutting out the Lightning for a game six win. There are a lot of good stories out there about the game, and the individual stories surrounding … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Current Events | 2 Comments

Don’t Let The Wookiee Kill An Open Society

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Thor

Excellent piece by Varad Mehta over at The Federalist. Don’t Let The Wookiee Kill An Open Society. Prepare to spend more than a couple of minutes on this one, and put on your critical thinking hats.  He makes some great … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Events In Iraq

Posted on June 19, 2014 by Thor

There seems to be a lot going on in the world recently.  We could spend hours talking about the Bergdahl swap, or Hillary’s comments regarding domestic terrorists, or Obama’s non-comments about anything meaningful.  What does Cantor’s loss in the Virginia … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Foriegn Policy, Iraq | 1 Comment

McRaven to Grads: To Change the World, Start by Making Your Bed [Watch] | The Alcalde

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Thor

It is commencement time in the US.  Every year, speakers have an opportunity to bore the audiences with an inspirational / educational message at higher education establishments across the nation. An exception to the rule this year seems to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Heroes, Misc | 1 Comment

Operation Pouty Face | Monster Hunter Nation

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Thor

NY Times, bestselling author Larry Correia put together one of those “tough” messages today on the realities of life.  This one was prompted by current events in Nigeria and Hollywood.  It’s worth 10 minutes of your time to read it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Evil walks the earth | 1 Comment

Mobile Killers

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Thor

Another recent analysis from Active Response.  This time an interesting change in tactics and approach of your active shooter. Did you know that there was a gunman loose in Paris? Mobile Killers | Active Response Training.

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Sandy Hook Analysis

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Thor

It has been almost a year since the shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School.  Recently the police report on the incident was released.  Over at Active Response training, Greg has broken out some of the highlights of the report and … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Evil walks the earth, Security, Self Defense | 1 Comment

When Old Is Again New

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Thor

It has been 34 years since the fall of the US Embassy in Tehran.  While that is an event that many of us have placed in the dustbins of history, we received a reminder of the event as “tens of … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Foriegn Policy, History, Presidential Politics | 1 Comment

Entitlement Reform

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Thor

Here is an approach for you. WRITTEN BY A 21 YEAR OLD FEMALE. PUT ME IN CHARGE . . . Put me in charge of food stamps. I’d get rid of Lone Star cards; no cash for Ding Dongs or … Continue reading →

Posted in Current Events, Humor, Politics | 1 Comment