Category Archives: Foriegn Policy

Thoughts On Events In Iraq

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

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When Old Is Again New

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

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September 11, 2012

The events of 9/11/01 weigh on everyone’s mind today, as well they should.  As time passes those memories will fade but, with the technology of the 21rst century and the 24 hour news cycle we will always be reminded of … Continue reading

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Unbelievable

Been a busy few weeks here but I thought I would weigh in on a political topic for a moment. Last week Margaret Thatcher passed away.  A historical figure with a strength and courage the likes of which Britain had not seen … Continue reading

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A Message

It appears that I am in one of “those moods” today.  As the election cycle is ramping up I wonder where exactly this Republic has lost it’s courage.  We see daily examples of where the values and courage of our … Continue reading

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Fast and Furious – Afterburner

Bill Whittle has the breakdown.  Digging into the facts and bringing them to the surface.  There is a nice contrast built between Linebacker and Fast and Furious abut 3:45.  When he finally gets to the conclusion at the end, he … Continue reading

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The Heartbeat of War with Iran – Global Guerrillas

I have written before about the covert threat that Iran poses to the Western Hemisphere and the activity of the Republican Guard within Central America.  Here is a quick look at a macro level of the drivers of the current … Continue reading

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Change

Overnight we learn that Kim Jung IL died.  One of the interesting parts of my life, was the Brezhnev died, is was in an insulated cocoon at MCRD.  Every night after lights out, as part of the routine, we would … Continue reading

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China Beneath the Surface

There have been a lot of articles and reports recently regarding China, and their intentions.  Certainly the development of stealthy aircraft, the refurbishment and launching of an aircraft carrier, continued saber rattling in the South China Sea, and the increased … Continue reading

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Libyan News

With the end of the revolution in Libya there are a number of interesting facts coming to light.  Some of these have particularly alarming implications. It turns out that in addition to harboring terrorists, and sponsoring their activities, Khadafi never … Continue reading

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