5 days agoIn Putin’s Own Words, Why Russia Invaded UkraineThere’s a Chinese nationalist that I communicate with, and he steadfastly defends the view that the Russia/Ukraine war is mostly America’s fault. This article is an attempt to show him that no, this is a war of aggression and conquest initiated by Russia at Putin’s command. All boldface is mine…War12 min read
6 days agoThe 38 Year-Old Reason the GOP Will Never Abandon TrumpIn the days immediately following the 1/6 insurrection, there seemed to be reason to hope for a return to a semblance of sanity by the Republican Party. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell said, “The Democrats are going to take care of the son of a bitch for us…. If this…Trump5 min read
Jun 21The Texas GOP Party Platform: A Blueprint For FascismOnce upon a time, a bunch of politicians got together and told each other, “Let’s tell everybody what we believe, a short list of bullet points of what our party is all about!” So they started making a list of everything they wanted to support, and the list became longer…Republican Party8 min read
Jun 13Provincetown: New England’s LGBTQ MeccaNever heard of Provincetown? That means you’re probably heterosexual and don’t live anywhere near eastern Massachusetts. But I’ve found that many in the LGBTQ community know of the place, and for good reason. On Wednesday, June 1st — the first day of Pride Month, as it happens — my wife…LGBTQ6 min read
Jun 8No, Don’t Ban Or Tax Guns. There’s A Better, More Effective Way.A Democratic representative in Virginia says, “Let’s put a 1000% tax on gun purchases!” He says it can be done because the Constitution allows the government to impose taxes on purchases, and it can be passed with a simple majority of Congress. Yeah, no. Not gonna happen. Why? Even in…Guns3 min read
Jun 1China’s Invasion of Taiwan Would Be A Success. Its Occupation, A Failure.“‘140,000 Soldiers and 953 Ships’: Leaked Audio Clip Reveals China’s Plan To Invade Taiwan” reads the title of the story about a leaked recording of China’s military brass discussing a planned invasion of Taiwan on the International Business Times (IBTimes) website. Despite claims of authenticity by The Times of India…China7 min read
May 28Quo Vadis, America? Beyond the Map’s Edge, and Back Again“You’re off the edge of the map, mate. Here there be monsters.” said Captain Barbarossa during his swordfight with Captain Jack Sparrow. A few days ago, one particular monster took his AR-15-style rifles — purchased without license, registration, or background check — and slaughtered a classroom full of children. America…Racism5 min read
May 5Armed Drone Swarms: The Newest Weapon of Mass Destruction“Airpower may give us the decisive edge, but ground troops remain the foundation of military victory.” From “Boots on the Ground” by Ralph Peters, LTC, USA (Ret.) Since Russia’s invasion began, the Ukrainians have resisted with incredible courage and fortitude, their success becoming but the latest reminder of that most…Drones5 min read
Apr 25No Person of Faith Should Want Faculty-led Prayer in SchoolsBefore the Supreme Court is a case named Kennedy v. Bremerton School District. To make a long explanation much shorter, Joe Kennedy — the Bremerton High School football coach who was fired for insisting on gathering his team to pray at the 50-yard line immediately after games — claims his…Religion3 min read
Apr 23The Day The USS Ranger Burned“This is the most boring f**king watch I’ve ever stood.” These words came from MM2 White, the ‘topwatch’, the senior watchstander in #2 Main Machinery Room (2MMR, or “2 Main” for short) on the USS Ranger (CV-61). He was seated and leaned forward, resting his head on crossed arms on…Navy11 min read
