Left: American arms left by Iraqi soldiers used by ISIS. No one expects the Trump administration to reverse the disastrous effects of the Obama-supported Muslim Brotherhood's hijacking of the "Arab Spring" in the Middle East that increased the … [Read more...] about Time for the US To Stop Arming its Enemies*
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Trump Not Reluctant to Use the ‘Big Stick’
United States President Theodore Roosevelt is often remembered for this succinct bit of foreign-policy advice: “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” He took his advice when he ordered a flotilla of naval vessels painted white and then dispatched it … [Read more...] about Trump Not Reluctant to Use the ‘Big Stick’
Taking Responsibility
We may never get to the end of the Susan Rice story. History tells us that Rice rattled off a false tale on several networks after the attack and death of Four Americans – including the ambassador to Libya — in the Benghazi. Her detailed lie was … [Read more...] about Taking Responsibility
Untangling U.S. Foreign policy
Left: President Trump receiving a briefing on the Syria military strike from the National Security team via secure video teleconference on April 06, 2017 at the Mar a Lago estate in West Palm Beach, Florida. Source: Sean Spicer, White House Press … [Read more...] about Untangling U.S. Foreign policy
Extreme Vetting – The Passover Lesson
Left: The Angel of Death passes by a household in this painting by Julius Schnorr von Carolsfeld, 1794-1872. Anti-Trump, anti-American, anti-Israeli, and anti-Semitic propaganda or "fake news" relies on the general public’s vague familiarity with … [Read more...] about Extreme Vetting – The Passover Lesson
Is Putin on his way out?
Left: The Vladimir Putin calendar, March 2017: "Me and pussy liked each other instantly. I love animals." Last month's anti-corruption demonstrations in Russia are being interpreted, again, as a sign that the reign of Russian President Vladimir … [Read more...] about Is Putin on his way out?
Trump, Xi Jinping, and the US Economy
President Donald Trump will be meeting his Chinese counterpart on Thursday negotiate economic and security matters. But while Mr. Trump is confident he will “make America great again,” the country can barely afford both butter and guns. The national … [Read more...] about Trump, Xi Jinping, and the US Economy
Getting Chipped: A Dangerous Practice
Left: Microchip implant demonstrated in Helsinki Finland, posted on Biohax Facebook page, March 9, 2017. Injecting Near Field Communication (NFC) chips between the thumb and index finger of volunteer workers is becoming an unsettling trend in … [Read more...] about Getting Chipped: A Dangerous Practice
Europeans Risk Losing American Defence*
Left: Secretary of State Dean Acheson signs the Washington Treaty, April 4, 1949. President Harry Truman and Vice President Alben Barkley are standing next to him. Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. Digital File Name: … [Read more...] about Europeans Risk Losing American Defence*
Terrorism Trend Setters – The Palestinians
Left: “Hit the gas at 199 [km/h] for Al-Aqsa,” urges the Palestinian “Run over Organization” calling on Palestinians to use their cars to kill Jews. [Facebook, “Fatah – The Main Page” Nov. 6, 2014]” Source: Palestinian Media Watch. - Plowing into … [Read more...] about Terrorism Trend Setters – The Palestinians