Tag Archives: War
Torture–the refuge of tyranny
Over the last few years there has been considerable comment about the use of torture as a means of interrogation by the US. I personally find such methods abhorrent and they are probably ultimately counterproductive. I do understand the need for extreme … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Affairs, history, Politics
US foreign policy of the future from the prism of the past
The US will face many challenging events and circumstances in the years to come in our dealings with other nations and areas of the world–principally, the Mid East, Latin America, North Korea and the edges of the Russian Bear. Inevitably others … Continue reading
Filed under government, history, Politics
From the Memory Cupboard
The brain is an amazing organ. It can do so much more than your computer and quicker too. Just think of all those events big and little that it stores for later recall. Don’t forget all the items that it … Continue reading
Iterating the Past, Russian moves
I have never understood the use of “reiterate”. You see it used all the time and hear it on newscasts, etc. Iterate means to repeat. Reiterate means to repeat. Why do we have or need two words with the same … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Affairs, government, history, Politics, War
Chain the Russian Bear
I do not like it when the pundits in the media offer constant criticism but offer no solutions themselves. They heap blame for one action after another on the Government but you notice they never stick their neck out and … Continue reading
Lessons for today from the Hundred Years War
This won’t be as boring as you might think. I know most of you have only the vaguest memory of the Hundred years War and want it meant or maybe even who the opposing sides where. Well, it was England … Continue reading
Russia invades Georgia, again
Stalin was born in Georgia. It has been part of Russia or a Russian sphere of influence for centuries. Often that history and control by Russia has been tenuous and turbulent. With the recent events of the last days and … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Affairs, geography, history, Politics
Diplomacy then for use now
Regardless of how our election turns out the US will have to negotiate and deal with friend and foe alike for our security and to protect our vital interests at home and abroad. I really don’t like for politicians of … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Affairs, history, Politics
The Dark Side or Humanity 101
We are going to conduct a test or experiment this morning. Don’t worry, there will not be a written quiz on it later and I promise it will not be a question on the Final Exam. This is for your … Continue reading
Filed under Culture, Foreign Affairs, Politics, War
Military Adages to Live By
Over the centuries various military leaders and armies have developed certain theories about war and battle that have quite useful recommendations for our everyday life. Some of these you can see demonstrated in Creasy’s 15 Decisive Battles of the World … Continue reading
