A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, I had a squadron mate who was fond of pursuing the time honored Naval Aviation tradition of “ball walking”. These instances usually occurred after consumption of more than a couple of tasty adult beverages-and were intended to be a guaranteed ice
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Obligatory Afghanistan post…….
I don’t have a lot to say about the President’s speech last night. He essentially gave in to what can only be described as a back door blackmail by his Centcom commander and the commander in charge of the specific theater. Because he took so long to make the decision
Continue readingThoughts about Fort Hood…….
The tragic events at Fort Hood, happened as I was in transit last Thursday. I've been going back and forth as to whether to write about it-and indeed what to write. First of all-I have found myself pretty saddened by much of the reaction of the news and the blogosphere-who
Continue readingRevisiting my Iranian experience…..
Back in 2006 I posted this review of Seymour Hersh’s latest expose. Given the events that are going on in Iran today- I thought it might be worth a look see again.-Skippy-san Well, this time safely ensconced in Word, I will try to do another Iranian post. If reading Seymour
Continue readingAnother sign of the Apocalypse……
Ralph Peters and I agree on something: USA Today February 24, 2009 Pg. 11 The Mendacity Of Hope The U.S. essentially has four options – from best to worst – going forward in Afghanistan. By Ralph Peters The conflict in Afghanistan is the wrong war in the wrong place at
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