Interesting article that claims that President Trump may have prevented a war with Iran by withdrawing our troops from Syria. This paragraph really got my attention (and my blood pressure up):
"People should remember that in the height of the Nixon Watergate Impeachment tumult during late 1973/early 1974 culminating in Nixon's resignation in August 1974, the North Vietnamese reneged on the Nixon Paris Peace Accords, and Saigon fell soon thereafter, in April 1975. G-d only knows what will happen because of Democrats' paralyzing of an American President while the world is in flames."
Now I hesitate to draw any comparisons between Trump and Nixon and I would also hesitate to use the description that "the world is in flames" but there's a special place in hell for those of either political party who claim to be acting on behalf of world peace or downtrodden folks in foreign lands when they are only acting in the interests of their own domestic political agenda. A special place in hell!
Do you remember the plight of the "boat people"?
Remember how eager the press was to hear from General Mattis prior to his recent book tour when they thought he was going to speak badly about President Trump? Remember how quickly they dropped any interest in him when they learned it was President Obama who was slammed in the new book?
Remember the 24/7 news cycle about how "Trump was abandoning the Kurds" and the predicted horrors that awaited those poor people? Can you remember any of those horrors coming to pass? And you know if they did come to pass it would have been an orgy of coverage. Instead we got fake news footage from a Kentucky shooting range.
Remember how Libya is now a failed nation-state because of the actions of President Obama and his Secretary of State Hillary Clinton? Slavery is now an accepted practice in what used to be Libya! Talk about horrors (horrors you won't learn about on the MSM).
I remember! And I hope you do too! A SPECIAL PLACE IN HELL!
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Showing posts with label General James Mattis. Show all posts
Showing posts with label General James Mattis. Show all posts
Thursday, November 07, 2019
Wednesday, January 02, 2019
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Very cool (watch to the end)
- General Mattis bids farewell to the Pentagon
- The equation that will make you better at anything
- Cool - 83 science related stories from The Atlantic in 2018. Many are worth a read (or a re-read).
- Ben Franklin's daily schedule.
- The Onion pretty much nails modern New Year's
- Bill Gates says the US must embrace nuclear power
- Very cool (watch to the end)
- General Mattis bids farewell to the Pentagon
- The equation that will make you better at anything
- Cool - 83 science related stories from The Atlantic in 2018. Many are worth a read (or a re-read).
- Ben Franklin's daily schedule.
- The Onion pretty much nails modern New Year's
- Bill Gates says the US must embrace nuclear power
Wednesday, December 26, 2018
What's Going on in Syria?
President Trump announced that he plans to pull US military forces out of Syria. The critics immediately speculated that this will create a power vacuum that will be filled by Russia, Iran or Turkey - all outcomes with negative connotations for US interests. The withdrawal from Syria also seemed to be the final straw for General Mattis who announced his resignation.
But into the vacuum caused by the US's impending withdrawal is stepping Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. France is also vowing to send troops to protect the Kurds in Syria.
To my untrained eye this seems to be good developments. The US troops are taken out of harms way in a country where the US doesn't seem to have any national interests at stake.
Saudi Arabian and UAE troops counterbalance Russia in that the Russian economy is based on petrodollars and creating wider issues with two of the largest oil producing nations is in no way in Russian national interest, especially over Syria. Meanwhile French troop counterbalance Turkey because both are NATO members and if Turkish and French troops engage each other it in no ways obligates the US into action.
That's the way my untrained eye sees it.
Some pundits seem to see it similarly.
Others argue that the wider struggle is against Iran and pulling out of Syria is harmful to our success in that struggle. I cannot say that this is incorrect. Iran is our enemy.
A complicated situation to say the least.
But into the vacuum caused by the US's impending withdrawal is stepping Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. France is also vowing to send troops to protect the Kurds in Syria.
To my untrained eye this seems to be good developments. The US troops are taken out of harms way in a country where the US doesn't seem to have any national interests at stake.
Saudi Arabian and UAE troops counterbalance Russia in that the Russian economy is based on petrodollars and creating wider issues with two of the largest oil producing nations is in no way in Russian national interest, especially over Syria. Meanwhile French troop counterbalance Turkey because both are NATO members and if Turkish and French troops engage each other it in no ways obligates the US into action.
That's the way my untrained eye sees it.
Some pundits seem to see it similarly.
Others argue that the wider struggle is against Iran and pulling out of Syria is harmful to our success in that struggle. I cannot say that this is incorrect. Iran is our enemy.
A complicated situation to say the least.
Labels:
France,
General James Mattis,
Iran,
President Trump,
Russia,
Saudi Arabia,
Syria,
Turkey
Monday, December 24, 2018
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Have you exercised your tongue muscles lately?
- Wait - what? Does Jimmy Stewart say "fuck me" in It's a Wonderful Life?
- This is an example of why members of the military love General Mattis
- When they put up or sign or pass a law telling you not to do something stupid it is always because someone did something stupid. I'd love to hear the origin of this law.
- Economic growth from Octavian to Obama. We live in an era of abundance.
- This is a wicked cool little library
- Started this off by talking about exercising your tongue muscles so it seems fitting to end it talking about exercising your foot muscles.
- Have you exercised your tongue muscles lately?
- Wait - what? Does Jimmy Stewart say "fuck me" in It's a Wonderful Life?
- This is an example of why members of the military love General Mattis
- When they put up or sign or pass a law telling you not to do something stupid it is always because someone did something stupid. I'd love to hear the origin of this law.
- Economic growth from Octavian to Obama. We live in an era of abundance.
- This is a wicked cool little library
- Started this off by talking about exercising your tongue muscles so it seems fitting to end it talking about exercising your foot muscles.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- US Military to send hospital ship to aid countries trying to deal with Venezuelans fleeing failed state. We should also send some food ships too. Good on General Mattis.
- Excellent point. 100% true when it comes to sports news.
- Media ignore record low Obamacare rate hikes. You know why.
- Dating in the 21st century. Read the thread!
- Exploding Sunroofs would also be a good name for a band.
- Ha ha - awesome!
- Honestly going to Mars in an "RV" holds no appeal to me. How long would that trip be? Maybe a week in an RV may be my max.
- US Military to send hospital ship to aid countries trying to deal with Venezuelans fleeing failed state. We should also send some food ships too. Good on General Mattis.
- Excellent point. 100% true when it comes to sports news.
- Media ignore record low Obamacare rate hikes. You know why.
- Dating in the 21st century. Read the thread!
- Exploding Sunroofs would also be a good name for a band.
- Ha ha - awesome!
- Honestly going to Mars in an "RV" holds no appeal to me. How long would that trip be? Maybe a week in an RV may be my max.
Labels:
band,
Cool Stuff,
General James Mattis,
Mars,
Obamacare,
Space Tourism,
Venezuela
Tuesday, July 03, 2018
Book Recommendations
If you are looking for some summer reading - here's two lists of book recommendations for your consideration.
First here's 30 books General James Mattis thinks every leader should read.
Second here's 12 books that Elon Musk recommends that changed his life.
Happy reading!
First here's 30 books General James Mattis thinks every leader should read.
Second here's 12 books that Elon Musk recommends that changed his life.
Happy reading!
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- What if a typical family spent money like the federal government?
- Clint Eastwood getting some head in the 60's
- I'm actually coming around to this point of view as well
- General Mattis' DOD memo on the shutdown
- 100% agree with this point of view
- Heh heh
- Also a big fan of Richard Feynman
- What if a typical family spent money like the federal government?
- Clint Eastwood getting some head in the 60's
- I'm actually coming around to this point of view as well
- General Mattis' DOD memo on the shutdown
- 100% agree with this point of view
- Heh heh
- Also a big fan of Richard Feynman
Sunday, January 07, 2018
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Tom Brady doesn't run from competition - he thrives on it!
- Heh heh
- General Mattis is awesome!
- Cool photo
- The Dalai Lama's 5 keys to happiness
- The beaded lacewing is my spirit animal
- Way to lose another playoff game Andy Reid
- Tom Brady doesn't run from competition - he thrives on it!
- Heh heh
- General Mattis is awesome!
- Cool photo
- The Dalai Lama's 5 keys to happiness
- The beaded lacewing is my spirit animal
- Way to lose another playoff game Andy Reid
Saturday, July 15, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- I can see why support for President Trump is so high among members of the military
- Heh heh
- Heh heh (seriously get well President Carter)
- Good for Tim Tebow. I'll never understand all the hate he gets.
- His sense of humor is among the reasons Terry Francona is so beloved in baseball.
- I've completely forgotten who Andre Wadsworth was
- Heh heh
- I can see why support for President Trump is so high among members of the military
- Heh heh
- Heh heh (seriously get well President Carter)
- Good for Tim Tebow. I'll never understand all the hate he gets.
- His sense of humor is among the reasons Terry Francona is so beloved in baseball.
- I've completely forgotten who Andre Wadsworth was
- Heh heh
Monday, July 10, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting and amusing and thought I'd share.
- Interesting historical perspective on America, Russia and Germany from Victor Davis Hanson
- This is how you get fake news
- 30 books General Mattis thinks every good leader should read. I've only read 5 - time to get to work.
- How the crisis in Qatar is affecting the world's supply of helium
- Guy walks into a bar (still my favorite long-form joke)
- Exhibit A why Adam West was the best
- Good long form profile of Doug Stanhope
- Interesting historical perspective on America, Russia and Germany from Victor Davis Hanson
- This is how you get fake news
- 30 books General Mattis thinks every good leader should read. I've only read 5 - time to get to work.
- How the crisis in Qatar is affecting the world's supply of helium
- Guy walks into a bar (still my favorite long-form joke)
- Exhibit A why Adam West was the best
- Good long form profile of Doug Stanhope
Labels:
Adam West,
Batman,
Books,
Doug Stanhope,
Fake News,
General James Mattis,
Helium,
Jokes,
Qatar,
Victor Davis Hanson
Monday, July 03, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Love this
- Heh heh - so true.
- Men have never changed
- I love General Mattis
- Heh heh - awesome
- If the word "allowed" here doesn't make you angry you should rethink ever having children.
- I see this photo and I think "This is exactly how I'd expect a Cowboys fan to act"
Happy 4th of July everyone!
- Love this
- Heh heh - so true.
- Men have never changed
- I love General Mattis
- Heh heh - awesome
- If the word "allowed" here doesn't make you angry you should rethink ever having children.
- I see this photo and I think "This is exactly how I'd expect a Cowboys fan to act"
Happy 4th of July everyone!
Labels:
Art,
Batman,
Chris Christie,
Columbo,
Cool Stuff,
Funny,
General James Mattis
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Flying cars are coming closer to reality.
- Very cool - Saturn peeking out behind the moon
- Heh Heh
- Love Secretary Mattis
- Did not know this
- 10 podcasts that will make you smarter
- Damn - so sad to hear of the passing of J. Geils
- Flying cars are coming closer to reality.
- Very cool - Saturn peeking out behind the moon
- Heh Heh
- Love Secretary Mattis
- Did not know this
- 10 podcasts that will make you smarter
- Damn - so sad to hear of the passing of J. Geils
Labels:
Flying cars,
General James Mattis,
J Geils,
J Geils Band,
Language,
Podcasts,
Saturn,
United Airlines
Friday, January 20, 2017
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- General Mattis is the man!
- James Carvelle attended the Inauguration today in disguise
- Is it me or does this American eagle look like Donald Trump?
- If you aren't impressed and humbled by this little guy then there's no hope for you
- Part 2 of Tom Brady at the Seabass School of Football
- Speaking of Brady and the Patriots
- The Dalai Lama's 5 keys to happiness
- General Mattis is the man!
- James Carvelle attended the Inauguration today in disguise
- Is it me or does this American eagle look like Donald Trump?
- If you aren't impressed and humbled by this little guy then there's no hope for you
- Part 2 of Tom Brady at the Seabass School of Football
- Speaking of Brady and the Patriots
- The Dalai Lama's 5 keys to happiness
Tuesday, December 06, 2016
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- I like that West Virginia is paired with New Zealand. That just seems to fit in my mind.
- Very thoughtful interview of Jon Stewart on Trump, the election, fake news, etc. Well worth the read.
- With this "tease" - Joe Biden just raised his speaking fees 100%
- The best recommendation General Mattis can get as Secretary of Defense in my opinion.
- So only the Panthers and Raiders have spent less than the Patriots these past 4 years?
- The science is settled
- I like that West Virginia is paired with New Zealand. That just seems to fit in my mind.
- Very thoughtful interview of Jon Stewart on Trump, the election, fake news, etc. Well worth the read.
- With this "tease" - Joe Biden just raised his speaking fees 100%
- The best recommendation General Mattis can get as Secretary of Defense in my opinion.
- So only the Panthers and Raiders have spent less than the Patriots these past 4 years?
- The science is settled
Labels:
Donald Rumsfeld,
General James Mattis,
Joe Biden,
Jon Stewart,
Maps,
New England Patriots,
NFL,
Uranus
Monday, April 11, 2016
Linky Links
Stuff I found interesting or amusing and thought I'd share.
- Fantastic story of how neighbor's made sure their Vet housemate got a proper sendoff
- Wow - making salt water drinkable just got 99% easier. Science kicks ass!
- General James Mattis - thank you for your service!
- I fear that this will end up being Boston's lasting image of Pablo Sandoval
- RIP bunny
- Fantastic story of how neighbor's made sure their Vet housemate got a proper sendoff
- Wow - making salt water drinkable just got 99% easier. Science kicks ass!
- General James Mattis - thank you for your service!
- I fear that this will end up being Boston's lasting image of Pablo Sandoval
- RIP bunny
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