Here’s my thoughts on the 30 Sep 2025 commander’s call for senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico. Initially, SECDEF Hegseth called the meeting for himself only to address the military leaders, but when President Trump got wind of it, he naturally inserted himself in as the final speaker, because, you know, Don loves … Continue reading Quantico Confessional
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Authoritarian Trump and the Decline of American Democracy
I asked ChatGPT: What aspects of the current Trump administration are similar to authoritarian regimes around the world and in history? Here's the answer (welcome to the decline of freedom and democracy in America): Here are several key authoritarian-oriented traits and behaviors exhibited by the current Trump administration—and how they echo patterns seen in authoritarian … Continue reading Authoritarian Trump and the Decline of American Democracy
Birds of a Fascist Feather: Evangelical Movements and Authoritarian Backlash in the US and Brazil
Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who refused to accept his election defeat, stormed Congress, the Supreme Court and the presidential palace in the capital a week after the inauguration of his leftist rival, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in January 2023. Thousands of demonstrators bypassed security barricades, climbed on roofs, smashed windows … Continue reading Birds of a Fascist Feather: Evangelical Movements and Authoritarian Backlash in the US and Brazil
Oval Office Ambush, Again
"These are all white farmers that are being buried," said Trump, confronting South African President Cyril Ramaphosa during a contentious Oval Office meeting on May 21, 2025.In fact, the picture was pulled from a Reuter's video of war-torn Congo, and published by Reuters on February 3. Look out world leadersIf you’re coming to D.C.Might get … Continue reading Oval Office Ambush, Again
“Victory Day” for Donald Trump
I agree with David’s Frum’s assessment of Donald’s post:“That post is such a perfect crystallization of the Trump style – bombast and boast, all of it making Trump himself the center of a story that he had nothing whatsoever to do with.” Donald must look with envy at Russia’s Red Square parade held every year, … Continue reading “Victory Day” for Donald Trump
Trump National Security Team — Incompetence and Arrogance
Above is first screen shot info from Signal chat group, as identified by Jeffrey Goldberg, from the Atlantic article. Above is second Signal chat screenshot, as reported by Jeffrey Goldberg As a long-time military planner and operator, I’m appalled by revelations that any government official was using the commercial chat app Signal to communicate deliberations … Continue reading Trump National Security Team — Incompetence and Arrogance
Donald Trump says, “Fuck the Blue”
Jan 6, 2021. Supporters of President Donald Trump breaking through a police barrier at the Capitol in Washington. I was surprised in 2021 when 24 Republican congressmen, so beholden to their MAGA master and his BIG LIE, would not vote to honor the sacrifices of Capital Police for their heroic actions on Jan 6, 2021 … Continue reading Donald Trump says, “Fuck the Blue”
Happy New Year Dear Ukraine
Happy New Year dear Ukraine Glad to see you standing Putin’s plan to wipe you out Shows lack of understanding Ukraine will not bend a knee To Russia’s new-age czar Once people drink from freedom’s cup They can’t be pushed too far Ukrainians have a dream today And yes, the stakes are high New Hampshire’s … Continue reading Happy New Year Dear Ukraine
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