America’s war with Iran stands as a case study in strategic failure—marked not by necessity, but by miscalculation, poor planning, and a profound misunderstanding of both the adversary and America’s own national interests. From its outset, the conflict has reflected an absence of coherent strategy, with no clear objectives and inadequate preparation. Trump’s decision-making process … Continue reading Trump’s Iran War – A Case Study in Strategic Failure
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The Apple of Don’s Eye, Iceland, I Mean Greenland
Donald Trump embarrassed our nation on the world stage at Davos, threatening and degrading European allies in his quest to “acquire” Greenland, and talking like an 18th century king before an assembly of lesser vassals. But there was some humor too, when he kept talking about the need to acquire Iceland, when he meant Greenland, … Continue reading The Apple of Don’s Eye, Iceland, I Mean Greenland
My 2 Cents: The National Security Strategy of the USA, Nov 2025
President Trump just released a new National Security Strategy (NSS), November 2025, making a significant shift from all previous NSSes. Like Trump’s negotiations for peace in Ukraine, his new NSS focuses more on economics and business deals than it does with supporting American values of freedom and democracy abroad. And it shamefully casts dispersion on … Continue reading My 2 Cents: The National Security Strategy of the USA, Nov 2025
Trump and the Rule of Law
The rule of law in America was trashed by the justice system to allow Trump back into power, and now is being trashed by Trump himself on several fronts, to consolidate power in the executive branch, enrich himself and his cronies, and exact revenge on his enemies. Much of America’s success is based on having … Continue reading Trump and the Rule of Law
Quantico Confessional
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
Let’s MAGA Dance
Sometimes you've got to forget all this political crap, and just dance. Who's with me? I think I love Donald TrumpWarmly floating MAGA tranceReality can’t change my feelingsI just hit the floor and dance Let’s dancePut on your slippers and slide for Donald TrumpHear that husky voiceLose your body in the musicIs there really any … Continue reading Let’s MAGA Dance
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
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