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Friday, April 24, 2026

"Rightsizing" government

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 It's not just the Admirals and SESs (especially the SESs) (1) - it's 'government' as exists in DC today.   https://theconse...

Seeing both sides clearly

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  I received this link from a friend.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzR6JYna_Ag I  agree it is an excellent summarization of Islam, parti...
Wednesday, April 22, 2026

A FACT you aren't supposed to know

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 I lived and worked around DC in the 80s.  Shot with and knew some cops.  It was a zoo, and it got worse with Obama. And now ... https://rev...
Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Throw some more money at it???

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US Navy meets mine in Persian Gulf ... again and again Incompetence and flagrant waste awarded with even more R+D money? https://www.defense...
Saturday, April 18, 2026

The heart of a warrior beats again

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  While in San Diego I stopped at an old watering hole (accompanied by the Mrs.) .   I'm glad I did.  The "I Bar" is the old o...
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Wednesday, April 8, 2026

A moment to take stock ...

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I've repeatedly advised that everyone should be able to be self sufficient for 30 days in most kinds of disaster.  Having some measure o...
Tuesday, April 7, 2026

Winter is (or, may be) coming

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  While dissatisfied with the apparent timing of today's crisis about Iran, I do agree with the critical national security objective bei...
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