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It NDs Today: The Swiss Adopt a Lemon
The Gods help them in this very silly selection by the Swiss armed forces. ND is a negligent discharge where the pistol fires when you haven't asked it to. Most inconvenient. So the Swiss are buying a gun that technically failed the evaluation just to keep the...
TGIF: “We’re” All Neocons Now
Apart from a few details, I never saw much difference between Trump's America First shtick and MAGA's chief foe, the neconservatives. It appeared to be merely a squabble over details, such as whether democracy or strongman rule abroad best served the so-called...
Iranian FM: We Don’t Desire a War, But We Are Ready for It
Listen to the article with analysis from the author: Following reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking to restart Israel’s aggressive war against Iran, the Iranian Foreign Minister said the Islamic Republic is prepared for conflict. “America and...
After Threatening the Colombian leader, Trump Invites Petro to the White House
President Donald Trump said he held a productive phone call with President Gustavo Petro and invited the Colombian leader to a summit in the US. Following the kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, Trump threatened several other countries, including...
Israel Kills 10 Palestinians in Gaza, Including 5 Children
Listen to the article with analysis from the author: Israeli strikes across Gaza killed at least ten people, including children. One Israeli strike hit a school. Journalist Osama Abu Rabee reported on Thursday that the Abu Hussein School in northern Gaza was hit...
News Roundup 1/8/2026
US News Trump Says He Wants a $1.5 Trillion Military Budget AWC Venezuela After Trump Threat, Venezuela’s Acting President Calls for Cooperation With the US AWC Department of War Claims No US Troops in Venezuela The Institute Trump Rules Out Elections in Venezuela,...
The Evergreen State Pays the Green Toll of Stupidity
I cover mostly military topics here at the LI Blog per my charter but on occasion I cover other topics. The Washington State ferry system is in tatters. It continues to get worse barely a week into the new year: Washington State Ferries needs 17 boats to operate at...
The Year Ahead in Sino-American Relations
From trade frictions to security flashpoints, the new year ahead promises a mix of continuity and potential volatility in U.S.-China relations. While Beijing’s growth in relative power—economic, technological, and military—continues, it is not aimed at “taking over...
Ecuador Vote Reveals Limits of American Sway Over Regional Security Policy
On November 16, 2025, Ecuadorian voters delivered a decisive rebuke to Washington's expansionist ambitions in Latin America, rejecting a proposal to overturn the country's constitutional ban on foreign military bases by a commanding 60.56%-39.44% margin. The...
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