Prefatory Note Given the subject matter discussed below, I believe it prudent to state at the outset that I am not at all opposed to vaccinations themselves: indeed, I have received a COVID-19 vaccine, as well as all other normal-course vaccinations recommended for...
On COI #206, Kyle Anzalone breaks down recent developments in Libya. The election - planned for December 24th - has been called off. The Western states say they will still recognize the interim government. However, the government will likely face increasing legitimacy...
Introduction In the mainstream view, al-Qaeda did not play a role in the Syria conflict until Islamic State of Iraq (ISI) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi dispatched his deputy, Abu Muhammad al-Jolani, to Syria in August 2011 to establish a wing of the group there, called...
97 Minutes Not Safe For Work Zach Brown is the host of The Unfit Statesman podcast. Zach invited Pete to come on to hit a bunch of topics including China and the Middle East bu mostly joke about everything and try to see the humor in the things going on in the world....
Myth 1. It's "precision bombing" Myth 2. Drone warfare is ethical Myth 3. If the war is legal so is the weapon Myth 4. Drones are a triumph of technology Myth 5. Drones are effective Aerial bombardment has not created peaceful states, nor defeated IS, nor stopped the...
"Speculation over Afghanistan's potential mineral wealth is just that--speculation. What we do know about the hard reality of the country's geography, infrastructure and development profile readily explains why we're still talking about Afghan mineral wealth in the...
Why states need to pass the Defend The Guard legislation. More here
76 Minutes Not Safe For Work Zach Brown is the host of The Unfit Statesman podcast. Zach invited Pete to come on to hit a bunch of topics but they mostly joke about everything and try to see the humor in the things going on in the world. Unfit Statesman Podcast Get...
There's been a few lately: Scott Horton & Aleks Svetski. The Monopoly on Violence Pt 1. Wake Up Podcast Scott Horton on his new book ‘Enough Already: Time to End the War on Terror’ The United States Empire - Genocide in Yemen and Beyond Why I am Antiwar - Scott...
By seeking global dominance rather than just its own defense, the United States has acquired a world of antagonists. These antagonists have in turn further increased the costs and dangers of dominance. As a result, U.S. foreign policy has failed in its most essential...
I mean I know they're mostly rationalizing the fact that Biden just can't keep up a busy schedule and as they admit they're afraid he's going to trip up and say something crazy or forget what he's saying, so they're spinning like crazy in this Politico story. But do...
Founded in 1978, NAPO is the strongest unified voice supporting law enforcement officers in the United States. NAPO represents more than 1,000 police units and associations, and more than 241,000 sworn law enforcement officers who share a common dedication to vigorous...
"A defense bill amendment to repeal authority for military force that has been in place since right after 9-11, effectively expediting plans for a full withdrawal and ending America's longest war." Massie states the biggest obstacle may be that Democrat House Leader...
On FPF #512, John Dangelo returns to the show to talk about the murder of Elijah McClain. McClain was walking down the street when someone called the police because he was wearing a ski mask. A police officer confronted him and put him in a chokehold. An EMT gave his...
