On the third anniversary of the greatest foreign-policy debacle in decades, Cdr Salamander is still righteously angry.
Category Archives: War Commentary
Explaining Russia And Ukraine
This is a little more crude than probably necessary, but it’s pretty much correct.
[Update a while later]
Russia is an empire that needs liberation.
— Roman Sheremeta 🇺🇦 (@rshereme) August 19, 2024
Many people don’t realize that russia is still an empire. In fact, russia fits perfectly the definition of an empire: an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority.
1/n pic.twitter.com/rHu9zVSCky
[Update a few minutes later]
Four key Russian railway junctions. It’s a huge vulnerability, and likely part of Ukraine’s plans.
Anti-Zionist Protesters And The Left
Yes, in rare agreement with Jonathan Chait (except for his take on Israel and Netanyahu), it’s time to call them out for what they are.
The Invasion Of Russia
I like the Star Trek reference. And the Ukrainian tank playing rap.
Stock Up On The Popcorn
The Democrat convention in Chicago is going to be lit. Probably literally. They’ll be partying like it’s 1968, except without Richard Daley.
Did The Biden Administration Betray Israel To Iran?
I really, really wish that I found this impossible to believe.
But given their behavior toward both Israel and Iran, I don’t.
More On Israel And Space
I just ran across this interview from a month or so ago, in which my name is liberally taken in vain.
More Of This, Please
Brits are setting up decoy “mobs” to attact violent Muslim protesters, making fun for the police.
Tim Walz’s Stolen Valor
No, he’s no hero.
[Sunday-morning update]
His chaplain says that his action was “cowardly.”
[Afternoon update]
Walz dodged the Sunday shows as though it was a deployment, while Vance was all over them. If Walz survives the convention, the debates will be devastating to him.
[Monday-morning update]
Reminder: Tim Walz was a covid tyrant.
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[Update a while later]
The elite capture of Tim Walz. Now that Biden is losing his usefulness, the CCP has to replace him with someone.
[Tuesday-morning update]
Tim Walz Clarifies That He Is Not Stealing Valor, Just Redistributing It https://t.co/wyCWwQpeSi pic.twitter.com/5yLMZyZxqT
— The Babylon Bee (@TheBabylonBee) August 12, 2024
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[Update a few minutes later]
Walz’s latest lie about his relationship with a Hitler-worshiping Muslim cleric.
Kursk
Laughing Wolf has thoughts.
And yes, the historical irony is immense.