By Hammerhead During the Iran hostage debacle, we paid (at least above the table) what was called a “back debt” amounting to $1.7 Billion Dollars (plus interest) to our enemy, Iran, to help secure the hostages release. This “back debt” was essentially Extortion Money folks. A Ransom paid to a State that openly sponsors Terrorism….
Blue shield – Parody of Kenney Rogers “You Picked A Fine Time to Leave me Lucille”
One of those “If I don’t Laugh I will Cry” kind of deals….might as well Laugh š
West Ignoring Grave Threat from ISIS in Libya, Israeli Terror Experts Warn
Well we have a POTUS that does not even listen to Military Advisors and people waaaaay smarter than him, so good luck on him listening to Israel, a country with more experience fighting terror than anybody in the world. -SF Libya is the only place outside Iraq and Syria where the jihadi group controls territory,…
Palestinians: Western Media’s Ignorance and Bias
I personally think it is important to call liberal media on the crap they try to pass over as news, when it regards the State of Israel. Obama and all his cronies may have turned their back on Israel, by helping Iran (Through Hezbollah and Hamas) continue to wage it’s Proxy War against Israel, but…
How Oil Drives Conflict
War College is a podcast I have listened to for some time…This one is definitely worth a listen. -SF Since the breakup of the Soviet Union, Russia has used natural gas as a weapon against Ukraine and Europe as a whole. Threatening to turn shut off the pipes as the weather turns cold is a…
The Menacing World Economy: Will 2016 be 1914 All Over Again?
The smart Civilian Operator needs to be watching the current state of Global Economic Affairs and how it effect the U.S. Economy and Dollar closely. Don’t be caught unaware! Prepare Now! -SF In the summer of 1914, the few who had any sense of what was about to happen to the world had no idea…
The Invisible Cost of Combat Readiness
With all of the mindless Political GARBAGE taking center stage as of late, most Americans have forgotten about what really MATTERS…Remembering these 12 men, these 12 MARINES, who lost their lives TRAINING to defend this country. I can tell you I will NEVER Forget them, as I will NEVER FORGET any Marine, Sailor, Soldier or…
These are the Wars that will Rage in Africa in 2016
By Peter Dorrie With the exception of Syria, African countries currently get the worst rep when it comes to violence and conflict. Virtually every story coming out of the continent seems to showcase one atrocity or another. This narrative is both true and false. In 2014, Africa experienced more than half of worldwide conflict…
Regimes and Revolt: Authoritarian Ways of Counterinsurgency
Editorās Note: This article is adapted from the authorās article in theĀ Journal of Strategic Studies, āāThe People are Revoltingā: An Anatomy of Authoritarian Counterinsurgency.ā Scores of dead civilians, smoldering wastelands where villages used to be, a cowering people, and a regime thriving on tyranny and fear ā these are the images evoked by the mention…
Military History: How Stealth was Baptized by Fire During Desert Storm 25 Years Ago
One of the most spellbinding military capabilities used 25 years ago during the Operation Desert Storm was stealth technology. Despite many billions of dollars invested, until that point it had never been proven in actual combat on a large scale. This would change in the opening moments of the conflict as F-117s raided Baghdad with…