Their failure in Venezuela and Iran will have consequences. They probably already have. And good ones for the good guys. Taiwan can probably breathe a little easier now.
Category Archives: War Commentary
An Open Letter To Western Europe
…from Eric Raymond.
Hello, Europeans. The first thing you need to understand about the rant I'm about to utter is that I'm not MAGA, not a Trumpite, but a libertarian who has in the past nevertheless been strongly supportive of US military presence overseas. Because I want the wars that defend this…
— Eric S. Raymond (@esrtweet) April 4, 2026
They have a choice. Our best allies in Europe right now are Poland, Finland, and the Baltics.
“There Is No Plan”
Some thoughts for the idiots who actually believe this.
Stock Up On Popcorn
The Republic of Somaliland is requesting that Ilhan Omar be extradited there for justice.
It would be a one-two punch to denaturalize her for immigration fraud, and then to ship her off there. I’d love to see the heads explode on the Left.
Arrogance Unjustified
Commentary on the managerial elite (who hate us), from Stacy McCain.
The Bond Between Civilians And Military
…is cracked.
The Imperial Order Is Over
…and the US is stepping in.
Really, it’s been many decades since Britannia ruled the waves.
“A Cult Of Death”
It’s a shame that more people don’t listen to Douglas Murray.
Wow.
— Kosher (@koshercockney) March 18, 2026
Douglas Murray. A single minute.
Give yourself a single minute to listen to this.
This man is something else 👏🏽 pic.twitter.com/HRLUAfokCH
The First Day Of The War
The Mullahs (I’m not going to call them “Iran”) are impotent, and just made enemies of everyone in the region.
Iran just fired missiles at five countries simultaneously. Here is what actually happened to each of them.
— Shanaka Anslem Perera ⚡ (@shanaka86) February 28, 2026
Bahrain. Confirmed hit on the US Navy Fifth Fleet headquarters. Bahrain’s own state news agency reported the strike. No casualty figures released yet. This is the command… pic.twitter.com/UiWXsGfm4K
[Monday-morning update]
Still trying to get my computer straightened out (having issues with X and the new graphics card) but here’s a good recap of the war so far, from Roger Kimball.
[Afternoon update]
Thoughts on Trumps strategy:
"I’m asking you to hold the line. Not because the President is infallible… he’s not, nobody is… but because the logic is sound. You cannot build a fortress of peace on a foundation of unresolved threats. You have to clear the ground first. That’s what’s happening."
— Apple Lamps (@lamps_apple) March 2, 2026
The… pic.twitter.com/Hxrj6FCbb0
[Wednesday-morning update]
When the can finally stops getting kicked down the road.
It’s been far too long.
How Long Can This Go On?
Russian casualties soar as SpaceX cuts off their Starlink terminals.