The Posters
“Why tear down the Kidnapped posters?”, they ask. The posters are political propaganda and should be treated as such.
Category: Global Affairs
Post-election 2023: The people have spoken and they are not happy
I decided to hold off on talking the New Zealand elections until the final results came in, which they did on November 3rd.
From Under A Rock
There’s a tagline for an old radio show that asks, “Who knows what evil lurks within the hearts of men?” We all know.
Echoes of History
The Gaza War (2023 edition) is already horrible, but it’s going to get worse. What it isn’t, however, is new.
The Axis of Evil Redux
There is now more clarity about other members of the axis of evil now than there was back in 2002.
Evil on the March
It seems that unimaginable evil isn’t only imaginable, it’s getting more and more common.
Auribus Teneo Lupum: Holding a Wolf by its Ears
The situation with Israel and Gaza can’t last forever. A wolf by the ear. You can’t safely hold him. You can’t safely let him go.
Election 2023: New Zealand Makes A Choice, Reluctantly
New Zealand holds a General Election every 3 years, and every election I do a post outlining what is being debated and who the major players are.
Israel and Ukraine and Political Correctness
Israel was the victim of unprovoked and brutal aggression. We can and should aid them as they fight off bloodthirsty terrorists. The same applies to Ukraine, which is even more in need of our help.
The Sky Isn’t Falling
For those who decry Western support for Ukraine, everything is a precursor to World War III. But this couldn’t be further from the truth.
BRICS Without Mortar
Despite its recent expansion, the BRICS ‘alliance’ is nothing more than vaporware. Claims of the death of the American-led world order have been greatly exaggerated.
Don’t Look Now But Ukraine is Winning
One of the major outcomes of the 2024 election will be whether we and the West keep up the logistical support that will allow them to keep winning.
Is Zelenskyy Canceling Elections?
If Zelenskyy was really acting unilaterally to suspend elections, that would be problematic…So I searched for confirmation.
Trouble in Russia: Developing Story, “Wagner Mutiny” and Discussion Thread
A Wagner Mutiny, Putin claiming betrayal, Yevgeny Prigozhin threatening Moscow & military heads…Katy, bar the door time in Russia
The Titan and the Comet
The more that I’ve learned about Ocean Gate and the Titan, the more I’ve been appalled at the lack of concern for safety.
How Far Is Too Far In Supporting Ukraine?
The most hardcore supporters of Ukraine in the West are too gung-ho about war aims, to the point of being entirely counterproductive.
On Geopolitical Chivalry
Should the strong protect the weak? The answer to this question says a great deal about the divergence between contemporary European and American attitudes on foreign policy.
What’s In a Name?
What’s more fun than some light trolling? This movement needs a motto, and there’s one just begging to be adopted: Make Beijing Peking Again.
Taiwanese Sovereignty is American Security
Friendly control of Taiwan is a core national security interest for the United States, and not just because of its economic heft. The strategic implications of the former Formosa go back over a century.
Reverse Causality
When it comes to the Israel-Palestinian conflict, media warps cause and effect through misrepresentation and decontextualization.
