Category Archives: warfare
the old breed and the costs of war, eugene b sledge
I don’t get easily moved by performances of traumatic events. Even Schindler’s List just didn’t affect me much on an emotional level. But I never fail to feel a certain deep creeping horror when I read the first-hand accounts of men who have engaged in warfare. I just read The Old Breed and the Costs [...]
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Between Pacifism and Jihad, J Daryl Charles
Earlier today, I read Between Pacifism and Jihad, by J. Daryl Charles. It is clear that Charles has done some serious thinking about the history and theory of warfare. He has produced a strong argument, and I agree with him that the use of force is sometimes justified. The link above will direct you to [...]
what if?
Ron Paul’s “What if” speech on foreign policy. One of those speeches that is either exciting or deeply uncomfortable, depending on your positions. Related Posts:Three Events of 1973 Which Define Our World TodayWhy they hate us.Republican debate, 3: Ron Paul’s use of reasoning vs. Rick Perry’s attempt at physical intimidationWhy Libertarianism Needs the Religious RightObama [...]
following the money
is a useful exercise at times. For example, your hard-earned money goes to Washington, which then uses it to do a bunch of things including funding an army in Somalia, which in turn spends the money on child soldiers, like twelve-year-old Awil Salah Osman. War on terror. Related Posts:on empathy and the killing of osama [...]
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pashtunwali appears again
Understanding Pashtunwali is key to understanding the AfPak War. (Click here for the Wikipedia article on Pashtunwali, and here for the Special Report by Major John Cathel.) The reason I bring this up again is that Pashtunwali has been found in the news again. In a recent op-ed by Glenn Greenwald entitled They hate us [...]
war in pakistan?
In our current global climate it is often difficult to say for certain what constitutes a war. But regardless of what it’s called, the situation in Pakistan is definitely heating up. Related Posts:Uncle Sam doesn’t need more soldiers.More on Egypt, etc.pashtunwali appears againwestern banking comes to afghanistanThe CIA slips up on public debt
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The world would be a little bit better
. . . if everyone took a look at this treasure of a post: Moslem Friends and Allies. Related Posts:my take on the current unrest in the muslim worldFred Reed on “Moslems”Eric Margolis on the Muslim BrotherhoodWhat is God? A Response to John Fensel (#5).Relax: Muslims Aren’t Taking Over America
i mean, the war in afghanistan . . .
Many people I speak with question the war in Iraq, but view the war in Afghanistan as unquestionably necessary. Not so, says Jonathan Finegold Catalán. What’s my take on all this? I’m not completely sure. Related Posts:Uncle Sam doesn’t need more soldiers.eric posner on humanitarian warThink Twice Before Invading Uganda.A Practical Program of Disenfranchisement: A [...]
chip knappenberger on climate change
Ladies, gents, I give you this attack on the credibility of the IPCC climate change bureau. Related Posts:congrats to indiaa worthwhile post on climate changein the news
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There’s no such thing as nuclear defense.