The General and Sec of State was 84..... Colin L. Powell, who helped guide the U.S. military to victory in the 1991 Persian Gulf War as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then struggled a decade later over the U.S. invasion of Iraq as a beleaguered secretary of state … [Read more...] about Colin Powell has passed…..
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Seriously?…Congress could be about to order young women to sign up for the draft….
I think they'll pull it in the end... But Democrats in Congress, with some support from some Republicans have included the requirement that women begin registering with the Selective Service in order to be available to be drafted into the armed service should that be required … [Read more...] about Seriously?…Congress could be about to order young women to sign up for the draft….
Defense Sec and the General’s go before the US Senate….
They will spend their time answering questions about how they did their jobs while not trusting their then boss , President Trump....And their actions in carrying out their now boss President Biden's leaving Afghanistan against their better judgement ..... Appearing before a … [Read more...] about Defense Sec and the General’s go before the US Senate….
Army Chief Calls for Afghanistan Review: ‘Let the Cards Fall Where They Fall’
...from Defense One..... The Army’s chief of staff wants a review of the decisions that led to the fall of Kabul and the U.S. military’s withdrawal. The last few weeks have been “heartbreaking” for soldiers who fought there, including members of his own family, Army Chief of … [Read more...] about Army Chief Calls for Afghanistan Review: ‘Let the Cards Fall Where They Fall’
“Stupid Republican Politician of the Day”….August 26, 2021…
WTF was Republican Senator Blackburn (And others listed in the linked piece) right after her President's supporters tried to derail an American Presidential election with violence? What about The Bush President's and Iraq? Hmmmmm? GOP Sen. Marsha Blackburn (Tenn.) on … [Read more...] about “Stupid Republican Politician of the Day”….August 26, 2021…
US War games happened in the Atlantic and Pacific last year….They did NOT go well….
The US Military had a YUGE military exercise all over the world last year... It was a wakeup call for the Generals and Admirals... The Pentagon was NOT happy with the results of its wargaming we have found out... Taiwan was the loser..... The Pentagon is going back to … [Read more...] about US War games happened in the Atlantic and Pacific last year….They did NOT go well….
The troops stay in place until the last person leaves….Biden….
With thousands trying to get into the Kabul airport and thousands still stuck around the country? The President maybe committing to a extended stay for American troops and other nation's in Afghanistan ... President Biden said in an interview with ABC News’ George … [Read more...] about The troops stay in place until the last person leaves….Biden….
The Biden Honeymoon is OVER…..Open Thread for August 16, 2021
We ALL make mistakes.... We're ALL human.... Joe Biden isn't Donald Trump.... He isn't a serial liar.... He hasn't tried upend the American political system... He care's.... Joe Biden made a campaign promise' to bring the troops home from Afghanistan'.... He … [Read more...] about The Biden Honeymoon is OVER…..Open Thread for August 16, 2021