Monthly Archives: March 2009

Yankee Go Home

Posted on March 27, 2009 by

As I believe was said over at Abu Muqawama, it’s hard to fight the Taliban in Afghanistan when they insist on fighting in Pakistan. Don’t believe the Taliban is buying new property? Here’s a stellar report on how awesome it … Continue reading →

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Whiskey Tango Friday

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Here’s one you can’t make up. Soldier from 101st Airborne goes to Iraq. Soldier gets blown up, as unfortunately tends to happen in Iraq. Soldier lives and has major surgery to save his leg. Leg gets infected and the guy … Continue reading →

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A Big Glass of Get Over It

Posted on March 26, 2009 by

Seriously. DDG-1000. The Navy has said it doesn’t want it. There you go. Commence the 400 Hz whine. Exhibit A) letters like THIS from the Congressional folks who, when not spending every dime they can get their hands on, want … Continue reading →

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Jumping on

Posted on March 25, 2009 by

I don’t like to jump on bandwagons, and this article has been linked by a lot of people, but Chap’s right, it’s a good one. The truth is that no nation is safe. Tyrants seldom come openly, their hands dripping … Continue reading →

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New Media

Posted on March 24, 2009 by

Here’s something you don’t see every day. SUBGRU TWO is on Twitter…. fascinating. I chalk that entirely up to Admiral Grooms.

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