Monday, June 22, 2026

Duck Soup

To believe that our presidents have carte blanche to do the heinous deeds is foolish at best.

Gods of the Sky

How more sanitized can killing become, except for those in the missile's path?

Since 9/11, US has spent $21 trillion on militarism at home and abroad

“Our $21 trillion investment in militarism has cost far more than dollars.”

The enduring tyranny of oil

War, inflation, geopolitical rivalry, and soaring world temperatures.

“Gaza is becoming a graveyard for children” and still the US does nothing

Global outcry: thousands worldwide protest Israel's actions in Gaza amidst allegations of war crimes and systematic genocide.

Netanyahu delays evacuation of sick Gaza children to UAE amid rising tensions

Israeli Prime Minister’s decision leaves 150 Palestinian children stranded in Gaza amid cross-border attacks.

Gaza cease-fire takes effect amid deadly delays and persistent uncertainty

Cease-fire begins after a deadly delay, with hostage releases and humanitarian aid efforts underway.

Federal appeals court maintains block on Trump’s Muslim ban

The big question now is whether or not the Trump administration will appeal to the entire 9th Circuit Court of Appeals or ask the Supreme Court to intervene.

States of Terror

We waded into conflicts in the Middle East we did not understand, propelled forward by fantasy. And our folly spawned a death spiral of political, social and economic collapse, widespread poverty, massive displacement, misery and radical jihadism.

Debating Democrats, please, no fighting in the war room

Direct your artillery at the real enemy, not each other.