Politics
We should be a country that went to war, not a country that watched its military go to war
This is a great discussion. Kudos to Dr. Maddow for her concern and the great line “We should be a country that went to war, not a country that watched its military go to war.” Rachel Maddow: Pentagon sort of explains why no parade for troops. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news … Continue reading
Marines encourage successful suicides
This is just insane, and in stark contrast to any form of good sense, internal logic, or following the services own promises and goals. via Marine fights court-martial conviction for suicide attempt. His lawyer, Navy Lt. Mike Hanzel, said he will ask the militarys highest court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces in … Continue reading
Congrats, with reservations, to the new Army Surgeon General
AUSA details BG Horoho’s assignment as the first Nurse to be the Surgeon General. Sadly – there are a couple of caveats there, and not just the ones that make the chagrined surgeons in the Army (“call me doctor, not colonel”) would like to make. First, there was actually a nurse, BG Gale Pollock, who … Continue reading
Still at it – and whither ASBP?
Blood bankers industrialized themselves after WWII for good reason – to ensure the blood supply was safe – industrial type production enforced standards and enhanced “potency, purity, and sterility.” (thank you COL Whitaker, for having me commit that to memory) But, somewhere in the rush to not-just-profitability-but-ever-increasing-profitability, some lost (and continue to lose) touch with … Continue reading
I’ll probably make news
Amazing – now if the generals that testify in front of congress, the Odiernos and the Caseys – then the military would start to be an even better place. It is the generals’ job to tell it straight – not guess what the politicians want to do. Then, salute the flag and execute when ordered. … Continue reading
DPRK Succession or success
Kim Jong Il is dead. I’d like to say simply “good riddance” for he was certainly a madman that may have tortured upwards of a half-million people to death and maybe starved two million or more. He’s held the world hostage for decades. I walked the DMZ looking for the idiots he sent south. But, … Continue reading
