Category Archives: Armed Forces

Alpha: Eddie Gallagher and the War for the Soul of the Navy SEALs

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from this meticulous 2021 book: Like Eddie [Gallagher], [Chris] Kyle claimed to have more sniper kills than any SEAL in history. But by his own telling, he was repeatedly investigated for needless deaths of civilians, and … Continue reading →

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Haaretz: ‘Army brass know that if every black soldier quit in protest over Donald Trump’s comments, the U.S. military would collapse’

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Luke Ford

Stunning insights from Amir Oren: When you combine 19th Century Man and 21st-century powers, you get U.S. President Donald Trump. And when you refuse to accept Trump, you get the most amazing phenomenon of the week: the public stand of … Continue reading →

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Gives new meaning to the term ‘Drill sergeant’

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Luke Ford

I am really glad that we now make it easier for gays to serve in the military. Just what every straight guy wants in the trenches and the barracks and the showers — a little anal rape. It was nice … Continue reading →

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The Use of Low-IQ Troops in the Vietnam War

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Luke Ford

From Amazon.com: McNamara’s Folly: The Use of Low-IQ Troops in the Vietnam War by Hamilton Gregory (Author) In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara were desperate to find additional troops for the Vietnam War, but they feared … Continue reading →

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