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Ukraine to the Rescue
The friendship without end for Russia and China is just the old ball and chain. Failure of Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine complicates China’s reunification plans for Taiwan. US-led opposition to Russia’s territorial conquest in Ukraine is a formidable obstacle … Continue reading Ukraine to the Rescue
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Xi to Joe – Hold my Pearl River Beer
When the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Milley, said China’s test of a hypersonic weapon was close to a Sputnik moment, we can see how easily the Chinese can tweak their global competitors’ insecurity. No need to … Continue reading Xi to Joe – Hold my Pearl River Beer
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The US is Bringing Chess to a Go Fight
In the clash of civilizations, the US is bringing a western philosophy of war to compete with eastern cultures, particularly China, as seen in Fatal Move. Western war is typically seen as a chess match, where the pieces symbolize a … Continue reading The US is Bringing Chess to a Go Fight
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Ambition Is the Drug of Choice for Workaholics
Ambition is a useful trait for leaders to inspire in workers because it makes them easy to manipulate, as seen at the CIA in Fatal Move. Ambition is the fire that builds up steam in any corporate engine. Long hours … Continue reading Ambition Is the Drug of Choice for Workaholics
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Will We Win the Game of Life or the Game of Death?
China and America are playing their unique Game of Life and Game of Death. Both of us yearn for jobs, education, and money, but China’s historical one-child policy left them with fewer women than men and distorted the balance of … Continue reading Will We Win the Game of Life or the Game of Death?
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Revenge of the Bond Girl
The CIA has finally achieved a level of male-female diversity that represents the country — a staggering feat complete with threatened and real lawsuits that finally settled the issue of merit-based job assignments and promotion. Female diversity has captured the … Continue reading Revenge of the Bond Girl
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Ulysses S. Grant Rolls Over in His Grave
America is fascinated with unconditional surrender in warfare as the only proper way to end a conflict. However, “Unconditional Surrender” Grant is better known today for the graciousness with which he accepted Lee’s surrender and ended a bloody civil war, … Continue reading Ulysses S. Grant Rolls Over in His Grave
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China to America: It’s the Economy, Stupid
China is in talks with the Taliban government, such as it is, to exploit that country’s need for capital investments, jobs and infrastructure. America is arguing about maintaining a robust counter-terrorism capability — with inevitable, collateral damage of dead and … Continue reading China to America: It’s the Economy, Stupid
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War Is Too Important to Leave to Generals and Politicians
All war is a clash of societies — every age and ethnicity, civilian or soldier. It’s not just the whole-of-government, it’s the whole of the population. When we win, lose or draw, we all bear the burden of the conflict. … Continue reading War Is Too Important to Leave to Generals and Politicians
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Slaves to Technology or Masters of the Metaverse?
We swim in a sea of propaganda dished out by corporate and political parties, plus every special interest group that wants to separate us from our money or free will. Humans are by nature social creatures and political animals — … Continue reading Slaves to Technology or Masters of the Metaverse?