The shots that rang out on April 19, 1775 in Lexington and Concord are widely considered to be the opening salvo in the US War for Independence. Although we may […]
Tag: War and Peace
Proponents of Fiscal Stimulus Need to Stop Using World War II as an Example
Each time a recession nears, some call for governments to step in to “stimulate” the economy. Not through monetary means (printing money), but through fiscal ones. If the government initiates […]
A Secret War in the Making: Americans Should Not Die to Defend Taiwan
The United States might be a democracy in form, but most policies are developed without even a semblance of public participation. For instance, policymakers overwhelmingly believe that the US should […]
When Federal Interest Payments Come to Exceed the Military Budget: Time to Stop Defending the Rest of the World
A new year dawns bright, with the US hurtling over the fiscal cliff. The lame duck Congress voted for a pork-packed $1.7 trillion budget bill. As the saying goes, it’s […]
Time for US To Get Tough With Europe: No More Military Welfare for Indolent Defense Dependents
Almost six months ago Russia invaded Ukraine. It was a criminal and unjustified act of aggression, but was not entirely surprising given allied bad faith in breaking multiple ostentatious security […]
The Marquis de Lafayette: Remembering France’s Greatest Champion of Liberty
Almost 200 years ago, in 1824—August 15—a great man arrived in New York at the start of a “Grand Tour” of America. Though his plan called for a four-month visit […]
New ‘Hunger Winter’ Looms as Europe Prepares to Shiver
Even as Europe has been dealing with its hottest summer on record, it has been fearfully aware that it may face its worst winter since the one at the end […]
US Celebrates Alliance With Seoul: But Is South Korea Worth a Nuclear War?
President Joe Biden visited Northeast Asia last month. As if possible involvement in a European nuclear conflagration wasn’t enough, he threatened China with war over Taiwan, and pledged to defend […]
Renaming Army Posts
If some of our Army posts are to be renamed, it is appropriate that they be renamed after heroes from the ranks of the common soldier, or “Joes” as they […]
Headed for Insolvency: Biden Administration Increases US Obligations Worldwide
Watching the Biden administration, you’d think Uncle Sam didn’t have a care in the world. Washington is tossing more money at Ukraine, preparing to defend two more European nations, planning […]