War and the Military

December 10, 2021 – Jacob G. Hornberger …… There is one thing that is beyond dispute about the December 7, 1941, Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor: It would never have happened if President Franklin Roosevelt had not squeezed the Japanese into initiating the attack with his oil embargo on Japan. Continue reading →

October 7, 2021 – Ryan McMaken …… If fairness is a concern, there’s an easy way to achieve fairness on this issue: abolish the Selective Service for everybody. It’s as easy as that. It wouldn’t even cost a dime of taxpayer money. Continue reading →

September 11, 2021 – Ryan McMaken …… The terrorist attacks of 9/11 were possible thanks to an immense military and intelligence failure on the part of the United States government. Why do we think these people “keep us safe”? Continue reading →

September 2, 2021 – Brad Polumbo …… The Taliban will likely use this weaponry to oppress women, LGBT people, and others under Sharia law. Continue reading →

April 26, 2021 – Ryan McMaken …… Now that the average American voter is barely paying attention—and that the US is facing an economic crisis and weak recovery—it has become politically expedient to move further toward wrapping up a couple more lost wars. Continue reading →

November 18, 2020 – Alice Salles …… “What is the one thing that brings Republicans and Democrats together?” Rand Paul asked reporters. “War—they love it.” Continue reading →

June 16, 2020 – Jacob G. Hornberger …… A foreign nation’s civil war is no business of the U.S. government, especially when the civil war is the direct result of criminal activity on the part of the U.S. government. Continue reading →