Mark Twain once said history doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme. Well, in today’s political circus, it doesn’t even bother with the rhythm anymore. It’s more like history just keeps hitting the replay button on the world’s worst playlist: Politicians still promise the moon but deliver space dust. Remember when we thought we’d move…
Author: Dennis Robbins
The Pentagon knows what’s going on with the drones … they’re just not revealing it.
The Pentagon might indeed know more about the drones flying over New Jersey than it’s letting on: 1. Advanced Surveillance and Defense Capabilities: The U.S. military, particularly the Pentagon, has access to some of the world’s most advanced surveillance and counter-drone technologies. Systems like the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), drone detection radars, and electronic…
The Epstein and Diddy Lists: An Asteroid Impact on Global Power Structures
In an era where secrets are rarely kept under wraps for long, the looming revelation of the Epstein client list and the Diddy list stands as a testament to the inevitability of truth’s emergence. These lists shrouded in mystery, hold the names of individuals from the echelons of power, politics, and entertainment, whose associations with…
Human Rights vs. Human Services: A Logical Distinction
“If it requires the labor of another human being, then it’s not a human right.” The discourse around what constitutes a “human right” has become increasingly muddled, particularly within modern liberal thought. There seems to be a widespread confusion where the lines between inherent rights—those intrinsic to human existence—and societal benefits or services are increasingly…
USPS in the Red: A Decade of Financial Losses Explained
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has faced significant inefficiencies and financial losses over the past decade, a situation that can be attributed to several intertwined factors: Declining Mail Volume: Shift to Digital Communication: The most significant contributor to USPS’s financial woes has been the drastic decline in traditional mail volume, particularly First-Class Mail. Over the…
From 10 Septillion Years to Minutes: Google’s Quantum Chip ‘Willow’ Redefines Computing
TECHSOLOGY: Google Quantum Chip Willow: Redefining the Future of Quantum Computing The potential applications of the Google Quantum Chip Willow are vast and transformative: Cryptography: Quantum computing threatens traditional cryptographic methods but also opens doors to quantum-safe encryption techniques. Pharmaceutical Research: Willow can simulate molecular interactions at unprecedented levels, accelerating drug discovery and personalized medicine….
Transition from Conservative to Liberal Democrat Ideology: The Case of Jonathan Last & The Bulwark
Here we go, folks! What do I know, really? I’m just a retired old geezer blogging from the comfort of my bedroom in Mesa, Arizona, with a birth story that ties back to Harry Truman’s era and has seen me through a whopping 15 presidential elections. But even with all that under my belt, I…
Iran’s New Calculus After Assad’s Collapse
NY Times, December 7, 2024: In the Syrian Regime’s Hour of Need, Its Patron Iran Makes an Exit A collapse of Iran’s partnership with Syria would by all accounts reshape the balance of power in the Middle East. The “axis of resistance” that Iran has formed with its militant allies in Lebanon, the Palestinian territories,…
America Remembers Pearl Harbor
On this solemn day, December 7th, America pauses to remember Pearl Harbor, an event that not only marked a turning point in history but also awakened the indomitable spirit of our nation. As Victor Davis Hanson poignantly reflects, “After Pearl Harbor, the United States went into a rearmament frenzy the likes of which had never…
The Aftermath of Assad: Islamist Governance and Regional Chaos
PJ Media: Iran Withdrawing From Syria Signals That Assad’s Days in Power May Be Numbered Iran is abandoning its Syrian ally following rapid gains made by Islamist rebel forces, who are now closing in on the capital Damascus. “Iran is starting to evacuate its forces and military personnel because we cannot fight as an advisory…