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Picturing the Fifth Column 0

GOP Elephants standing around a tank driven by Putin, which has crushed a figure labeled

Via Juanita Jean.

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A Tune for the Times 0

From the Youtube page:

Trump loves to “go with a winner”, and he sees Vladimir Putin as a HUGE winner of late, making major real estate acquisitions with very little investment of his own, just as Trump always did. Trump can’t help but envy Putin’s incredible ability to skip legalities and jump right to the ‘moving-in’ stage. That, and Putin’s ability to look good shirtless give Trump a major case of “nipple envy”, but in a really wholesome, Christian sort of way.

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The Disinformation Superhighway Goes to War . . . 0

. . . with a blistering blitzkrieg of bogosity.

One more time, “social” media isn’t.

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Game of Thrones 0

I do not see what Vladimir Putin hopes to gain by attacking Ukraine, other than a step towards the resurrection of the Russian Empire. It does not seem to be a rational move in any sort of chess game of international diplomacy.

Bloomberg’s Andrew Kluth argues that, indeed, it is not.

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The Fifth Column 0

At Above the Law, Alaric Dearment minces no words about Putin’s American dupes, symps, and fellow travelers. A snippet:

What Carlson, Trump, and others praising, defending, or equivocating about Putin’s unprovoked attack are is nothing less than an unpatriotic, un-American fifth column. Their support for a fascist regime’s mission to conquer a fledgling democracy and snuff out its hard-won freedom goes far beyond party politics and shows hatred for the fundamental values of our own country, as well as contempt for the many innocent Ukrainians who will likely die or be displaced at the hands of Russian invaders.

More unminced words at the link.

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Recommended Reading 0

Noz’s thoughts on what’s happening in Ukraine, particularly his first point.

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Leaving the Nest 0

Title:  The Hawk.  Image:  John Bolton as a hawk being snatched our the nest by a Twitter logo.

Via The Bob Cesca Show Blog.

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Strategic Planning 0

Frame One:  Pentagon officials on the phone to the White House:  If we were to attack Iran, how soon would you want us to start?  Frame Two:  Donald Trump, reading newspaper with headline,

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“Bigger Trouble” 0

John Bolton operating a Predator Drone headed to Iran.  Donald Trump says,

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All That Was Old Is New Again 0

At the Des Moines Register, Richard Cherwitz reminds us of another purported “attack” in another gulf which was used to justify another war for a lie, this one in a country whose name did not start with “I.”.

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Flirting with War 0

Thom fears another Great and Glorious War for a Lie in a Country whose Name Starts with “I.”

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The Olive Branch 0

Two Iranian officials talking.  One says,

Via Juanita Jean.

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The Double-Talking Dealbreaker 0

Read the story David refers to at Slate.

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In Security 0

I tend to be skeptical when persons raise concerns about “national security.” Too often that phrase is used to either intrude illegitimately into areas that are nobody’s business or to hide official misconduct or, perhaps more often, official acts of stupid.

Nevertheless, “national security” is a real thing and ignoring or weakening it costs blood and treasure, as when President George the Worst ignored warnings that Osama Bin Laden was determined to attack the U. S.

In The Guardian, Jeffrey H. Smith argues that Donald Trump and his administration are inimical to legitimate national security. Here’s an excerpt:

First, his foreign policy of “America first” has called into question our commitment to our allies and the international framework and norms that have kept us safe and prosperous for 70 years. In turn, the American institutions and individuals who must execute this policy are undermined.

Second, some of his actions and utterances are so far outside the bounds of responsible presidential conduct that many professionals who serve in the national security agencies lack confidence in him as commander-in-chief. Much damage has been done and whether it can be repaired, and if so how, is not clear.

Do please follow the link.

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The Buttoneers 0

Trump at his desk looking at Kelly, Tillerson, and Mattis, who are in front of the

Via Juanita Jean.

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Twits on Twitter 0

Jingoistic twits.

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“We’ve Heard This Song Before” 0

Thom discusses evangelism and evangelical causes and the danger thereof when they become political.

He starts by somewhat awkwardly establishing a premise the Communism was an evangelical movement, that, one that wished to convince persons to follow it to the exclusion of others, and moves on to argue that evangelical movements can lead to crusades. It’s not as polished as his usual presentations, but I think it’s well worth a listen.

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Playing to Base Desires 0

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Shooting Off His Mouth 0

Peering into Donald Trump's mouth and seeing a missile silo.

Via The Bob Cesca Show Blog.

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Teed Off 0

Trump at golf course hitting drive that turns into mushroom cloud saying,

Will Bunch:

Instead of getting rid of the planet’s horrifying nuclear arsenal, humankind’s only winning strategy for avoiding Armageddon these last 72 years was not having nuclear launch codes in the hands of people like North Korea’s dangerous and despotic Kim Jong Un or a hotheaded, impulsive, and unconventional American president like Donald Trump. The last week has revealed the utter folly of that notion.

The good news is that the experts still believe, despite the insane rhetoric and threats from both sides, that a nuclear war involving the United States, North Korea, and assorted allies is highly unlikely. In that sense, it’s a little like comedian Steven Wright’s joke about his plan to live forever: so far, so good.

Follow the link.

Image via Job’s Anger.

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