Category Archives: War and not War

To war or not to war – that is the question

The sky is falling!

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Fred Stiening

While you were sleeping, George Soros declared the world’s financial system would implode today. This is the index futures – they trade before the markets open and generally indicate where prices are headed at 9:30 ET. The futures can also … Continue reading →

Posted in Collapse of the EU, Energy Supply, Global Instability, US Economic Recovery, War and not War | 8 Comments

Gun Control from the trenches

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Fred Stiening

Rowan County NC is a largely rural county on I-85 between Charlotte and Greensboro. It has a population of around 140,000 In NC, the County Sheriff is an elected position. Kevin Auten won reelected in 2014 with over 70% of … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Barack Obama, Gun ownership | 1 Comment

Is Carpet Bombing from B-52s an act of terrorism?

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Fred Stiening

That’s a rhetorical question. So is dropping nuclear weapons on a sovereign country. The military and most of the country learned from the Vietnam war that you can’t “carpet bomb” a country into submission. Indiscriminate bombing using gravity bombs has … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, Collapse of America, War and not War | 1 Comment

Lurch Blinks

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Fred Stiening

John Kerry has announced that regime change is off the table in Syria. The people of Syria get to choose their leader. What a difference four submarine launched nuclear capable cruise missiles can make.

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English Journalism at its finest

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Fred Stiening

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/northamerica/usa/12050630/Americas-newest-battleship-breaks-down-at-sea-after-20-days.html The story is definitely newsworthy as the Navy’s latest over budget boondoggle became disabled at sea and had to be towed back to port in Virginia. However, two of the three pictures of the ship USS Milwaukee are in … Continue reading →

Posted in War and not War | 5 Comments

Welcome your Stevia Overlords

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Fred Stiening

The last time I went to the buffet place, the Sierra Mist seemed different. It’s the one widely available fountain drink from Pepsi made without HFCS (High Fructose Corn Syrup). Well well… I also have a 12 pack in the … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Individual Liberty, Unauthorized Food | 5 Comments

Donald Trump talks to Alex Jones about The Truth

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Fred Stiening

During the second half the third hour, Donald Trump had a very amicable conversations with Donald Trump about ISIS and related topics. Your can hear the discussion on the 24/7 Alex Jones stream http://www.infowars.com/

Posted in Donald Trump, War in SW Asia / Middle East | 4 Comments

Glenn Beck on the Statue of Liberty

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Glenn Beck picked up the criticism of a columnist for Smithsonian Magazine – who proposed her belief that the sculptor of the Statue of Liberty intended it to represent a Muslim woman. The columnist is severely wrong. She also says … Continue reading →

Posted in American Politics, Glenn Beck, Individual Liberty | 2 Comments

It’s always about the oil

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Fred Stiening

Contrary to many American’s perception, Syria has oil and natural gas fields. Before Barack Obama decided the Dictator Assad had to go, despite winning a three way election with 10 million votes, Syria was making deals to increase oil production, … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Supply, War and not War, War in SW Asia / Middle East | 5 Comments

Why John McCain wants to declare war on ISIS

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Fred Stiening

How War Affects the Formal Federal Budget Process There is no precedent for Congress making a formal declaration of war without first getting a request from the President. So why are some in Congress and some of the Presidential candidates … Continue reading →

Posted in 2016 election, American Politics, Barack Obama, War and not War | 4 Comments