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• Strategy: Privateering and National Defense, by Larry Sechrest

  
  Feral Jundi — Authority: 139
  “Every possible encouragement should be given to privateering in time of war.” -Thomas Jefferson *****     I am telling you, this is an interesting paper to read if you can find the time.  If you are a big  Ayn Rand  fan or a  Mises Institute  fan, then you will enjoy this.  Even if you aren’t into ...
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• House approves defense procurement reform bill by unanimous 428-0 vote

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 17, 2009) — In 1940, as World War II tightened its grip in Europe, Congress prepared for eventual U.S. involvement by issuing billions of dollars in defense contracts. However, in early 1941, then-Sen. Harry S. Truman began hearing reports of widespread contract mismanagement and wasteful ...
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• Letter: Graham a ‘turncoat’ to S.C. Republicans

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has become a media celebrity. On constitutional issues, aside from the right to life, gun rights and national security, he takes a center-left position. Graham opposed the Republican option on judicial nominees and also voted yes on Sotomayor, knowing she supports abortion and gun ...
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• Global Military & Defense Budgets

  
  Prose Before Hos — Authority: 465
  Via Global Issues : * World military expenditure in 2008 is estimated to have reached $1.464 trillion in current dollars * This represents a 4 per cent increase in real terms since 2007 and a 45 per cent increase over the 10-year period since 1999; * This corresponds to 2.4 per cent of world gross domestic ...
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• Rand Paul: Try, Convict and Lock Up Terrorists In Guantanamo

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  For Immediate Release November 19, 2009 BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY – Leading United States Senate candidate Rand Paul today criticized the Obama administration’s decision to close the Guantanamo Bay detention center and try terrorism suspects in United States Civil Courts. “Foreign terrorists do not ...
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• “Not fit for combat,” my article in Forbes

  
  OpenMarket.org — Authority: 616
  It’s not exactly what Pogo meant when he said , “We have met the enemy and he is us.” But it works out that way. The greatest threat to our national security isn’t terrorist groups, rogue nations with nukes or China. It’s an inability to stock our armed forces with top-quality men and women because too many ...
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• U.S. Military Operations in All Major Regions of the World

  
  War On You: Breaking Alternative News — Authority: 567
  U.S. Military Operations in All Major Regions of the World By Rick_Rozoff November 18, 2009 “ Centre for Research on Globalization ” — On January 20, a changing of the guard occurred in the United States White House with two-term president George W. Bush being replaced by former freshman senator ...
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• Bastion 2009 military exercises

  
  C U B A P O L I D A T A — Authority: 127
  The Cuban Defense Ministry has announced through state media that Bastion 2009 military exercises will take place throughout the country for three days at the end of the month: November 26 – November 28.  National Defense Day will be held on November 29.The program will include maneuvers and different types of ...
  2 weeks ago

• VDH on the Obamification of America

  
  Elements Of Power — Authority: 113
  At some point, Obama may conclude that the vast presidential jet, the opulence of the Presidency, the power and influence at his fingertips, all that national wealth and more were not created by Acorn, community organizing, Michelle’s legal brilliance, Axelrod’s savvy advice, or Emanuel’s crassness, or by ...
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• Cui bono? Obama thinks he does, but I think we all lose...

  
  LyfLines — Authority: 139
  Im going to let others address the decision to bring KSM and four others to New York for trial in the US criminal justice system, but I cannot conceive of a possible result of this action which justifies the risks of taking it. To start with, consider this: you never know what a jury is going to do. After ...
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• CBS News: President Obama Wants New Options for Afghanistan War

  
  The Political Bridge — Authority: 438
  (AP)  President Barack Obama does not plan to accept any of the Afghanistan war options presented by his national security team, pushing instead for revisions to clarify how and when U.S. troops would turn over responsibility to the Afghan government, a senior administration official said Wednesday. That ...
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• U.S. Military Veterans Call for Sustainable Fuels

  
  CleanTechnica — Authority: 629
  On this Veterans Day , set aside to honor the sacrifices and contributions of U.S. military veterans , another contribution can be added to the rolls: veterans are playing a strong part in America’s transition away from fossil fuels into a more sustainable, healthful environment and a more secure energy ...
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• Beat the Defense Budget into a Plowshare

  
  God's Politics Blog — Authority: 645
  Almost exactly 4 years ago, more than 100 faith leaders from around the country went to jail together as we prayed for a moral budget and lamented the current one.  I think it may be time to do it again. On Oct.…
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• Gen. George Caseys Finest Hour

  
  Elements Of Power — Authority: 113
  Not! "Our diversity, not only in our Army, but in our country, is a strength. And as horrific as this tragedy was, if our diversity becomes a casualty, I think that’s worse” Man! He did not just say that did he? If George Casey didnt regret spewing that crap the second he uttered it he should resign ...
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• The irony of calling yourself a "progressive"

  
  Nonsensible Shoes — Authority: 433
  Progressives and their more-enlightened-than-everyone attitudes, besides being arrogant and deplorable, are really out of sync with their own beliefs.  Progressive means working towards progress.  Whats odd is the progressive vision of progress is about as anti-progress as can be imagined.  Their self-appointed ...
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• U.S. cites al-Qaida DVDs in pressing for suspects detainment

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 175
  "U.S. cites al-Qaida DVDs in pressing for suspects detainment Chicago man allegedly plotted to attack Danish newspaper, target in India" SNIPPET: "A federal judge could decide on Nov. 19 whether to release Rana, owner of a Chicago Immigration business and a Grundy County meat processing plant, on bond pending trial." ...
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• The left and terror

  
  The Saloon dot net — Authority: 140
  The Jihadis will return. We know this, in the same way that we know about death and taxes. Thanks in large part to the weakening of our defensive efforts under the new administration, there will be further attacks against this countrys population, perhaps even worse than those of 9/11. (This weeks attack by Nidal ...
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• Part II: Soldiering on? The invisible injuries of war

  
  Law is Cool — Authority: 431
  Guest Post by Krystalline Kraus | Reproduced from www.rabble.ca with permsision Next week, on November 11, veterans will get only two minutes of recognition — if people stop to reflect at all — while the rest of the year their sacrifice is forgotten. If Canada’s mission in Afghanistan does end in 2011, 35,000 ...
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• Shea-Porter Attends Obama Signing of Law Protecting Troops from Toxic Fumes

  
  Press Releases — Authority: 445
  Please see the following Newsweek article on Congresswoman Shea-Porter’s efforts to limit the disposal of hazardous and toxic wastes in burn pits in war zones.  This afternoon, the Congresswoman will join President Obama in the Rose Garden for the signing ceremony of the National Defense Authorization Act.  ...
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• Saturn/Pluto and the black budget of the CIA

  
  Stars Over Washington — Authority: 131
  Here are a few fun facts as Dave Letterman might call them, about the way the CIA does its business by legally stealing US tax dollars and outsourcing itself -- thanks, Alex. EXCERPT Black budget is classified "The CIA has the unique legal ability among all US government departments and agencies to generate funds ...
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