Into the Valley of Death (Repost)

(Billy Schuerman / The Virginian-Pilot)

Into the valley of death sailed the 10,000, aboard aircraft carriers Ford and Eisenhower – sitting ducks for swarming drones & other weaponry not dreamed of by those who made short work of the Charge of the Light Brigade. Perhaps Blinken/Nuland/Austin want that? Or are just dumb?

If US Bombs Yemen…

What’s become of US intelligence?: Larry Johnson & I. Major flare-up expected in Red Sea & Persian Gulf. Is Secretary Austin briefed on what to expect if US bombs Yemen? Have intel analysts become mere targeteers? Should baby be thrown out with bathwater?

The Ukraine Conflict – Ray at Hofstra

UNZOOMED and free at last! Ray was asked to lecture in person at Hofstra w/wrap-up on Russia-Ukraine. (The video and Q&A were chopped up by some gremlin, but it’s all there.) Do not miss Professor Eisenberg’s insights on actual history of NATO (at min 23).

Israel’s Out-Sized Influence

Looking back at 50 years of personal and professional experience with Israel’s out-sized influence: Reminiscences include Chas Freeman’s 6-hour-long posting as Director of the Nat’l Intel Council; Petraeus groveling before neocons; USS Liberty; 9/11 not in vacuum

ICBM’s in Our Future?

North Korea Sunday tested a highly sophisticated ICBM that can reach all of US. Surprise: It’s from Russia! Intel analysts know this; White House apparently not ready to acknowledge it. Also cameos of Biden and Nat’l Intel Director driveling about Ukraine.

Aguto Ain’t Gonna Do It

US aid for Ukraine? Biden changes trope from “AS LONG AS IT TAKES” to “AS LONG AS WE CAN”. Will media take note of the difference? Sending LTG Antonio Aguto to advise military in Kyiv won’t turn tide; seems more a case of palliative care for Zelensky et al