Category Archives: Military
Worried that Trump Less than a Stable Genius
After the March 6 Capitol riot world leaders from China’s military brass to America’s Nancy Pelosi worried that President Trump was less than a stable genius. So General Milley called his Chinese counterpart to assure him he’d let him know if Trump ordered an attack.
The general also said that President Biden rejected his advice to keep a force of 2,500 troops in Afghanistan. He didn’t resign but described the withdrawal as a logistical success but a strategic failure.
Milley Over The Horizon Surprise
A new book by Bob Woodward and Robert Costa claims Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley told his Chinese counterpart, “If we’re going to attack, I’m going to call you ahead of time. It’s not going to be a surprise.”
A month ago an Afghan family was surprised by a U.S. drone strike that killed 7 children and their father, an Afghan worker for a U.S. aid agency. The attack was part of President Biden’s “over the horizon” strategy to fight terrorism.
Withdrawal of U.S. Forces from Afghanistan on 9/11
President Biden set a date certain for the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. It’s September 11. The Taliban have yet to RSVP.
Davos Man Takes Flight with Speech
The Davos set swooned over China President Xi’s virtual keynote speech. He called for international cooperation and warned against a new cold war. He also said, “the strong should not bully the weak.” Meanwhile Chinese fighter planes and bombers invaded Taiwanese airspace.
Trump Show Closes After Four Year Run
The curtain dropped on the Trump Show January 20. And Donald Trump caught the last Air Force One flight out to Mar-A-Lago.
Later that day President Biden gave an inaugural speech about unity before 25,000 occupying National Guard troops.
That evening rioters in Portland celebrated by attacking Democratic Headquarters.
