Thursday, May 9, 2019

North Korea, Trump Iran, China power, Logan Act

Expect a North Korean ICBM test this summer. Winter is coming in more ways than one.

How Trump just separated himself from Pompeo and Bolton on Iran. The president offered a narrow definition of what he expects from Iran in negotiations.

Allies amidships, the US sends another clear message to China. A joint naval exercise illustrates America’s global alliance architecture in the Pacific Ocean.

Sorry, Mr. President, but Mueller saved John Kerry from a Logan Act prosecution. The law is dead in practise.


Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Pompeo London, Liverpool CL, Netflix show, Uber strike

Warning of China’s threat, Mike Pompeo delivers a special speech in London. He made clear that Huawei and the special relationship are a very bad match.

Liverpool crown themselves the comeback kings. Theirs was a truly superb showing.

Why Netflix’s designated survivor is losing me. The show started well and now offers a mix of appeasement and leftist policies.

Uber-Lyft strikers are unlikely to fundamentally change the platform. The support for ride sharing is built on low costs and driver opportunities.

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Iran escalation, China talks, Susan Rice, Perpetual Trump

Iran’s supreme leader just issued a strong signal of coming escalation against America. Alongside Rouhani's announcement on Wednesday, we should pay heed.

Why intellectual property can’t be the centerpiece of the US-China trade talks. We will have to confront Xi’s theft in other ways.

A world of arrogant delusion and overt weakness: the madness of Susan Rice’s oped on Trump’s foreign policy.

No, Chris Cillizza, Trump is not going to stay in the White House if he loses the election. The absurdity of calling for concern over Trump’s perpetual presidency.

Monday, May 6, 2019

China Trump, Iran Iraq, Iran Carriers, New Prince

Trump had a great 24 hours on China. The president took on Xi’s economic and military aggression with tightly aimed rebukes.

To deter Iran understand the IRGC and Iraqi politics. The key is to focus US deterrence on those who pose Iranian-orchestrated threats.

The US could have 3.5 carriers off Iran’s coast in two weeks. The Navy has forces available for surge deployment.

Harry and Meghan’s son will have a happy but complicated childhood. The Royal prince will face some challenges.

Friday, May 3, 2019

Trump-Putin, the economy, Venezuela difficulties, terrorism judgement, Code Pink

How on Earth could Trump have had a “very positive” conversation with Putin? The issues the two leaders discussed are intractable in their U.S.-Rus. interest divergence.

Trump’s economy proves that Democrats are presently on another planet. The economy is doing great things for many people. Why do Democrats want to break it?

Inside the Trump administration’s Venezuela problem. The challenge as to why Guaido hasn’t entered power is one of failed expectations.

Welcome the decision by a federal judge to release a former top terrorist. The AQ leader offers an example for how terrorists can serve U.S. counter terrorism interests.

Why doesn’t Trump remove the Code Pink protesters from the Venezuelan embassy? They have no right to be there.


Thursday, May 2, 2019

Russia bombing hospitals, China threatening top US allies, planet Joe Biden, Trump hotel spying, RDR2

Why Russia is bombing Syrian hospitals (again). Vladimir Putin is helping shape a cease fire driven offensive in Idlib governate.

Why China just threatened Australia, insulted Britain, and cut Canadian imports. The authoritarian regime is particularly determined to ensure its encroachment.

What planet is Joe Biden on? The Democratic 2020 presidential candidate is a very bad politician if he seriously thinks China isn’t a major threat.

The Trump hotel bar is made for spies. Okay, well not really. But it is an ideal targeting and operational location for spies.

How Rockstar Games can save Red Dead Redemption 2. The problem is an absence of online entertainment.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

Kamala Harris, Defense secretary, Trump UK

Where is the media rage over Kamala Harris’ insane plan to ban right to work laws? The move would strike at the heart of freedom in America.

The China leak and why Theresa May fired her defense minister. The decision reflects tension in the British government over how to deal with China’s Huawei.

In 8 seconds one Briton perfectly describes why Trump deserves his state visit. It’s about the alliance of peace and war.

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Trump leadership, Trump Twitter, Democrats infrastructure

Trump takes the challenge to Cuba. Trump is absolutely right to threaten Cuba over its continued support for Maduro.

Trump’s leadership was very sorely lacking on Tuesday. The president decided to bow to Democrats, suck up to populists on national security, and abandon Guaido.

Trump’s Twitter war and why Guaido is at a disadvantage. The president seems to think that he can play easy against bad men.
Democrats have one good and two bad infrastructure demands. They are the servants of a bigger state, Trump should be wary.

Monday, April 29, 2019

ISIS leader video, Relaxing and socialism, Beto's bad plan, France 2020 Democrats

Decoding the ISIS leader’s new video. It speaks to the groups evolving strategy and its desire to remain a state based project.

No, David Bentley Hart, we can’t relax about socialism. The need for scrutiny in socialism is a great one.

Beto O’Rourke’s climate change plan is an absurd socialist boondoggle. Also, his national security policy isn’t that hot either.

France, 2020 Democrats, and the better choice of Trump’s economy. The American people should look to what Democratic policies have meant in France.