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Category Archives: US Military
Will Trump return Philippine war trophies
By ann summers Trump could salvage what has been a mediocre trip to Asia by a small political act, even if it might give him the same Executive Order troubles he’s experienced with Congress. There have been several decades … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Celebrity, Congress, Countries, Foreign Policy, Government, History, Imperialism, Media, Political Science, Politics, Society, Uncategorized, US Military
Tagged Donald Trump, duterte, Media, Philippines, Politics
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the Viceroy of Wyoming, Erik Prince
By ann summers With encouragement from Bannon, Erik Prince, Blackwater’s founder, is considering a Senate challenge in Wyoming https://t.co/1Exm2oSwAQ — The New York Times (@nytimes) October 8, 2017 Because we need the leader of a mercenary army to run our energy states. After … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, Afghanistan, American History, Conservatives, Fascism, Government, History, Media, Political Science, Politics, Society, Terrorism, Uncategorized, US Military, War on "Terror", Wyoming
Tagged Erik Prince, Media, Politics, Senate, Steve Bannon, Wyoming
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The Anthem Protests & the Big Lie that Most Vets Fought to Defend Freedom
My take on the Anthem Protests, the demands of so-called patriots that failure to stand for the anthem, say the pledge of allegiance or wave the flag, disrespects our military, and the true history of who and what our vets … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Genocide, Uncategorized, US Military
Tagged AnthemProtests, trump, War
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Just a few observations:
In a recent article, I think Bill Palmer is reading it wrong. A battle hardened Admiral or General, Army or Marine, can not be intimidated or embarrassed by this guy. Could Nimitz, Puller, Patton, Bradley or Montgomery or any of … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, US Military, War
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Trump’s nuclear threats are Nixonian junk-food ravings … maybe
By ann summers So the president’s own advisers are saying to discount his words, is where we are now https://t.co/PBdiHaQ6sT â Maggie Haberman (@maggieNYT) August 9, 2017 North Korea says considering missile strike near Guam The threat ratchets up tensions … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, American History, Celebrity, Foreign Policy, Government, History, Media, North Korea, Political Science, Politics, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Society, United States, US Military
Tagged Donald Trump, Media, nixon, Politics, trumprussia, White House
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Victorians’ Secret: Trump, god-emperor of Afghanistan and Erik Prince (of thieves) as Viceroy
By ann summers Moscow (CNN) Money, the saying goes, can’t buy love. But $10,000 will buy you the perfect Donald Trump inauguration keepsake — a coin with the words “In Trump we trust.” It’s the handiwork of a Russian mining … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, Afghanistan, Corruption, Foreign Policy, Government, Government Propaganda, History, Imperialism, India, Iraq, Presidential Elections, Presidents, Propaganda, Terrorism, Uncategorized, US Military, World History
Tagged Afghanistan, Blackwater, Conspiracy Theories, Donald Trump, Erik Prince, Media, mercenaries, Politics, trumprussia
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Rest in peace my friends
I’d like you to meet five guys I met when I was in Vietnam. These guys were the crew aboard a Lockheed C-130E serial number 62-1785, of the 314th Tactical Airlift Wing based at Ching Chuan Kang Ab, China. Lockheed … Continue reading
Posted in American History, Heroism, Memorial, USAF, Vietnam, World History
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MAX Pressure: Is US pre-emption still on the table for North Korea
By ann summers (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration has settled on its North Korea strategy after a two-month review: “Maximum pressure and engagement.” So Trump has finally decided on a brand strategy for his military escalation, meaning his threats are … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, China, Conspiracy, Countries, Fascists/Corporatists, Government, Government Propaganda, History, Media, North Korea, Political Science, Politics, Presidential Elections, Presidents, Propaganda, Science, Society, United States, US Military, War
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#TrumpRussia – Trump decides NATO’s not obsolete because of the US-Russia Strategy of Tension
By ann summers “I am my own strategist” My statement on NATO being obsolete and disproportionately too expensive (and unfair) for the U.S. are now, finally, receiving plaudits! â Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2016 The MSM continues to … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, Conspiracy, Fascists/Corporatists, Government, Government Propaganda, History, information Technology, Internet, Media, NATO, Neoconservatives, Political Science, Politics, Presidential Elections, Presidents, Propaganda, Russia, Society, Syria, Technology, United States, US Military
Tagged Conspiracy Theories, dprk, Media, NATO, North Korea, Politics, trump
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#TrumpRussia – “Grab them by the… Catfishing POTUS45*
By ann summers “We use the word Catfish to describe online hoaxes where someone falsely represents themselves on the internet, due to various new forms of media such as chartrooms, Facebook, online dating, and so on…” Trump is our … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, Capitalism, Celebrity, China, Congress, Conspiracy, Democracy, Fascists/Corporatists, Government, Government Propaganda, History, Political Science, Politics, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Society, US Military
Tagged catfishing, china, Conspiracy Theories, Donald Trump, Humor, Media, Politics, Russia, trumprussia
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