Defense Policy
Automated Killer Robots “a Threat to Humanity”?
Published by Rod D. Martin February 27th, 2008 filed under Technology, Defense Policy, Rod D. Martin, TheVanguard.Org
Interesting article on the rapidly advancing technologies our military (as well as South Korea’s, Israel’s, and others) are deploying on the battlefield, and the potential ethical implications as they become more and more like the Terminator.
Advice for Republicans
Published by Charles Gordon January 16th, 2008 filed under Hillary Clinton, John McCain, Future, Homeland Security, Humor, Iraq, Political Parties, Barack Obama, Mike Huckabee, Fred Thompson, Mitt Romney, Ronald Reagan, Charles Gordon, Rudy Giuliani, Culture, Blame America First, Conservatism, Defense Policy, GOP, Judiciary, Abortion, Social Issues, War on Terror, Foreign Policy/National Security, Bush Tax Cuts, Culture War, Tax Reform, Economics, Family, Election 2008
To: Republican Candidates for President
From: Your Friendly Republican Base (most of us, at least)
Date: Now
Re: How to Win our Support
(1) To John McCain: We like your courage and prescience on foreign policy, particularly Iraq. You’re acceptable on (continue reading post »)
Fight Hillary Now
Published by Charles Gordon September 22nd, 2007 filed under Hillary Clinton, Health Care, Campaigns, Groups & Parties, MoveOn, Charles Gordon, Rudy Giuliani, Socialism, Iraq, Culture, Defense Policy, Conservatism, GOP, War on Terror, Economics, Culture War, Democrats, Election 2008
When Hillary Clinton pointedly refused to criticize the disgraceful Moveon.org ad in the New York Times which called General Petreaus a traitor, Rudy Giuliani’s campaign followed with its own ad bashing Hillary.
Can Hillary Win?
Published by Charles Gordon August 28th, 2007 filed under Bill Clinton, Future, Homeland Security, Hillary Clinton, Political Parties, Charles Gordon, Barack Obama, Campaigns, Groups & Parties, Iraq, Defense Policy, Conservatism, GOP, War on Terror, Economics, Democrats, Tax Reform, Election 2008
The latest from pundit-land is “no” since up to 50% of Americans say they will definitely not vote for her.
But for those of us who have watched her public appearances over time, from speeches to debates, the answer isn’t so clear.
Here’s a good analogy: If you’ve seen the original Rocky movie on DVD (or VHS), you may recall a scene where Apollo Creed, the heavyweight champion, (continue reading post »)
Is President Bush a Conservative?
Published by Charles Gordon July 14th, 2007 filed under Immigration, Iraq, Border Security, Missile Defense, Charles Gordon, Bush Tax Cuts, Social Security, Conservatism, Abortion, War on Terror, George W. Bush, Economics, TheVanguard.Org
From spending to immigration, many conservatives are disappointed in President Bush, with some labeling his presidency a disaster for conservative values and principles.
Are they right? (continue reading post »)
Are We Men or Mice?
Published by Charles Gordon April 2nd, 2007 filed under Culture War, Democrats, Culture, Islam, Charles Gordon, Iran, Foreign Policy/National Security, GOP, Conservatism, Defense Policy, War on Terror, Election 2008
Are we men or mice?
That’s the obvious question that arises with Iran’s latest shenanigans.
Ok, so the mullahs didn’t seize Americans — this time it was the Brits.
And one can argue that the Brits, by stripping down their Navy and whining about even the most modest attempts by Tony Blair to be courageous, set themselves up for this.
But what exactly have we done to stand up to Iran over the past quarter century?
For the most part, nothing. (continue reading post »)
Questions for Presidential Candidates
Published by Charles Gordon March 29th, 2007 filed under Homeland Security, Campaigns, Groups & Parties, Iraq, Future, Environment, Charles Gordon, South Asia, Candidates/Politicians, Energy, Culture, Conservatism, Judiciary, Abortion, Defense Policy, War on Terror, Economics, Family, Foreign Policy/National Security, Election 2008
Every presidential candidate should be required to answer the following questions, but don’t count on it happening: (continue reading post »)
Post-9/11 Heroes and Goats
Published by Charles Gordon March 3rd, 2007 filed under Border Security, Israel, Homeland Security, Islam, Charles Gordon, Media, Blame America First, Defense Policy, GOP, War on Terror, Foreign Policy/National Security, Democrats, Judiciary
“For all we have and are
“For all our children’s fate
“Stand up and take the war
“The Hun is at the gate.”
(Rudyard Kipling)
Beef Up The Troops
Published by Rod D. Martin November 29th, 2006 filed under George W. Bush, Iraq, Iran, War on Terror, Rod D. Martin, Defense Policy, TheVanguard.Org
Arnaud de Borchgrave’s too-pessimistic assessment of the situation in Iraq today suggests that increasing troop strength in Iraq would necessitate Charlie Rangel’s draft (which he ironically states would be killed by the Democrat Congress, as if Republicans never — much less routinely — voted down Rangel’s bill in years past). This is just wrong. But perhaps more to the point, the Administration is wrong not to do it, and here’s why.
Pelosi Goes 0-2: Alcee Hastings Out
Published by Rod D. Martin November 28th, 2006 filed under Democrats, Media, Election 2006, War on Terror, Defense Policy, Rod D. Martin, Election 2008, TheVanguard.Org
Under intense pressure from all sides, Speaker-to-be Nancy Pelosi today dropped her bid to make impeached (for bribery!) federal judge turned Congressman Alcee Hastings chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.