June 2023
When Bad Guys Fall Out
We have been watching the implosion of the Putin Empire, a fascinating drama unfolding on television. History once more repeats itself: villains eventually fall out. I am just surprised it took this long.
What defines a "bad guy"? My definition is a person with no compassion, totally selfish and totally ruthless, capable of summoning willing toadies for support, toadies who are also motivated by power.
We have our own, of course, Donald J. Trump, whose grip more...
April 2022
Putin?s War Playbook
April 22, 2022
Laina Farhat-Holzman
Pajaronian
Putin?s background was as a KGB spy, not a military expert. He uses war as a blunt cudgel, not what modern military professionals would do. His war decisions are a direct demonstration of his character. He gambles shrewdly, takes risks, and is never constrained by empathy or conscience. It has worked for him so far.
Mainstream media often invite both active and retired military officers to guide us through more...
Laina Farhat-Holzman
Pajaronian
Putin?s background was as a KGB spy, not a military expert. He uses war as a blunt cudgel, not what modern military professionals would do. His war decisions are a direct demonstration of his character. He gambles shrewdly, takes risks, and is never constrained by empathy or conscience. It has worked for him so far.
Mainstream media often invite both active and retired military officers to guide us through more...