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Gen. Grynkewich: "What I've observed over the course of studying air power in history is that any time you attack a civilian population, you usually end up finding that it just hardens their resolve."
Live Updates: Suspect Is Killed in Attack on Michigan Synagogue. Security opened fire on a driver who rammed the building in a vehicle and drove down the hall, the authorities said. A guard was hit and injured. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...
Schatz: We donβt know for sure, but the likely bombing of an elementary school with one of our Tomahawk missiles is not a one-off mistake. It is the result of a change in policy so that the United States has way looser rules of engagement β way more tolerance for civilian harm.
"U.S. officials called London insurers and brokers, trying to figure out how the market operates, industry insiders said."
When applied to the current administration, I urge caution in using terms like "plans," "strategy," "policy," or "doctrine."
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"Not only has an ex-DOGE bro been accused of running around with the social security information of every American on a flash drive, he also may have the ability to edit and manipulate data at the Social Security Administration at will.β
Let that sink in...π€¬
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Q: βAre you encouraging oil company CEOs to use the Strait of Hormuz?β
Trump: βI think they should. I think they should use the Strait. Look, we took out just about all of their mine ships. Weβre up to boat number 60, I didnβt realize they had that big of a Navy.β
The fragile insecure flower is crying again.
Pam Bondi has reportedly relocated to a military base due to recent threats. In October, Atlantic staff writers reported that a growing list of senior Trump-administration political appointees were living in D.C.βarea military housing:
Vladimir Putinβs administration has endorsed a plan to bolster the prime ministerβs party by flooding social media with messages designed in Russia and posted by influential Hungarians. ft.trib.al/fT6SXiG
NEW: The Iranian drone strike that killed 6 U.S. troops in Kuwait at the start of the war was far more devastating than previously disclosed.
Dozens suffered traumatic brain injuries, burns, and shrapnel wounds. At least one required an amputation. More than 30 remain hospitalized. (CBS News)
5/ And on the Strait of Hormuz, they had NO PLAN. I can't go into more detail about how Iran gums up the Strait, but suffice it say, right now, they don't know how to get it safely back open.
Which is unforgiveable, because this part of the disaster was 100% foreseeable.
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Chris Murphy: "I Just came from a two hour, closed door classified briefing on the war. It just confirmed to me it's totally incoherent. We are not gonna be able to achieve any of our stated objectives ... this is a disaster of epic proportions, a 10 day debacle"
Bo Gritz, Vietnam Veteran Called a Real-Life Rambo, Dies at 87 www.nytimes.com/2026/03/09/o...
The Minneapolis rapid responders humbly request that Congress require ICE to use their ostentatiously branded vehicles for all official business
In new research, Dan Cassino finds that support for Trump influences how American men feel about their own masculinity. Between 2018 and 2025, Trump supporting men were more likely to feel even more masculine or to feel that they were as masculine as they could be. blogs.lse.ac.uk/usappblog/20...
U.S. Is Said to Charge Men With Terrorism in Gracie Mansion Attack. Federal prosecutors were preparing a complaint accusing two men of terrorism after a homemade bomb was thrown near the mansion on Saturday. No one was injured. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/03...
There's a code of conduct that says remove your cap when the national anthem is played in a stadium so one sure as hell removes it when honoring fallen soldiers.
More Republicans now support βstrong leadersβ who βbend the rules.β
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More, via Opinion Today:
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"You want my fuck-palace-in-the-sky? Come and take it."
Long-delayed Jan. 6 plaque honoring police installed in Capitol at 4 a.m. wapo.st/4aYkbco
4 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Spying on Jews in London for Iran. The police said one Iranian and three British-Iranians were detained as part of a counterterrorism investigation. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/w...