The War Department
Bullet Points:
** Elsa Kurt: Oh, I can already hear the chorus: “Well, Fauci was a doctor and RFK Jr. isn’t!” Cute talking point, but let’s not pretend credentials are a shield from scrutiny. Fauci may have been a doctor, but he was also a bureaucrat who played politics with science for decades. And the last time I checked, we’re not supposed to blindly follow someone just because they wear a white coat or collect government titles. Meanwhile, RFK Jr. isn’t walking around claiming to be your personal physician—he’s questioning narratives, digging into data, and challenging the kind of groupthink that gave Fauci his free pass. One man used power to shut down debate. The other is insisting we have one. And if we’re being honest, I’ll take transparency and accountability over alphabet soup credentials any day.
** Over the next decade, advances in artificial intelligence will mean that humans will no longer be needed “for most things” in the world, says Bill Gates.
** Racial profiling. Shade in the summer, food in the winter.
** LAPD pulls cops off Kamala Harris’ security detail after outrage that crime-fighting units were diverted to guard the former VP. She became very wealthy during her time in office. If she feels that she needs security while living in a democrat run city, let her come out of pocket to pay for it.
** There is no stronger bond than that which exists between two co-workers who hate the same boss.
** President Trump, en route to the U.S. Open from the White House, responded to a reporter’s question by hinting at further U.S. military action against drug cartels in Venezuela. The query, “Are you considering attacking the cartels inside of Venezuela?” prompted Trump to suggest that there could be more where the recent actions came from. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro’s statements have revealed a mix of fear and strategic posturing. One moment, threatening war with the U.S. next, seeking diplomatic dialogue, or at times dismissing Trump’s threats outright. This erratic behavior signals that the escalating pressure visibly shakes Maduro’s government.
VM Pro Tip: It would be easy for Venezuela to get out of the drug business. That seems to be too complicated for them to grasp.
** BREAKING: Phillies Karen speaks to the public. She says she can’t leave her home now because everyone is yelling “Karen Ballsnatcher” at her. She claims it’s not fair how everyone is treating her.
** ICE just created over 400 job openings at the Hyundai battery plant in Georgia.
** Russia launched its largest combined drone and missile strike against Ukraine to date on the night of September 6 to 7 with 823 total projectiles.
** Former President Pedo Joe Biden has chosen Delaware as the site for his presidential library, but the amount of private donors willing to contribute remains uncertain. 10% goes directly to the Big Guy.
** Word of the day.
In Venezuela
Venezuela has reportedly deployed Iranian Peykaap III fast-attack craft in Caribbean waters, a marked shift toward an agile, asymmetric naval posture. These roughly 17 m vessels reach speeds up to 50 knots, and carry two anti-ship missile launchers (Kowsar or Nasr) with active homing out to ~38 km, plus heavy machine guns for close engagement.
Such platforms facilitate swarm-style hit-and-run tactics against larger vessels or maritime infrastructure. This bolsters Caracas-Tehran military ties and challenges regional maritime security with low-cost, high-impact naval assets.
They really want to protect those drug shipments.
Privilage
(The Bee) U.S. — WNBA player Caitlin Clark explained in an interview with TIME that she has been the beneficiary of white privilege, which strangely feels a lot like getting the crap kicked out of her by giant black lesbians.
Though she admitted that “white privilege” was a bit of a nebulous term, Clark explained that she seemed to experience it most often as getting punched in the face or elbowed in the stomach.
“The fact is, I clearly have experienced white privilege. No one else gets beaten up routinely on national television by enormous black lesbians,” explained Clark. “That’s obviously a privilege that I have, being white. I recognize that these gargantuan lesbians built this league, and we must honor all the work they do punching me because of my skin color.”
Though sociologists stated that white privilege could manifest in many forms, they agreed that sometimes it does feel like getting shoved to the floor on a basketball court. “It feels different to different people,” explains sociology professor Dr. Ray Adams. “For some, it may be that you do not have to worry about security at a store eyeing you suspiciously. For some, it’s being wrestled to the ground and having your eyes poked by a 200-pound black lesbian. It’s highly variable.”
At publishing time, the WNBA had reported excellent progress in its ten-step plan to become irrelevant again.
During the War of Southern Secession
Granbury, Texas, is one of my favorite towns in that state. Let’s consider the namesake.
He came from Mississippi clay, born in Copiah County in 1839, raised on hard ground and stern lessons. By the 1850s, he had settled in Waco, Texas, built his name as an attorney, and even sat as county judge. But when Texas broke from the Union, his course turned to steel and powder. He raised the Waco Guards with his own hand, took command as captain, and marched them into war. At Fort Donelson, February 1862, his luck broke—captured, sent north to a prison in Boston Harbor. His wife, Fannie, followed him even into exile, clinging to her husband’s side until illness claimed her life. That loss marked him deeper than any wound, but he did not bow.
Released in exchange, he returned to the field as a leaner, harder, and bearing the rank of colonel. He led the 7th Texas through the smoke of Vicksburg and the slaughter at Chickamauga, where a bullet tore into him but failed to keep him down. At Chattanooga, when General Smith fell, he seized the brigade and drove it forward, earning the trust of Patrick Cleburne himself. Men followed him because he carried himself as if defeat did not exist. After all, even wounded, even bloodied, he refused to loosen his grip on command. He was the sort of officer whose presence steadied the line, whose silence carried weight enough to make men fight.
By 1864, the fire of war burned to its final furnace. Hood led the Army of Tennessee into the heart of Franklin, and Granbury was there at the front, shoulder to shoulder with Cleburne. They rode into a storm of shot and shell, banners high, as though the old South could still be saved with a single charge. But the Union breastworks did not break. Granbury fell before reaching the line, cut down in the fury, one of six Confederate generals to die that day. His story ends in the dirt of Franklin, but his name—Hiram Bronson Granbury—still lingers.
Be Careful out there among the Amish.
This is for PaulM – Distribution of the Amish population in the US.
Identify the Aircraft
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You shouldn’t need a hint, but this Luftstreitkräfte aircraft slipped in turns, leading to crashes when unwary pilots turned at very low altitudes. It also stalled sharply and spun readily. That notwithstanding, it was by no means a “bad aircraft” for its era.
There is no single “best” WWI plane, but strong contenders include the Fokker D.VII for its overall performance and the Sopwith Camel for its high kill count, while the SPAD S.XIII is noted for its speed and ruggedness. Other notable aircraft include the famous Fokker Dr.I triplane and the Royal Aircraft Factory S.E.5, also considered one of the best.
As the war progressed, the Germans struggled to produce enough aircraft engines, so they began salvaging crashed Allied aircraft engines and repurposing them in their own airframes.
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Identify the Armor
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Parting Shot
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(1) Pfalz DIII
(2) B-25J
(3) Some version of the T-28.
– Kle.
The T-28 is weird though, it might have some “extra finger syndrome”
from and Artificial Stupid.
– Kle.
Might be an ‘enhanced’ version of this photo https://www.jaegerplatoon.net/T28E_2.jpg
Seems plausible.
– Kle.
Identify the Aircraft:
1. Pfalz D.III
2. North American B-25H Mitchell
Identify the Armor:
3. T-28
Yes, H.
I did not notice the gunport for the 75mm.
– Kle.
Sounds like the Cable Cutting Company has been busy again, this time affecting the Europe/Middle East lines.
Was just yesterday reading about the Iranian boats in Venezuela ystrdy , they look fast . Also reading up on Cavim weapons/ammo production history in Venezuela , past and present , and the Russian ( production facilities developer?) Sergei Somethinorother who absconded with some of the money for Venezuela factories and is/was doing some prison time . Also read up on Hugo Chavez . Maduro wants to call upon 4.5- 5 million militia members . You know a lot about this type of stuff , could Maduro call up that many militia ? Be interesting to know anything you could share about Venezuela , if that is a big “ask” , I totally understand . Thanks , love your blog .
Could the Maduro Govt. call up 4.5+ million militia members? World Bank/Trading Economics: Reports approximately 14,033,859 males in 2024.
Statista (for 2024): Lists 9,132,130 males in the 15-64 age range and 3,721,740 in the 0-14 age range. This sums to roughly 12,853,870 for 2024, suggesting a slightly different overall figure or methodology compared to World Bank data. Of that number, you have the lame, sick, lazy, rich and employed in critical jobs. So of 9 million, could half the number be handed an AK-47 (no ammo until you’re at the front) and be herded by the regular army forward as cannon fodder?
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The paid Bolivarian National Armed Forces number around 100,000, of which maybe half could be considered adequate combat troops.
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Those are the raw numbers. There is a big price to be paid by total national mobilization because even though Venezuela is a communist country, they don’t feed everyone. You must feed, clothe and provide some care for mobilized troops. They need everything from blankets to shoes.
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Yes, they do pump a lot of oil. But it’s heavy sour oil that requires specially built refineries to handle that. Where is Venezuelan oil refined? Venezuelan crude oil is refined both domestically, primarily at the state-owned Paraguaná Refinery Complex (comprising Amuay, Cardón, and Bajo Grande refineries) which operates at significantly reduced capacity, and internationally, with U.S. Gulf Coast refineries being a key destination due to their capabilities in processing heavy crude. The US is one of the only destinations for Venezuelan crude refining. Now, fit that into the formula.
You’ve hit what ‘I’ consider a key point. Oil is the basis of their economy, not drugs per se… And yes, other than the three local refineries, everything else is shipped to Baytown, TX. That is the only place ‘close’ for processing of sour crude. A quick hit on one of the three, probably Bajo Grande south of Maracaibo, would definitely get their attention… and be far enough from downtown to limit collateral damage.
Thanks LL , Trump approved Chevron to resume at least some operations of lifting and shipping Venezuelan heavy crude oil back in July . (fact check plz) . Interesting too Guyana held elections in the past few days , with a few reports of random small arms fire onto Guyana for wtf ever reason . Was interesting you mention Bolivarian troops , I was gonna ask you about that . The Venezuelan airshows over the DDG , is nothing new to the Nav out in the “big blue” , I saw many , just about anytime up close to someones turf , best ones were at bridge wing level , or lower throwing up a salt spray wake , luckily they were subsonic . Wait and see I guess , Trump is throwing jabs, hooks ,step backs , fades , punches and whiffs these days , here at home and abroad . who tf knows ? not me LOL !!
Would it be ray-cist of me to suggest an alternative baby elephant walk video? Elsa is in it…….
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yl0cjXDNO0
I wonder why those women felt it was necessary to parade like that?
I appreciate the video. I forgotten that scene.
You’re spot on about Fauci.
I live in California and Harris was a person I would never vote for. She’s intellectually lazy among so many other negatives.
Have a fabulous day and week. :)
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1. Pfalz D.III
2. North American B-25H Mitchell
3. T-28
“rfk is not a doctor!” they scream. but when dr. paul speaks they ignore him… pfiser et al are pushing out new 25/26 variants of the clot shot, so look out come winter. covid 25 on the way.
RFKjr isn’t a doctor!…So what? That’s like saying that because the VP of Engineering isn’t a Dbl E, ME, and SE all wrapped up into one, means he or she is disqualified because they are only one discipline. A VP that I had and consulted to for a decade or more (a brilliant Dbl E himself) said to me, “My job is to hire the right people for the job, if they make more than me, so be it…that means I did my job well.” ‘No ego’ matters…which we can’t say for the egomaniac Dem’s, who for some reason flaunt their Constitutional Oath Failing as if it’s a badge of honor, fully denying the Declaration of Independence critical component, “unalienable Rights”. Pretty sure if Jefferson was standing in front of any of these cretins he’d be dressing them down in adult language they’d have little comprehension..because they are morons. Case in point of their vapid outcry: Fauci IS an MD yet once exposed for what he is (like half the AMA), WTP call him a modern Mengele, which is about as damning as one could get.
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My very own chart! (doesn’t take much these days)…BUT, does it include Mennonite (Amish Light) or purely Amish? This is critical for those of us who bought from The Amish stands…think ‘Witness’ country out in Lancaster/York PA…really good pies and sticky buns (these are excellent: https://www.wolfermans.com/w/pastries-baked-goods/sweet-rolls/50911)
I found the chart. I take no responsibility for the accuracy or detail. If you put a Mennonite next to an Amish person, I couldn’t tell the difference. THEY could tell the difference.
You can tell the difference as the Old Mennonites have cell phones. I did some business with Old Mennonites up in North Texas near Hillsboro (LSP territory) where I lived 20 years ago.
Along with the Amish in Southern Maryland between Waldorf and Pax River, there were a few Mennonite families. One family had a business doing generator/alternator/starter repairs. The did excellent work, were very fast, but their shop was buried in the woods. You had to have specific directions to find their shop. I miss their work.
Amish in the area had several “floating” open-air markets in the area as well. Lots of crafts, and the food was fantastic.
Nothing really like that here in Northern Nevada other than the side-of-the-road flea market. Don’t have much call for fleas…
“There is no stronger bond than that which exists between two co-workers who hate the same boss.”
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Quite. Anyone with a DD 214 can explain the dynamic in detail.
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WWI fighters. An excellent discussion–
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z25T-s0gu8M
WWI fighters: I recently finished reading “Fighter Tactics and Strategy 1914-1970” by Edward H Sims (himself a WWII fighter pilot). It was written in 1973 and he interviews several living WWI fighter pilots, both British and German.
“VM Pro Tip: It would be easy for Venezuela to get out of the drug business. That seems to be too complicated for them to grasp”
Just a reminder, it is not the gun that kills people it is the shooter, like wise it is not the drugs that kill people it is the users. America is chock-full of users, just ask Hunter.
They are not in it for the profit, but for the infliction of harm on us.
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I don’t have any access to current information on the drug supply on the street. The cartels have drug caches in the US to support the price by supply/demand. I’ve heard from sources that those cartel types in Mexico are hurting financially such that they’ve had to dip into their clabos for cash.
Shut off the spigot side valve and the demand goes away…sinking drug boats is a good start.
…should ask the expert: will PDJT’s efforts diminish drugs flowing over the border, a massive stop-gap organization (includes all border patrol aspects) paid for by WTP? Could pay down the National Debt by reducing those shops altogether.
It would be easy for them to get out of the drug business, except the government makes a beaucoup bundle off the drug business. It’s like any other commie dictatorship that makes/runs drugs for extra cash.
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The answer, is, of course, if you are a government who actively supports drug cartels that have been suddenly discovered by Trump’s admin to be terrorist organizations, then you (the government) is part of the drug cartel. So, well, Venezuela and Mexico need to pay attention to the recent findings and changes, like Department of War, that the current US presidential administration is pushing through.
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As to the Iranian fast-boat, with anti-ship missiles with such a short range, nice Sink-X targets you got there, Venezuela. Like Iran’s naval forces have done so well against the current Trump admin’s War Department (rather than the pussified versions under Obama and Puppet-Biden.)
I just came back from Cleburne TX last week after a couple of days stay to finish clearing my stuff out of a storage building. Did not know that it was named for a Confederate General.
We used to like going to Granbury. Good to know the root of its name. Too bad that Fort Hood got the Biden naming to some Mexican.
Phillie’s Karen: Yeah, that one…unreal…talk about insulting 2 year-olds with childish behavior. With the watered down $10 beers sold in the stands it’s doubtful she was tipsy, just being her lousy self, then doubling-down that she’s the victim. If I were a betting man I’d think she voted for Biden/Harris, then Harris/Walz. Grow up! woman, you can’t be a victim of something you caused.
Just a random thot: So DOD is now DOW. What if you work there and your last name is Jones?
War Department
PDJT chumming the liberal waters?
It reverts to the original title of the department.
It got changed to the Dept of Defense when we started into engaging in wars around the world without declaring war 🙂
It sounded nicer. A little Orwellian.
Testosterone? Sure. It reflects getting the men in skirts and buns out and the bull dykes too.
I read Task and Purpose and I see regularly the removal of recent Commanders (who often are woke) for reasons of “Loss of confidence in command”. You have to dig why out of their bios.
We are at war now. Dems in congress now want to restrain the president’s power against foreign threats like narco terrorists.
Where were they when Obama droned an American citizen? Abandoned our embassy in Benghazi?
Abandoned our troops in Afghanistan?
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