It appears that the progressive communist democrats and the neo-con establishment republicans want to burn down the United States and leave America in ashes before Trump assumes office. 

Biden authorizes Ukraine to use US-supplied longer range missiles for deeper strikes inside Russia

President Joe Biden has authorized Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles to strike deeper inside Russia, easing limitations on the longer range weapons as Russia deploys thousands of North Korean troops to reinforce its war, according to a U.S. official and three other people familiar with the matter.

The decision allowing Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, or ATACMs, for attacks farther inside Russia comes as President Vladimir Putin positions North Korean troops along Ukraine’s northern border to try to reclaim hundreds of miles of territory seized by Ukrainian forces.

Biden’s move also follows the presidential election victory of Donald Trump, who has said he would bring about a swift end to the war and raised uncertainty about whether his administration would continue the United States’ vital military support for Ukraine. <Source>

If you haven’t noticed, this is an overt act of war against a foreign sovereign power!

Have You Won a War Lately?

Who are all these retired generals who continue to lecture us on world affairs when they have severely weakened the military and decimated its battle readiness?

Every time there’s a major international crisis, a parade of retired generals and former military leaders take to the airwaves and op-ed columns, offering their insights and critiques on handling the situation. As they are quick to remind us, they’ve been in the room where decisions were made, worn the uniforms, and seen the horrors of battle firsthand. But for all their experience, it begs the question: When was the last time these generals actually won a war?

In recent years, it’s become increasingly difficult to ignore the irony that many of the same leaders who have commanded military campaigns over the past few decades seem to have little to show for it beyond a string of questionable outcomes, massive costs, and a hollowed-out military. So why does the media continue to give them a platform to speak on national security and global conflict--other than to fill dead air time?

The Legacy of Military Failures

Let’s be honest. When we look at the results of some of the most high-profile conflicts of the 21st century—Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya—it’s hard to call them unqualified successes.

While there may have been tactical victories, the broader strategic outcomes have been less than inspiring. After nearly two decades of war in Afghanistan, the Taliban is back in control, superbly armed with abandoned American arms.  In Iraq, ISIS emerged in the wake of the U.S. invasion, and the country remains deeply unstable as America continues to pump American taxpayer dollars into the country. Libya, after NATO intervention, has descended into chaos, with rival factions fighting for control of the country.

Wrapping up mission, US troops will leave some longstanding bases in Iraq under new deal

The U.S. announced an agreement with the Iraqi government Friday to wrap up the military mission in Iraq of an American-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group by next year, with U.S. troops departing some bases that they have long occupied during a two-decade-long military presence in the country.

But the Biden administration refused to provide details on how many of the approximately 2,500 U.S. troops still serving in Iraq will remain there or acknowledge it will mark a full withdrawal from the country. <Source>

It’s not just the wars themselves that leave us questioning the efficacy of military leadership—it’s how those wars were prosecuted. The lack of clear objectives, the failure to understand the cultural and political complexities on the ground, and the inability to achieve long-term stability have left many wondering if we’ve been led by military strategists or by career bureaucrats more focused on personal advancement than mission success.

The Dismantling of the Military

Perhaps even more concerning than the military’s failure to win wars is how these same generals—many of whom oversaw these prolonged conflicts—have contributed to the long-term weakening of the branches they once commanded.

The Pentagon’s budget has ballooned over the past two decades. Yet, many of those funds have been squandered on mismanaged projects, outdated equipment, and bloated defense contracts, all while the military’s readiness has deteriorated.

Under the leadership of many of these former generals, we’ve seen the military’s focus shift away from its core mission: warfighting. Instead, we’ve seen efforts to advance social engineering goals, such as the emphasis on diversity quotas, the celebration of perverse sex practices, or the push for political correctness within the ranks. These issues are of negligible importance for any organization designed to kill people and break things, especially when they come at the expense of training, discipline, and combat readiness.

As a result, some branches of the military are struggling to meet recruitment goals, and the overall combat readiness of the force has been called into question. The U.S. Navy, for example, has been plagued with maintenance issues. At the same time, the Army and Air Force have faced a shortage of qualified recruits, partly due to the increasing demands placed on soldiers and an erosion of military standards.

And, the worst thing that could happen happened--we lost the institutional knowledge and ethos carried by our non-commissioned Sergeants and Chiefs to early retirement.

The Erosion of Trust

Even worse, the public’s trust in the military leadership has severely declined due to these missteps. When veterans and former generals lecture us on national security issues, many Americans wonder whether these individuals speak from a place of genuine expertise or are simply trying to protect their legacies, promote their consulting gigs, or maintain their influence within the industrial-military establishment.

It’s not just the failures abroad that have tarnished the reputation of these leaders; it’s also the lack of accountability. For example, despite the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021, many senior White House presidential advisors, military liaisons, and in-theater commanders responsible for that decision faced no serious consequences. Their mistakes were brushed aside, while junior soldiers who were caught in the fallout continued to bear the brunt of the blame.

This lack of accountability has created an environment where military leaders feel little pressure to win wars or solve problems—they’re more concerned with maintaining the status quo and advancing their own careers.

What the fuck? 

It is unimaginable and unacceptable to allow a zero-rate power like Yemen’s Houthis to disrupt the logistics and supply corridors that materially damage America. What is all that bullshit about the United States military mission known as “Freedom of Navigation Operations?”

More than 90% of world trade is carried by sea, and vital maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz, the Suez Canal, and the Malacca Strait are critical to the flow of oil, goods, and services across the globe. Disruptions in these crucial sea lanes can have catastrophic economic and security implications for America and nations worldwide. Furthermore, the seas are also a vital space for national defense, with naval forces able to project power and influence far beyond our borders.

Bottom line…

We need President Trump’s team of disruptors—no matter what the establishment, intelligence agencies, and the military may think. They failed, and you don’t reward failure with perks, promotions, or profits.

We must be careful not to dismiss all retired generals as irrelevant. Some genuinely have valuable insights, especially regarding understanding the intricacies of military strategy, logistics, and geopolitics. But their voices should be weighed against their track record. Have they helped build a military to win wars, or have they been part of the problem?

If we want to win tomorrow’s wars, we must ask ourselves: Have we learned from past mistakes? And more importantly, have we held those responsible for past and present failures accountable? Until then, it’s time to start questioning the generals who continue to lecture us from their comfortable, retired perch—and disrupt the existing pattern and practice of failure.

We are so screwed.

--Steve