Category Archives: militaria

Pity the Poor Soldier!

It’s sad to see how many people cannot distinguish between sentimental affection for Our Nation’s soldiers and unquestioning support for whatever policy those soldiers are sent to carry out.

Jim Henley links to Jonathan Edelstein who says of the WoT: I will support this war again when we return to fighting it like the United States of fucking America. For that he gets added to my To Read cycle, … Continue reading →

Duncan Frissell (Technoptimist) explains How to Invade Iraq Without Violating the Non-Aggression Principle (In case you felt the need to). Link from Daniel Boone (Nolo Consentire).

In “An American Empire! If You Want It instead of Freedom, Part 1”, Richard Ebeling quotes Garet Garrett on the symptoms of imperialism. “Second, domestic-policy issues become increasingly subordinate to foreign-policy matters.” But perhaps this was inevitable; foreign policy is … Continue reading →

FOXNews.com Sen. Ernest Hollings said Monday a return of military conscription is necessary to strengthen a military spread thin by its global duties and would show that the people stand behind any decision by the president to make war. “It’s … Continue reading →