Category Archives: Military

The Significance of North Korea (and Their Recent Nuclear Tests)

Posted on October 19, 2006 by Jeff Block

On two separate days last week, North Korea apparently test-detonated a nuclear device of some kind as the latest step in their pursuit to develop weapons of mass destruction.  How significant is this? Let’s consider some context / background…  Point 1: This … Continue reading →

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National Security Compromised!?

Posted on October 10, 2006 by Jeff Block

I came across this article, and I was floored.  I can’t tell you how angry I am that national security could be compromised in such a flagrant, careless way.  I may finally be warming up to the idea of impeachment… … Continue reading →

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Defining “Torture”

Posted on September 26, 2006 by Jeff Block

I’m getting SO tired of SO many people saying that the United States is torturing suspected terrorists.  It’s unbelievable to me that it is so easy for news commentators or politicians or arm-chair quarterbacks to give the rest of the … Continue reading →

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Step 6: Marshall Law in Iraq

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Jeff Block

And here’s where it gets controversial… We’re in a long-running discussion about how to win the war on terror.   Having talked about some of the easier steps we need to pursue (some of which the US is in fact pursuing), we … Continue reading →

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Step 5: Cyber Warfare

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Jeff Block

I guess the BBQ food coma lasted longer than expected…  Actually, work has just been insane.  But I’ve carved out a cozy nook from which to bring you the next installment in my “How to win the war on terror in 10 … Continue reading →

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Step 4: Cast the Vision

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Jeff Block

Having recovered from a weekend of BBQ bloodlust, I’m ready to resume our discussion about winning the war on terror.  The fourth step in this process is for our leadership to clearly and simply articulate the vision. What are we … Continue reading →

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