Category Archives: War

Is Pete Hegseth Gay?

Hegseth is so bizarre that an explanation is needed. He thinks that he is a warrior. He produces videos of himself doing Marine type physical exercises. And he tells off Generals and Admirals about their appearance. He’s a deeply conflicted … Continue reading

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£28bn on nuclear war before 2030: Good Value?

Vast amounts of money are being spent on nuclear warheads. But who are they going to drop them on? It seems ridiculous to believe that we could attack the USA, China or Russia. But who else is there? £28bn on … Continue reading

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£8.4bn down the drain: Nuclear submarines

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Pete Hegseth, Medievel Warrior

Pete Hegseth is secretary of state for war but seems to have an almost medieval view of war. His ‘No Quarter’ instruction is only really applicable on a battle field, which more-or-less don’t exist in 2026. American war crimes as … Continue reading

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The USA’s siege of Cuba: 2026

Since February 2026 the USA has blockaded Cuba. The idea is that they will be starved into submission. Medicine, oil and food are all prevented from entering Cuba. Obviously this means that the most vulnerable will die first. The USA … Continue reading

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How to win a war 17 times: Iran 2026

Trump has been ridiculed for saying, on 17 occasions, that the USA has won the Iran war. But he’s talking about tactical victories. He’s not talking about strategic victories such as the one in Germany in 1945. Can you win … Continue reading

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Donald Rumsfeld and the philosophy of war: Iran 2026

“….we know, there are known knowns; there are things we know we know. We also know there are known unknowns; that is to say we know there are some things we do not know. But there are also unknown unknowns—the … Continue reading

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Donald Rumsfeld’s philosophic insights and Iran

Rumsfeld’s *Known, Knowns* speech goes down in history as one of the greatest statements of warfare. In just a few lines he demonstrated that all war is a gamble. This podcast uses those words to analyse the Iranian war in … Continue reading

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Sir Francis Drake’s Piracy and 400 years of Compound Interest

For I trace the beginnings of British foreign investment to the treasure which Drake stole from Spain in 1580. In that year he returned to England bringing with him the prodigious spoils of the Golden Hind. Queen Elizabeth was a considerable … Continue reading

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Putin’s magic wears off: 2016 the Donbas

The 2014 attack on the Crimea was an overwhelming success. Putin’s advisors fell over themselves to say that he was a genius and naturally he believed them. In 2016 Russia attack the eastern Ukrainian region, the Donbas. This is populated … Continue reading

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