Review: The Fourth Star–Four Generals and the Epic Struggle for the Future of the United States Army

Been There, Done That, Shinseki & LISTENING October 26, 2009 Greg Jaffe This is unquestionably a great book but it is so narrow, and so oblivious to the larger context within which the U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Shinseki GOT IT RIGHT and knew exactly what was needed, and the impeachable offenses of Chenez, …

Journal: Chuck Spinney Sends…Syria’s Strategy

The disastrous mid-east strategy of Mad King George put the interests of Israel before all the interests of all others, including ourselves.  It destroyed Iraq, alienated Turkey, countenanced the destruction of Gaza, placed Jordan in an impossible situation, and opened the door to the expansion of Iranian influence, among other things.  One reaction to this …