Journal: The Rise and Rise Further of Turkey (Along with the Collapse of Israel and the NeoCons)

Chuck Spinney Sends… As someone who has lived in Turkey for most of the last two years, I have watched the development of her foreign policy with great interest, not to mention a good deal of confusion It is hard to make sense out this rapidly-emerging, vibrant country of 70 million, increasingly well-educated, industrious people.  …

Journal: Adm Mac Showers Sends–John Guenther Passes (Ranking Civilian in USMC Intelligence)

I am saddened to report that John Guenther began guarding heaven’s gates at 2030 on Oct 29, 2009. His wife Gerrie Guenther told me to pass the word and that ceremonies and services were still in the planning stages.  John will be cremated and his remains interred at Arlington, but as many know there is …

Review: Prisoner of the State–The Secret Journal of Premier Zhao Ziyang

Editors Did Great, Could Have Gone Extra Mile October 31, 2009 Zhao Ziyang Most people miss the two bottom lines that I found engaging: 1. China’s government is a screwed up bureaucracy with petty egos just like ours. 2. China produced moderate pragmatist Premier Zhao Ziyang, promoted him, and empowered him. With all due respect …