Review: Endless War–Middle-Eastern Islam vs. Western Civilization

27 March 2010: Full spread sheet and optimal links added below Amazon review.GOT TO RUN, Links later today. Beyond Five Stars…Gifted Mix of Intelligence, Integrity, Insight Deeply Rooted in History and Firmly Focused on Today’s Reality March 21, 2010 Ralph Peters I do not always agree with Ralph Peters, but along with Steve Metz and …

Journal: Pentagon as VERY Slow Learner….

Time.com    March 18, 2010 To Battle Computer Hackers, The Pentagon Trains Its Own By Mark Thompson, Washington “More than 100 foreign intelligence organizations are trying to hack into U.S. systems,” Deputy Defense Secretary William Lynn warned last month. “Some governments already have the capacity to disrupt elements of the U.S. information infrastructure.” So the Pentagon …

Journal: OUT OF CONTROL–The Demise of Responsible Government “Intelligence” II

Admin Threatens Veto Over GAO Role in Intel Oversight March 17th, 2010 by Steven Aftergood One of the simplest, most effective ways to strengthen congressional oversight of intelligence would be for Congress to make increased use of specially cleared investigators from the Government Accountability Office.  This is such a straightforward step towards improving oversight that …

Journal: Junior Military Leaders Embraced by Industry

Phi Beta Iota: This is the month’s good news story–the silver lining in the cloud over America resulting from the loss of political integrity within both political parties.  We continue to support both universal service (to bond the public and keep Congress honest), and military service as the finest possible coming of age experience.  The …