Daily Archives: June 21, 2009

Twilight

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Gaius

Apparently, the British military is being told by politicians that they will be cutting costs. Even if that means that Harrier jets are forcibly retired. Leaving no fixed wing aircraft that can fly from Britain’s aircraft carriers. The RAF may … Continue reading →

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Terminal Tribute

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Gaius

The very last parade given by the British survivors of the D-Day landings in Normandy in honor of those who did not return is over. The veterans, all very old now, will not organize another parade. They stood proudly, remembering … Continue reading →

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“You Always Have A Dog In The Fight,…”

Posted on June 21, 2009 by Gaius

“…Whether you know it or not.” Mark Steyn: There’s a very basic lesson here: For great powers, studied neutrality isn’t an option. Even if you’re genuinely neutral. In the early Nineties, the attitude of much of the West to the … Continue reading →

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