Category Archives: War

Tanks for Ukraine? Why this makes me uneasy

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Naomi

And why I found, “Do Tanks Have A Place in 21st Century Warfare?” in today’s Times, really pertinent, even somewhat soothing, reading. I’m still pretty shocked that I’ve become concerned with war and weaponry, but I know how and where … Continue reading →

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What is a militia? Not what interpreters of the 2nd Amendment say it is

Posted on January 22, 2024 by Naomi

Oh yeah? Who sez different? Alexander Hamilton, in the Federalist No. 29, “Concerning the Militia,” where he describes in detail what a militia is and must be: The power of regulating the militia, and of commanding its services in times … Continue reading →

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Bellingcat delivers terrific advice about social media in times of war

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Naomi

Bellingcat just delivered to my in-box what is in effect a substantial supplement to what I just wrote about truth during war. It’s an advisory on how to evaluate social media’s reportage and film clips.  Truth or fiction? I’m linking … Continue reading →

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