Failed States
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Father, husband, American 🇺🇸 who believes still in Allies, NATO, and the post-WW2 democratic, liberal, improving societies. Not perfect, but so much better than life in Trumpland.
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Europe shifts to defense mindset: Increasing Russian incursions and the specter of a US troop drawdown are focusing European minds — and budgets — on the continent providing for its own defense. 🇪🇺
September 22, 2026 at 3:27 AM
Europe shifts to defense mindset: Increasing Russian incursions and the specter of a US troop drawdown are focusing European minds — and budgets — on the continent providing for its own defense. 🇪🇺
NATO backs US, Denmark deal over Greenland security.
The deal falls way short of American ownership — an earlier demand by #Trump that had strained NATO to its breaking point and was wildly unpopular with the US voters.
The deal falls way short of American ownership — an earlier demand by #Trump that had strained NATO to its breaking point and was wildly unpopular with the US voters.
September 21, 2026 at 1:34 PM
NATO backs US, Denmark deal over Greenland security.
The deal falls way short of American ownership — an earlier demand by #Trump that had strained NATO to its breaking point and was wildly unpopular with the US voters.
The deal falls way short of American ownership — an earlier demand by #Trump that had strained NATO to its breaking point and was wildly unpopular with the US voters.
USS Constitution v HMS Guerriere, 19th of August 1812, 41°42′N 55°33′W. The Constitution won the engagement and set Guerriere on fire, then returned to Boston with news of the victory, which proved to be important for American morale during the early days of the War of 1812.
November 25, 2024 at 7:06 PM
USS Constitution v HMS Guerriere, 19th of August 1812, 41°42′N 55°33′W. The Constitution won the engagement and set Guerriere on fire, then returned to Boston with news of the victory, which proved to be important for American morale during the early days of the War of 1812.
An iPhone and the night sky. A beautiful combination. #astrophoto #today
November 25, 2024 at 3:55 AM
An iPhone and the night sky. A beautiful combination. #astrophoto #today
USS Constitution v HMS Java, December 29, 1812, during the War of 1812. The Constitution won the battle and went on to become the ship's second major victory of the war. #usfrigates #frigates #ussconstitution
November 24, 2024 at 10:56 PM
USS Constitution v HMS Java, December 29, 1812, during the War of 1812. The Constitution won the battle and went on to become the ship's second major victory of the war. #usfrigates #frigates #ussconstitution
Trafalgar. Most consequential naval engagement in early modern history?
November 24, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Trafalgar. Most consequential naval engagement in early modern history?
USCGC Eagle. A beautiful ship (actually a barque)
November 24, 2024 at 10:34 PM
USCGC Eagle. A beautiful ship (actually a barque)