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WikiLeaks Moves to Nuke-Proof Bunker

Technology Review reports that WikiLeaks, under denial of service attack and having been booted from previous hosts, has now found a new host that literally keeps its data center in an underground bunker. You can see some fascinating photos with

Is WikiLeaks a Dick Cheney Front?

Lee Smith has a fascinating article over at Tablet. His conclusion: WikiLeaks must be in cahoots with Cheney and Netanyahu because the revelations are a vindication of what the neoconservatives have been saying all along. An excerpt: “Wikileaks founder Julian

Is WikiLeaks a Dick Cheney Front?

Lee Smith has a fascinating article over at Tablet. His conclusion: WikiLeaks must be in cahoots with Cheney and Netanyahu because the revelations are a vindication of what the neoconservatives have been saying all along. An excerpt: “Wikileaks founder Julian

Hugo Chavez Loves Wikileaks

If there can be any doubt that our enemies are enjoying this fresh round of disclosures by Wikileaks, look no further than this speech a couple of days ago by Hugo Chavez, in which he talks about “bandits” and “fascists”

Wikileaks: Time for Drastic and Decisive Action

So now, thanks to Wikileaks, we see the innards of American diplomacy displayed for the entire world to see: the entrails of secret conversations, the arteries of secret operations, and the guts of policy. With hundreds of thousands of cables

WaPo: Israeli Airport Security More Effective, Less Intrusive

If this doesn’t frustrate you as the TSA agent messes with “your stuff,” nothing will. The Washington Post points out that Israel has “the world’s most stringent airport-security procedures,” but it’s relatively hassle-free for most compared to what we’re facing

What is North Korea Up To?

North Korea has shelled a remote island killing two South Korean marines and now there is talk of war breaking out on the Korean peninsula. What is North Korea really up to? Contrary to what some are saying, this is

Airport Security, Israeli Style; Strip Search Anyone?

This interesting piece was published today in the Israeli publication Ynetnews. Think the TSA is intrusive? There’s a reason the Israelis have great airplane security. And it’s not because they take a “hands-off” approach. An excerpt: “Before checking-in for my

Islamic Chic: Sword Ties, Muslim Dolls

Iran is introducing a whole new line of “Islamic products.” A report: “Innovations and inventions in Iran , and not just in the missile department : A number of products created specifically for the local market were revealed this week

Showdown Over the Defense Budget is Brewing…

Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and President Obama’s Debt Commission are looking to divert money away from defense and search for savings of $100 billion. (This is supposed to go to deficit reduction, but who is naive enough to believe

Are We At War in Afghanistan: Yes or No?

Both former President Bush and now President Obama have committed to the United States to escalating the war in Afghanistan in an attempt to defeat the Taliban and bring some sense of stability to that country. Afghanistan is but one

Powering Our Military

It’s always open to speculation how wars will be fought in the future. But there is one sure bet. The way that our armed forces are powered will change. Part of the problem is that America consumes a lot of

Pakistan is Ground Zero: Civil War and Nuclear Weapons

Let’s see: Pakistan is believed to have nuclear weapons. Elements of the intelligence service (ISI) support the Taliban. Large portions of the countryside are ungovernable. Where will it all lead? Ex-CIA analyst Bruce Riedel believes that the country is already

Affirmative Action for the Navy SEALS?

Now this strikes me as troubling. The Navy SEALS are embarking on a targeted campaign to recruit more minority candidates, reports the Navy Times. Apparently some are concerned because “minority representation” is below the national average. The Naval Special Warfare