WWIT about Ukraine
Four or five days ago Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine without provocation. He is running into more resistance than...
Force
"The first rule of civilized international relations is that a country does not seize another country’s...
Rules
"In politics the first rule is you are allowed to cheat." P. J. O'Rourke In my library I have nine of P.J....
Words Seldom Seen: Casus Belli
Casus Belli Noun: "An act or situation provoking or justifying war." Example: "Putin is looking for a...
Alone
“I’m never alone, I have my fantasies” Jean...
Books
“Books are a way to speak to the dead.” Neal...
Lessons from History
"That people do not learn very much from the lessons of history is the most important of the lessons that history...
What’s Happening
"Anything that can happen can happen to...
Words Seldom Seen: Somnambulant
Somnambulant Adjective: Resembling or characteristic of a sleepwalker; sluggish. Example: "After a long day...
