When the robot asks, 'Would you like fries with that?'
Corporations must consider the value of the human voice
June 09, 2026Opinion
25 posts
What in the World?!
The illusion of 'maximum pressure'
June 02, 2026
What my ICU stay taught me that I want to share with you
Also, thank you to my amazing readers for the outpouring of concern
May 26, 2026
What in the world?!
Has the US finally recognized the Middle Kingdom?
May 19, 2026
When our elected leaders say they support property rights, ask them what they did to help protect the Gabbard farm
It’s up to us to keep our leaders accountable
May 17, 2026
The price of distraction: why has the US abandoned its strategic priorities?
Prioritization, we do it every day. We often have long-term goals, and they require that we take steps every day to make sure that they happen. Without a plan, we get distracted by the tyranny of the immediate and the voices that want something else first, to achieve their
May 05, 2026
The mirage of collapse: understanding Iranian regime survival
The recent escalation in conflict with Iran has revived a term that has been misunderstood in foreign policy circles: "regime survival." While the current US administration frequently discusses "regime change," it has not discussed the mechanics of how a regime stays in power. Understanding this distinction
April 27, 2026
Holding oil hostage: losing the geopolitical war in Hormuz
What in the World?!
April 13, 2026
Performing 'power': the dangerous gap between bravado and strategy in Iran
What in the World!?
April 01, 2026