In a recent op-ed article in The New York Times titled Start-Ups, Not Bailouts, Thomas Friedman displays once again how the country’s intellectuals are outsmarting themselves. Mr. Friedman argues that the country needs to attract and create more high-IQ risk-takers to help shore up America’s pool of intelligence and entrepreneurial spirit. So far, so good. […]
What Now?
What now? What do we do to save the country now? Right after the votes were counted and it started to sink in that Obamacare was now law, I thought of fleeing the country. Fighting has failed; we fought for a year and still lost. What’s left? Flee, right? Wrong. FreedomWorks and Campaign for Liberty […]
Who’s in and Who’s Out?
Wisconsin The potential entry of former governor and Health and Human Services secretary Tommy Thompson into the race for senator in Wisconsin could open up a new competitive race there. Barring Thompson’s entry, it is unlikely that Russ Feingold (of the infamous McCain-Feingold bill) will face any stiff opposition. Thompson is not necessarily the type […]
FIM-92 Stinger low-altitude surface-to-air missile system
The Stinger missile, a full-dimensional protection weapon, is the Army’s system for short-range air defense that provides the ground maneuver commander force protection against low-altitude airborne targets such as fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, unmanned aerial vehicles, and cruise missiles. The Stinger is launched from a number of platforms: Bradley Stinger Fighting Vehicle, Bradley Linebacker, Avenger (HMMWV), […]
AC-130U Gunship
Under a contract awarded in 1987, Boeing manufactures and supports the AC-130U Gunship aircraft for the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command. The AC-130U represents a major advancement over previous generation gunships. Existing C-130 airframes receive the latest sensor technologies and fire control systems that, together, substantially increase the gunship’s combat effectiveness. The AC-130U features […]
BLU-82 Commando Vault “Daisy Cutter”
The BLU-82B/C-130 weapon system, nicknamed Commando Vault, is the high altitude delivery of a 15,000 pound bomb from a C-130. This system depends upon the accurate positioning of the aircraft by either a fixed ground radar or onboard navigation equipment. The ground radar controller or aircrew navigator as applicable, is responsible for positioning the aircraft […]
A Terrifying Time for Democrats
Over the past two weeks, every bit of news associated with the 2010 senatorial elections has been terrifying for the Dems. Indiana The big bad news for Dems came when Senator Evan Bayh from Indiana announced his retirement. His exit puts a seat that was largely thought safe directly into play, with most oddsmakers giving […]
2010 Senate Scorecard:
There are 36 Senate seats up for grabs in the 2010 midterm elections. Through the November elections, I’ll be keeping track of which way each race seems likely to go, whether Democrat, Republican, or independent. In Illinois, the nation’s first primary of 2010 is over. Mark Kirk (R) and Alexi Giannoulias (D) are their parties’ […]
The Death of Obamacare
A death blow to Obamacare was delivered when Scott Brown won the Massachusetts Senate race. But Scott Brown alone didn’t kill Obamacare; he just put the final nail in the coffin. Obamacare died because Americans simply don’t believe in its core tenets. The people Obamacare aimed to cover were not disadvantaged; they simply didn’t have […]
Safety vs. Privacy
Since the failed terror attack on Christmas day, the debate over full-body scanners has exploded, so to say. Without such scanners, say advocates, Americans will never be safe in the skies. It is tempting for politicians to mandate a full-body scanner in every airport, and surely the manufacturers of such devices are doling out campaign […]