Archive - The King's Necktie

"Forget About Intelligence"

The attack on Iran is already proving to be a joke.

Jul 1

June 2025

In Honor of Bill Moyers

Jun 28

Brief Notes on War with Iran

The spirit of Curt LeMay and the stupidity of Donald Trump.

Jun 23

An End to Nuclear Fairytales (Redux)

An essay from 2017 newly relevant in light of saber-rattling regarding Iran.

Jun 20

Newton's Ratchet

Among those to blame for the current climate of political violence. Hint: He’s named for an amphibian.

Jun 17

Let’s get right to it.

Jun 12

Zelenskyy’s Tet Offensive

A historic success, a surprising turn, and still more proof of the immutable laws of conflict.

Jun 9

Out of Africa: Apartheid, Wealth, and Trump’s Immigration Policy

The red carpet laid out for white South African immigrants is a blatant display of the Trump administration’s overt racism.

Jun 6

Men in Hoodies: YNWA Edition

A respite from politics as Tom Hall and I discuss Liverpool.

Jun 3

May 2025

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