Playing The Mischief With Us
As the papers recently filled with the distressing images of desperate souls looking to escape the imminent religious tyranny of the Taliban, I'm reminded...
The Problem with Defence “Efficiency”
A recurring refrain around the UK defence budget is the need for efficiency, and the endless quest for "savings" to be found from cutting...
Excellent, US Army Biases Fitness Standards Against Women
This isn't what we normally think of as an increase in justice and righteousness in society but it is indeed so - the US...
Mockingbirds
The house!
The restaurant!
The luggage!
The car!
The front door!
Finding a nerve agent is hard.
And that's ok – I don't know anything about this stuff, so maybe...
Captain Tom’s Spitfire Flypast
This is not how we used to do things:
Captain Tom's spitfire flypast to mark the fundraising hero's 100th birthday has been cancelled amid fears...
Beatles Fought For Islamic State – So Unfair They Lose UK Citizenship, Eh?
That at least is the complaint being made, that the remaining pair of the "Beatles" who fought for Islamic State think it is unfair...
Boys Will Be Boys – Marine Pilots Draw Sky Penis
This should not come as a surprise to anyone at all. Fighter pilots are drawn from the most aggressive, testosterone, loaded - if short...
China’s Scramble For African Cobalt Has Nothing To Do With Nuclear Weapons
It's entirely true that there's a scramble going on for the very rich cobalt deposits of certain parts of Africa. It's also true that...
Royal British Legion’s Statement On How Freedom Works
Given that the Royal British Legion exists to recall, remember and take care of those who fought for our freedoms and liberties it's appropriate...
Of Course Germany Can Spend A Military Budget – Ever Heard Of Maintenance?
There are times that I - or you - look at a political debate and end up asking ourselves "What in buggery are these...