Israel’s pursuit of security buffer zones reflects a rational response to decades of military threats, terrorism, and geographic vulnerability. Yet tactical success does not necessarily produce strategic success. As hostile forces regenerate beyond new frontiers, long-range weapons diminish the value of territorial depth, and regional powers react to expanding security perimeters, buffer defense may become increasingly costly and less effective.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Under Right to Record Act, People Could Sue Federal Agents for First Amendment Violations
Proof of eroding rights: new legislation is necessary to shore up the First Amendment right to record, typically of officials behaving badly.
Iran War: Israel Again Bombs Lebanon, Defying Trump and Killing “Deal”; Middle East Straits as Foundations for New Security Architecture; Alon Mizrahi’s Zionism Delenda Est; Debate Over Oil Cliff Timing
Today’s Iran war news: Israel promptly again defied Trump by bombing Lebanon and Iran vows to end the blockade if there is no pact.
A Cuban Collapse Could Create a Highly Dangerous Security Vacuum on the US’ Doorstep, Warns The National Interest
“The US should be careful what it wishes for in Cuba.”
MAHA’s Meat-Loving Industrial Farming Hypocrisy
MAHA touts are in denial that their support for meat-eating is tantamount to support for factory farming.
Coffee Break: The Dem Establishment Goes All-In Against Platner
The Democratic party establishment is neither feckless nor helpless when it comes to crushing opponents to its left, like Senate candidate Graham Platner.
5 Ways Data Centers Endanger Their Local Communities and the Country as a Whole
Yet more on why you should hate data centers.
Iran War: Iran Launches New Strikes on Israel After Netanyahu Humiliated Trump by Ignoring Demand to Stand Pat; Ansar Allah Attacks Israel and Saudi Base, Makes Red Sea Threat; South Korea Swoon Adds to AI Meltdown; BREAKING Bab el-Mandeb Closed?
Today’s Iran war update: Iran and Israel exchange attacks rapidly as Trump blusters and the AI meltdown accelerates in global markets
‘Are We Really Such Idiots?’ US Increases Stranglehold on EU Energy Supply with Growing Role in Caucasus
The US is now effectively gatekeeper to EU energy supplies running through the Caspian and Black Sea regions, and hardly anyone in power seems to mind.
Reclaiming the Pursuit of Happiness
A reminder on the Declaration’s 250th anniversary of the lack of freedom due to poverty and wealth inequality.
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: Chariots Of Fire (1981) Run Time: 2H 4M Plus Bonus Documentary!
Chariots of Fire is a story of personal determination and the quest for victory.
The Impoverishing Thinking of Central Bankers Who Want Interest Rate Rises
Central bankers look to make a bad problem worse by trying to ensure wages and prices stay down even as energy costs rise.
