“But… Clausewitz has taught us how to think about war, which in turn helps us identify some of the other variables. And with regard to this self-defined purpose, Clausewitz has been more successful than just about any strategist before or after him.” P. 194.

By all means, Senator, please don’t let this disturb your vacation. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Saw this on Instagram:

I guess it is TACO Tuesday after all.

A bold but clever strategy. After all, no one’s still talking about the 13 year-old who accused POTUS of sex crimes (as documented in the Epstein files) are they now?

Pluralize a movie: The Bad News Bearseses

I wonder if the “Hitchhiker’s Guide” still rates Earth as ‘Mostly Harmless’?

Depluralize a movie. The Bad News Bear

Heuser, “Reading Clausewitz,” P. 53.

I feel there’s nothing I can’t handle this morning….

Sooooo, does this mean Bongino is coming back?

If we depend so “very little” on the Strait then why has the price of fuel gone sky high? thehill.com/homenews/adm...

Testament — Alex Skolnick and Eric Peterson. My favorite band. Great show.

On the agenda for today:

First up this morning:

From my 03APR22 Instagram post on the @teaandtactics.bsky.social book: “The object of this contest can be nothing but victory; which is, therefore, just as much an object for the defence as for the attack.” § 262.

From my 31DEC22 Instagram post on the @bafriedman.bsky.social book: “Maneuver can be defined as attacking an enemy force from a position of comparative advantage.” P. 26. “In this context, maneuver is any kind of asymmetry, whether it is spatial, functional, or otherwise.” P. 27.

Continuing. It’s a Megadeth kind of morning:

Current listen:

I’m in a Megadeth kind of mood:

Ladies, in case I haven’t been clear enough:

I really liked Heuser’s “Evolution of Strategy”. Now I will read how she judged others’ interpretations of Clausewitz and then see what she found important enough to include in her own edited/annotated version.

‘The dimension of “strength” is an important one, but so is the dimension of “stability” —the assurance against being caught by surprise, the safety in waiting, the absence of a premium on jumping the gun.’ P. 235.

Good to know ‘schoolchildren’ is/are synonymous with ‘bad guys’. “I think that number could move. Obviously, it takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth told reporters. thehill.com/homenews/sen...

Ummmm, @nytimes.com - shouldn’t it be “wields” since he’s still there? Hopefully not for long once Sec. Noem departs, but he’s there doing incredible amounts of damage until at least then. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/21/u...

Precisely why I DON’T write a book when people suggest I should.

Never had a gas pedal break before. It’s stuck on the floor but the car is idling. Waiting for a tow home. What a perfect day today otherwise, hahaha. Retirement is nice.

‘Up on my soapbox, a leader Out to change the world. Down in my pulpit as the holier-than-thou Could-be-messenger of God.’ “Holy Wars” by Megadeth www.nytimes.com/2026/03/20/u...

Interesting that ‘Arms and Influence,’ my current read, spends quite a few pages on the Cuban Missile Crisis in the section under “Brinksmanship” in the chapter on mitigating risk. www.cnbc.com/2026/03/20/c...

Today’s plan:

“Islands”? Kharg Island? Cuba? Epstein Island? I go for a drive in the country and a late lunch and now I’m lost, figuratively.

Speaking of black flags, I flew mine today. I will take no prisoners and show no mercy with my HOA.

Guess we know where 31st MEU is headed (via the Daily Mail):

Very interesting piece note the graphic included (1/2): www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...

Perfect for Friday the 13th.

Gotta say, when the news is bleak, as I often find it to be these days, it’s nice to go for a drive. First time I popped the targa top off, too.

Still my favorite day.

This is shocking. Such unbelievably poor planning.

You first, Brian. Bring a friend.

“Operation Epstein Distraction.” Interesting. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

I love waking up to this: Blah blah blah ALL CAPS blah blah ANGRY blah blah blah blah blah THREAT blah blah I’M AWESOME blah blah blah BEST EVER.

Finally got my flagpole up. Been wanting one of these since forever:

“I haven’t made that decision,” Lewandowski said, when asked if he’ll stay on with the Trump administration. How in the Hell does this guy keep his job? nypost.com/2026/03/05/u...

So, does Lewandowski have to give back his badge and gun?

Everything just got better.

Such a shame. www.tmz.com/2026/03/04/t...

Someone please tell me where Jesus stands on the concept of MOOSEMUSS? www.themirror.com/news/world-n...

So, I guess at this point we’re NOT invading Greenland?