The Twenty-First Century has heralded a serious change in the conducting of warfare and diplomacy. Most of the changes were actually happening for the fifty years before that, but now they have become obvious. One basic premise that has changed in international politics is the ages-old practice of making allies of those who think like…
Month: August 2026
Politics
TACO: Will He Cave?
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Canadian press this week is full of free ink for the Apprentice President TV Series, with everyone wondering what the hook will be this week. This decision is always based on two factors: what is the real problem he wants to distract attention from; and where can he find a victim important enough to attract…
Politics, Social Commentary
Collateral Damage
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Back in tribal days, the war leader was usually the best fighter, and he led from the front. The main development of war tactics in the last couple of millennia has been the gradual movement of the leaders away from danger. Since Medieval times, the noble/serf relationship has dominated the battlefield, with the serfs taking…
Politics, Social Commentary
The Law of the Oilfield Jungle
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There are two ways to make a fortune in business. The first method is invention. You come up with a new idea, a new product, or an improvement on an old method. The other technique is to make it as easy and as cheap as possible to market your goods and services. A successful business…