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Ian Kummer

I'm a former US Marine fire support specialist, and also worked for about 10 years as a public affairs specialist in the US Army National Guard and Reserves. For that reason I will mostly opine about the "information operations" aspect of current events. Please see my "about" page for more information. If you would like to reach out, you can email me at ian.michael@readingjunkie.com

What’s going on at the Ukraine-Russia Border? (Newsletter)

April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Ian Kummer

President Biden is sending mixed messages. He declared a state of emergency while simultaneously pulling back two ships headed toward the Black Sea. I’ll be posting live updates on this post. I welcome comments as well. Stay tuned! See the update page here.

Categories Commentaries Tags newsletter

Biden Declares National Emergency (Live Updates)

April 18, 2021April 16, 2021 by Ian Kummer

Biden has declared the situation at the Ukraine-Russia border a national emergency, expelled diplomats, and sanctioned individuals and organizations allegedly implicated in “election tampering.” More to follow.

Categories Commentaries Tags biden, black sea, Capitalism, Cold War, Donbass, Erdogan, Globalism, military, Navy, Putin, Russia, Ukraine, war, Zelensky

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January 2, 2026April 15, 2021 by Ian Kummer
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Android Revolution: Chapter 4

January 2, 2026April 15, 2021 by Ian Kummer
android revolution the anthology

John finally finds the clue he needs to uncover Snyder’s hidden identity, but his obsession with outwitting the elusive policewoman might have made him blind to conspiracies much closer to home.

Categories Fiction Tags android, android revolution, future, ian michael, sci-fi

The Titanic Sank and the World Got Dumber

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by Ian Kummer

On April 15, 1912, the “unsinkable” RMS Titanic hit an iceberg and sank, killing more than 1,500 people. A hundred years later, much larger and safer ships are still sinking. Why? Because corporations are too cheap, lazy, and incompetent to properly pay and train their crews.

Categories Commentaries Tags Capitalism, history, Operational Risk Management, Safety, Swiss Cheese Model
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