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

The Tenet Media “Russian Influence” Story Makes No Sense

by

Today I looked into the DOJ accusations against conservative outlet Tenet Media. None of it makes any sense. First off, let’s see the accusation (which can be read in full on the DOJ official site). As described by Variety: A state-controlled Russian media outlet provided nearly $10 million to “covertly finance and direct” videos produced … Read more

The Problem With the 2004 Movie “Downfall”

by
2004 movie downfall

The movie depicts Nazi Germany in its final days and hours, which is fine. But I could not help but feel something bubbling beneath the surface. Angry resentment. Downfall, as the name directly implies, is supposedly about the end of the war that destroyed Germany. But that is not quite it. Even the word “downfall” … Read more

No, Dad, I Don’t Want a Bath!😭

by

Yesterday we had to take Spazz to the vet because he has been licking his armpits until they turn red. The vet said walking through grass might be irritating him so gave us some special shampoo. That means an extra long bath so the soap can soak in. Spazz was not pleased with this.