Ian Michael
Ian served four years in the Marine Corps as a fire support man, deploying twice to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. While pursuing higher education, Ian joined the California Army National Guard as a public affairs specialist. In late 2015, he deployed again, this time with a combat aviation regiment with an operational footprint in multiple countries across the Middle East. After returning home, Ian decided to broaden his horizons. In the world of firearms, Ian earned his certification as an NRA basic pistol instructor. He is a co-founder of Distributed Security Quad Cities, a firearms handling and safety training program. Ian’s passions include writing and photography. He is a prolific journalist with articles, photos, and documentaries that have been shared across the country and abroad. His most recent venture is into the world of speculative fiction. He’s published one volume of his work with several more on the way.
Conscription of Women: A Fantasy, or a Nightmare?
The US Senate Defense Committee has dropped a provision requiring women to register for the draft. Women’s roles in war is a debate that every nation has to have. But like almost everything else in American culture, the debate is toxic and ugly. There are both logical and emotional reasons for not extending the draft to women, so it is not surprising that the idea has once again been dropped. However, the debate isn’t a polite one, it’s very nasty. This blog post by “Dalrock” is making the rounds on social media again. Here’s his argument against the Fantasy of Drafting Women.
Why Did Hitler Declare War on the USA After Pearl Harbor?
this day 80 years ago, Imperial Japan dealt the US Navy a devastating defeat at Pearl Harbor. Four days later, Hitler declared war on the USA as well. This is widely considered his “most puzzling” decision in the war, but he had clear motivations. Our perception of Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany says a lot about us.
USA Wants New Nuclear Deal with Iran… Or Else?
In 2017, the Trump regime illegally withdrew from the nuclear deal with Iran. Now the Biden regime is trying to bring the deal back while being careful to not appear “weak.” America’s president has a huge amount of unilateral authority. He can routinely pull out of binding agreements with other nations, and even start wars, … Read more
