An American tourist in Russia
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.
The 2021 Summit for Democracy has divided the world into two factions: American vassal states, and everyone else. The free world indeed. However, upon closer examination, the guest list doesn’t make much sense. Some oddly undemocratic countries were invited, while some American allies were conspicuously left out. Why? Let’s dig deeper.
Somebody at the Salvation Army headquarters forgot that America is a tribal society. No, you cannot be against racism. Liberals are against racism so conservatives must do the opposite. If a liberal says he likes puppies, conservatives must advocate for more dead puppies. I didn’t make the rules, sorry.
