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.
Many American conservatives are enraged by an anti-racism pamphlet released by the Salvation Army this month. Has the Christian charity organization gone woke? No, not really. Conservatives are just canceling themselves, again. the Salvation Army has been an anti-racist organization since its early years. Why is being against racism a controversial position? Is this really the ideological corner that conservatives have dug themselves into?
Imperialist darling Yeonmi Park claims that North Korea is so horrible, there are literally piles of dead bodies in the streets, rivers, and train stations. As a child in the regime, Park said that she saw dead bodies every day, and this was normal “like the air we’re breathing now.” Nobody taught her what “compassion” is (not even her own mom?). People are executed for watching James Bond movies. But American college campuses are worse? Yeonmi Park is a pathological liar who will say whatever she thinks is popular at the moment, no matter how crazy and stupid it is.
North Dakota farmer Kurt Groszhans spent his Thanksgiving in a Ukrainian prison cell. He’s accused of plotting to assassinate Roman Leshchenko, the minister of agriculture. Groszhans allegedly wanted revenge against Leshchenko for embezzling $250,000 from him in 2018. Guilty or not, one would think that an American citizen trying to assassinate a foreign official would be a major news story. No stories on CNN and no indignant tweets from Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Imagine if Groszhans was arrested in Russia, Belarus, China, or Iran.
The American conservative movement is intellectually bankrupt and hasn’t produced anything new or interesting for decades. All they can do is cling to ancient Cold War propaganda and racist stereotypes. When they’re not being triggered by Dr. Seuss or Starbucks cups, they’re complaining that Wikipedia is too neutral. Wikipedia is an encyclopedia and is supposed to be neutral. If you want a racist fantasy novel, pick up a Tom Clancy book. Yes, American liberals are guilty of cancel culture, but it is important to remember that conservatives invented cancel culture (McCarthy, anyone?). Even now, conservatives love cancelling any idea that scares them and aren’t even aware of their own hypocrisy. Both movements are equally guilty. Conservatives and liberals are sitting in the same guard tower in the same concentration camp.
The US Senate voted this week to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 13 service members killed in the Kabul airport bombing on August 26. Condolences to the families of the victims who died in the line of duty, but let’s start referring to this incident as what it really was. A false flag … Read more