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.
Russians Die, and We are Indifferent
Everything that doesn’t fit the narrative is “Russian false flag disinformation propaganda,” even when that explanation is stupid. How come “journalists” loudly insist on “fact-checking” and “debunking” every story from the Russian side? Where was this enthusiasm for “fact checking” when Biden murdered an entire family of 13 people in Kabul, and the Pentagon insisted that there were no civilian casualties? Not only did the media blindly repeat this statement as absolute fact, they continued to repeat the Pentagon narrative long after it was clear they were lying. “Pentagon investigates themselves and finds they did nothing wrong.” Yes, slay, Queen! The peanut gallery applauded.
Everything You Need To Know About Ukraine, (Open Thread)
This is a compilation of background information about the crisis in Ukraine, complete with assorted links and an ongoing feed of all my updates. If you want to catch up a friend on the situation, or sway someone’s opinion, this is the place to send him. This page of course is a work in progress, so please keep checking in for updates. I also encourage everyone to drop links to blogs, news articles, and other information you think I should be paying attention to.
The War in Ukraine is a War on Our Minds
I need to finally comment on the torrent of fake news barraging our minds since the beginning of the Russian “invasion” of Ukraine. I know that the majority of these videos and photos are fake, and I have the credentials to back that statement. We are witnessing the single biggest disinformation campaign ever, and I would really like to know how much it cost, in billions USD. We’re probably spending more on this information war than all participants in World War II combined, and I’m not exaggerating.