Into the Lions Den Podcast #2 Lt Col Asad "Genghis" Khan USMC Trailer https://t.co/BvUtOxU662 via @YouTube Lt Col Khan talks bluntly about war, the changing Marine culture, and the cost of bad decisions by careerists who put promotion over their people.
Speaking with Trey Goudy on “Sunday in America” about future negotiations for the remaining hostages held in Gaza… Sadly, the cost to get more hostages released is only going to increase over the coming weeks/months…
Tomorrow I’ll be on CSPAN’s Washington Journal with Pedro Echevarria - their live, call in TV show from 7:45-8:30am EST discussing the ongoing hostage situation in Gaza. Tune in or dial in if you can.
I’ll have an OpEd released in the morning that will discuss the historical lessons learned the hard way by countries who paid tribute or ransoms to get hostages home. Sadly, the US is learning the consequences of paying the Danegeld…
“Dane-geld" is a poem by British writer Rudyard Kipling highlighting the recklessness of paying off the Vikings with gold in what the modern world calls blackmail. The most famous lines are "once you have paid him the Danegeld/ You never get rid of the Dane."
Fears that every waking moment could be their last. Some of these hostages, especially the children may have a lifetime of mental health counseling due to long term Post Traumatic Stress.
For the past 7 weeks, the hostages had no control of their daily lives. Likely buried deep inside the underground labyrinth of tunnels beneath Gaza - no sunlight, physical activity or concept of time. Restless bouts of sleep only to wake up & realize your nightmares are real...
Both sides do not trust the other yet the fragile ceasefire continues despite a tinderbox situation in Gaza. Despite reports of decent care while in custody including medications, food & water, the mental and physical recovery will be a long road ahead for the released hostages.
Ongoing positive progress on the ongoing hostage/ prisoner release and delivery of humanitarian aid portends a blueprint for the future. Potential for an extension beyond 4 days looks likely as both sides are getting what they want - citizens and family members coming home.