US military now drifting towards the kind of inability to process internal criticism and debate that turned the Russian military into the institution it is today
> imperial harem politics
> imported Slavic wives
> endless wars with Persia, complex relations with Arabs, protector of Jews
> ostentatious displays of wealth
> endless corruption
> extreme state brutality towards rebels
Is Trump the last Ottoman sultan?
The Democrat establishment became overly comfortable with inaction, and this inaction resulted in them losing all standing with their base. Its very likely the Dems as we know them will not survive another election cycle without massive reform or disbandment
Stick a fork in it.
Angie Nixon defeats Alex Vindman in the Florida Senate Democratic primary.
Vindman outspent Nixon nearly 13:1.
A frankly stunning upset (at least to me!), and another primary win by a progressive candidate over a much-better-funded establishment candidate.