Who in history has been looked at as a hero when they were actually a terrible person?
Mahatma Gandhi was far from an ideal person. In many ways, in fact, he was absolutely terrible. I can tell about his real-life failings, his messy personal life, his…
Why are torpedoes so dangerous for aircraft carriers?
There is no defense for a modern torpedo. You can’t outrun them and you can’t fool them. Modern torpedoes are unlikely to be fooled by countermeasures. Once it’s…
What would horrify a French guy visiting America?
Well, here’s one incident that horrified French visitors to the USA. Four of us were having a business dinner, 2 Americans, and 2 French colleagues. It was some…
Do Democrats understand that they will lose any civil war they start with Republicans?
I am a Democrat and I listen to Conservative Talk radio in my car, so I know what you are talking about. Most Democrats don’t have a clue…
How does the Navy handle people who flip out on a submarine?
I’ve not seen this happen myself, but I’ve heard some senior guys (chiefs, 1st class) refer to a sailor “being in the tubes”. They take the person who…
Why can’t an aircraft fly 2-3 m above the ground?
They can. Could they not, no aircraft could ever take off or land. Some aircraft are more stable at that height than others. The most famous Air Force…
Does America even understand that it is in deep trouble with Trump, cannot survive without the rest of the world, and is in total denial? Or is everything just fine?
I have been in the USA for the past 10 days and spend my time every day speaking to different people. Mostly I have been in Florida which…
Why can’t a retiring aircraft carrier be modernized like the 4 battleships were and remain in service for years to come?
Here’s one thing that no one ever mentions about building vs upgrading aircraft carriers – you won’t hear this often. One really big reason why the US continues…