Some quick X threads, mostly about news in National Security. We do the scrolling so you don’t have to. This post also serves as an open thread. I welcome readers to post comments or additional links related to national security or history, even if they are not directly related to the links below.
Just finished this and it did not disappoint. I grew up on raw milk and, like most, chose the path of least resistance in the grocery store. (I cannot figure out the image sizing above, so please follow the link below)
The Germ in the Dairy Pail tells the story of how industrialization, a lack of knowledge, and propaganda led to the destruction of what was once a staple in the American diet: raw milk. Forrest Maready meticulously details how the quest for profit superseded knowledge in what should be considered the classic example of government overreach. The industrialization of milk production severed man’s connection to the cow and the cow’s connection to the environment, creating the media for an invisible killer. Instead of addressing the root cause, which could threaten the profitability of milk production, they treated the symptom. When the cow needed the pasture, they created pasturization. The Germ in the Dairy Pail is an excellent book that makes a compelling case for raw milk. I will be buying mine later this week. Here is a link to buy yours on Amazon: The Germ in the Dairy Pail
Colombian President Petro:
The ancestral jaguar will awaken if the golden eagle dares to attack the condor.
I warn Rubio and Trump: be careful. You’re entering Bolívar’s homeland, where peasant armies with spears defeated mighty Spanish and French forces.
Caribbean peoples… pic.twitter.com/PzQ8BB01CV
— Open Source Intel (@Osint613) November 9, 2025
Unfortunately, Colombia is going to be a problem.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she would not retract her statement that Japan could mobilize armed forces if China uses force against Taiwan, despite inciting anger from Beijinghttps://t.co/ou1frlpiny
Photo: Reuters pic.twitter.com/0PAEEGefsC— Taipei Times (@taipei_times) November 10, 2025
Leadership. From the article:
“The comment attracted anger from China, which spurred further public discourse on Japanese social media, local media reported.
Xue Jian (薛劍), consul general of the People’s Republic of China in Osaka, said on X yesterday that if Japan “dares to intervene” in the Taiwan situation, China would not hesitate to “cut their dirty throats,” adding: “Have you really thought this through?””
Behold the Mighty USS Constellation Frigate… $8B into a $22B project, delivery delayed again to 2029+, Final Design certification is still pending (WTF?). Can we get an update Mr. @SECNAV ?
$8B, 5 years looks like this: pic.twitter.com/VTNgYyb7xE— SubBrief (@SubBrief) November 9, 2025
The paralysis of government building projects is maddening. They cannot build anything anymore. Every project is a money slop trough for special interests.