Outside the Beltway

Friday’s Forum

· Friday, March 20, 2026 · No comments

Cesar Chavez Was a Serial Child Rapist

· Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 8 comments

The iconic labor leader had a dark secret.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Wars Have Consequences

· Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 12 comments

Energy prices are likely to be affected for some time.

In Front of Our Noses: A Liar or an Incompetent?

· Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 12 comments

Why not both?

Pentagon Wants $200 Billion to Fund Iran War

· Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 19 comments

“It takes money to kill bad guys.”

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, March 19, 2026 · 26 comments

Mid-Week Tabs

· Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 10 comments

Trump Demands a Coalition

· Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 22 comments

That’s not how any of this works.

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, March 18, 2026 · 27 comments

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

The Trump Doctrine

· Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 20 comments

When people tell you who they are, believe them the first time.

Airports in Chaos as Congress Plays Games

· Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 8 comments

Shutdown follies are not victimless.

Iranian Regime Consolidating, Cracking Down

· Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 15 comments

The regime is not a -changin’.

St. Patrick’s Day Forum

· Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 21 comments

A Few Thousand Words About Our Very Serious Commander-in-Chief

· Monday, March 16, 2026 · 8 comments

Or “Things to do while the military has an excursion.”

On “Realism” and Trump’s Attacks on Iran

· Monday, March 16, 2026 · 35 comments

An IR theory that is often misapplied in my view (especially by certain kinds of practitioners).

Weird Sports Tricks

· Monday, March 16, 2026 · 8 comments

When international tournaments aren’t international.

Ancient Geeks Monday

· Monday, March 16, 2026 · 11 comments

Talkin’ ST: TNG, Part 1

Monday’s Forum

· Monday, March 16, 2026 · 26 comments

President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office, Wednesday, October 22, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with members of the media alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in the Oval Office, Wednesday, October 22, 2025.

Looking a Gift Horse in the Mouth

· Sunday, March 15, 2026 · 21 comments

If the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it.

Iran War Roundup: Day 16

· Sunday, March 15, 2026 · 24 comments

Other than that, Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?

Ides of March Forum

· Sunday, March 15, 2026 · 20 comments

President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026. President Donald Trump monitors U.S. military operations in Venezuela, from Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida, on Saturday, January 3, 2026.

Rubio’s War

· Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 7 comments

Little Marco has come a long way.

SaturTabs

· Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 7 comments

President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026. President Donald Trump delivers remarks to military families at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Friday, February 13, 2026.

High Oil Prices are Good!

· Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 14 comments

Dear Leader says so.

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 13 comments

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

In Front of Our Noses: Saying the Quiet Part Out Loud

· Friday, March 13, 2026 · 18 comments

Plus: the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran War: No End in Sight

· Friday, March 13, 2026 · 29 comments

Plans are worthless, but planning is everything.

A Photo for Friday

· Friday, March 13, 2026 · 3 comments

“Taking a Sip”

Friday the 13th Forum

· Friday, March 13, 2026 · 22 comments

The Dumbest Timeline

· Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 19 comments

A new ongoing series?

Tabby Thursday

· Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 8 comments

Thursday’s Forum

· Thursday, March 12, 2026 · 42 comments

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Air Force Gen. Dan Caine conduct a press briefing on Operation Epic Fury at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., March 10, 2026.

Pentagon Killed Civilian Protection Program, Leading to Killing Civilians

· Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 25 comments

Lethality.

Wednesday’s Forum

· Wednesday, March 11, 2026 · 16 comments

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Iran War ‘Very Complete, Pretty Much’

· Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 33 comments

An update from the Commander-in-Chief.

Tuesday’s Forum

· Tuesday, March 10, 2026 · 22 comments

AG Monday!

· Monday, March 9, 2026 · 2 comments

Monday’s Forum

· Monday, March 9, 2026 · 48 comments

Inside an ICE Detention Camp

· Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 2 comments

A report on a concentration of detainees.

US Likely Responsible for Bombing Girls’ School in Iran

· Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 8 comments

Oil well fires rage outside Kuwait City in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The wells were set on fire by Iraqi forces before they were ousted from the region by coalition force. Oil well fires rage outside Kuwait City in the aftermath of Operation Desert Storm. The wells were set on fire by Iraqi forces before they were ousted from the region by coalition force.

Iran War Now Targeting Oil and Water Production

· Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 14 comments

Is no one thinking about the end state?

Next Ayatollah Up

· Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 6 comments

Iran will soon have a new Supreme Leader. For now.

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attend the Dignified Transfer of remains of six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait, Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware.

Trump and Kennedy: Trendsetters

· Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 13 comments

Presidential fashion choices for solemn occasions.

Sunday’s Forum

· Sunday, March 8, 2026 · 18 comments

Wars Have Consequences

· Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 19 comments

Oil prices are sharply up.

Record Number of Congressmen Not Running for Re-Election

· Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 7 comments

An ominous sign for the majority party.

Who’s Running Iran?

· Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 7 comments

Apparently, not the president or his “leadership council.”

Iran Surrenders!

· Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 14 comments

Well, it’s complicated.

SaturTabs

· Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 6 comments

Saturday’s Forum

· Saturday, March 7, 2026 · 19 comments

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