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Battlestar Galactica: The Pegasus Mirror

Posted on Mar 15, 2011 by NFB

Still re-watching Battlestar Galactica, now nearly through the excellent Season Two. Watching the Pegasus three-parter, compromising the episodes “Pegasus” and the two part “Resurrection Ship”. I was struck by some things. In the episodes, the Battlestar Pegasus, under the command of Admiral … Continue reading →

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The AfPak Dominos

Posted on Oct 1, 2010 by NFB

Let’s take a look at the line of dominos that are rapidly tumbling into one another in the Afghanistan/Pakistan region. We start with the situation: two countries, newly introduced to democracy with a substantial insurgent movement operating within their borders. … Continue reading →

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Look At What You Lose With Something Like DADT

Posted on Aug 10, 2010 by NFB

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell was envisioned as something that would level the playing field regards homosexuals serving in the military by ignoring the issue entirely, and pretending that it didn’t exist, and punishing anyone who dared to try and acknowledge … Continue reading →

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