ANALYSIS – The original interview Tucker Carlson did with former Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund about the U.S. Capitol riot never aired on Fox News because Tucker was fired just before. Still, a lot about that interview has leaked. I wrote about some of Sund’s claims earlier in August. In that piece, I note that the Jan. 6 riot was not a false flag operation, and most of the rioters were confirmed Trump supporters. However, in many ways, it was allowed to happen. But to put the entire thing on the record, Carlson did the interview again – and posted it to X,…
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Paul Crespo
Paul Crespo is the Managing Editor of American Liberty Defense News. As a Marine Corps officer, he led Marines, served aboard ships in the Pacific and jumped from helicopters and airplanes. He was also a military attaché with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) at U.S. embassies worldwide. He later ran for office, taught political science, wrote for a major newspaper and had his own radio show. Paul has also been a defense contractor with the Pentagon. He brings decades of experience and insight to the issues that most threaten our American liberty — at home and from abroad.
FRIDAY PDB – As the recent incident with the Chinese Coast Guard using powerful water cannons against a small Philippines supply ship shows, China is the king of confrontation just short of war. The U.S. needs to match those capabilities to avoid letting China trigger a shooting war or forcing us to back down. (RELATED: ‘Gray Zone’ Flashpoint – China Uses Water Cannon Against Philippines Ship) Why DoD needs greater focus on non-lethal weapons, intermediate force capabilities. Non-lethal weapons (NLWs) can play a critical role in military operations. Diverse systems that emit long-range sounds, create dazzling glare, disable engines, entangle propellers or…
ANALYSIS – You truly can’t get much more depraved than this. The Walt Disney Company is continuing its aggressive push to use its now tarnished ‘family friendly’ marketing clout. As Breitbart reported: In the past couple of years, Disney has fought Florida over its anti-grooming Parental Rights in Education law, created multiple transgender characters for its children’s shows, put gay characters at the center of its big-budget movies, and even launched an LGBTQ-themed apparel line. In 2021, the Disney+ streaming service hosted This Is Me: Pride Celebration Spectacular, a musical special on YouTube starring drag queen Nina West, with performances of popular Disney songs re-imagined with LGBTQ themes. And it just…
ANALYSIS – China is bullying the Philippines yet again. This time, a rusting former U.S. World War II-era landing ship used during the Vietnam War has sparked renewed tensions between China and the Philippines over territory in the South China Sea. China appears not to like the idea of artificial military outposts in the region unless they belong to the People’s Liberation Army (PLAN). (RELATED: Message To Russia, China – US Army To Make 1 Million Artillery Shells A Year) China has demanded the Philippines tow the BRP Sierra Madre from what the Chinese call the disputed Second Thomas Shoal,…
THURSDAY PDB – The Luna 25 mission – Russia’s first trip to the moon in almost 50 years – aims to explore the south polar region, eyed by the U.S. and other nations as a site for future lunar bases. It is expected to launch aboard a Soyuz-2 Fregat rocket on August 11. A successful Luna-25 touchdown would represent a major milestone in Russia’s quest to revive its lunar program after years of dormancy, especially as questions swirl about the health of Moscow’s space program. Moon base prep: Luna-25’s upcoming visit to the south pole comes as Russia and China are working on an…
“Barbie” was released in cinemas worldwide on July 21. Since then, according to Warner Bros., the colorfully controversial, left-leaning, gender-bender, fantasy-comedy movie has drawn in $459m so far in the U.S. and $572m internationally. That means it has already topped $1 billion overall. This is a huge global smash. But what does it say about us? (RELATED: Left Loses ‘That Loving Feeling’ – Goes Ballistic Over Patriotic ‘Top Gun: Maverick’) Oscar-nominated “Barbie” writer and director Greta Gerwig also became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director, Warner Bros. said. Other female directors have helmed films that…
WEDNESDAY PDB – Pentagon is keeping US troops in Niger even as coup leaders show no sign of relenting. The Pentagon is not only keeping U.S. troops in place in Niger but pointing to their presence as a vote of confidence in the people of the West African nation, even as hope for a restoration of the democratically elected government begins to dwindle. Niger’s military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks. As a military junta in Niger marked two weeks in power Wednesday, its leaders are appointing a government and rejecting calls for negotiation in…
ANALYSIS – Artificial intelligence (AI) is basically self-learning software (algorithms) that grows smarter over time using the entire world’s ever-growing library of data as its teacher. It can learn to do myriad complex tasks in a fraction of the time humans could. It will revolutionize and upend entire economies and dominate future warfare. It is also developing at an unprecedented rate. (RELATED: Using Artificial Intelligence To Prove Consequences Of Lockdown Policies) Many are concerned AI will take away entire career fields and tens of millions of American jobs. AI advancements could eliminate up to 300 million jobs globally, according to Goldman Sachs.…
TUESDAY PDB – Army aims to make 1 million artillery shells a year, starting in fiscal 2025. New manufacturing techniques helping U.S. ramp up production of critical munition need. The goal is to begin producing 85,000 155mm artillery shells per month, starting in fiscal 2025. The push is meant to help Ukraine keep up the pace of its counteroffensive and to replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles and even help other countries build up their own supplies after the Ukraine war highlighted the importance of the munition in large-scale conflict. “Between supporting Ukraine, replenishing ourselves and supporting other countries, allies, we expect to use that capacity.…
ANALYSIS – It couldn’t have happened to a nicer team. The notoriously left-wing U.S. women’s soccer team had its worst-ever World Cup finish after it was eliminated from the 2023 tournament in a shootout loss to Sweden on Sunday. And Americans are rightfully cheering their loss. Go Sweden! (RELATED: ESPN Lays Off Nearly Two Dozen On-Air Stars) As Jason Whitlock noted in The Blaze: “Our national team has been ranked No. 1 in the world since June 2017 and for all but 10 months since March 2008. The squad has never been ranked lower than No. 2. In the Round of 16,…