Monday, August 17, 2026

The nuclear button is still a REALLY bad idea

 #NuclearWeapons #MadmanTheory  #Iran #Oman



Bombing allies also a DUMB idea


Oh, and cozying up to N Korea because South Korea won't play about the US war on Iran.

Words of faith about the Spokane Wildfires

RantWoman disagrees with former Spokan Spokesman Review Columnist Suelanie Madsen abou A LOT but appreciates an authentic voice. DO NOT subscribe to her substack if you are not prepared to read in spite of disagreement.



RantWoman had been wondering about Suelani's experiences in connection with the Spokane wildfires. Please appreciate these comments in that spirit. 

Being a good friend in bad times by Sue Lani Madsen

Leading with love after the Spokane Complex fires

Read on Substack

General Dynamics contracting fiascoes

 Jaded US taxpayers are probably all too used to endless #DoD cost overruns and the Department of DEFENSE chronic inability to pass any kind of audit. But $500 Million to do NOTHING is a whole new level of kleptocracy.


So on brandin light of a president who managed to bankrupt SIX casions and a #SecDef known for running two veterans' services into the ground.

Sunday, August 16, 2026

Ukraine Russia this week

 #Ukraine #Russia #GrainMarket

Grain not moving out of Russia. Silos are full and there are no ships willing to pick it up.


Hits continue on Russian oil production, Wildberries consumer goods warehouses.


Russia losing 20-30 long haul vehicles per day.


This is what a war of attrition looks like.


Stuff on missile requests starts about minute 19:40

LOGISTICS and the Navy

 #NavalDeployment #Logistics


RantWoman's comments
Thank you for all your insights. Clearly allies are a good thing. Wonder who squandered those relationships. A general calling it a "war?" Shouldn't there be CONGRESSIONAL APPROVAL, not just the #SecDef pleading for more $$$ ? The current state of affairs is fundamentally disrespectful of lots of people doing hard jobs.

(RantWoman is not commenting about the framing of the last 30 years of procurement patterns)


RantWoman is not watching the whole thing.


Some other links




And the #SecDef has a go with insider trading


Friday, August 14, 2026