For decades, the Patriot missile system has symbolized American technological superiority and alliance reassurance. But modern missile warfare is evolving toward saturation attacks, rapid adaptation, and low-cost offensive abundance. The deeper problem confronting Patriot may not be interceptor performance alone, but whether the institutional and industrial logic behind American missile defense can evolve fast enough to match the accelerating tempo of modern warfare.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
AI is Hungry for Power and You Are Footing the Bill
AI promises efficiency in offices but its insatiable power needs are making life more costly for communities at large.
Iran War: More Trump Sound and Fury as Financial Times and Old Line Neocon Robert Kagan Declare War on Iran Conflict; Plastics and Other Shortages Becoming Visible
Today’s Iran war news: Trump is predictably acting as if he is doubling down as criticism from the elites gets much louder.
Is This the End of Keir Rodney Starmer (As UK Prime Minister)?
Starmer’s rapid rise and (apparent) fall are symptomatic of a broader trend unfolding across the Davos regimes of the collective West.
How the Green Revolution Went Awry: Food Systems and Policies Undermining Food Security
Big Ag, which has shaped food policies, profits more from “innovations “in food production, processing, and distribution than food security.
Coffee Break: Trump Admin Combines Reality Show Nonsense With Very Real Grifting
Trump’s Transportation Secretary distracts with a reality show launch as a Trump-linked company launches a $4.8 billion IPO.
Putin’s Misleading Factoids on Russia-Israel Ties
Many, perhaps in part due to Putin-myth-stoking, think more Israelis are close to Russia than is demonstrably the case.
Iran War: Iran’s Response to US Proposal Deemed “Totally Unacceptable,” as Bibi Makes Even More Demands; Xi Summit Confirmed; Crunch in Physical Oil Eases as Traders Back Off
Today’s Iran war news: Trump predictably lashes out as Iran refuses to cede any ground in talks. Xi talks are on, likely a further complication.
The Same Democrats Behind War Crimes ‘R’ Us Are Preparing to Sell You an Imperial Rebrand for 2028
Rhodes, Sullivan, and Schiff’s chief counsel begin crafting a foreign policy for the capitalist class and new messaging for the proles.
Why ‘De-Risking’ May Not Deliver a Large Peace Dividend
Does an increase in bilateral trade reduce the probability of militarized conflict?
The Sunday Morning Movie Presents: The Man Who Stole The Sun (1979) Run Time: 2H 27M Plus Bonus Short Silent Film!
The Man Who Stole the Sun is a movie about ennui and nihilism.
Criminalizing Childhood: When the Justice System Fails America’s Youth
From child labor to incarceration, U.S. laws often treat youth as disposable rather than nurturing their potential.
