The United States has been rapidly losing influence in Asia these past few months, but this past week really solidified that loss.

This election result wasn't what Washington was hoping for.

I didn't even know his name. I have no idea what his political platform is.
But I can say with absolute certainty that I support him.

International weapons inspectors have arrived in Douma, Syria.

As the news media asks the question, "Why aren't we already bombing Syria?" it's easy to forget that we only invaded Syria because of Iraq.
Plus, while there is lots of talk about our humanitarian bombing, and our inevitable slaughter of innocent civilians in the process that "no one could have predicted", we've already forgotten why we are currently in Syria.

There was a time in the not so distant past when a military was judged by its ability to win wars and defeat enemies. In fact, all throughout history, until very recently, that was the only measure of a military.
During most of history, a general who lost the war then had his head removed from his shoulders.

Were you under the impression that America's days of poorly-planned, unprovoked, regime change wars were over? Did you not vote for Hillary because Donald seemed like less of a neocon?
Well, think again!

If Iraq implodes into civil war - again - it'll happen in the next few days.

Iraqi forces are advancing towards Kurdish-held sites in Kirkuk province.
They intend to take control of oil fields and an airbase in the disputed region, Kurdish security officials say.

The Kurds can't give up the Kirkuk oilfields without giving up the revenue required to fund an independent state.

Considering that the U.S. has roughly 5,000 troops in Iraqi Kurdistan right now, it is almost criminal how little attention our politicians and news media has given the volatile situation.
Just today, Baghdad delivered a demand that is politically impossible for the Kurds to comply with.