Veterans of the war in Afghanistan, particularly those who fought in Kunar and Nuristan, will want to read this one. Years after leaving these valleys, an important story is told about Bin Laden’s post-9/11 life

Highly recommended piece from @jackmurphyrgr.bsky.social & @seandnaylor.bsky.social

“But other observers have heavily criticized the program, in part due to numerous war crimes allegations aimed at the militias… ‘They did more harm than good,’ said an academic who worked closely with coalition forces in the field in Afghanistan”

New article tomorrow early AM on @thehighside.bsky.social with @seandnaylor.bsky.social. It is a Bin Laden story I've had to sit on for about ten years. Spicy content, and we've got the pics.

Eyes Wide Shut is easily Stanley Kubrick’s most under appreciated film

A work of genius. Every scene is pure Kubrick. Sadly, he labored intensively for a production company final product which subverted his intent

I often think of how Stanley wouldve helmed “AI,” posthumously directed by Spielberg

Huckabee Held Meeting at U.S. Embassy With American Who Spied for Israel

“Pollard said he did not regret spying for Israel”

www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/w...

Absolutely one of the best movies ever made. The final act is perfected acted and directed

Abbey of San Michele, Italy 🇮🇹
The Sacra di San Michele is an ancient abbey built between 983 and 987 on the top of mount Pirchiriano, 40 km from Turin.

“Wherever we will go, that will be Rome"

“Giordano’s ‘The 1’ for Chicago Style Pizza’ coming to Penn Quarter!!”

I am mere blocks from you, Giordano’s. Prepare yourselves
www.popville.com/2025/11/gior...

Most under appreciated pieces by The Chairman:

I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Moonlight In Vermont
One For My Baby

NYT: “How to Live a Long and Healthy Life as an Introvert”

My step-by-step plan:

1. Buy earbuds
2. Own a lot of books
3. Repeat steps one and two until life complete

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/w...

"The battle is..the main focal point of the 2020 film The Outpost, which was in-turn based on the book The Outpost: An Untold Story of American Valor"

Twenty-seven soldiers were awarded the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat

In remote land, American valor was on full display

October 3, 2009
COP Keating
Kamdesh, Nuristan Province, Afghanistan

PFC Kevin Thomson
SGT Joshua Kirk
SGT Michael Scusa
SPC Chris Griffin
SSG Vernon Martin
SGT Justin Gallegos
SGT Joshua Hardt
SPC Stephan Mace

3-61 Cav, 4th Infantry Div, US Army