I just want to specify I wrote this before the tariff announcements.

I have a strong feeling the US is going to contract in it’s world leadership role over the next 20 years, and I’m curious how many international base agreements will expire by 2050 and not be renewed.

Thanks, I’ve done a number of these lately, the new administration is just rich with material.

I wrote it. Here. This is the original link.

Edit: I was on the fence about cursing in the title needing a NSFW tag, and decided against. Anyone have good guidance on that?

This week, on (throwing babies into a) Shark Tank!

You noticed these are only here, right? (Unless someone starts copying them)

I credit the current administration for providing such rich material to write about.

I’ve always considered applying, I just don’t think I could send a serious application though.

I like to think these are my application to be press secretary.

And I assume a ship, given your rank of captain.

Don’t worry, we can always collaborate with Chinese agencies as they take the lead in world organization.

We had a good run.

But has a man been that into you?

Be sure to include a red neck.

I feel everyone not in logistics and maintenance is excited about this.

I’m free on Friday nights, I’ll bring pizza.

Your enthusiasm lights the darkest hours of a man’s desires.

Welcome to the Prucker Nation!

How many men can she hold in there again? A full platoon?

It’s sea real estate.

How close does the other species need to be to transmit? Could I catch something from a dog, or even a republican?

Must have been controlling it with a mouse.

Edit: and I mean a living, terrified little mouse, wearing a little flight suit and aviator goggles and slightly drunk on vodka.