John Bastiat joined The Patriot Post in 2007 in the wake of China's egregious anti-satellite "test," which clearly demonstrated China's intent not to play well with others in international arenas — a path that hasn't changed since. John flew USAF fighters in his early life, but today when he's not flying globally with a major airline John's other "day job" is as an attorney. Like every one of our other writers, John strongly believes in American exceptionalism and the role an understanding of Western Civilization should play in the lives of all Americans.
More Turbulence Ahead for Boeing
Two dead whistleblowers is having a chilling effect on 10 more at a time when the company needs some good results and PR.
Things That Go ‘Boeing’ in the Night
With numerous “incidents” in recent weeks, many are wondering what’s up with the airplane maker.
A Cluster of an Air Force
A pilot program for diversity in pilots failed to really take flight.
Next Major Airline Crash Caused by Wokeness
Hiring pilots based on diversity, equity, and inclusion instead of competence is a recipe for disaster.
The Green Unmaking of the U.S. Military
Joe Biden and company are more interested in the leftist petri dish than in the readiness of our Armed Forces.
Air Force Under Fire for Lowering Standards
It seems that the USAF was more interested in a woman succeeding than earning.
Chinese Hypersonic Missiles Pose a Huge Threat
It’s difficult to overstate what a game-changer this new capability will be for our national security.
A Religious Liberty Win That Wasn’t Really a Win
Bad Supreme Court precedent still stands, which enables further trampling of basic rights.
An Unfortunate START
Biden’s foreign policy is already more akin to “Russian collusion” than he’d care to admit.
Harvard’s Racial Doublespeak Affirmed
The First Circuit Court effectively said that some discrimination is okay.
A Republic — If You Can Keep It
Doing so will require that conservatives become as involved as devoted leftists.
A ‘Woke’ U.S. Army?
“Illegally using federal government resources to distribute racist and partisan political propaganda.”
When Is It ‘Enough’ Insurrection?
Key Pentagon and former military leaders confront Trump over presidential power.
The Coming Pandemic of Litigation and Liability
Businesses that reopen need a measure of protection from liability lawsuits.
To FISA or Not to FISA
Reforming government surveillance is a lot more complicated than meets the eye.
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