Chuck Hagel: The Risk of Dragging Politics into the Military Political independence and ethics are the bedrock of our armed forces. Today, I am concerned that both are in danger.

After 6 Months of War, Some Israelis Ask: Is Netanyahu Dragging It Out? Despite growing pressure from President Biden, the Israeli prime minister appears in no rush to end the war in Gaza. Some think he has political reasons for extending the stasis.

LPT: Instead of dragging your friends into your new hobbies, join preexisting enthusiasts and make new friends When you jump into a new hobby, it’s natural to want your local friends to join you. Feel free to drop an invite, but if they don’t reciprocate interest immediately, forget it and move on. No one likes the annoying person who tries to convert them to their hobby with religious zeal, and the hit rate for conversion is low. Case in point….pickl…