Brian Watt

2 weeks ago | ricochet.com | Brian Watt

Please note that members of the military and, in particular, commissioned officers can be relieved of duty by the Secretary of Defense and the Commander-in-Chief at any time. They don’t need to provide a reason or an extensive explanation of why they are doing so. And as much as this action may irritate them, they don’t need the permission of egomaniacal district court judges.

1 month ago | kqed.org | Brian Watt |Alexander Gonzalez

Failed to save articlePlease try againRobert Moses, choreographer, writer and composer, poses for a photo at ODC Dance Commons in San Francisco on Feb. 26, 2025. His latest work, ‘The Kennings,’ explores themes of race, gender, war and human rights, also blends dance, theater and music. When Robert Moses founded the dance company KIN in San Francisco in 1995, he sought to create art inspiring social change — with pieces exploring contemporary issues of class, gender and race.

1 month ago | ricochet.com | Brian Watt

Jessica Tarlov is the token Democrat talking head often appearing on the Fox News program The Five surrounded by four more level-headed center-right and conservative commentators including Jesse Watters, Greg Gutfeld, Judge Jeanine Pirro, and often Dana Perino. It’s a thankless job but someone must do it. Typically, when Tarlov is unavailable, Harold Ford, Jr., a calmer and much saner thinker, takes the Democrat seat at the table.

1 month ago | ricochet.com | Brian Watt

In a recent interview, Secretary Rubio responded to the reported demand by Zelensky in the developing peace negotiations. Rubio said (emphasis mine):“I haven’t heard him [Zelensky] say that, so if he’s out there saying that, I don’t think that’s a realistic demand to have,” Rubio continued. “We need less nuclear-armed countries, not more — nor do I think that solves their problem as they view it.

2 months ago | ricochet.com | Brian Watt

District judges are not elected. They are appointed after being nominated and approved by the Senate. Some of them appear to be doing the bidding of desperate Democrats who are rudderless and shouting epithets to the wind. For example, District Court Judge John Bates has just ruled that the Trump administration must restore information regarding transgender surgeries and transgender ideology that was removed from the websites for HHS, the CDC, and the FDA.