J.E. Dyer

J.E. Dyer is a retired Naval Intelligence officer who lives in Southern California, blogging as The Optimistic Conservative for domestic tranquility and world peace. Her articles have appeared at Hot Air, Commentary’s Contentions, Patheos, The Daily Caller, The Jewish Press, and The Weekly Standard.

National Security

J.E. DyerNovember 18, 2019
3

The U.S. border and the return of an old national defense problem

To avert crises, for both national security and the Constitution, now is the time to plan ahead.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerNovember 16, 2019
1

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 12

'Tis the season for big games and big rivalries.
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Politics

J.E. DyerNovember 15, 2019
1

We may want to have an impeachment process (and maybe even a trial in the Senate)

They mean it for evil, but it will be turned to good - by exposing the real predators.
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Politics

J.E. DyerNovember 10, 2019
0

It’s the rabbit holes: Yes, Steele dossier contained disinformation but it’s what else Fiona Hill said that matters

Pay no attention to who invited the Russian disinformation into the U.S. election.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerNovember 8, 2019
1

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 11

CFP, at last. For what that's worth.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerNovember 6, 2019
1

Unbelievable: Flynn prosecutor now claims authorship of 302 interview notes misidentified

The most wienerly excuse ever?
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Politics

J.E. DyerNovember 4, 2019
2

The curious case of the departed NSC staffer and the French state visit

Deeper and deeper.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerNovember 2, 2019
0

House Dems’ request for grand jury materials sure looks like they knew right away about the July phone call

It's the Democrats' fear of being investigated themselves, stupid.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerNovember 1, 2019
0

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 10

Is it CFP yet?
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National Security

J.E. DyerOctober 31, 2019
1

Vindman’s policy difference with the president is what has Trump over the target taking flak

The content of the policy disagreement explains all.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 30, 2019
0

Eric Swalwell’s rubber ducky adventure

Nuke 'em till they glow.
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National Security

J.E. DyerOctober 29, 2019
1

Strategic shift in U.S. Syria posture: Armor and rumors of armor

Armored signals signal shifting strategy.
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National Security

J.E. DyerOctober 28, 2019
2

A ‘special breed of courageous’: The special forces team member closest to Baghdadi at the end

Bringing great credit upon himself and the United States military.
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National Security

J.E. DyerOctober 27, 2019
1

Trump says ‘very big’: Unconfirmed reports ISIS leader Baghdadi killed in northwestern Syria

Apocalypse on hold.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 26, 2019
0

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 9

Big weekend for upper crust to strut its stuff.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerOctober 25, 2019
1

The Italian Job: ‘Spygate’ probe goes criminal

Now it's down to brass tacks.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 24, 2019
1

As network emerges through Schiff hearings, NYT decrees ‘Deep State’ now a compliment

Digging deep.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 23, 2019
2

The gang that couldn’t impeach straight

Misrule of men, not of laws.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 20, 2019
1

What is Hillary Clinton doing with this ‘Russian asset’ theme about Tulsi Gabbard?

Irony and consequences.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 19, 2019
1

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 8

Crunch time on the horizon.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 18, 2019
2

Adam Schiff’s Russia expert ‘ringer’ worked with Steele, wrote ‘Russian interference’ piece in July 2016, and has usual connections

Usual suspects, arrayed as usual.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 17, 2019
1

Kamala is Finnish for … ‘atrocious photoshop’?

Yes. Anyone who was called "Dyer-rhea" throughout grade school can totally make fun of other people's names.
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Foreign Affairs

J.E. DyerOctober 17, 2019
0

Bonfire of the preconceptions: The Trump letter warning Erdogan against his planned invasion of Syria

Dear Recep: you're fired!
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National Security

J.E. DyerOctober 15, 2019
0

Syria: Trump sends delegation to negotiate; ABC gives us ‘Turkish attack’ filmed in Kentucky

More things than dreamt of in our philosophy.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 12, 2019
0

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 7

Shootout!
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Foreign Affairs

J.E. DyerOctober 11, 2019
2

Iranian tanker suffers explosion in Red Sea; tanker company reports ‘rocket’ attack

A strange pattern is emerging.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 11, 2019
1

Report: Officials say ‘whistleblower’ worked with Joe Biden during Obama administration

Motive.
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Foreign Affairs

J.E. DyerOctober 9, 2019
1

Turkey, Syria, and the Kurds: A nine-point survey

Talking some turkey.
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National Security

J.E. DyerOctober 7, 2019
2

Quicklook: Trump’s statement on Turkey and the Kurdish safe zone in Syria

The wages of impeachment.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 7, 2019
1

Eyes on the Squad: Impeachment – ‘Not’; Incitement, radical agenda, defamation – ‘Hot!’

Bolsheviks at play in the fields of the Republic.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 5, 2019
1

Football Follies 2019: NCAA week 6

Traffic jam as play that counts kicks in.
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Politics

J.E. DyerOctober 3, 2019
1

Counterbattery: Wednesday Hill briefing from State Dept. IG didn’t go as Democrats expected

Exchange of pleasantries before the duel.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerOctober 2, 2019
1

Report: Trump White House upgraded special compartmented computer system to deter leaks

It's the leaking, stupid.
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Quick Takes

J.E. DyerOctober 2, 2019
1

Sound of D-Day in old audio recording found in N.Y. cabin

The sound of freedom.
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Foreign Affairs

J.E. DyerSeptember 30, 2019
1

July 2019: Ukraine launched probe of military sale by fundraiser for Adam Schiff

Javelins, treason, and plot.
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Law and Government

J.E. DyerSeptember 28, 2019
1

Like clockwork: Per Susan Rice, Obama admin also put sensitive info on special compartmented server

Like clockwork: presidential predecessors ALWAYS did it too.
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