About me
My name is Zbigniew Mazurak. I’m a defense analyst with 6 years of experience in the field, specializing in the defense budget, nuclear weapons strategy, and missile defense. I also have B.A. and M.A. degrees in history. I’m now working on my PhD.
I’m the author of the In Defense of US Defense Spending, wherein I demonstrate how low American defense spending really is today(unlike the Cold War) and prove that the defense budget is not to blame for America’s budget deficits and public debt. I am currently working on my second book, America’s Role in the World, which, in addition to evaluating the proper size of the military and the defense budget, will also propose a proper foreign policy role for America in the world.
I have also authored over 50 defense-issues-related articles in the American Thinker and many others on the TheRealityCheck.org, ConservativesWithAttitude, Colony14, Conservatives4Palin, ConservativeDailyNews, and PeoplePoliticallyRight.com websites. I have also written a few articles that were published in the UK Column.
Since 2008, I have been maintaining this website to provide Readers with unbiased, impartial, quality information on defense issues, and to provide my own commentary on those issues. Since early 2012, by mutual agreement, some of my blogposts are cross-posted by conservative blogger Marjorie Haun on her reagangirl.com website.
Below is a list of the articles and posts I have written to date on outside websites:
CWA (a complete list of my CWA articles):
http://www.blognetnews.com/New_Jersey/author.php?author=Zbigniew_Mazurak
Number of articles: 19 as of May 2009
Colony14:
http://www.colony14.net/id112.html
http://www.colony14.net/id117.html
Number of articles: 2
AT:
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/the_end_of_europes_independenc_1.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/09/lies_about_bushs_record_on_sci.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/08/the_pentagons_budget_is_not_bl.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/10/why_not_a_fortress_america_pol.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/11/hands_off_the_defense_budget.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/12/why_the_senate_should_reject_t.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/12/why_obama_surrendered_the_miss.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/12/can_communist_china_be_america.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2010/12/downgrading_defense_capabiliti.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/01/why_russia_is_no_friend_of_ame.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/01/ikes_misinterpreted_farewell_a.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/02/executive_orders_and_president.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/02/david_frums_bad_advice_for_the.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/02/america_is_not_an_empire.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/the_case_against_mitch_daniels.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/shutting_americas_military_out.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/03/end_the_war_on_drugs_now.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/04/why_the_realists_are_wrong.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/05/why_the_balanced_budget_amendm.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/06/the_world_without_nuclear_weapons_fiction.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/06/robert_gates_disastrous_tenure_at_dod.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/07/john_huntsman_wasting_conservatives_time.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/08/who_pays_for_the_european_union.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/09/defense_neglected_ignored_and_marginalized.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/2011/09/missile_defense_systems_why_and_how.html
Number of articles: 25
Conservatives4Palin.com
http://conservatives4palin.com/2011/04/who-can-initiate-wars.html
http://conservatives4palin.com/2011/04/how-to-win-the-2012-presidential-election.html
http://conservatives4palin.com/2011/05/the-constitutional-role-of-the-federal-government.html
http://conservatives4palin.com/2011/05/towards-a-new-foreign-policy.html
http://conservatives4palin.com/2011/08/time-to-primary-rino-leaders.html
Number of articles: 5
TRC:
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/04/24/why-roe-v-wade-should-be-overturned/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/04/30/america%e2%80%99s-defense-investments-are-meagre/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/01/the-flat-tax-irony/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/01/the-right-way-to-judge-candidates/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/04/26/fiscal-conservatism-is-the-only-road-to-prosperity/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/06/the-myth-of-%e2%80%98sarko-the-american%e2%80%99/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/12/mccain%E2%80%99s-defeat-was-a-good-event/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/16/the-reforms-that-the-british-military-needs/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/20/a-fiscal-policy-blueprint-for-britain/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=5153
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/23/how-to-reform-the-french-military/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/28/secdef-gates-is-wrong-traditional-warfare-is-most-likely/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/28/the-current-dod-budget-is-a-meagre-investment/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/05/31/how-the-gop-can-win-in-the-future/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/06/09/proposals-of-real-dod-reforms/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/08/10/a-credit-of-trust/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/07/19/american-defense-spending-is-very-low/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/08/20/a-plea-to-arizonians-do-not-reelect-mccain/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/2009/08/24/should-the-gop-be-conservative-or-liberal/
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=7438
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=7435
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=7611
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=10279
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=10280
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=11678
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=11780
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=12081 – the DRPP, v. #6.0.
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=12105 – the Blueprint for a balanced budget (my 30th article on TRC, and simoultaneously my 60th article overall).
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=12905
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=12948
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=13216
http://www.therealitycheck.org/?p=13521
Number of articles: 32
PPR:
http://peoplepoliticallyright.com/?p=2432
http://peoplepoliticallyright.com/?p=2357
http://peoplepoliticallyright.com/?p=2579
Number of articles: 3
The UKC:
http://www.ukcolumn.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/ukcolumnjan09full_fin_web.pdf
Number of articles: 3
The Namaste Magazine: one article, pertaining to Britain’s relationship with the EU, was published in Namaste’s July 2008 edition, p. 28.
Number of articles: 1
Total number of articles as of 30th January 2011: 81.
Nancy Coppock said
I read your comment on American Thinker about Sarkozy and I am very curious as to what you know.
zbigniewmazurak said
Nicolas Sarkozy is talking to Hamas; refusing to allow allow the EU to add Hezbollah to the European FTO list (Hezbollah would cease to exist if it was added to that list); and is backstabbing the American people:
http://iflynavy.w.interia.pl/sarkozy2.doc
http://www.heritage.org/Press/Commentary/ed050108g.cfm
conservativlib said
Zbigniew,
Sarkozy Does seem to be an improvement over Chirac.
You have a very thoughtful blog. I have linked to it on my blog here:
http://conservativlib.wordpress.com/
You might be interested in this book I reviewed here:
http://conservativlib.wordpress.com/2007/10/07/two-flags-the-untold-story-of-the-warsaw-ghetto-uprising-and-its-relevance-today/
Best of luck.
Eric.
P. S. I am originally from the former Soviet Union, so one of my favorite movies when I was a kid was “4 tankers and a dog” (“Czetyre pancerni i pes”). Have you seen it?
zbigniewmazurak said
Thank you for your words, but Sarkozy is no different than Chirac. Just like Chirac, Sarkozy is an anti-American, pro-Russian Europhile who is talking to the Syrian President. Meanwhile, the Frecnh economy is governed by Sarkozy as it was governed by Chirac.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/syria/2008/syria-080529-voa01.htm
I haven’t watched the ‘Czterej pancerni i pies’ (Polish: Four tankmen and a dog’) film.
Bill Lilly said
I only want to say that I enjoy reading your comments on American Thinker. I respect your knowledge and like your reasoning. I would have thought that you are much older than a student!
I read a lot of blogs as I have time and rarely find (in my opinion) reasoned and concise analysis. A couple of good articles/blogs you might find interesting: Lawrence Kudlow, June 12,2008,http//www,gopusa.com/commentary/kudlow:Carp Diem,mjperry.blogspot.com, Thursday, June 12, 2008.
I am also a conservative. For a long time I was a Republican – - now I am just a conservative! I am have to admit that I have lost faith in the Democrats and the Republicans as most are primarily self serving and either will not take a stand for the good of the country or take a stand that is illogical – - such as “Cap and Trade”. It is very disheartening.
Keep providing the good logical comments. It is refreshing after a lot of illogical and facile comments.
Pamela said
Today at AT you commented that conservatives had a chance to nominate a real conservative in Hunter and Huckabee, but chose not to.
You are right about Hunter, but dead wrong about Huckabee being a conservative. He is a populist, a pro-life liberal, and some say a socialist. After he won his last re-election as governor, he turned a sharp left and if you look at his actual record, not just his rhetoric as a candidate, you can learn what really happened in AK and what republican leaders there think of Huckabee. Not only his horrible record on taxes, but in pardons, amnesty, big government programs and more. He was the actual flipper in this race, not Romney. American Thinker published a few pertinent articles about why Huckabee is simply an unacceptable candidate. You might want to look them up.
He also has too many ethical problems to be the standard bearer of conservative values. Not only that, Huckabee represents the bigot brigade in the GOP and those who vote on religion alone. These are the folks that need to be marginalized. Huckabee’s shameless identity political tactics against Romney for his faith were destructive and deceitful. Even after he dropped out, ever the self-promoter, he is still trying to divide rather than unite the GOP.
You might want to do more homework on Huckabee before you promote him. He is completely unacceptable in too many ways to count.
KC Merit said
Hello Mr Mazurak
I read your article some time ago in the Plymouth and Devonport column (now the uk column, http://www.ukcolumn.org)and was interested in finding you again.
Do you have the latest information on the costs of our being part of the EU State ? This could be invaluable at the present time of monetary instability.
zbigniewmazurak said
No, I do not. I could try to calculate it (for 2007), though, if you request such a calculation.
KC Merit said
I think it would be good for everyone who has an interest to see those figures…..to know what the costs and benefits (if any) of the EU are.
On another subject, can I ask what you think are the reasons for the state of the UK economy, are the richer economies being brought down to the level of poorer Member States in order to ‘equalise’ Europa?
Is it possible that the UK will be forced into the Eurozone without the promised referendum on the ‘Euro’ monetary system, when the UK’s currency falls to the same figure as the Euro?
I am open to theories, explanations and opinions.
zbigniewmazurak said
“On another subject, can I ask what you think are the reasons for the state of the UK economy”
1) Usurious taxes (PIT, CIT, VAT, road tax, fuel tax, the tax for plane passengers, etc.) which should be replaced by the FairTax;
2) A bad infrastructure (there are only 2 runways at the biggest British airport; British roads are overcongested);
3) Oil prices;
4) Profligate governmental spending;
5) Too few FTAs; and
6) Neglible military spending.
“are the richer economies being brought down to the level of poorer Member States in order to ‘equalise’ Europa?”
Yes.
“Is it possible that the UK will be forced into the Eurozone without the promised referendum on the ‘Euro’”
Yes. The Lisbon Treaty would require all EU member states to adopt the common European currency.
KC Merit said
Thank you,
I was afraid that you might agree with the usual devious reasons employed to deny us our right to vote on our own futures.
It will be interesting to see the methods used to apply pressure until Ireland votes ‘Yes’. I cannot see that happening in the near future.
Other countries, too, are getting angry at being forced to accept ‘equality’ laws which go against their moral heritage.
Marcia said
Just read your response on American Thinker concerning “I’m Thanking God for Obama”–you defended America against a piece of offal’s view that America had lost respect across the globe;– thank you for your defense of the country I love. I am disturbed by the creeping Socialism here and hope that all that love what America stands for will continue to watch and criticize –much love comes your way! Brilliance is always appreciated, wonderful to read, and instructive to those willing to learn.
P.S. Sorry for what seems a sophomoric post, but I was anxious to thank you….
Erica Walsh said
You are a genius.
zbigniewmazurak said
Thank you, Erica.
zbigniewmazurak said
Marcia:
Thank you. And you don’t need to apologise, because feedback is welcome on this blog.
zmbaizgunriaekw said
Are you going to run for president when you grow up? A person like yourself should be in the news! I’m sure every American would like to learn more about you, or at least know where you are so they can keep their children away! Did you clean your guns today?
Zbigniew Mazurak said
No, I’m not going to run for the presidency of any country.
Anton said
I’ve read your articles, it seems most of time you have no idea what you’re writing about and/or very poorly informed. Unless, of course someone is just paying you to write propaganda, then yeah I’m sorry – everyone’s gotta make a living.
In the other case – “Better to keep your mouth closed and be thought a fool than to open it and remove all doubt”.
Scott Joseph, MD said
Insults are not a retort. They’re fun, Anton, but not a retort. One can reason with Z Big Man.
zbigniewmazurak said
Apply that advice to yourself, Anton. You’ve failed to refute any of my claims. You’ve failed to make any specific accusations.
SpiralArchitect said
Nicely done, zbigniewmazurak.
phil said
I’m very fascinated by your website. Definitely going to keep an eye out for what you are saying.
georgiaboy61 said
Mr. Mazurak, just a quick note to let you know I enjoy your work on AT.com and now here at your own blog, which is nicely done. Your work is always thorough and well-argued; I often learn something new by reading you.
Have you ever considered devoting a column to military reform concerning personnel issues, i.e. how the services recruit and train people? If not, please consider such a work…
zbigniewmazurak said
Thank you, GeorgiaBoy61, for that praise. It means a lot to me. I’m pleased to hear that you often learn something new from my articles and posts. Regarding the issue of how the Services recruit and train people, I’m embarrassed to admit that I have never considered writing a blogpost about it until I read your comment. I’ll research the issue and write something on it when time allows!
William Pace said
Were it not for Nigel Farage and Daniel Hannan , You Btritish would belong to Germany now . You Guys have enough Homegrown Issues , without involving Yourselves in American Politics ! Or do You disagree ?