The U.S. and Global Security Review - Blog by Michael Novakhov

"GHOSTSHIP" - this what appears to be written on the wall of Oakland, California building that was on fire. It does look like a message , especially together with the other "scary" graffiti drawings on the same wall . Yeah, some "dance party" it was.  Fire Erupts at Oakland, Calif., Warehouse Party , Killing Nine - WSJ:  Blaze broke out during an event featuring musician Golden Donna’s 100% Silk West Coast tour  By ALEJANDRO LAZO and  ZUSHA ELINSON Updated Dec. 3, 2016 5:40 p.m. ET 20 COMMENTS OAKLAND, Calif.—A warehouse fire in Oakland, Calif., killed at least nine people, with the death toll expected to climb significantly. “We are prepared to deal with several dozen fatalities as a result of this fire,” Sgt. Ray Kelly, a spokesman for the Alameda County, Calif., Sheriff’s Office, said during a news conference Saturday. The blaze broke out late Friday night at a warehouse party and electronic-music performance in the city’s Fruitvale d

The message, as conveyed through "an LAPD spokesman, officer Drake Madison":  "Dr. Ache, Mad I , son"... or:  The Pirate Drake's "madis" ("crazy acts") are on...  Response:  M.N.: Take some Haldol, 1 - 5 mg. P.O. H.S.: it helps sometimes, even in the cases of political madness. Adjust the dose in accordance with the number of mad episodes. Also use some psychotherapy: try to understand the roots of your madness and to address them in a rational and intelligent manner, including the talks with those who make you mad. (Talk to him, Hashem!).  Return visit in one month, only if needed . - U.S. | Sat Dec 3, 2016 | 4:26am EST Man stabbed to death on California university campus Reuters Man stabbed to death on California campus (00:49) REPLAY WATCH MORE VIDEO Vigil marks San Bernardino shooting Vigil marks San Bernardino shooting Man stabbed to death on California campus00:49 A man who may have been a faculty member

" But the retired general , a lifelong bachelor who has said that he does not own a television and has often been referred to as a “warrior monk,” is also famous for his extensive collection of books on military history. “Thanks to my reading, I have never been caught flat-footed by any situation,” he wrote a colleague in 2003. “It doesn’t give me all the answers, but it lights what is often a dark path ahead.”...  Mr. McCain said in a statement that General Mattis was “without a doubt one of the finest military officers of his generation and an extraordinary leader who inspires a rare and special admiration of his troops.” He added, “America will be fortunate to have General Mattis in its service once again.” Gen. James N. Mattis - Google Search Friday December 2 nd , 2016  at  8:48 AM 1 Share Trump picks retired Marine  Gen .  James Mattis  for secretary of defense Washington Post - 11 hours ago President-elect Donald Trump said Thursday