Blog & Mablog Narco Boats and the Barbary Pirates
Dec 15, 2025
The discussion kicks off with presidential authority over narco boats and the lawful use of military action. A thought-provoking drone strike scenario illustrates the perils of unlawful force. Doug draws parallels between narco boats and historical piracy, referencing Jefferson's actions during the Barbary Wars. He critiques modern legislative approaches to war and argues for defining narco boat interdiction as defensive. The conversation takes a turn towards cultural issues, emphasizing the need for national repentance to combat drug crises.
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Define Lawful Military Action
- Conservative Christians should debate the lawful circumstances for lethal military action rather than deny its validity outright.
- The discussion must distinguish between lawful defensive/offensive actions and unlawful murder to stay coherent.
Warehouse Drone Strike Thought Experiment
- Wilson gives a hypothetical unlawful case: a drone destroys a warehouse in St. Louis bought by the government beforehand.
- He labels that act 'utterly unlawful and murderous' to illustrate clear illegal executive overreach.
Congressional War Hypothetical
- Wilson contrasts with a lawful large-scale response: Congress declares war on Venezuela for fentanyl production and the president overthrows the regime.
- He asserts that such a congressional war would be clearly justified and lawful.