California, here I come: Tom’s public talks in Riverside and Los Angeles

Posted By Thomas E. Ricks Friday, February 5, 2010 - 10:16 AM Share

Monday, Feb. 8

I am scheduled to be on Larry Mantle's show on KPCC and also on Leonard Lopate's show on WNYC. Monday night I'll be hanging with the homeys at the World Affairs Council in Riverside, California, at 6pm. Their website is old school outdated but (supposedly) you can make reservations by calling (951) 222-8160. Good luck. Or meet me at the Riverside Whattaburger. I'll be the guy with the green chilies and sauteed onions.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

I'll be speaking in the evening to the World Affairs Council of LA. Click on their name for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

I'll be on the Ronn Owens Show on KGO San Francisco at 10 am, then doing other stuff you can't come to. No, they don't care who you know.

Thursday, Feb. 11

I'll be speaking at the Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif., at 3 pm. You probably have to know someone to get into it. But I am confident that many readers of this blog can do that.

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GROUNDPOUNDER

5:27 PM ET

February 5, 2010

Don't Forget to bring a couple of cans of Bullspit Repellant!

Tom…attendee emptor, most of those PhDs “defense/ foreign policy experts” are chock full of Sh*T and they like to pile it higher and deeper, so come prepared!

TOM RICKS

5:28 AM ET

February 6, 2010

Not in my book

GP,
I actually am a fan of the Naval Postgraduate School. I think they have higher standards than a lot of PME institutions. Kalev Sepp alone makes the place worthwhile.
Best,
Tom

WALKING WOUNDED

7:25 PM ET

February 7, 2010

USN's Pacific strategy begins in Monterey

The Monterey NPS is just down the street from my favorite California historical marker; the first USN action in my state.

Near the pier, there's a modest monument commemorating the USN's 'preemptive occupation under false premise' of Monterey, then the California capital. After a few days reflection, our Pacific squadron commander said 'never mind... for now..." replaced the Mexican flag and weighed anchor. It happened in 1842, four years before Polk sent Fremont, Kearny (and Kit Carson) to grab the gold for keeps. With a little USN/USMC help.

The 1842 squadron commander was relieved of his command. Here's one telling:
http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM1H0X_If_at_first_you_dont_succeed_The_Battle_of_Monterey_California