The Phalanx (also known as ThePhalanx.com) is a popular U.S. based- politcially oriented news commentary website. Generally, the site consists various topics extracted from the days headlines. The Phalanx Editors (TPE) comment on the news of the day from a libertarian point of view, usually providing links to stories from various news sites. Though the editors sometimes print general commentary, based on popular topics. The topics tend to focus around politics, popular culture, business, science and other unusual events of the day. The Phalanx began in Februrary 2005 and has garned much interest among political blogs since that time.
The Phalanx has been criticized for being overtly pro-American and pro-George W. Bush. But the editors of The Phalanx point out that the site was never intended to be impartial and they do critique both liberals and conservatives when they disagree with their policies. The Phalanx is a frequent critic of US energy policy, which they contend is too dependent on oil.
The format of The Phalanx is quite simple. The main page is known as “the Latest” and includes current stories and commentary on various news topics. The site also includes an archives (with previous posts), a commentary section as well as a page devoted to frequently asked questions.
The Phalanx CIWS (Close-in weapon system, pronounced see-whizz) is an anti-missile system that was designed and manufactured by the General Dynamics Corporation, Pomona Division.
In February 1991, during the first Gulf War, the USS Missouri and the Phalanx-equipped USS Jarrett were in the vicinity of an Iraqi Silkworm missile (often referred to as the 'Seersucker') that had been fired, either at Missouri or at the nearby HMS Gloucester.
In the action film The Sum of All Fears, a Phalanx aboard the USS John C. Stennis is used to destroy multiple missiles fired by Russian Tu-22M "Backfire" bombers.
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