[September 19, 2016] A few years ago, at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., there was a discussion at the most senior levels of the U.S. military on “emerging leaders” and senior leader thinking. I was there. About a dozen new General/Flag officers were being advised on what would be expected of them in their roles. Much is expected… Read More »
[September 18, 2025] It’s easy for me to sit back in my easy chair and ask a simple question, one that has gnawed at my mind for many years. Today’s Vietnam Veteran is seeking something. I could not answer what it was. Today, we begin the third day of five, during which a small group of volunteers put… Read More »
[September 17, 2025] A recent Gallup poll in the United States found that almost half say that the government is an “immediate threat to the rights and freedoms of ordinary citizens.” While the polling data only goes back to 2003 when the question was first asked, it’s no new revelation. I’ve also written about the decline in the… Read More »
[September 16, 2025] Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week, we are witnessing an unexpected outpouring of hate. Many Americans, I’m sad to say, have exposed themselves as morally depraved as they openly, shamelessly, and vigorously mock the murder. Many are posting words, images, and videos that claim Charlie Kirk was a hater who spread lies and… Read More »
[September 15, 2025] Victory Base Complex It was a huge base, a sprawling compound that housed nearly 15,000 military and civilian personnel. Victory Base Complex was unique. It was an amalgamation of ten bases, each with controlled checkpoints, separate utilities, and living areas. At Victory Base, a large contingent of Special Forces, coalition members, and Iraqi National Guard… Read More »
[September 14, 2025] A few years ago, I wrote one of my better articles that asks about a misunderstood concept. The question, What is respect? And, what is it about respect that we misunderstand? I’m reprinting this article because of what I see as a lack of respect by ordinary citizens in everyday encounters. But the idea… Read More »
[September 13, 2025] John Hinderaker, a writer for PowerLineBlog.com, put out an article on violence in America. He was on radio and television shows hosted by liberals. He was asked what he thought was the best way to reduce political violence. His answer was to stop calling everyone you disagree with Adolf Hitler. I found it interesting that… Read More »
[September 12, 2025] Both my wife and I were shocked to our core by the news of the political assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. We did not know Charlie except by his works, as he brought common sense and conservative messages to young people. His death is a great loss to humanity. We will be… Read More »
[September 11, 2025] Twelve years ago, I wrote my first short article on The Twelfth 9/11 Anniversary. What is remarkable is how much has changed during those few years. New York City, where I lived at the time, has gone from a strong pro-American city to one that is hard to see the differences from Amsterdam (12.1% Muslim),… Read More »
[September 10, 2025] In a previous post, I listed the characteristics people like in a leader. What attracts people to a leader is, of course, no secret, but what is it that attracts leaders to other leaders? What leaders like in leaders, on the other hand, can be mysterious because so little is written about it. “Moral courage… Read More »