[August 19, 2025] A local newspaper owner called to request a 300-word or less article on ”something about WW2” and with a short timeline. I pulled that something together, just getting under the word limit. I’ve copied it for comment. I want some input, so have at it.
The title of my article is the title of this blog post. Enjoy and feel free to leave constructive feedback.
Are We a Flabby, Cowardly, Cynical, Leftist Lot?
by
Brigadier General Doug Satterfield
A Gallup poll in October 1940 found American youth “a flabby, pacifist, yellow, cynical, discouraged, and leftist lot.” On the precipice of war, America was wholly unprepared militarily or socially. We were, indeed, a cowardly, leftist lot. Today, we are a little different. We honor and respect the Greatest Generation; those who served in the most deadly, destructive war ever imposed upon the world. At the time, a social scientist said that “to make a soldier out of the average free American citizen is not unlike domesticating a very wild species of animal.” Today, are Americans a flabby, cowardly, cynical, leftist lot? Yes! We are, and proud of it. And worse, we are more self-centered, distrustful, and consciously ignorant than at any recorded time in the past. Despite the most incredible advancements in technology and higher education availability, we are dumber and less wise than ever. Americans are also prone to Marxist-based ideologies. We give this approach names like democratic socialism, anti-fascism, and progressivism. The twentieth century tested this ideology, much to the chagrin of 100 million who were murdered, starved, or frozen to death. We tried that. It didn’t work out so well. Since the 1960s, we’ve pushed the idea that it is better to judge people based on categories such as sexual orientation, race, gender, ethnic group, and religion than on their individuality and accomplishments. This categorization approach has historically led to violence. The civilized world paid a hefty price for the ideology that led it astray from the ideas of individual responsibility. We are paying another price today as much of the Western world slides back into the past’s failed ideologies. Americans can again prove them wrong, just as the Greatest Generation did.
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Just saw this draft. Great. No changes.
Sir …. Are We a Flabby, Cowardly, Cynical, Leftist Lot? Well, I know you already answered that question with an emphatic YES. For those new to this great leadership blog, let it be known that his website is FREE. So, to support Gen. Satterfield, please consider getting a copy of his books and leave an honest review on Amazon (or any other platform that you purchase the book from). That way, we can continue to get to,read about how a good leader thinks. My favorite book is, “55 rules for a good life.” It can be purchased on Amazon at this link. Go there today. Do yourself a big favor.
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Personally, I loved the article the way it is. I know it’s an updated version of an older article but I’m going to have to say I’d forgotten about it.
An oldie but goodie.
Good one, and much LOVED comments here. I’ll add, ARE WE NARCISSISTS? Emphatically, YES.
I think that this is one of the reasons taht Gen. Satterfield wrote his book, “55 Rules for a Good Life.”
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Yep……get yourself a copy today at Amazon or several other book stores online.
Powerful ——-
“ Today, are Americans a flabby, cowardly, cynical, leftist lot? Yes! We are, and proud of it. And worse, we are more self-centered, distrustful, and consciously ignorant than at any recorded time in the past. Despite the most incredible advancements in technology and higher education availability, we are dumber and less wise than ever.” — Gen. Doug Satterfield nails it. Ouch!
THANKS WELL DONE
Message, in case we missed it. Young Americans have the ability and potential to be another of the world’s Greta test generation but will need to be able to face evil (like Imperial Japan, Nazi Germany, and fascist Italy & Turkey of the Axis Powers). The question is whether they have the will. The ability is there. Gen. Satterfield, perhaps you could say this more plainly/forcefully but I do realize you have only 300 words (including the title?). Thanks sir. Well written. 🫡
Good points, mainer. I’ll add that there’s nothing like a smashing of Leftists without hitting them in the face directly. Is Gen. Satterfield using the indirect approach? Maybe too subtle. Liberals won’t see them in these words, they are too controlled by their sissy emotions.
👍 All thumbs up 👍
Positive Feedback. I would have taken this idea and apply it to several “Democrat socialist” who are running today for office like AOC and the nut in the NYC city mayor race. What’s his name.. oh, never mind.
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Sir, great ….. keep writing these!!!!!!