Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[January 17, 2026] I’m worn out hearing people moan, “Our grandparents could buy a house on one paycheck, but now we can’t even afford rent on two!” Yeah, maybe because Grandma wasn’t dropping half her income on $14 iced lattes and avocado toast shaped like art projects. Back then, if they wanted coffee, they boiled it at home… Read More »
[January 16, 2026] In a few months, it will be twenty years since I arrived for my second combat tour, part of the Iraq War (2003-2011). Such a time past gives me time to reflect, and despite some details being lost to old memories, I think I can put the war in a better light. And with less… Read More »
[January 15, 2026] Iran appears to have crossed President Trump’s “red line” by killing scores of protesters. What exactly that means is unclear at the moment, but I would not want to be the Iranian Ayatollah or any of the mullahs. From what little news is escaping the country, we’re hearing credible reports that thousands have been killed… Read More »
[January 14, 2026] I never thought of “owning” a dog as a philosophy of life, yet we have given it some thought. Whether we realize it or not, owning a dog requires something special. Have you ever looked into a dog’s eyes and asked yourself, “What is it that I see?” Most folks will say they see loyalty,… Read More »
[January 13, 2026] The Iraqi National Soccer Team, competing for the World Cup, defeated the North Korean team on July 6, 2007, with a 1-0 score. We were infected by the pride that had run through the Iraqi people, and we rejoiced alongside them. The Iraqi people had made significant progress over the previous four years in their… Read More »
[January 12, 2026] This article is classic Dr. Jordan Peterson, and I hope you enjoy it because he has tremendous insight into the minds of us all. He begins by asking a simple question, “What should move forward in time with us, and what should be let go as if it’s dead wood?” Look up, move ahead. “A… Read More »
[January 11, 2026] Scheduled for this coming Tuesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear oral arguments in one of the most contentious culture-war battles of our time: the inclusion of trans men in women’s sports. The question before them is whether states can protect women’s rights based on sex. But this is much more than a… Read More »
[January 10, 2026] By now, most have heard of Renee Nicole Good and the events leading up to her tragic death. It is appropriate that we examine the actions of Minnesota state and local authorities who have explicitly called for resistance to federal law enforcement. By far, the most egregious action is Governor Tim Walz’s, who stated that… Read More »
[January 9, 2026] An overproduction of comfortable do-gooders is the theme of the book The Heavenly City by Harvard Professor Edward Banfield. A recent article by Judge Glock caught my attention due to the 2025 revised version of this prescient 1970 book. This article is not a book review, but rather an examination of the main ideas of… Read More »
[January 8, 2026] It remains easy to highlight corrupt or crazy politicians whenever the media finally gets around to covering their illicit deeds. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is the epitome of a disgraceful human being, and remains one of the most flagrant violators of the trust and confidence citizens must have in their political leaders. When he finally… Read More »