Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[June 4, 2024] We’ve all heard the fable of the Frog and the Scorpion.1 The main lesson from the fable is that people cannot resist hurting others even when it is not in their interests. This is why I believe Jews have a scorpion on their backs. That scorpion is the rabid anti-Semitic faction within the Jew’s own… Read More »
[June 3, 2024] In a recent posting by Simon Whistler on MegaProjects, he gives us a good discussion on a topic that many might think is mundane or just painfully boring. But when there is an impending major catastrophe about to happen in Iraq when the Mosul Dam fails. Estimates of early deaths range from over half a… Read More »
[June 2, 2024] During the early years of the world’s war on terror, a question dogged our military. It was, “How do we end the war in Iraq and Afghanistan?” In other words, we were seriously looking for an exit strategy, and while we found an answer from U.S. diplomats, it was largely inadequate. Similarly, the U.S. is… Read More »
[June 1, 2024] I recently came across an article written by Dick Conoboy and I was taken by his respect for a good friend. The article, titled “Lewis, I Hardly Knew Ye,” is worth reading in its entirety. His friend is Lewis B. Puller, Jr. and if that name is familiar, it should be. Lewis was a Vietnam… Read More »
[May 31, 2024] In Part 1, the strategy of thinking (an analytical tool) was introduced to help us get our thoughts in order. Teaching young people how to think is the beginning for them to learn to advance in a complex and competitive world. They can use it, modify it to suit their needs, and keep it as… Read More »
[May 30, 2024] Young people often find themselves making poor decisions in situations where they are unprepared. Often, the root cause is their lack of understanding of how to think. It is not based on their formal education, which is often good. Teaching young folks how to think is one of the ways those of us who are… Read More »
[May 29, 2024] People don’t learn much from history, which is unfortunate. My Dad was right about that and was correct in saying that we are much closer to historical events than we might imagine; we are all a step closer to history. I was blessed with family stories of the past, and I was surprised by what… Read More »
[May 28, 2024] After years of work, a small group of dedicated volunteers will unveil and dedicate a WWII Memorial in Atlantic City, NJ, on 6 June at Noon. If you are available, I recommend you attend. Get there early. The memorial is inspired by and based on the likeness of SSG Bernie Friedenberg. I wrote about the… Read More »
[May 26, 2024] Back by popular demand are some essential tips to make sure you don’t embarrass yourself while you observe Memorial Day. If you are young or haven’t had much interaction with Veterans, you might not have been “educated” on the proper ways to handle yourself. Let’s observe Memorial Day and not embarrass ourselves. [May 30, 2021]… Read More »
[May 25, 2024] Historical Total War Battles is a YouTube channel providing cinema graphics which depict known battles of the past. One of the great values of YouTube – despite its censoring views they don’t like – is folks with knowledge and skill can create interesting and educational videos. This channel’s owner says he “enjoys making Total War… Read More »