[March 11, 2026] Shocking. That’s exactly what it is. A leaked draft UK social cohesion strategy has sparked outrage by suggesting national flags like the Union Jack and St. George’s Cross have been turned into “tools of hate” by the far-right. Sky News Australia host Rowan Dean slammed it as an “absolute disgrace,” accusing the Labour government of… Read More »
[March 9, 2026] Lessons from war continue to educate. Looking back at World War II, we can extract many lessons from how military operations were conducted. In this article, I’ll discuss what I see as why Operation Marker Garden failed. Operation Market Garden (17–25 September 1944) was the Allies’ bold attempt to shorten WWII by seizing a series… Read More »
[March 5, 2026] In his article “Trump’s Way of War,” Professor Victor Davis Hanson argues that Donald Trump pioneered a “top-down” doctrine of Western warfare, emphasizing decisive outcomes while steering clear of the “forever wars” and nation-building pitfalls that plagued previous U.S. presidents. This piece provides a summary of Hanson’s analysis of Trump’s military approach. Admittedly, I’ve been… Read More »
[March 4, 2026] We’ve been witnessing a surge in violence in Mexico since the killing of one of the drug cartels’ leaders. As expected, cartel members lashed out with violence at the federal government and local citizens to bring home the message, “don’t mess with us.” But, has Mexico actually changed its domestic strategy? Historical Context: The “Hugs,… Read More »
[March 3, 2026] Pearl Davis, known online as JustPearlyThings, is a prominent commentator who frequently discusses gender dynamics, dating, and marriage in her YouTube videos and podcasts. She positions herself as pro-traditional relationships and argues that modern feminism and cultural shifts have harmed both men and women. I’ve compiled a summary of her recurring main points on men… Read More »
[February 26, 206] President Donald Trump’s 2026 State of the Union address, this past Tuesday, was a patriotic masterclass in leadership that reaffirmed the principles of America First, economic freedom, border security, and strength abroad. Clocking in at 1 hour and 48 minutes, the speech broke records for length but never dragged, thanks to Trump’s energetic delivery, heartfelt… Read More »
[February 24, 2026] If you’re reading this, congratulations! You survived the Great Northeast Snow Apocalypse of 2026. Whether you’re currently chiseling your sedan out of a 19-inch glacier in Atlantic City, NJ or contemplating using your neighbor’s discarded IKEA desk as a makeshift sled in Cape May, we are all united in one truth: the Garden State has… Read More »
[February 23, 2026] In his podcast episode The Meaning Of: Hansel & Gretel | EP 564, Dr. Jordan B. Peterson provides a detailed psychological, symbolic, and moral talk about the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. He reads the story aloud while giving us some worthy commentary, framing it as an allegory for family dysfunction, moral failure at home, the… Read More »
[February 21, 2026] Earlier this week I received an invitation to spend time with a small group of “older Veterans” at an assisted-living home just minutes from my house. I accepted immediately. What I expected was a pleasant hour of conversation. What I received was something far more powerful with these WWII veterans. Almost every man in the… Read More »
[February 20, 2026] There are travelers, and there are tourists. Tourists see the sights but miss the country. Travelers see the country—and the sights, too. In Cornwall, in the United Kingdom, locals have an old pejorative term for tourists: “emmet,” which literally means “ant.” It paints a vivid picture of those annoying out-of-towners who clog the roads and… Read More »