Category Archives: Respect

Surviving the U.S. Army: the Battle Buddy

By | April 1, 2026

[April 1, 2026] In the United States Army, the “battle buddy” concept pairs every Soldier with a designated partner for mutual support. This pairing begins in basic training and extends into operational units, creating a bond of accountability. Soldiers are trained to watch each other’s backs in every environment—from live-fire ranges to combat zones. The system is not… Read More »

Confronting Toxic Management: Veronica

By | March 24, 2026

[March 24, 2026]  G Plus Animation YouTube videos are short animated stories featuring Veronika assertively handling rude customers, toxic bosses, unfair policies, and workplace chaos in corporate settings.  These videos attract millions of views because viewers see their own frustrations played out and resolved, providing immediate emotional satisfaction as she is shown confronting toxic management. The character Veronica… Read More »

Building a Personality: Harry Emerson Fosdick

By | March 22, 2026

[March 22, 2026] Occasionally, I come across an old book or article that feels relevant to today’s world. I’ve encountered this man before, and now I want to share some of his ideas. In his influential 1931 article “Building a Personality,” Harry Emerson Fosdick DD challenged the popular idea that personality is something you build and then finish. … Read More »

Cubans Rise Up Against Communism

By | March 16, 2026

[March 16, 2026]  In the streets of Havana and beyond, the chant of “Down with Communism” echoes a long-suppressed yearning for liberty in Cuba. Recent protests have erupted, which is signaling the crumbling of the socialist regime that has gripped the island nation for decades. What began as rallies against all-too-frequent power outages and food shortages has morphed… Read More »

UK Flag Deemed ‘Tool of Hate’

By | March 11, 2026

[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 »