Category Archives: Values

Last Week, the World Changed

By | September 16, 2025

[September 16, 2025]  Since the assassination of Charlie Kirk last week, we are witnessing an unexpected outpouring of hate. Many Americans, I’m sad to say, have exposed themselves as morally depraved as they openly, shamelessly, and vigorously mock the murder. Many are posting words, images, and videos that claim Charlie Kirk was a hater who spread lies and… Read More »

Such Prima Donnas We Were

By | September 15, 2025

[September 15, 2025]  Victory Base Complex It was a huge base, a sprawling compound that housed nearly 15,000 military and civilian personnel.  Victory Base Complex was unique.  It was an amalgamation of ten bases, each with controlled checkpoints, separate utilities, and living areas.  At Victory Base, a large contingent of Special Forces, coalition members, and Iraqi National Guard… Read More »

What is Respect?  a Relook

By | September 14, 2025

[September 14, 2025]  A few years ago, I wrote one of my better articles that asks about a misunderstood concept.  The question, What is respect?   And, what is it about respect that we misunderstand?  I’m reprinting this article because of what I see as a lack of respect by ordinary citizens in everyday encounters.  But the idea… Read More »

The Purpose of Divisiveness

By | September 7, 2025

[September 7, 2025]  Yesterday, I was listening to the news on the radio while driving.  I don’t remember the specific channel or who was talking, but I do remember the news reporter replaying comments from a local U.S. Representative.  Our local political representative was, sadly and not surprisingly, being divisive. Senior leaders have an obligation to unite people… Read More »

Is this Scottish Girl a Heroine?

By | August 31, 2025

[August 31, 2025]  The increase in violent crime in the West is a direct result of immigration policies that allow unfettered immigrants to overwhelm local populations.  This is best seen in the UK where rapes of young women by Muslim men has skyrocketed.  But there is good news.  Some are waking up to this invasion and are resisting. … Read More »