Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[July 19, 2024] Farmer Simons and I were out in one of his grassy fields, trying to get a 1920s Doodle Bug Ford tractor running again. When the engine turned over and started to sputter back to life, we let go a holler of excitement. “She runs!” “There’s life in that old girl.” There was no telling how… Read More »
[July 18, 2024] Well folks, it’s been a serious week, so we can now turn our attention to some biting humor to make us laugh. The Babylon Bee, my favorite humor site, has done themselves proud with humor on the latest government goofs. I like this one the best “Think Women Can’t Do The Job? Here are 12… Read More »
[July 17, 2024] I’ve heard this question repeatedly asked since I voluntarily joined the U.S. Army in 1974. Should there be a military draft in the U.S.? I don’t think this is the right question because we must first understand why any nation needs a draft. The reason for a military draft is to ensure there are sufficient… Read More »
[July 16, 2024] Pulling the operating rod handle back, I inspected the chamber of my American-made M1 Garand Rifle, a rifle used during World War II. While cleaning the rifle, my wife watched a British detective television series called Foyle’s War. Recently, she got me interested in the series, too. I think it might be my affinity for… Read More »
[July 15, 2024] It’s hard for me to write this today, but here are my thoughts on the assassination attempt on Donald J. Trump’s life and the utter failure of the U.S. Secret Service this past Saturday. It is incomprehensible that a 20-year-old, immature, would-be assassin could get within 130 yards of Trump with a rifle in the… Read More »
[July 14, 2024] The day after an assassination attempt on ex-president Donald J. Trump, details are still emerging, and for that reason, we should all take care about spreading questionable information. What we do know is that Leftist Democrats and their media cousins are already spinning this terrible situation as somehow Trump’s fault (e.g., a false flag) or… Read More »
[July 13, 2024] After watching President Joe Biden give a press conference last night and him taking “pre-approved” questions from “pre-selected” journalists, I’m reminded of several times in my military career when I worked for people too dumb to be a senior leader. I’ve written about them before, so I won’t open that can of worms. But I… Read More »
[July 12, 2024] A pet is one of the most beautiful things a kid can have. Pets return the affection you give them, provide company when you are lonely and are loyal. They also never complain, betray you, call you names – they are always there for you. As a toddler, my dog was a Cocker Spaniel and… Read More »
[July 11, 2024] Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a dissenting opinion on the majority opinion that presidents are immune from prosecution for actions related to their core duties. Her hysterics show that she is nothing but a political hack and seriously uneducated on U.S. law, the military, and American culture, or, more likely, she wants to be… Read More »
[July 10, 2024] Historian Victor Davis Hanson gives us his thoughts on the American military in full panic because they cannot reach their recruiting goals. People, mostly men, make up the bulk of the Army, and when you don’t have the bodies, your ability to fulfill your mission is weakened. I will make a better point, and that… Read More »