Author Archives: Douglas R. Satterfield
[January 8, 2024] It was an amazing shot. With my handmade slingshot and an eagle-eyed aim, I knocked a giant fat squirrel right out of the oak tree. The shot was one in a hundred. From where I stood, I could see the squirrel jumping limb to limb, always on the move, doing what a squirrel does. He… Read More »
[January 7, 2024] When I returned from my first combat tour in Iraq, it was common for people to ask me if I had Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or if I was somehow traumatized. Their thinking was pretty typical, being unfamiliar with the terror of combat. The reality is that returning combat troops are better than their former… Read More »
[January 6, 2024] Kyle Reyes wrote about the stance law enforcement is currently taking regarding the enforcement of government “mandates.” Mandates are essentially decrees and thus outside the formal legal authority of a government agency. Mandates are not laws. He has permitted me to post his recent comments in full from his LinkedIn account (original article here). His… Read More »
[January 5, 2024] In December 2021, The Pentagon issued new guidelines to root out extremists in the U.S. military. At the time, President Joe Biden, the Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, and other high-ranking officials warned us that “white supremacy” and “violent extremism” were rampant in our military ranks and destroying our combat readiness. Now we know that… Read More »
[January 4, 2024] In early December last year, Hillel Neuer gave testimony before the U.S. Congress. He strongly condemned what he called the Dresden Defense by U.N. officials regarding the Israeli war against Hamas. His words are powerful and convincing. Hillel Neuer is a Canadian-born international lawyer, writer, and the Executive Director of U.N. Watch based out of… Read More »
[January 3, 2024] I’ve seen Army Generals screw up. Although rare, it does happen; the outcome can seriously harm morale and mission and waste resources. I recall a meeting on this date, January 3, 2007, with the Army’s Task Force 134 in Baghdad, Iraq. The commander was a two-star Army General. TF 134 was created in 2004 in… Read More »
[January 2, 2024] I was not yet two years old when my parents temporarily sent me to live with my grandparents. My brother Philip was just born, healthy and happy, and yet it still would not be easy for my Mom with two small kids at home, so I was sent away. My mother’s mother was smart and… Read More »
[January 1, 2024] In Junior High School, my classmates and I were required to memorize the preamble to the U.S. Constitution, a worthy undertaking. Despite trying hard to memorize it through many frustrating hours, I was unsuccessful. This event symbolizes my entire education experience; rote knowledge came slowly and with torment. I felt like I was somehow retarded.… Read More »
[December 31, 2023] As I type this article, my last blog post of the year, my dog Bella is at my feet. She is sleeping there but also in her protective mode, guarding me from any danger lurking and unknown. A few days ago, she returned to the veterinarian’s office for a second emergency visit in a week. … Read More »
[December 29, 2023] Larry Elder is a hero of mine. He and I are almost the same age; we grew up under similar circumstances and were, at best, average at school sports. In an article published yesterday titled Success is not Just about Skill and Talent, Larry tells the story of his superbly skilled and talented friend who… Read More »