[October 30, 2024] Half a century ago (yep, that’s a long time ago), I was asked to stand up so my buddy could snap a picture with his Kodak Pocket Instamatic camera. Fort Benning, GA, is where the U.S. Army trains all its Infantry Lieutenants and many enlisted. Those 17 weeks were the most difficult and best training… Read More »
[October 29, 2024] In a recent interview, Elon Musk discussed his thoughts on abortion. As regular readers know, Musk is a smart and highly successful man and someone I often quote. Musk argues that having children directly affects one’s happiness. Most of us, especially those with children, will be quick to agree. Here are his comments. “President Trump… Read More »
[October 28, 2024] The long-awaited Israel kinetic strike on Iran was conducted with precision this past Friday but with restraint. In limiting itself from attacking Iran’s nuclear, oil, and political infrastructure, Israel ceded to American demands. So, what does the strike on Iran mean? First, this attack changes the dynamic of Iran’s proxy war with Israel, changing it… Read More »
[October 27, 2024] The passion surrounding talk over racism and other “isms” is hard to dismiss today. Every leader, especially politicians, seemed to be caught up in the spirit of the times, beating their chests with indignation and lecturing us about race. One thing, however, that the U.S. military warns its senior officers about is the downfall of… Read More »
[October 23, 2024] There’s an old piece of advice that military leaders learn to help them be better at what they do. The advice is “be there.” When people see their leaders, they are more motivated, have higher morale, are happier, and get things done faster and at a higher standard. Donald Trump working part of a shift… Read More »
[October 21, 2024] Cuba is a Communist paradise as the end is always the same: no electricity, no food, no running water, and no medicine. The national power grid, always problematic, began failing this past Thursdaybegan failing this past Thursday and collapsing entirely the next day. Among the poorest nations in the world is Cuba. And now the… Read More »
[October 20, 2024] The Israeli military announced the death of Yahya Sinwar, the Hamas mastermind of the October 7th attack on Israel. He was killed a four days ago while hiding in an abandoned building, trying to avoid an IDF patrol. Let’s be clear. Sinwar was hiding like the coward he was. He was NOT fighting like his… Read More »
[October 19, 2024] Is Islam the problem? If we were to ask Mosab Hassan Yousef, aka the “Green Prince,” he would argue that Islam is an existential problem for the world. “The collective mind of society is representing something, an ideology, a culture, a state of consciousness that is stuck in the 6th and 7th centuries in a… Read More »
[October 18, 2024] People make assumptions in everything we do, otherwise nothing would get done but here the reference is to the important assumptions. The basic principle of good habits is “never assume anything” of consequence. I originally published this article years ago but resurrected it because of its relevance in today’s presidential race. The terrible performance of… Read More »
[October 17, 2024] In past articles, I’ve included many great quotes that instantly say something to the reader. My favorites quotes are those that make me sit up and take notice, often clarifying some nebulous idea. Years ago, I started reading Friederich Nietzsche to learn more about the human condition , rather than as a hobby. I found… Read More »