[November 7, 2024] I’m no politician but I do have a good finger on the pulse of most Americans, and like many, I’ve got some common sense too. What lost Kamala Harris the presidential election this past Tuesday was her attitude of moral superiority. She simply saw herself as better than the average American citizen. And, her campaign… Read More »
[November 6, 2024] A few years ago, I wrote an article on why do we people follow bad leaders. The answer to this important question is complex and not always easy to explain; this is why we don’t see much written on the topic. The problem we must struggle to overcome early in any discussion revolves around the… Read More »
[November 3, 2024] Just as I did four years ago comparing the leading presidential candidates, this article summarizes the leadership of Kamala Harris vs. Donald Trump. I will acknowledge the difficulties when dissecting the general categories of leadership. I break it down into 20 traits. I used information from their political websites, speeches, strategies, stated priorities, policies, and… Read More »
[November 1, 2024] If there is one obvious, unchanging, massive rule in leadership, it’s loyalty to your people. And being loyal as a leader means you don’t insult or in any way denigrate your people, whether they deserve it or not. A couple of days ago, in a public address, President Joe Biden spectacularly failed America as its… Read More »
[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 »