Why Do Democracies Win Wars?

By | March 27, 2021

[March 27, 2021]  In a Military History course mandated by Army ROTC, I asked a question of our college professor he could not answer.  I asked, Why do democracies win wars?  This idea was an observation I’d made while reading about war during my college days. I was unaware at the time that historians, philosophers, religious leaders, and… Read More »

Foot Soldiers …  Lock Shields

By | March 26, 2021

[March 26, 2021]  “Provide for the common defense.”  One of the most well-known parts of the U.S. Constitution is its Preamble that contains this phrase.  The idea of defense for all is as ancient as human beings inhabiting our planet.  It is no surprise that an ancient foot soldier command would be Lock Shields, meaning essentially the same.… Read More »

The Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation

By | March 23, 2021

[March 23, 2021]  A couple of days ago, I wrote about WWII hero Hershel “Woody” Williams.  He was awarded the Medal of Honor at the Battle of Iwo Jima.  Woody told me of the importance of education in developing today’s youth.  And, fortunately, Woody’s mission is similar to that of the Sergeant York Patriotic Foundation (SYPF). Occasionally, I… Read More »

Weak Leaders Create Hard Times

By | March 20, 2021

[March 20, 2021]  There is an old saying by John D. Rockefeller that good leadership shows average people how to do the work of superior people.  He was right.  Conversely, weak leaders are those that cannot get their mission accomplished.  The result is hard times. We’ve all witnessed this problem of weak leadership. My first assignment as a… Read More »

Preparation for Manhood (Part 2)

By | March 19, 2021

[March 19, 2021]  In yesterday’s article, I wrote about a brewing but hidden crisis in America. This crisis is the flabby, cowardly, cynical American men who are failing at their societal roles.  While many deny the problem, it is self-evident that men and young boys are no longer preparing for responsible manhood. What can we do about the… Read More »

Preparation for Manhood (Part 1)

By | March 18, 2021

[March 18, 2021]  In America, there is a crisis brewing, and it is not about immigration, racism/sexism, or social injustice.  This crisis has to do with the American male.  On average, he is flabby, cowardly, cynical, effete, and dumb; and women see men as wretchedly pathetic.  It is no wonder so many women are avoiding marriage. A solution… Read More »