Fish in Troubled Waters & the Anti-ICE Riots

By | January 27, 2026

[January 27, 2026]  I thought it was most appropriate today to share an idea that’s been on my mind since the anti-ICE riots started in Minnesota.  In ChangingMinds.org, the authors list 36 military stratagems, and I’ll focus on one of them – #20 Fish in Troubled Waters to show how on-the-ground tactics are working for the “protestors.” This… Read More »

Nick Freitas on the “Right” to Healthcare

By | January 24, 2026

[January 24, 2026]  As my neighbors and I, located in South Jersey [note I didn’t write New Jersey], are preparing for a large snow storm coming to many parts of the U.S., I’m going to highlight a short take from Nick Freitas. He has provided some timely advice to Bernie Sanders’ followers of the world about the “right”… Read More »

The Truth Destroys the Tyrant

By | January 23, 2026

[January 23, 2026] There’s a quote from Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn that is incredibly inspiring. It goes something like this: “One man who stopped lying could bring down a tyranny.” The power of truth can truly lead to significant change, and we can see it causing the fall of oppressive regimes.  The fall of the tyrant is my theme today.… Read More »

Bozo Texino was on the Railroad

By | January 22, 2026

[January 22, 2026]  It’s no secret that I grew up as the son of a railroad man.  As part of that legacy, I was educated in the subculture of the behind-the-scenes of railroading.  An early lesson was about railroad cars (usually boxcars) with chalk or waterproof crayon graffiti.  Plus, there it was, clearly written, Bozo Texino, with a… Read More »

The Greatest Temptation of the Most Powerful

By | January 21, 2026

[January 21, 2026]  An ancient question continues to raise its head, even in modern times, and asks what is the greatest temptation of the most powerful people.  Once we are in a position of authority, the temptation that immediately emerges is how to use that power for the “best possible reasons.” Why not use that power to get… Read More »

Minnesota Gives Green Light to Violence

By | January 20, 2026

[January 20, 2026]  By now, most know that Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has given his tacit approval “by all means possible” to resist ICE in his state.  He has approved any behavior that pushes back against law enforcement, removing illegal immigrants.  This is a green light for violence. An anti-ICE mob disrupted the Sunday morning religious service at… Read More »