[August 12, 2021] In a recent incident this past Saturday night, the police turned their backs to anti-police Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot when she visited the hospital where an officer is in critical condition. The officers’ female partner, Ella French, died from injuries suffered at a routine traffic stop. Two brothers were arrested for her murder.1 The hospitalized… Read More »
[August 3, 2021] My first memories are listening to the stories of war veterans tell their stories and the sounds of baseball games played. Before entering First Grade, I could name the top generals of World War II and Korea. These men were military heroes in my time. Combat veterans would tell us kids tales of their wartime… Read More »
[July 27, 2021] Charlie Kirk is a conservative political commentator, author, and radio talk show host. He founded Turning Point USA1 and is its executive director. Charlie Kirk is an example of young people today pushing back on political extremism based on neo-Marist ideology and the political system that promotes anti-Americanism. In doing so, he shows us passionate… Read More »
[July 25, 2021] For four decades, I served the United States as a Soldier, and I entered service at the lowest rank, Private. Today, I put some thoughts on paper for the sacrifices of my military compatriots, as they were part of American’s honorable past and present. The writing of this article is easy; serving your nation is… Read More »
[July 18, 2021] Years ago, while deployed to Iraq, I provided some “common sense advice” to the U.S. Embassy staff in the old Green Zone, Baghdad. After a couple of days, I witnessed far too much dysfunction and laziness. I was never fond of the Department of State and maybe never will be. Now, I hear that the… Read More »
[July 7, 2021] From my early college days, I was intrigued by the writing of various “mavericks”1 who tested my limits of understanding the difference between good and evil. One of these men was Thomas Sowell.2 When I read his 1972 book, “Black Education: Myths and Tragedies,” I was hooked. I have always looked to find different ways… Read More »
[June 29, 2021] Some of us remember the “Iranian Hostage Crisis” in 1979, where 52 American diplomats and citizens were held hostage after Iranian militants took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran for 444 days. In 1979, poor American leadership was an invitation to rogue actors to hit against the interests of the U.S. American leadership at the… Read More »
[June 27, 2021] I live in a relatively rural area of Southern New Jersey. It is where you can feel safe walking in a local park and watch children playing on the playground. But the number one issue is exploding crime. The number two issue is the decline of our school system and its infection by Critical Race… Read More »
[June 12, 2021] Many say that the study of ancient texts is generally worthless. Why learn something from long ago when there exists a technically, socially, and economically disparity? My argument is simple, we can learn from the ancients. One text is from the Bible and is also a misunderstood phrase, turn the other cheek. “But I say… Read More »
[June 4, 2021] During World War I, 103 years ago, a U.S. Marine said one of the most audacious things ever. Retreat? Hell! We just got here! Leading up to June 6, this is the kind of subject matter on which I like to write. I’m convinced that all of us can learn lessons from combat, regardless whether… Read More »