Category Archives: War
Ron Paul And Iran
I have watched several of the Republican debates in the last couple of months and have listened to Ron Paul talk about how it is understandable that Iran would hate us because we went in there and overthrew their democratically … Continue reading
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The Story Behind the Photo
Nostalgia often gets a bum rap. There is nothing particularly wrong with looking back at our history with a tint of those rose colored glasses. Sometimes the rose color isn’t even there we merely cherish the specific memory of another … Continue reading
Libya–War, Humanitarian Aid, Lies or Damn Lies?
Mark Twain famously remarked that there were lies and then damn lies. It is hard to figure out if there is any lying going on about our involvement in Libya at the moment. To start with our gang that can’t … Continue reading
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Communications And Unintended Consequences
When WWI began in August of 1914 the Germans had an elaborate plan to when the war against France. The plan had been developed years before by a general named Schlieffen. He had worked on it and refined it for … Continue reading
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When Bureaucracy And Courage Conflict
The next time you are feeling low and sorry for yourself you should read the story of Ed Dyess and his companions during WWII. Afterward, believe your circumstances won’t appear so grim. He is the man whose name was given … Continue reading
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Spy Tales and Tails
There has been much ado about the recent arrest of 11 Russian sleeper spies in the US and abroad. It is interesting that there is not the alarm and even outrage that used to be associated with such events in … Continue reading
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North Korea And The Brink
As they have been doing for over 60 years, the North Koreans are making trouble again for everyone in the region and now even around the world. The evidence seems to be mounting that the North Koreans did in fact … Continue reading
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Bombs Plots Then And Now
The recent attempt by a foreigner to bomb Times Square should only remind us of the need for continued vigilance from those with a strong foreign influence in their backgrounds including religious motives to oppose the current culture and society. Like … Continue reading
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Drip, Drip, Drip Into War
Just yesterday it was reported that the Iranians had used one of their jets to “buzz” one of our aircraft carriers in the Persian Gulf. It reportedly came within 100 yards of the ship. That is almost landing on the … Continue reading
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