A Covid Swan Song
Pandemics are not new. They have been around as long as the human race has been and will be in the future. Before COVID arrived on our shores from China, the 1919 Flu Pandemic originated in the trenches of World Read more…
The Presumptive “Our”
The language of politics is a remarkable exercise in disingenuity, distortion, and deceit. In other words, there’s a lot of lying in the political world. After all, there are some politicians who will do anything to secure and retain power. Sometimes they lie Read more…
Mad Hatter Thinking
In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a crime wave occurring in America. Some people want to assign the problem to gun control. It’s a convenient rally place for people who are more ready to blame an inanimate object than the person using Read more…
Wanted: A Reluctant Warrior
If you spend enough time in politics, don’t be surprised when people ask you to endorse their political candidacy for this or that office. In a fashion, it is a compliment. After all they must think that people actually care what you Read more…
On Legislating
I was a legislator in the Virginia General Assembly for 16 years following a 28-year career in the U.S. Army. The latter was not entirely helpful to the former. Sure, there were many leadership lessons I learned from the military that helped Read more…
Other People’s Resolutions
Having settled on my New Year resolutions (which I am happily observing with varying degrees of success,) I thought I would share a few resolutions that others may want to consider. Presumptuous? Yes. Most folks can figure out on their own how to Read more…
Ye Olde Resolutions
The other day, my dear wife asked me innocently “Do you have any resolutions for this new year?” I groused at the idea saying, “My only resolution this year is to get to next year.” It was a rude brush off. But the Read more…
Unlost Value
Recently I lost something. I say lost because I’m not sure where it is. I’ve looked and retraced my steps several times and just cannot find it. It’s both valuable and sentimental. It’s distressing that I can’t find it. Yet I’m finding this loss is Read more…
Cancel China
I’m not a supporter of what is now known as “cancel culture,” whereby individuals and groups advocate boycotting or withdrawing support from those they regard as saying things they find offensive. This phenomenon is self-righteous and fundamentally anti-intellectual. The former is evident. The Read more…
No
In national security matters, it is vital that America is clear and not pusillanimous. That’s a big word for “gutless.” Strength and clarity must be what defines our diplomatic affairs. To be sure, diplomacy requires a deft hand applied to direct and guide Read more…