James Atticus Bowden

James Atticus Bowden is a co-founder of the Virginia First Foundation. He is a retired U.S. Army Officer and Defense Consultant. His home of record upon entering the United States Military Academy was Arlington, Virginia. He graduated in 1972. Bowden served as an airborne, ranger infantry officer in 5 Divisions. He earned graduate degrees from the JFK School of Government at Harvard University and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University. He taught as an Assistant Professor at USMA and Adjunct Faculty at the College of William and Mary.

And Quiet Flows The Don

March 22, 2022 by James Atticus Bowden

Putin’s War against Ukraine made me wonder what’s become of the Don Cossacks. The Cossacks, like all of Russia and Ukraine suffered horribly from 1914 to 1991. They’ve had hard times since then. Now, they’re back in a time of war and tragedy.

Drain the D.C. Swamp of Power and Money

March 17, 2022 by James Atticus Bowden

There are many ways to move the money and power away from the Federal government. This article is a good start.

Uh-Oh, Canada!

March 15, 2022 by James Atticus Bowden

The Russian invasion of Ukraine knocked Canada off the news. The threat of totalitarianism in Canada is a more proximate, clear and present danger to the U.S. Will freedom triumph or not?

Putin’s War–Not Russia’s

June 8, 2022March 8, 2022 by James Atticus Bowden

The first casualty in war is truth. The levels of complexity in the conflict in Ukraine are mind-boggling. Let’s review some truths that haven’t been killed – yet.

Rush Limbaugh’s Legacy

March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by James Atticus Bowden

Rush Limbaugh, State of the Union Speech 2020

Rush Limbaugh left a legacy that goes far beyond this first year memory of his passing. Limbaugh changed three of the cultural institutions, cultural mountains”, that make America – America.