Images of Christ, by Hassan Nurullah

I’m seeing this picture floating all over FB of late–I normally ignore ALL images attempting to depict Christ as inherently superfluous. However I saw a post earlier asking the question: “I’m hearing that many are taking this photo depicting Jesus and the 12 Disciples as offensive. Why?”   My Answer? 1 Because any depiction is …

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The Importance Of Taiwan, And Why The United States Cannot Back Down by John Sullivan

On April 17th 1895, the Qing dynasty of China signed the treaty of Shimonoseki with the Empire of Japan. In doing so the Qing dynasty was forced to recognize the independence of Korea. They also gave control of Taiwan, the Pescadores islands, and the Liaodong peninsula to Japan. Following this, the Qing dynasty fell into …

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Welcome to Buc-ee’s, Greatest Toilets on Earth

Welcome to Buc-ee’s, Greatest Toilets on Earth: by Sean Dietrich. Buc-ee’s convenience store sits outside Athens, Alabama, like a giant squatting beaver. This Texas-based gas station place is not a mere gas station. Buc-ee’s is a dwarf planet. You’re looking at Six Flags Over Circle K. And the place is packed today. “We’re packed every …

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The Gig Economy: A New Work-Life Balance for the Modern Workforce

The gig economy has taken the workforce by storm in recent years. Those dedicated to full time employment may not understand why so many people have chosen to pursue this line of work, and employers may be left scratching their heads as to why they can’t find good help. The answer lies in the benefits …

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Phil May: The Politics of Envy

The Politics of Envy. Robert Reich, tweeted on March 4th, “If Elon Musk can afford to lose $1.9 billion in a single day, he can afford a wealth tax” Robert Reich was the diminutive Secretary of Labor under Bill Clinton. Bernie Sanders tweeted on the 5th “You work hard, start a business, make some money, fine, …

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Why I left the Army I loved after 7 years

Why I left the Army I loved after 7 years West Point and the Army never had a real draw for me growing up.  Frankly, I was more interested in the Coast Guard Academy, having grown up near the ocean, sailing and scuba diving from a young age.   But Military Academies held a certain romance.  Leaving one’s home …

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Anthony’s Pizza

Anthony’s Pizza; A retired Army Colonel’s observations from the AAFES Food Court. First if you know what an AAFES Food Court is, then you will appreciate this (Army Air Force Exchange System aka PX/BX) I live in DuPont, WA, located right across I-5 from JBLM (Joint Base Lewis McChord or for the Army types Ft …

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Sam, By Sean Dietrich

He is older. I see him standing outside the supermarket. Scruffy beard. Pitiful shoes. He smells like a substance plentiful to barnyards and sheep pens. His clothes are threadbare. He is asking for food. Not money. Not handouts. Just something to eat. He holds no cardboard signs. He’s not bothering anyone. His name is Sam. …

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