Taking a Knee, by Joe Heaton
Today is a glorious day. It is a joyful day for us. And yet, I have been staring at my computer screen for hour after hour, thinking about what I want to write, or if I want to write.
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Poking the Bear, by Ray DiLorenzo
Europe Today For the last several years, the United States, along with NATO, has been poking the Russian bear, apparently pushing for war with Russia. Why? When Trump was president it was Russia, Russia, Russia. When Democrats found that Trump was actually getting along with Putin, they became further enraged, even though Trump …
Open Letter To LTG Steven Gilland, 61st Superintendent Of The United States Military Academy, by John Hughes
LTG Gilland, Congratulations on becoming the 61st Superintendent of USMA. Your introductory letter mentions how you are “committed to ensuring that USMA remains the preeminent leader development institution in the world.” You have an impressive resume. Many of us in the Long Gray Line would like to give you the benefit of the doubt that …
What Are You Prepared To Do? by Adam Selene
As we celebrate our independence from England, ask yourself: What are you prepared to do to keep liberty alive?
Words and Actions: the Inherent Misuse of Each, by Citizen Writer: Alan Hand
Words and Actions: the inherent misuse of each Xenophobic, Homophobic, Racist, and an endless list of other terms have gained mainstay use in these days and times. They are used to try and shame or guilt, or even silence a group out of some fear they are suppose to imply. I don’t fear these words. …
Drilling 101, by Citizen Writer: Greg Beck
President Biden and his team have acknowledged in recent weeks that there is not much he can do to address soaring gas prices and inflation, and the actions he has taken so far, such as a record-breaking release of oil from the country’s strategic reserves, have not worked. This past Tuesday he continued his denigration …
Reflections on the Uvalde, Texas School Shooting, by Citizen Writer: Quentin Smith
It has been two weeks since an 18-year old boy, after shooting his grandmother in the face, fled to a Uvalde, Texas elementary school where he proceeded to murder 19 young school children, 8-11 years of age, and 2 elementary school teachers, before being killed by a responding Border Patrol Agent.
Calling Roll, by Citizen Writer: William Marshall
Have you ever had to call roll? Take attendance? You call the persons name, they say “Present!” or “Here!” If they don’t make a response, no big deal, mark them accordingly and just move on. But…
Keep Your Head On A Swivel, by Citizen Writer, Joe Heaton
But do not just look for the threats. Look for the humanity.
Book Review: I Am David, by Guest Columnist: Alan Hand
God, has a plan for dealing with loss, if we will only listen.
25 or 60 to 40, or Numbers & Obits Don’t Lie, by Citizen Writer: Bill Nygard
I live in a rural area immediately on the Northern border of New York with Ontario, Canada. I’ve noticed an ongoing trend in “sins of omission reporting.”
Take a Knee, by Citizen Writer: Joe Heaton
True humility is when you lower yourself to be beneath those in need.
How Are We Going To Fix Schools? By Citizen Writer, David Hispaña
Our educational system is broken. There is evil within it. There are those that partake in the evil and those that allow it all to happen.
AFNN Editorial: Natural Leadership and Real Alpha Males, By Citizen Writer: Matt Larsen
Natural leadership, real Alpha Males, and the sources of toxic leadership. There is great misunderstanding in the tactical world about the concept of an Alpha Male, as it occurs in nature, and being a leader and the relationship between the two. Start with this, Alpha Males are a feature of species like wolves, chimpanzees and …