Juneteenth: An Exclusionary Celebration?
The designation of Juneteenth as a federal holiday has sparked considerable debate, with critics arguing that its establishment is exclusionary and divisive.
History
Juneteenth: How America’s 1st GOP President Freed the Democrats’ Slaves
The Emancipation Proclamation only applied to the 11 states that had seceded from the United States, leaving slavery untouched in the four slaves states (AKA Border States) that remained loyal to the United States: Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri.
The Truth About Juneteenth
The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, was a monumental step toward abolishing slavery in the United States.
The Way Forward On Russia and Ukraine
Trump should tell our NATO partners that either Russia, Ukraine, and anyone else that wants to join can join, or we pull out and stop funding it.
America’s Governor
In the aftermath of 9/11, as he attended hundreds of funerals and held New York City together, Rudy Giuliani became America’s mayor.
Our Leaders Don’t Read
Outside of their daily briefings and read aheads, our leaders just don’t read… and thus, they are not contextual thinkers.
The Role of Cyber Warfare in 5th Generation Warfare
The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 demonstrated the increasing significance of cyber warfare within the context of 5th generation warfare.
Sweet Home Alabama
Why would anyone live in Alabama? Don’t all Alabama citizens sound like Forrest Gump and live in trailer parks? This author may have a different view.
Bee-pocalypse Revisited: The Great Buzz Off That Wasn’t
Remember when every other headline screamed, “We’re Doomed!” and “No Bees, No Food”? Well, surprise!
From Khaki Guilt Trips to Rainbow Camo: A Snarky Comparison of Army Recruitment Ads
In snarky response to the celebration of a month dedicated to the sexually disordered, Dave Cloft has some pithy comments.
The big LIE; How Good People are Manipulated into Committing Horrific Acts: Pt 2
This is Part 2 of a 3 part series that explains how purportedly “good people” an be manipulated into performing horrendous acts.
The big LIE; How Good People are Manipulated into Committing Horrific Acts: Pt 1
This is Part 1 of a 3 part series that explains how purportedly “good people” an be manipulated into performing horrendous acts.
A Satirical Comparison: Uncle Joe vs. Nero
Emperor Nero, that ancient rockstar of depravity, makes our current political circus look like a tea party.
The United States: We are Now the Taliban
Like our Base Renaming Commission, the Taliban also practice iconoclasm, the smashing of images or destruction of traditional ideas for political ends.
Snark – The Smugness of Progress: America’s Love Affair with Generational Superiority
Millennials and Gen Z folks love to pat themselves on the back, convinced they’re more enlightened than their ancestors who apparently spent their days being mean to Native Americans
Post Memorial Day: Biden’s Great Lie: “Violence is Never a Solution”
President Joe Biden’s assertion, in January 2021, that “violence is never a solution” is not only a simplistic platitude but also a great lie.
The Historical Context of Army Installations Named After Confederate Generals
The renaming of Army installations named after Confederate generals has ignited passionate debates about the interpretation of historical figures and their legacies.
To Honor The Fallen, Fight For The Living
Memorial Day is meant to be focused on taking the time to honor the fallen and remember those who paid the last full measure.
America’s Future: Multi-Cultural Nations Always Collapse
The United States is currently experiencing a demographic & ideological shift that is unlike anything in America’s history.
The First Casualty in War, is the Truth
There is an old saw about warfare; that the first casualty is always the truth. Both the UN and Hamas have confirmed that.