The Perils of Dismissing Dissent: Lessons from History
Lately, there has been a huge uptick for individuals questioning the mainstream narrative being frequently branded as “crazy conspiracy theorists.”
History
The 2024 Election; The Final Battle
“The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” George Orwell, 1984
Use the Military to fight the Cartels? Really?
For years, the US and Mexican governments have ineffectually sought to control the Mexican drug cartels that are operating near the US southern border and in various cities within the US.
Underdogs Unleashed: Triumphs and Tactics in Asymmetric Warfare Throughout History
Asymmetric warfare, characterized by a disparity in military power between opposing forces, has a rich history spanning centuries.
Unveiling the Historical Suppression of Christians in China: A Critical Examination
The history of Christian communities in China is marked by government-led suppression, where the Chinese authorities have sought to control and limit the religious practices of Christians.
Jesus’ Wisdom: The Foundation of Church-State Separation
Jesus’ profound statement, “Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and unto God the things that are God’s,” encapsulates a miraculous depth of wisdom that reverberates through history.
Iowa had no choice but Trump; The indictment of a president by a rogue regime is unacceptable
Like Reverend King, President Trump held a march on Washington and gave a speech at the National Mall before 200,000 people. Unlike King, Trump’s speech received no press coverage.
The FBI – the Dog That Turned on Its Master (Part 1)
When a dog can’t be trusted among the vulnerable, there are only three options: train it, restrain it, or put it down.
U.S. Marine Corps and Piracy
Once upon a time, in the mystical realm of maritime adventures, the U.S. Marine Corps was the undisputed hero in the battle against pirates.
Europe’s Coming Jacquerie
When the ruling nobles have abused their privileges too much, failed to protect their peasants, or not allowed them to provide themselves the means to live, the peasants revolt.
PART II: The Age of Presidents and the Holy Grail, 1971-1991
Finding the “arms race” particularly expensive, Russia and the US entered into a period of give and take. And in the spirit of giving, when Nixon made a historic visit to China, the US dropped our objection to China’s presence in the UN, and China appeared on the world stage.
Aaron Burr: A Complex Legacy of Ambition, Duel, and the Ill-fated Dream of Independence
Aaron Burr, a central figure in early American history, left an indelible mark through his multifaceted life, characterized by political ambition, a fateful duel, and a controversial vision for an independent nation
The Cold War in Retrospect
When I was in War College in 1991 at the conclusion of the Cold War, it was reported that a Russian general purportedly said, “You have lost the best enemy you ever had.” Perhaps, looking back, the words were indeed prophetic.
The Legacy of Arms Ownership: From England’s Longbow Laws to America’s Second Amendment
The historical precedent of England’s laws mandating the ownership and proficiency with the longbow during the 1300s reverberates in the contemporary context of the United States’ Second Amendment.
America’s Renaissance: A Proposal for Mandatory Arms Ownership
In a dazzling feat of legislative nostalgia, an old law has emerged from the dusty annals of history: a proposal to adopt England’s 13th-century laws mandating arms ownership among Americans.
The Constitutional Casualty: How the American Civil War Altered the Foundation of American Governance
The American Civil War, a defining chapter in the nation’s history, marked not only a harrowing period of conflict but also a pivotal moment that reshaped the very essence of the United States’ governance.
The Nazis were “Methed Up!”
During World War II, the Nazi regime’s use of Pervitin, a methamphetamine-based drug, was widespread among its military forces, reflecting a strategy to enhance performance and combat fatigue.
The Myths of Systemic Racism & White Privilege
Harvard President Claudine Gay’s ouster from Harvard was because she refused to condemn campus protests that called for the genocide of Jews and more than 50 instances of plagiarism in her woefully marginal academic publication history.
Evolution of Military Information Operations in the Human Domain
Evolution of Military Information Operations in the Human Domain: Deception and Psychological Operations by the United States
Cliff’s Notes; Vietnam War
Well, it’s been 50 years from when I left the Vietnam War behind so allow me to tell you an abbreviated history of our most flawed and fabled war.