Citizen Writers Fighting Censorship by Helping Americans Understand Issues Affecting the Republic.
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 …
Tales of The Trail Boss: Part 3: The Great Train Robbery When last we met, I regaled you with a story about the epic battle between The Trail Boss and Tallil Tom, an Iraqi turkey with a bad attitude. This time the saga continues with, The Great Train Robbery. In this episode, I’ll introduce another …
Elections and war; Whose rules does a successful military use to win battles? Is it the enemy’s rules? I’m asking because some seem to think, in politics, that we should play by the opponent’s rules. Someone, somewhere else, came up with the idea that we should begin to march as our opponents …
No, dear hearts, I did not watch the Super Bowl on Sunday for several reasons. One, I have no television service since I am battling Directv over canceling Newsmax. Two, I wouldn’t have watched it if I had three television satellite networks, because I promised myself when ol’ Capricorn, Kapernick, whatever, was kneeling and disrespecting …
By John R. “Buck” Surdu I have often said that as a company commander I kicked people out of the Army who are better people and better citizens than more than half the people I meet every day in civilian life. I have seen commanders relieved for cause for a variety of purposes. Yet stories …
Disincentivizing Military Service: Undoing more than Two Decades of Public Support for the Military Without Even Trying, Stink, Stank, Stunk (Stinking)
Biden’s War on America. Everything that progressives went into hysterics over about Trump doing if re-elected is coming to fruition under Biden. Joe’s Administration is not only a national and international disaster, he’s become an autocrat. Even his own Party is turning on him, if only by small degrees. But power is the watchword and …
Having learned nothing from Martin Luther King Jr., Joe Biden commemorated MLK day by threatening his fellow citizens.
Portfolio Management of the Dream State Variety. Making projects up is not a best practice, what about a portfolio management technique?
I am Joe Heaton and I approve of this message… You say we belong to different classes, sir? Truly I agree. As it was and as it were, let me tell you what that means to me. You look down upon my friends and you look down upon me. You think that wealth means …
I have a question for the FBI leadership. Where is the KGB now?
West Point’s Worldview; There is a moral aspect to leadership. Even in the evil business of war there is a moral aspect to every life and death decision. Formerly, the United States Army was grounded in a consensus Judeo-Christian culture. It had a moral-ethical basis which could be traced to words written in the Holy Bible. …
An Open Letter to my Fellow Army General Officers- We all commissioned into the Army with ideals and a determination to make a difference. We would lead with character, create effective teams to win on future battlefields, and advance our beloved institution, all the while, remaining loyal to our Constitution. During our service, we have …
The Declaration of Independence, was our founders withholding their “consent of the governed” from the tyranny of King George.
Edward L. Haugland, Ind. Consultant IC/DOD retired executive, in collaboration with LTG Thomas McInerney USAF (ret), MG Paul E. Vallely US Army (ret) (Founder – Stand Up America US Foundation) are sending this Restoring America Directive to all US Governors. The Restore America Directive speaks to six specific actions on which we are requesting all …
Firearms. When you want to talk about a contentious subject, with a lefty, that’s my go to topic. If that isn’t enough, it’s that pro-abortion topic. But since the left tries so hard to make the tool illegal, and I just love my collection of tools, that’s where I will argue until they want …
Old Glory. “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. And to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Remember? When I was in school we recited it daily. We had our flag in front of the room. We also had …
Observations and Lamentations; I have been doing more stuff around my home, but still taking time to see what has been happening, around here and there, and what absurdities are piled on top of previous absurdities. Sometimes, you just have to take a break, and go and clear your head, by moving dirt, fixing …
John R. “Buck” Surdu Ronald Reagan is credited with having said, “Some people live an entire lifetime and wonder if they have ever made a difference in the world. A veteran doesn’t have that problem.” This is the kind of quote that “fact checkers” on Internet like to debunk. Whether Regan said it or not, …
President Trump did great things while in office. But undermining those who are advancing our cause falls considerably short of showing any gratitude.