November 4, 2017

Disillusioned and Disheartened

I am disillusioned and disheartened.  Disillusioned and disheartened by the damage done by absurd social policies.  By the damage done to our economy.  By the damage done to our military.  By successive Congresses and presidents....

March 21, 2017

Much ado about nothing

Much ado about nothing.  That is the takeaway from the vocal complaints from some quarters about the proposed budget impact on the NEA, NEH, and CPB.  If the liberal elites want funding levels to remain the same for the NEA and NEH, all the...

January 2, 2017

Examples of American greatness

In countless photographs of President Obama in the Oval Office, a bust of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is prominently displayed, providing a constant visual and inspirational reminder for those visiting the president.  Once Donald Trump becomes p...

December 28, 2016

Exploiting our servicemen

A disgusting and shameless commercial came on while I was enjoying a cup of coffee recently, one of several employing actors in camouflage military uniforms (sans official insignia, etc.) to sell products, in this case automobiles.  It...

December 24, 2016

There is no difference

Much has been written and spoken of the recent elderly white woman’s verbal tirade at a J.C. Penney store – correctly written and spoken, in my view.  There is no place in society for such offensive speech, though such is protec...

December 15, 2016

The rule of law

Cities, counties, and states can no more deliberately disobey federal law than can individual citizens.  Willfully, if not always gleefully, adhering to the law is a basic tenet of our society.  Those disobeying the law, whether it is speed...

November 22, 2016

Trump’s major challenge

On the left, hysteria, profanity, protests, puppy-cuddling, and various sundry demands and not-so-implied threats.  On the right, exuberance, cheers, American flag-waving, and high expectations of rolling back excessive and intrusive government ...

November 19, 2016

Revenue Generation Challenges Charities Assisting the Military Community

It is reported that 17% of all Navy and 30% of all Marine Corps personnel live in San Diego County, including families with more than 60,000 military connected children. It has also been reported more than 220,000 veterans live in the region, includi...

November 19, 2016

A possible Electoral College for the future

In the aftermath of the election, much has and is being spoken and written about the Electoral College. Some, such as Senator Barbara Boxer (D-Ca) want to do away with it altogether. Others, like Andrew Rudalevige in the Washington Post, offer explan...

November 6, 2016

Military traditions will survive self-serving politicians

Three notable dates occur in the coming week: Election Day, the birthday of the United States Marine Corps, and Veterans' Day.  The latter two will be noted by traditional activities and ceremonies.  Military formations will be held....