Now More Than Ever

Do the following words ring true. On this 300th anniversary of the birth of one of our nation’s founding fathers, Ben Franklin, these words have more relevance to the future of our nation … Read more

Criticizing the President

The President is merely the most important among a large number of public servants. He should be supported or opposed exactly to the degree which is warranted by his good conduct or bad … Read more

2000

Our country, right or wrong. When right, to be kept right, when wrong to be put right. Carl Schurz Remarks in the Senate, February 29, 1872. More information/context about Schurz’s quote is available. … Read more

This, Too, Shall Pass

It is said an Eastern monarch once charged his wise men to invent him a sentence to be ever in view, and which should be true and appropriate in all times and situations. … Read more

Insightful Quote on Exploring

This quote seems appropriate after our year of traveling and moving, and is also fitting for the dawn of a new year. We shall not cease from exploration And the end of all … Read more

The Mourning After

Random thoughts … Once selected; once elected. It’s not like ’64 or ’72 or even ’84, where the winner arguably had a clear mandate from the people. No one can blame Kerry for … Read more

Memorial Day 2004

At times like this, the sacrifices made by soldiers in service to our country is certainly felt more deeply than during times of peace. Protecting our freedom and civil liberties is (supposed to … Read more

On Preserving Freedom

I saw a great quote over on /. and went to confirm it’s veracity before sharing. Not only did I confirm it as being authentic, I found that it was part of a … Read more

In My Life

My life, from age 5 through 15: “The training, transportation and logistical support we are providing in Vietnam has succeeded in turning the tide against the Vietcong.” –General Barksdale Hamlett (US. Army Vice … Read more

Waiting for a Miracle

Powerful, inspirational lyrics from Bruce Cockburn’s song Waiting for a Miracle: You stand up proud You pretend you’re strong In the hope that you can be (I first came to know this song … Read more