McCain’s Obsession With Syria is Not in U.S. Interests
Foreign policy isn’t my forte nor is it a popular topic with most Americans. But if we want to truly bring our troops home and address vital domestic issues, […]
Category Archives: Global politics
Cheap Goods. Cheap Lives
Most consumers around the globe pay little attention to what allows them to buy many goods at extraordinarily low costs. Yet if they considered that they were contributing to conditions […]
The Narrow View
When people only focus on that which stirs their ire, they close themselves off to the rest of the real world and thus make poor choices. Take a look at […]
Beware of Those Who Play With Matches
It’s the developmentally flawed individuals in our world that creates much of the chaos for everyone else. Where we need mature guidance in pushing our way past the miasma of […]
“Blessed Are the Peacemakers …”
This is my annual offering on a day I wish we didn’t have to recognize. Not from lack of homage for the sacrifices made by young men and women in […]
Are We Ignoring the Better Nature of Our Angels?
We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching […]
Thoughts on Veteran’s Day
Much will be written today about pride and honor regarding those who sacrifice themselves in the service of our country. I share those sentiments. But two years ago I wrote […]
Message in the Music
If you’re still having difficulty comprehending what those participating in the “Occupy” protests are speaking to, perhaps the lyrics from a couple of tunes will better bring the message home […]
Hotter Than a Texas Summer in … Texas.
Besides the obvious signs of high temperatures and withering plants and yellowing grasses from parched summer heats in my north Texas town of Denton, there are other less conspicuous indicators […]
Osama bin Laden and the Pakistanis
The dwelling and it’s location in Pakistan where Osama bin Laden was discovered to be has raised legitimate concerns with interested parties outside of the Beltway and counter intelligence groups. […]
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