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McCain’s Obsession With Syria is Not in U.S. Interests

May 29, 2013by lbwoodgate 19 Comments

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, […]

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Corporate Influence, Global politics

Cheap Goods. Cheap Lives

November 29, 2012by lbwoodgate 9 Comments

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 […]

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Business/Jobs, Global politics

The Narrow View

September 25, 2012by lbwoodgate 10 Comments

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 […]

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Global politics

Beware of Those Who Play With Matches

September 17, 2012by lbwoodgate 7 Comments

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 […]

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Global politics

“Blessed Are the Peacemakers …”

May 28, 2012by lbwoodgate 6 Comments

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 […]

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Global politics, History

Are We Ignoring the Better Nature of Our Angels?

March 14, 2012by lbwoodgate 13 Comments

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 […]

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Global politics

Thoughts on Veteran’s Day

November 11, 2011by lbwoodgate 15 Comments

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 […]

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Global politics, History, National Holiday, Social Discourse

Message in the Music

October 22, 2011by lbwoodgate 12 Comments

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 […]

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Economy, Global politics, Music, Social Discourse, Society and Politics

Hotter Than a Texas Summer in … Texas.

August 6, 2011by lbwoodgate 19 Comments

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 […]

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Corporate Influence, Global politics, Texas/Local stories

Osama bin Laden and the Pakistanis

May 3, 2011by lbwoodgate 9 Comments

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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Global politics, Terrorism

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