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When in Charge, Be in Charge

Roman Poet Virgil (19 BC) is attributed with the saying “Fortis Fortuna Adiuvat,” which we know as fortune favors the bold. Back when I was a young Army Major, I was the Executive Officer (second in command) of the 1st Battalion (Air Assault), 377th Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Field Artillery…

Haters Gonna Hate

Howdy everyone, I pray all y’all [the plural version] had a wonderful and enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and friends. Of course, those who know a little about pop culture will recognize the title of this missive from one Kansas City Chiefs fan, Taylor Swift. Sadly, I use this title coming…

No One Is Above the Law…Unless

Yea, without a doubt, this is the topic de jour, perhaps for the week. In the waning days of the Biden administration, Joe Biden went against his very own words and pardoned his son, Hunter. How many times did we have to hear Biden and his White House mouthpiece, Karine…

Resistance Is Futile…and Stupid

I remember the Star Trek: Next Generation series with Captain Jon-Luc Picard as the commander of the US Starship Enterprise. One of the belligerent antagonists in the series was The Borg—a sort of cyber-human entity. The Borg assimilated individuals and made them part of the “collective.” Hmm, sounds like progressive…

Constitutional Governance

The progressive socialist left continues to prove that they did not get the memo from the 2024 presidential election cycle. Their mindless rants against the people who rejected their ideological agenda continue, but the preemptive strike against the incoming Trump administration is disconcerting. All of a sudden, leftists are concerned…

Cleanup on Aisle 7

Greetings y’all. One thing I love about the Bible is Jesus’ use of parables to tell a story about faith and the Kingdom of God. It is critical to convey a message in terms, metaphors, and relevant references that enable the audience to grasp the meaning clearly. As I reflect…

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