Allegiance: “the loyalty of a citizen to his or her government or of a subject to his or her sovereign.” (Dictionary.com) For those who joyfully recite the “Pledge of Allegiance” to the flag and nationstate, it might first be instructive… Continue Reading…
Martial Law • Military • Police State
March 27, 2015
I left this morning on my way to my office and encountered several military vehicles on the roadway. These were armored Humvees with active machine guns mounted in the turrets on top of the vehicles. Once I made my way… Continue Reading…
Mainstream Media • Military • Nationalism • Terrorism • War
February 13, 2015
Apparently, many continue to argue very complicated issues without addressing the real facts, and without looking inward. These arguments then are fallacious, which is purposeful or based on total ignorance. I do understand the issue of terrorism after years of… Continue Reading…
November 17, 2014
I was sent this quote by a friend today: “The things that will destroy America are prosperity-at-any-price, peace-at-any-price, safety-first instead of duty-first, the love of soft living, and the get-rich-quick theory of life.” — Theodore Roosevelt First, one has to… Continue Reading…
Fascism • Imperialism • Nationalism • Voting • War • War on Terror
November 13, 2014
“The War Prayer” by Mark Twain “O Lord our Father, our young patriots, idols of our hearts, go forth to battle – be Thou near them! With them – in spirit – we also go forth from the sweet peace… Continue Reading…