Are we adrift, or is there a grand design behind contemporaneous events? During a recent reading of Herodotus’ history, I was taken aback by the following narrative. The scene, a discussion between Cyrus (the Persian King) and Croesus (the former King of Lydia). Cyrus asked Croesus what he should doRead More →
The Reaping Times are upon US ‘You reap what you sow’ is a common adage suggesting that future consequences are shaped by present actions. Yesterday’s violation of the ‘People’s House’ is a consequence of yesterday’s actions. (Rule of Law) The nation is shocked by a mob ascending the Capitol BuildingRead More →
Is America a Great Nation? The Make America Great Again (MAGA) political slogan triggers acrimonious debate about America’s current place in the world and its past. Was America a great country? It’s common rhetoric on news broadcasts, movies, TV shows, and even political rallies to bedevil the character andRead More →
Raging at the Wind – Democracy in Action! Here we go again, engaging in our national pastime of playing Russian Roulette with our future. Enjoy our observations and commentary on 2016 US National Elections. Although we started off with 18+ hollow-point bullets for our Six-Shooter, we’ve honed our way downRead More →
Culture Jujitsu – a political thesis describing the West Civilization’s Achilles Heel In 2016 I drafted a thesis describing the tactical and strategic agility of those who would undermine our Western Culture. I came up with the term ‘Culture Jujitsu,‘ and I’m playing around with a couple of definitions. CulturalRead More →