Share the Wealth


There are a few things on my mind that I thought I would talk about today, its been sometime between my posting, but I though I would give it a shot today. Why the break? I really donโ€™t know, I always have something to say about what's going on in our world. Heck, Obama gives … Continue reading Share the Wealth

Leadership or Anti-Leadership


U.S. Presidential flag, 1960-present (not usually called a "standard" in official U.S. government terminology). It is defined in Executive Order 10860. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) With the November election upon us, I think itโ€™s a time to talk about leadership, what a leader is and is not. The qualities of a leader and the qualities of … Continue reading Leadership or Anti-Leadership

The Lessons of American Leadership


"The surrender at Saratoga" shows General Daniel Morgan in front of a French de Valliรจre 4-pounder. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Over the past weekend We celebrated Memorial Day here in the States, a day to stop and thank all the veterans that fought to keep this country safe and free. As part of my celebration I … Continue reading The Lessons of American Leadership

9/11: How it’s changed American and me…


With the 10 year anniversary of 9/11 upon us, I thought I would take the time to reflectย a little on the event and how I have seen America change and how I have changed. First off, we all are 10 years older, maybe wiser, but that can be debated. Itโ€™s hard to imagine still that … Continue reading 9/11: How it’s changed American and me…

The American experiment with Socialism


Question: What is socialism? Answer: Government owned or run, central planning and no competition, a monopoly soยทcialยทism /หˆsoสŠสƒษ™หŒlษชzษ™m/ Show Spelled[soh-shuh-liz-uhm] Show IPA โ€“noun 1. a theory or system of social organization that advocates the vesting of the ownership and control of the means of production and distribution, of capital, land, etc., in the community as … Continue reading The American experiment with Socialism

Seeds of Success


Over the weekend I was camping on the west coast of Michigan, a nice 4 day weekend, with lots of time to read. And read I did.. I finished one book, a novel, and started another, a political, and finished a third, โ€œSeeds of successโ€ a father and son book on what matters most. I … Continue reading Seeds of Success

NASA… Our best investment


Image via Wikipedia It has been 25 years since the space shuttle Challenger exploded upon lift-off, and our space program has never truly recovered. After the tragic explosion President Reagan comforted the American public but also pledged to continue with space exploration. With the second space shuttle tragedy President Bush began the process of grounding … Continue reading NASA… Our best investment

The Poverty Hype


Image by Getty Images via @daylife                     I just wanted to share the link below concerning the American poor. Based on my travels to countries such as China, Brazil, India, I would have to agree with the commentary below. GOPUSA ยป Commentary ยป Sherline: Poverty Hype … Continue reading The Poverty Hype

Destiny in a Flux


Image via Wikipedia Yesterday was Fathers Day, so to all the dadโ€™s Happy Fathers Day! The word dad is a lot larger than the 3 letters that make it up, the word dad encompasses a whole concept and radical idea, or at least in todayโ€™s world it seems radical. As of late the media has … Continue reading Destiny in a Flux

Interesting Facts


This blog really has nothing to do with the Catholic faith directly, but indirectly it should make a lot of Catholics uneasy and make them question their views. This information is taken from an article in the March 2010 edition of Townhall magazine, page 72-73. Title: The real Party of Civil Rights โ€ฆDemocrats claim to … Continue reading Interesting Facts