Category: Information
Updated on July 7, 2019
Letters From War
I love history, especially military history. And even more especially, World War II history. My grandfather fought in WWII over Germany as a bombardier in B17 and B24 bombers. The other day, I was at my uncle’s house… Read More
Updated on January 17, 2019
NRA Again Dividing Gun Owners
I used to be a proud NRA member. Now I’m just a member. A Patron Life member, but just a member nonetheless. They won’t be getting another penny of mine any time in the near future. My frustration… Read More
Updated on October 15, 2018
The Reality of Violence
I’m not a violent person. I abhor violence. Now, that doesn’t mean that I think there is a place for violence. Quite the contrary. I am whole-hearted believer in using overwhelming force in response to violence. Peace through… Read More
Posted on October 11, 2018
Beto O’Rourke Is Offensive to Gun Rights
Here in Texas, a major fight is at hand for Texas senator. Hoping for a second term, Senator Ted Cruz is being challenged by El Paso US Representative Robert “Beto” O’Rourke. While the media has definitely made it… Read More
Posted on April 6, 2018
Drones a Viable Counter-terrorism Tool That Must Be Combined with Human Know-How
Last month, Military.com reported on the development of the Gray Eagle, a new drone with a 56-foot wingspan and the ability to stay airborne for a full 24 hours. Fort Carson currently has 12 of these drones and… Read More
Updated on December 16, 2017
The Road to Annexation: Foreign Policy & The Quest for Recognition In the Republic of Texas
The history of Texas is well-documented in various forms and fashions. Texas independence is a frequent subject of research for historians due to the peculiar and unique nature of its path to statehood. Texas is the only state that was once its own country and it is also the only state that was annexed as such. The story of Texas statehood and subsequent secession are matters of elementary history and generally common knowledge. However, little research seems to have been written about the foreign policy of the Republic of Texas during its ten-year span as its own nation and the internal struggle for statehood that seemed to cause more controversy than the entrance of virtually any other state in to the Union.
Updated on September 9, 2017
The Case for “Price Gouging”
While I was listening to Neil Cavuto on Fox News earlier, I was shocked about what was being said during an interview with the Florida Attorney General. The subject of the interview was “price gouging” in the state…. Read More
Updated on July 24, 2017
Government Gets Its Messaging Backwards on Deadly Traffic Stops
“If you want a picture of the future, imagine a boot stamping on a human face — forever.” George Orwell, 1984 I read an article today and had to reread it twice to ensure that I was reading… Read More
Posted on July 3, 2017
A New Beginning
Well, I’ve decided to leave Facebook and hopefully regain so much lost time to that pathetic platform. I’ll still be keeping my public page open so that I can share these posts until we are able to create… Read More
Posted on December 17, 2016
The Vicious Cycle
I’ve talked extensively on this blog about my constant battle with the demons of war. Even though they are largely managed, they are still there and the fight is still raging on inside my head. After years of… Read More
Updated on November 1, 2016
Snowflake Obsidian & PTSD
A few years ago, I went through an intensive PTSD treatment program on Fort Hood called the Warrior Combat Stress Reset Program. I wrote about that in a little more detail here. It was an intensive, 3-week long,… Read More
Posted on October 19, 2016
Post 9/11 GI Bill Benefit
When I joined the Army back in 1994, I never expected it to be a long-term commitment. When I was first called by the recruiter I had long purple hair and was enjoying my now-extinct, minimum wage job… Read More
Posted on October 18, 2016
Remove This Cup
“Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me; nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.” – Luke 22:42 These were the words of our Savior Jesus Christ that he prayed to Heavenly Father as he… Read More
Updated on October 3, 2016
The Case From Hell
A few days ago, frustration over my case again began to creep in. After all, I’m stuck in legal limbo until the 3rd Court of Appeals issues a ruling on my appeal. Self Defense Fund filed the appeal… Read More
Updated on August 27, 2017
The Censorship of Yon
Michael Yon desperately needs to protect his reputation. People with intelligence have already seen through his Façade and abandoned him long ago (like the military has). So, it comes as no surprise that on his constant stream of… Read More