Military Archives


“Best Keepers of the People’s Liberties?”

Monday, November 16th, 2009

James Madison, the father of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, asked, ”Who are the Best Keepers of the People’s Liberties?” in a 1792 article in the National Gazette, a Republican newspaper critical of the ruling Federalist party. The question is always relevant. (more…)

For Dems, it’s always ‘butter’ over ‘guns’

Monday, September 28th, 2009

In the wake of the Obama Administration’s looming failure with its government health insurance and possibly its cap-and-trade proposals, it has made a grand splash on the international stage (more…)

Why Obama isn’t trusted

Tuesday, August 25th, 2009

Dear Mr. President: I believe I can help you understand why the American people are rejecting your efforts at health care reform (more…)

The meaning of American independence

Saturday, July 4th, 2009

The national holiday we celebrate today is more often referred to as the Fourth of July than Independence Day (more…)

Obama’s first 48: Do you feel safer yet?

Thursday, January 22nd, 2009

Barack Obama has been president for all of 48 hours, and I already feel less safe. In one of his first official acts as president, Obama ordered (more…)

We are all Israelis now

Monday, January 5th, 2009

For those now condemning Israel’s decision to confront and destroy Hamas, I suggest reading Ron Rosenbaum.  (more…)

Kris the Welder, Gold Star Dad

Friday, October 24th, 2008

An Open Letter to Sen. Barack Obama: On the surface I would appear to be an example of your target audience, a perfect candidate (more…)

Set Sarah free!

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

I mostly listened to the Vice Presidential debate on radio, though I did get to see some of it on TV. Palin held her own and well exceeded (more…)

July 1969 at Firebase Stinson

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

Thirty-nine years ago this month, I was remembering the 4th of July Independence Day of 1969 from an Army combat (more…)