Welcome to the real world, President-elect Obama. It was one thing to use speaking eloquence and the Chicago political machine to rise to power. It was one thing to win a U.S. Senate seat, and then use dissatisfaction with the status quo to rise to the Presidency. But that inexperience is about to catch up … Continue reading Islamism Series: Challenging Obama
Real American Hero: Jason Dunham
On November 10th, 1775, at Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, what was then known as the 'Continental Marines' was organized directly by the Continental Congress for the Revolutionary War as the on-board force directed to protect the Captain of a naval ship and his officers. In January of 1783, with the war over, the Marines and … Continue reading Real American Hero: Jason Dunham
Real American Hero: Paul Smith
The Congressional 'Medal of Honor' is our nation's highest military award. There have been over 3,400 recipients in our history, but just over 840 since requirements were tightened in World War II. In order to be eligible a person must be nominated by his or her commanders. The nominee then must have their story wind … Continue reading Real American Hero: Paul Smith
Islamofascism: President Bush puts a name to the problem
Well, it's about damned time. In early October, President Bush finally came clean to the public as to who we are at war with in the War on Terror. What had been a generic battle against terrorists and those who make their activities possible wherever we find them was … Continue reading Islamofascism: President Bush puts a name to the problem
Michael Scheuer calls a spade a spade
This morning on his local radio broadcast, Philadelphia talk radio icon Michael Smerconish had on as his main guest Michael Scheuer, former head of the “bin Laden” desk for the Central Intelligence Agency. Scheuer has just released a book titled “Imperial Hubris”, which he wrote under the pseudonym of “anonymous”. One thing that I … Continue reading Michael Scheuer calls a spade a spade
