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George W. Bush Statement on Death of Osama bin Laden

Statement from President George W. Bush: Earlier this evening, President Obama called to inform me that American forces killed Osama bin Laden, the leader of the al Qaeda network that attacked America on September 11, 2001.  I congratulated him and the men and women of our military and intelligence communities who devoted their lives to [...]

I know a hero. His name is Tyler Parten. Let me tell you about him.

“These things happen” is something often heard around any Army unit. It is usually the unspoken truth that most Soldiers carry within them, tucked away in a hidden place treated with reverence and to be explored only in the most private and isolated of spaces. Of course, the “things” that happen are the inevitable deaths [...]

Is Iran Responsible for the Escalation of the Afghan War?

I recently came across an interesting article in the Army Times which denotes a disturbing caveat to the escalation of the war in Afghanistan. While the media continues to dwell on the economy and the boo-hoo stories of those who can’t afford a digital cable conversion box, the violence in Afghanistan has gone through the [...]

The Obama Doctrine of Change (Self-Loathing) and the Price of Weakness (My Head)

The first 94 days of the Obama administration has been, in my opinion, a mixed bag. I applaud our precocious President for a couple positions he has taken with regard to upgrading the public transportation system as well as doing more to bolster higher education. Moreover, I am pleased with his emphasis on taking care [...]

Random: Survival of the Fittest?

I’m sorry, but I have a hard time being compassionate for stupidity. From CNN.com: BERLIN, Germany (CNN) — A polar bear attacked a woman at Berlin Zoo Friday afternoon after she climbed a fence and jumped into its habitat during feeding time, police said Saturday. The bear attacks the woman during feeding time at the [...]

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