Please read the first part here. I would assert that while no country would want to repeat the mistakes of ancient Greek democracy, we've nevertheless seen it reappear on social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. And the same perverse outcomes and injustices have been the result. Since 2012 Twitter has suspended a variety of people for a variety of reasons, but more … [Read more...] about Continued: The Greek tragedy of social media
In 339 B.C., the Greek philosopher Socrates found himself on trial for his life. He stood accused by the masses of impiety for not recognizing the gods of the pantheon, and for corrupting impressionable minds by introducing new deities for them to worship. Upon conviction, Socrates was sentenced to death. He agreed to kill himself by drinking hemlock. You see, in ancient … [Read more...] about The Greek tragedy of social media
During WWII, the United States Navy and Marine Corps lost nearly 53,000 personnel in uniform. Certain service assignments in the Navy were known for very high casualties. The submarine service suffered a twenty-five percent loss rate, the highest of any type of service in the military, and then losses to aircrews. In the Pacific, aircrew losses to the Navy, Marine Corps and … [Read more...] about The rescue of President Bush in WWII was no accident
Vice Admiral Scott Stearney, 5th Fleet Commander and Commander Naval Forces SOCOM, was found dead in his quarters in Bahrain. The message was related by Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral John Richardson, on his Twitter account as follows: "Team, it's my sad duty to inform you that today the Secretary of the Navy and I were informed that Vice Adm. Scott Stearney, our … [Read more...] about US Navy 5th Fleet Commander found dead in Bahrain
George H.W. Bush, 41st President of the United States, passed away the evening of November 30th at the age of ninety-four. The news was announced by his son and 43rd President, George W. Bush, in a statement issued from Dallas, Texas, and posted on the George W. Bush Presidential Center's website. "Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 … [Read more...] about President George H.W. Bush dies at 94
According to the 2017 and monthly Accountability Reports from the Veterans Administration, the agency has fired over 3,600 employees since January 1, 2017. The job descriptions of those dismissed run the full gamut, from cemetery caretakers to woodworkers to housekeepers. The job descriptions of the majority of firings are those involved in patient care. During his campaign … [Read more...] about Veterans Administration has fired 3,612 since January 2017
Hundreds of Mexicans in Tijuana held a public protest against the presence of several thousand migrants, shouting slogans like "Mexico First!" and "No to the invasion!" The migrants are mostly from Honduras, trying to make asylum claims in the US. The Major of Tijuana, who has been photographed wearing a red "Make Tijuana Great Again" ball cap, has adopted a Trump-like view of … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: Are Mexicans xenophobic racists now too?
If you are transitioning from active duty and want to pursue or finish your bachelor's degree, San Diego State University is has a program that puts you at the head of the admissions line. I spoke with Holly Shaffner, who is the Military Liaison Officer at SDSU, and she went over the program with me. You must be attached to U.S. Special Operations Command You must be … [Read more...] about Want to finish your degree? A head-of-the-line privilege is a terrible thing to waste
Read Part III here. After a brief pause the president was announced, the black curtain opened from the left of the stage and he walked out, waving. He was in uniform: a black suit and red tie. He is a big guy. As they say in the theater, he "eats the stage." In the mass of people all waving and cheering you couldn't miss him. The ovation was long and standing, but I … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “CNN SUCKS!” the Trump rally experience; Part IV
Read Part II here. Approaching the entrance, the music got louder in volume... until it was at outdoor concert decibels. The white antenna masts of about half a dozen local news trucks in the near distance reminded me of sailing ships at anchorage. Between songs were various pro-Trump information snippets about campaign promises he had kept and the strength of the economy. … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “CNN SUCKS!” the Trump rally experience; Part III
Read Part I here. I had gotten the invitation to attend the Trump rally from my friend, Keith, who emailed me saying he had two tickets and asked if I wanted to go with him. I was surprised getting the invite from him. I've known him 10 years, and never thought of him as a political person. I was happy to accept. My last political rally of any consequence was a local Tea … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “CNN SUCKS!” the Trump rally experience; Part II
He was at least 6'9" in heels, with a sequined dress, make up and a Tina Turner style dishwater blond wig that made his head look like a giant mushroom on top of glittering telephone pole. "Happy Halloween," he said as he strode by with a small entourage of much smaller people that kept asking security where the VIP entrance was. "And to you, as well," I said smiling. Then … [Read more...] about Op-Ed: “CNN SUCKS!” the Trump rally experience; Part I
