I have a few musings to share about goings on in the Middle East. Take them for what they are worth; it’s just some thoughts and from my perspective as an avid observer of global security matters. Trump’s incompetence in national security and international affairs is why Iran is just about to develop a nuclear … Read more
The absolutely most heartbreaking moment of the DNC Convention was the appearance of Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, American-Israeli parents of Hersh Goldberg-Polin. The entire crowd was in sympathy and in tears as Rachel and Jon told the story of their son’s kidnapping and the 109 people, including 45 Americans, who were still held hostage … Read more
We have seen this play out before in history. In 1968, campaign operatives associated with the Nixon Campaign were known (in real time behind the political drapes) to have gone behind the Johnson/Humphrey Administration back, reaching out to the South Vietnamese Government and telling them they would get a better deal after the elections with … Read more
The House voted Thursday to repeal the 2002 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) passed to give legal backing for the Iraq War with the support of Democrats, Republicans and the White House — an unprecedented coalition to end post- 9/11 authorities to engage in hostilities that critics argue are outdated. The Washington Post … Read more
With the ending of the Easter Weekend, President Biden started his update to the American People on the Coronavirus and COVID 19 vaccine efforts by saluting the efforts of various faith groups to steer the members of their congregations to receive the vaccination to combat the pandemic. During his presentation, the President delivered good news … Read more