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I noted a few interesting things, some worrisome, over the last few days.  Before getting into that, however, I want to also note the passing of Madeleine Albright today.  She was a remarkable woman, and was appointed by Bill Clinton…

Nobody likes war, if of sound mind.  Nobody.  Unfortunately, if we can’t find something (fast) to take Putin down and force Russia to retreat, the likelihood that we’ll need to get involved is increasing. Note when I say “we” I…

First, let me say I totally applaud the decision.  It will hurt, yes, but it is totally the right thing to do.  But we do need to fill the gap it will create, especially for our Euro partners.  How will…

Let’s first get a couple points out there:  First – the policies from Biden, like it or not, coupled with the policies of most of Europe, have led us to where we are in the world today.  Just looking at…

And so it begins.  As I mentioned several times over the last few months, when you project strength on the world stage, adversaries take note and exercise caution.  When you project weakness on the world stage, adversaries take note, plan,…

Isn’t it interesting?  Joe Manchin announced over the weekend that he’s a West Virginia democrat, not a Washington democrat, and he has no interest in becoming one.  Isn’t it interesting that 28 House dems are retiring in 2022?  NYC filled…

I know several of my friends will hold a belief that our economy was on a brink of collapse or correction before the pandemic, in an effort to draw the spotlight away from what’s happening today.  I get it.  But…

Thought for the morning:  In case you thought the crisis was waning…     When asked about the border crisis, the White House is taking the official stand of “we can’t be bothered with it right now”.  They really want this to…

Recently a friend of a friend on social media was commenting on the “cratered economy” that Trump left, implying that it was his fault for the pandemic results.  When I challenged him on it with factual data, his comment to…

It’s always fun, even a bit cynical, and ultimately sad on my part when I look to see who’s keeping score on the president these days…  Just 1-2 years ago it seemed many of my friends were keeping a tight…