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Joe Biden’s Coal Moment

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Among the talking heads of the political punditry there is a widely held belief that the presidential election of 2020 is Joe Biden's to lose. His comments on "transitioning away from oil" may emerge as a factor contributing to a loss … [Read more...]

Dunkirk; The Movie

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I recently went to see this new movie, being a student of history, especially military and within the scope of that, particularly naval warfare. Thus for me it was required viewing. I encourage everyone interested in history or action … [Read more...]

With Trump at the Helm: “Standby to Roll”

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Many years ago I was an enlisted man in the United States Coast Guard Reserve, often underway in the nearby North Atlantic, conducting fisheries patrols. When a change of course was required in rough seas the bridge would pipe the following … [Read more...]

November 2016 – America at the Dawn of the Great Dismal

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In mid-October Hillary Clinton was ahead of Donald Trump by 11 points, as of this morning, 11/6/16, most of that lead had dissipated thanks to the latest batch of e-mails, which may have been inappropriately released, many of which may in … [Read more...]

Rand Paul and Another Libertarian Fizzle

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If Rand Paul had ever had the juice behind his presidential bid that Donald Trump had and then failed to perform I'd label his departure from the 2016 race a flameout. However in this case, as in many libertarian efforts in the past, it's … [Read more...]

Latest Budget Deal Just Another Setback For The Far Right

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In what is shaping up to be a year of setbacks for the Republican Party's far right, last Friday's budget deal can only be seen as yet another defeat. Senator Ted Cruz labeled the deal “a slap in the face to conservatives.” … [Read more...]

For Conservatives, The Benghazi Hearings Could Become One More Disaster In a Year of Disasters

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I'm not even remotely a fan of the Clinton's, but with regard to how things are shaping up of late, one thing seems to be certain, 2015 has already been a bad year for America's conservatives and the Benghazi Hearings could just become the … [Read more...]

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