Author Archives: MMP
The Real Message of the Hanoi Summit
Democrats and the media are either incapable or just too lazy to see things from a perspective different from their own. This is very evident in the coverage of the recent summit meeting between President Trump and North Korean dictator … Continue reading
Press lies about Cohen testimony
The Press coverage of the public testimony by Cohen in front of the House Intelligence Committee has been at least incompetent and more probably deceptive and biased. The Press complains that the Republicans spent their time calling Cohen a liar … Continue reading
Why Obama Officials should lose their security clearances
Security clearances are given only to people who require access to classified information in order to do their jobs. They are not a privilege or a perk. People who get security clearances are required to go through a rigorous background … Continue reading
The Truth about Trump trade Tariffs
President Trump has stated his belief that having a strong steel industry is a National Security issue. His argument is based upon the idea of having a secure manufacturing industry and the necessary raw materials in the event of a … Continue reading
An Open Letter to the Students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and to America
I listened to the impassioned speeches of the Students who rallied in Tallahassee in support of better gun control laws. Many of them made extremely relevant and important points. One said they had lost confidence in the Government. Another said … Continue reading
Congress violating Constitution
Recent news reports have exposed the existence of a secret slush fund in the Congress to settle sexual harassment and other personal claims against members of Congress. This fund appears to use taxpayer money supplied by Congress. To date Congress … Continue reading
The NFL Protests-A Collossal Failure to Communicate
A quick review of the media coverage of the NFL protests demonstrates beyond doubt that the message about social justice has been lost. Understanding why and how this happened might be the most important thing the Social Justice cause can … Continue reading
Backing Winners
Afghan Nationals, Iraqis Nationals, Illegal Aliens, Congressional Republicans, and media pundits who would otherwise support POTUS have something in common. It is called the instinct for survival. Afghanis and Iraqis do not support U.S. troops when they are afraid that … Continue reading
THE PARIS CLIMATE ACCORD
As we approach the President’s decision on the Paris Climate Accord it might do us all well to reflect upon history. From April 12, 1633 until June 22, 1633, the church under the guidance of Pope Urban VIII sponsored a … Continue reading
FREEDOM IS NOT FREE
I served aboard a nuclear submarine during the cold war. There were long separations from family with no outgoing communication. The days were long. Sixteen hour days were common. It could be boring or exciting. We used to describe it … Continue reading
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