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The Cold War: Lingering Questions
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Commanding with Courage
Military Commanders & the Covid Shot Mandate
250 Years of Independence
Today is July 4, 2026.
Moral Injury, American Identity, and the Power of Consent
The text below is the speech I gave at the Duty to Disobey viewing held in Independence, OH on June 30, 2026.
Spectacle, Suspension of Disbelief, & Worldview Warfare
Americans (& others) love a spectacle: the big, bright, & flashy.
10 Things I Learned from the Army
I have been a strong critic of the Army as an institution in recent years.
Reflections on the Military as an Institution
The window of time between May 31 & June 10 each year is a time of reflection for me.
The War with Iran
Key Questions, Insights, & Concerns
No, Trump Hasn't Changed
There is this idea currently being spread that Trump has somehow changed and is no longer the same as he was during his first term.
The JFK Assassination: A Deep Event & Dark Ritual
JFK was killed on this day in 1963.
The Administration, the Pentagon & Political Theater
Recently, a video was released by some members of Congress in which they addressed service members & members of the intelligence community.
Literature as Resistance 2025: Lesson 1
For two years, I have both contributed to, and benefitted from, the great work being done at IPAK-EDU. I have served as an instructor, participated as a student, and partaken in other events such as webinars. So many people across the world are hungry for knowledge and don’t always know where to find the information they crave. Many of us want a better awareness of our world or seek to increase…
Upcoming Event: Medical Freedom & the Constitution
Mark your calendars!
New Course: Literature as Resistance 2025!!
Book Club for People of Action!!
"Something is Rotten in the United States of America."
A Conversation with Victoria N. Alexander about her novel Locus Amoenus
Smedley Butler, War is a Racket, & the Business Plot
Smedley Butler isn't nearly as well known as he should be in American history.
Military Commanders & Legal Advisors
The most important positions in the military are the command positions.
The Korean Armistice Agreement
Why It Matters
Thoughts on Recent Update from Senior Advisor to Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness
This morning, Stu Scheller, Senior Advisor to Undersecretary of Defense for Personnel & Readiness, put out a statement on his personal Twitter (X) account that consisted of an update on the reinstatement process for those separated from the military for refusing to comply with the unlawful covid shot mandate.
Epstein the Lightning Rod
I wanted to share a few quick thoughts on Jeffrey Epstein, the types of activities forever linked to his name, and the massive amounts of attention centered on him.