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Tag Archives: Veterans
“Boomer Hunter” Featured in Grimdark Magazine
I’m excited to report that my short story “Boomer Hunter” is in the current issue of Grimdark Magazine. And yes, the story is about exactly what you think it is. In addition to having grimdark themes, the story is what … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, Business, California, China, Finance and Economics, Healthcare, Policy, Politics, Predictions, Science Fiction, Social Security, Writing
Tagged Baby Boomers, Boomer Hunter, economic science fiction, Economics, Grimdark Magazine, Marine Corps, Medicaid, Medicare, Mercenaries, Private Military Companies, Science Fiction, the dismal science, US Treasury Bonds, Veterans, Vietnam
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Veteran’s Day Quotations
“Those who ‘abjure’ violence can only do so because others are committing violence on their behalf.” — George Orwell “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, International Security, Leadership, Politics, War
Tagged Veterans, Veterans Day
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Are Conservatives More Patriotic Than Liberals?
In May of 2011, Gallup published poll results on active duty military personnel / veteran, and non-veteran approval of President Obama’s job performance. Not surprisingly, the job approval rating for President Obama was lower across all age groups for active military / veterans … Continue reading
Posted in Defense, International Security, Policy, Politics, War
Tagged Active military, Democrats, Gallup, Patriotism, President Obama, Republicans, Veterans
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A Call to Service Solution to Partisan Divide
On Monday, Admiral Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff lamented that “America doesn’t know its military and the United States military doesn’t know America.” I could not agree with him more. Less than one percent of … Continue reading