Nirek

Proud progressive Vietnam Vet against WAR! Can't stomach chickenhawks.
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Memories.

We decided to go from the Pacific ocean to the Atlantic ocean. It took us a week to hike 117 miles across the Isthmus of Panama. The Army used helicopters to support us. They flew in and dropped C rations and cases of Coke and fresh water for us.

Let’s Put the Blame Where it Belongs

There is a lot of federal money that is supposed to go to the States highway funds to repair roads and bridges. The Tea Party controlled House has held up those monies.

From Coal to Solar

What the UK is doing sets a good example . Recovering waste land for the production of clean energy is a win win situation. The UK is leading the way to repair the wounds inflicted on this earth.

Mother Nature At Her Best

These pictures are random from my "game camera". I set it in a couple places around my house. I get many critters that show up.

What Can Be Done to Stop Children From Crossing Our Borders?

Suddenly, unaccompanied children are pouring across the border from Mexico. They are not all from Mexico but from Honduras and other Central American countries. Where do we start to end the crossings?

Why I Am Against War

I don't believe we should commit our military to war without first giving a lot of thought and research into why we should or shouldn't put them in harm's way.

God, Mother Nature, Or The Higher Power.

I don't care what you call it, but there is something we all think of as God, Mother Nature, or some kind of Higher Power.

Lobbying: Good or Bad?

When it started it may have been a good thing. Today, not so much. "The history of lobbying in the United States is a chronicle of the rise of paid advocacy generally by special interests seeking favor in lawmaking bodies such as the United States Congress.

Understanding How the Military Works

It all comes down to profits for those who have more to gain from war than peace. We have McCain in the Senate who never met a war he didn't like. Why, because he can line his pockets with considerations.

An Open Letter To Any And All “Conservatives”

First , let me say I am not a big fan of labels like "conservative" or "liberal". I believe they are misleading at best. Second, I have some questions and would appreciate some answers.