The Burden of Duty and the Vanity of Power
Dwight D. Eisenhower was the first president I remember. He gave the nation its interstate highway system—a project that reshaped America's economic future and stitched the country together in...
Minority Rule In Plain Sight: Trump, Project 2025 and Calhoun’s Legacy
Trump has once again shown his mastery of muddying the waters and misdirection. The press is all aflutter, writing and talking about Trump claiming he will give every citizen...
Why They Attack the Obamas: Insecurity, Racism, and the Politics of Resentment
Like many, I read about the response the UFC fighter made about Michelle Obama, all I can say is, I am not at all surprised he would make such...
The Unfinished Work of The Republic: 250 Years After The Declaration
The United States recently celebrated its 250th anniversary, the day it declared its independence from England and ended what Thomas Paine called an absurdity when he wrote in Common Sense: “There...
Why Trump’s Jesus Image Matters
Some images don’t just provoke a reaction—they reveal a mindset. When Donald Trump presents himself in exaggerated or theatrical ways, it reflects a pattern that has defined his public...
Misreading Iran: The Cost of Forgetting History
“Those who know how to win are much more numerous than those who know how to make proper use of their victories.” — Polybius
When Leaders Forget the People
“The principle of democracy is corrupted to only when the spirit of equality is extinct.” — Montesquieu
Young Boys are Stupid and Hard-Headed
I stopped off at a Panera Bread to catch a bite and do a bit of reading and writing. When I took a seat, I wondered if this was...
Veteran’s Day, What It Means To Me
Veterans Day snuck up on me a few days ago. No, I am not a vet. My father was in the Navy for 10 years, enlisted at 16, and...
When Honors And Histories Intersect With Partisan Ambition
In 2009, the Nobel Committee awarded Barack H. Obama the Nobel Peace Prize. They praised his early efforts to strengthen international diplomacy and his support for a world free of nuclear weapons. Obama had served as president for less than eight months. He responded with humility, saying the award didn’t recognize personal accomplishments but rather affirmed American leadership in pursuing global aspirations.