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I am the author of two novels, "The Bode Testament" and "Impeachment." I am also a columnist who keeps a wary eye on other columnists and the failures of the MSM (mainstream media).
I was born in Minnesota, and, to this day, I love the Vikings and the Twins. I am currently retired and reside with my wife of 45 years in Southern California. I am a former educator and a Marine officer [ret.].
I am a self-described amateur historian, the love of the topic going back to my sophomore days in high school. I am probably the only high schooler in the U.S. to read the 1600-page "The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich." I also consider myself somewhat of a specialist on the Middle East. The vast bulk of my articles concern the topic.
Not unlike many I was devastated by the attacks on 9/11. So devastated, in fact, that I was determined to fight back, following in the fine tradition of the Marine Corps. But how? What could a 58-year old retired Marine officer do in terms of fighting back. The answer was quite simple. Using the writing skills I learned while writing two books, I chose as my weapon what can euphemistically be called the pen, actually a word processor.
I was determined to become a columnist to offer my sage advice while recalling recent history that I know for a fact that Americans had long since forgotten. I am here to remind them.
Fortunately, achieving the goal of becoming a columnist did not take too long. I became a columnist for a Midwest newspaper in Nov. 2001. As an added bonus, all of my articles were placed on the Internet. I have been a columnist ever since, meaning for nine years.
89 Comments
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:12:57 PM
Article : "Americans Are Totally Confused"
Conclusion Drawn
Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:32:59 PM
Article : "The Growing Powers of the Executive Branch"
Obama
Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 7:30:08 PM
Article : "The Growing Powers of the Executive Branch"
Patrick Henry
Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at 8:53:10 PM
Article : "It Is Time to Leave"
My article
Monday, April 25, 2011 at 5:57:36 PM
Article : "Writer Misrepresented the War Powers Resolution on OEN"
So the WPR is actually stronger
Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 6:49:10 PM
Article : "Decision Points: The Review"
I hope you understand
Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 6:44:44 PM
Article : "Decision Points: The Review"
I hope you understand
Sunday, December 26, 2010 at 2:32:38 PM
Article : "Decision Points: The Review"
Thank you
Saturday, December 25, 2010 at 5:58:18 PM
Article : "Decision Points: The Review"
People who do the work of God
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 7:46:36 PM
Article : "Why?"
Conspiracy theories
Friday, November 12, 2010 at 7:39:22 PM
Article : "Why?"
What?
Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 8:04:12 PM
Article : "The Coming War: President Obama Versus The Pentagon and Gene"
Bravo
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 6:40:05 PM
Article : "The Effectiveness of the Democratic Party ... Or Lack Thereo"
Please ...
Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at 6:13:31 PM
Article : "The Effectiveness of the Democratic Party ... Or Lack Thereo"
Qualifications
Monday, October 4, 2010 at 7:32:24 PM
Article : "The Effectiveness of the Democratic Party ... Or Lack Thereo"
I deal in specifics
Monday, October 4, 2010 at 6:52:31 PM
Article : "The Effectiveness of the Democratic Party ... Or Lack Thereo"
The article is sexist
Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 5:56:15 PM
Article : "The Trilogy of Despair as Bin Laden Dances in His Cave"
9/11
Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 5:33:40 PM
Article : "The Trilogy of Despair as Bin Laden Dances in His Cave"
Confession video
Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 5:19:24 PM
Article : "The Trilogy of Despair as Bin Laden Dances in His Cave"
Bin Laden
Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 5:11:29 PM
Article : "The Trilogy of Despair as Bin Laden Dances in His Cave"
Misdirection
Wednesday, August 4, 2010 at 5:15:32 PM
Article : "Expanded Presidential "War" Power: a Time-Bomb Threatening O"
To Michael
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 7:56:18 PM
Article : "Expanded Presidential "War" Power: a Time-Bomb Threatening O"
Thanking the author
Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 9:53:20 PM
Article : "The Afghan War, Ninth Year: It Is Not Good"
The Afghan War, Ninth Year
Monday, October 5, 2009 at 4:28:19 PM
Article : "Iran, Missiles Launched, and War ... or Not"
Iran
Sunday, October 4, 2009 at 6:37:13 PM
Article : "Iran, Missiles Launched, and War ... or Not"
Forced???
Monday, September 7, 2009 at 5:09:50 PM
Article : "Did I Just Have a Bad Dream"
New Paradigm
Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 7:25:06 PM
Article : "Endgame"
The al-Sahwa
Sunday, August 9, 2009 at 5:22:28 PM
Article : "Bush Tortured Children, and America Yawns"
The prosecution of Bush and Cheney
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at 9:04:21 PM
Article : "Thomas Friedman as War Propagandist"
Friedman
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 7:07:34 PM
Article : "Travesty in Iraq"
Simple
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 6:46:27 PM
Article : "Travesty in Iraq"
9/11
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 6:15:34 PM
Article : "Travesty in Iraq"
Thank you
Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 6:09:58 PM
Article : "Travesty in Iraq"
BS
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at 4:54:16 PM
Article : "Travesty in Iraq"
Am I missing something here?
Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6:17:29 PM
Article : "We will be in Afghanistan for years to come."
War in Afghanistan
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 8:27:15 PM
Article : "It Is Not Looking Good"
I know, Mark
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 4:14:47 PM
Article : "It Is Not Looking Good"
The war in Iraq is a travesty
Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 8:28:35 PM
Article : "America Divided"
Rock star
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at 4:01:17 PM
Article : "Barack Obama, Meet Team B"
Iran and missiles
Friday, March 6, 2009 at 4:26:50 PM
Article : "Is Afghanistan Obama's Weakness?"
Afghanistan
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 at 10:15:46 PM
Article : "Absurd Rhetoric: Violations of Common Sense"
Opium
Thursday, February 19, 2009 at 6:02:59 PM
Article : "Our Military's Enduring Future in Afghanistan"
Afghanistan, a losing proposition
Monday, February 2, 2009 at 9:30:20 PM
Article : "Mr. President, It Is Time to Make Bold Moves"
Consequences
Wednesday, December 31, 2008 at 8:51:03 PM
Article : "Afghanistan: Stand and Deliver ... or not"
Opium Farmers
Monday, December 29, 2008 at 9:14:57 PM
Article : "Afghanistan: Stand and Deliver ... or not"
Afghanistan
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 10:15:35 PM
Article : "It's not about them...it's about us: Why we must prosecute B"
Big joke or reality smack in the face
Tuesday, December 16, 2008 at 3:52:44 PM
Article : "It's not about them...it's about us: Why we must prosecute B"
Dreaming
Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:30:41 PM
Article : "The SOFA-- Bush's Deal With Iraq-- Has Some Dubious Aspects"
"Knocked me off sofa"
Thursday, December 11, 2008 at 5:15:47 PM
Article : "Obama Conspiracy"
Obama Conspiracy
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 6:11:27 PM
Article : "Bones"
Your suppositions are unrealistic
Sunday, November 30, 2008 at 6:08:18 PM
Article : "Bones"
Your suppositions are unrealistic
Sunday, November 9, 2008 at 7:41:57 PM
Article : "This didn't have to happen"
Face reality
Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 8:49:02 PM
Article : "Bush Agrees to War on Iran"
Only one reason
Friday, September 19, 2008 at 5:03:07 PM
Article : "Bush Agrees to War on Iran"
Dear Lord
Saturday, September 13, 2008 at 4:01:05 PM
Article : "9/11 - A macabre anniversary"
Thanks
Thursday, August 28, 2008 at 3:34:56 PM
Article : "Russia Sends Message to U.S. in Georgia"
Correction
Tuesday, August 19, 2008 at 4:15:25 PM
Article : "Fox News on Georgian Invasion; Not Exactly What They Wanted:"
Video is gone
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at 8:01:42 PM
Article : "Military Attempts To Prevent Iran War - Civilians Promote It"
War with Iran, maybe
Monday, July 14, 2008 at 8:58:14 PM
Article : "Understanding Iran"
There will be no war
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 5:48:22 PM
Article : "The Perfect Storm from Hell"
Thanks, Sandy
Sunday, July 6, 2008 at 8:48:18 PM
Article : "The Perfect Storm from Hell"
Over the top
Saturday, July 5, 2008 at 7:23:55 PM
Article : "The Perfect Storm from Hell"
Over the top
Sunday, June 29, 2008 at 5:21:49 PM
Poll : "Poll: Our Nation's Independence Day"
Enjoy
Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 5:30:23 PM
Article : "THE ULTIMATE BUSH BLUFF / ELECT McCAIN OR WE BOMB IRAN"
You have spelled it out
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 3:22:21 PM
Poll : "Poll: Should House Pass HR 362, Calling for prohibiting of r"
Bad idea
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 7:32:01 PM
Article : "Iran War Resolution set to pass Congress this week."
I am scared to death
Friday, June 20, 2008 at 7:19:04 PM
Article : "Is Al Qa'ida influencing US elections?"
My tormentor
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 4:37:20 PM
Article : "Will President Obama be impeachable for allowing Bush's impe"
Impeach Obama
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at 4:21:09 PM
Article : "DEAD MAN WALKING / GEORGE W BUSH"
Bush
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 1:32:14 PM
Article : "The myth of the War Powers Resolution, Oct. 11, 2002"
Are you joking?
Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 4:55:13 PM
Article : "The myth of the War Powers Resolution, Oct. 11, 2002"
Agreement
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 3:53:51 PM
Article : "US confession: Weapons"
CBS News
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:36:06 PM
Article : "War with Iran ... that is up to Iraq"
Angry, brother
Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 5:57:27 PM
Article : "More scary stories on Iran from the NY Times"
War with Iran ... that is up to Iraq
Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 1:47:07 PM
Article : "US War with Iran: Bagdad Offensive and Accusations Against I"
War with Iran
Thursday, May 1, 2008 at 5:43:10 PM
Article : "Funny Math, Part II: Impeachment"
Impeachment, Part II
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 3:25:45 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
You are welcome, Bia
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 3:19:37 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
Repeat, where to begin
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 3:11:00 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
Thank you
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:59:39 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
Neocons already successful?
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:35:51 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
Embassy and permanent bases
Saturday, April 26, 2008 at 2:28:20 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
Agree or disagree?
Friday, April 25, 2008 at 8:16:33 PM
Article : "What a way to fight a war"
Wow
Thursday, April 24, 2008 at 5:11:15 PM
Article : "To Impeach before Nov 4, Do Something Different, Quickly!"
This is a dream
Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 7:55:36 PM
Article : "The Coming War with Iran"
Double opps
Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 7:50:32 PM
Article : "The Coming War with Iran"
Opps
Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 7:48:38 PM
Article : "The Coming War with Iran"
Attack on Iran may postpone the elections
Saturday, April 12, 2008 at 9:41:06 PM
Article : "The Coming War with Iran"
Another possibility
Friday, April 11, 2008 at 7:16:34 PM
Article : "So, now where do we stand?"
My article