Category Archives: History

The Culture War

Posted on February 7, 2014 by Commish Greg

The Culture War is a clash of ideas about what one believes to be true, and others with different view points. Your experiences, family, friends, education, and the media help to form your belief system, or World View. The biggest … Continue reading →

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Perpetual War

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Commish Greg

Perpetual War and the Military Industrial Complex Perpetual war refers to a lasting state of war with no clear ending conditions. It also describes a situation of ongoing tension that seems likely to escalate at any moment, similar to the … Continue reading →

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Fallacy of the two party system

Posted on February 5, 2014 by Commish Greg

Having been eligible to vote since 1972 I have given up that franchise on the national level since 1992. Learning in school that “We The People” have the privilege of electing leaders who best reflect our views. In that way … Continue reading →

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A quarter century after Reagan

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Commish Greg

The political landscape of today will never produce a person like Ronald Reagan as President. His unique character, sense of humor, decency, and honor set him apart from all others. A man who put his country first and his party … Continue reading →

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To Vote Or Not To Vote

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Commish Greg

Voting is widely thought to be one of the most important things a person can do. But the reasons people give for why they vote and why everyone else should too are flawed, unconvincing, and sometimes even dangerous. The case … Continue reading →

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