by R. J. Del Vecchio This combat veteran served with a Marine unit in I Corps, nearest to the DMZ, during the Vietnam War. Co-author of “Whitewash/Blackwash: Myths of the Viet Nam War,” he has shared his thoughts on Episode 6…
LTC Rodney Green (SDNG ret) spoke last Sunday about his memories as a combat platoon sergeant with the 101st Airborne in the A Shau Valley, west of Hue near the Laotian border. The following were forwarded by a notetaker. Combat…
A couple of days ago Fox Business began its provocative “Fewer Americans value a college degree” article with the startling observation that “Americans are losing faith in the value of a college degree, with majorities of young adults, men and rural residents saying college isn’t…
At the heart of political correctness lies the stereotype. As a tool for understanding reality in our media-crowded and cognitively overloaded world, stereotypes “can be efficient shortcuts and sense-making tools,” Wikipedia argues. Sure, there are exceptions, but “Stereotypes can help make sense…
People remember the golden age of radio. Listening used the imagination to fill in anything visual. Books the same. The mind was stimulated and exercised. The same can actually happen in reverse. Try watching your television without…
Modern media gives the public what it wants in terms of more sensationalism. Even Thoreau commented on how the growth of newspapers made people aware of accidents and wars and dangers far from home, but now collected and embedded in…
People of all ages need to connect with good books. Those in school and college should always read as much as possible, especially “foundation” literature that asks them to think beyond what may be trendy and comfortable. Above all, education should…
I was a bit surprised by some of the email responses relating to my German Shepherd post a couple of days ago. I’m reminded that messages-as-posters are a Trump-like way of getting the most ideological impact into the shortest space,…
It’s brick wall time when we cross the border between people and the rest of the animal kingdom. Most of our morals and values no longer hold on principle. Slavery, forced breeding, and dominance become OK even for the most…