Category Archives: History
Those that Should Know Better: Judgement at Nuremberg
“There was a fever over the land. A fever of disgrace, of indignity, of hunger. We had a democracy, yes, but it was torn by elements within. Above all, there was fear. Fear of today, fear of tomorrow, fear of … Continue reading
Filed under film, History, philosophy, Politics
God in the Empty Places: Four Years Later
Four years ago I was leaving Iraq for Kuwait, the first stop in the process of coming home. At that point I wanted to go home but I didn’t want to go either. It was the beginning of a new … Continue reading
Filed under History, iraq,afghanistan, Military, PTSD, Tour in Iraq
Revisiting the Gift of Religious Liberty: The Danger posed by Fanatics
“Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, faith, History, philosophy, Politics, Religion
Iraq Commitment Medal
The US Military campaign in Iraq ended at the end of 2011 and in a ceremony marking that the Iraqi government authorized the United States and other coalition partners to award a medal on their behalf to soldiers that served … Continue reading
Filed under History, iraq,afghanistan
The Costa Concordia Disaster Compared with Other Maritime Tragedies
The story of the sinking of the RMS Titanic with the loss of nearly 1500 souls mesmerizes those that imagine the worst disasters involving cruise liners or other passenger vessels. Conveyed by motion pictures the story reaches into the hearts … Continue reading
Filed under History, Navy Ships, News and current events
The Sinking of the Costa Concordia…Unanswered Questions in the Loss of Massive Cruise Ship
“I cannot imagine any condition which would cause a ship to founder. I cannot conceive of any vital disaster happening to this vessel. Modern shipbuilding has gone beyond that.” Captain Edward Smith, Captain of RMS Titanic referring to RMS Adriatic … Continue reading
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Learn when you Can rather than when you Must
“Wise people learn when they can; fools learn when they must.” Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington I have slowed down writing for a few days to spend more time thinking, reflecting, reading and observing. I mentioned last night how … Continue reading
Filed under History, leadership, philosophy, Politics
