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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
Padre Steve’s World Top 12 of 2011: A Big Thank you to my Readers
Well my friends it is time for my annual look at what were the most popular articles on Padre Steve’s World. This year I went over 3 million views since the site began in February 2009 and over a million … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
I Don’t Like Bullies: The Troubling Trend in Conservative Politics
I don’t like bullies. I didn’t like them as a child and I certainly don’t like them any better now. Unfortunately the bullying that I address is not the simple schoolyard type, but a kind that has infected our politics … Continue reading
Filed under Military, Religion, History, Politics, leadership, faith, laws and legislation
Be Careful…there is a point of no return and we may have crossed it
Be careful with your thoughts because they turn into words Be careful with your words because they turn into actions Be careful with your actions because they turn into habits Be careful with your habits because they become your character … Continue reading
A Physically Painful Thursday Night in DC: Dinner with a Classmate and watching Our Government Implode
I took this picture and then…. I have spent most of the day in some bad physical pain. Last night while walking around the National Mall taking pictures I hurt myself. I was walking from the Washington Monument toward the … Continue reading
Filed under History, philosophy, Politics, shipmates and veterans
The Stab in the Back: How Historical Myths, Lies and Propaganda Destroy Nations
The Stab in the Back There are many times in history where leaders of nations and peoples embrace myths about their history even when historical, biographical and archeological evidence points to an entirely different record. Myths are powerful in the … Continue reading
Filed under History, leadership, Military, philosophy, Politics, world war two in europe
The Current American Crisis and Drawing Comparisons from the End of the Imperial Germany
Revolution: Members of the Spartacists Bund in Berlin Introduction There are times when great nations face catastrophe. It is something that has befallen every world power at one time or another. Therefore it should not be a surprise if the … Continue reading
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