Category Archives: War

Foreign wars

Posted on August 18, 2018 by

“Erik Prince, founder of the controversial firm Blackwater, is trying to convince President Donald Trump to privatize America’s war in Afghanistan.” Richard Nixon campaigned in 1968 on a promise to end the draft. The draft of middle class Americans was a source … Continue reading →

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Nuclear Weapons

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

If Kim Jong-un does not commit to peace it will only leave the United States with the option of military force.–Rep. Tom Reed, facebook Once the Soviet Union exploded a hydrogen bomb, it was clear that nuclear war was out … Continue reading →

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Can we declare peace?

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

He drew a circle that shut me out- Heretic , rebel, a thing to flout. But love and I had the wit to win: We drew a circle and took him In!— Edwin Markham Can we declare peace? Was North … Continue reading →

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Singapore summit

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

The American people don’t mistake the absence of a final agreement for the absence of progress. We made progress; we must be patient. We made historic advances; we will not turn back.–Ronald Reagan In the end, diplomacy can work – … Continue reading →

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Parsing Reed’s writing

Posted on May 25, 2018 by

I support the President’s leadership in keeping our nation’s security his top priority rather than seeking an achievement for political reasons that results in a false diplomatic success. President Trump has always known when to walk away from the table, … Continue reading →

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fight fight, talk talk

Posted on May 16, 2018 by

 fight fight, talk talk.–attributed to Mao Ze-dong Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.–Proverbs 16:18 To win without fighting is best.–Asian martial art maxim I believe American army officers study Mao’s thoughts on war and international relations. Doubtless Kim Jong-un has … Continue reading →

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North Korea’s nuclear test site

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

Trump, in a tweet Saturday, thanked North Korea for its plan to dismantle the nuclear test site, calling it “a very smart and gracious gesture!”–Kim Tong-Hyung | AP May 13 at 7:00 AM, Washington Post North Korea offers to close their nuclear test … Continue reading →

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