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ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part II

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat observed in a highly accurate op-ed entitled “The American Empire in Retreat,” which was written on September 4, 2021. According to Douthat, the US has three types of empires. He stated...

FRED FIRST: There And Back Again

RECAP: I would be able to visit southwest Virginia again--home for almost 40 years, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Is Already An Empire – Part I

I read a misinformed article in the New York Times on February 27, which was written by Edward Wong. The article’s title was “Trump’s Foreign Policy:...

BOB BROWN: Peace of Mind, Part II: The Covenant Advocate

Some troubles are loud and obvious; others wear a white coat, earn high grades, and...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: How To Win The War In Iran?

The US military cannot win the war in Iran for the Iranian people. The victory must come from...

“Car Talk” and “Science-Speak”: The Importance of Standards for a Country Losing Ground in Scientific Leadership

by H. Bruce Rinker, Ph.D. During a recent edition of “Car Talk” on National Public Radio, I learned an amazing little fact about America’s...

There is Nothing Exceptional About Cedric Hakeem

by Mike Keeler His house caught fire on New Year's Eve.  But he and his family got out OK.  Then the fool ran back...

Shameless John Rosemond Promotion

by Keith McCurdy It is always refreshing to hear someone else talk about parenting, especially when he makes good sense.  I have enjoyed getting...

Beware of the Middle Man

by Keith McCurdy Just recently, a parent came in with much frustration.  She described in great detail the ongoing conflict between her teenage daughter...

My Vice From The Past

by Mary Jo Shannon People who know me are often surprised to learn that I used to smoke. I suppose it seems out of...

In Animal Kingdom Bigger is Better and Artificial Augmentation is a Key to Success

by Mike Keeler But in this case we're talking about birds, not humans.  In a recent study, Spanish biologists were investigating the nesting habits...