: About Me

Born in Texas in 1968 a product of rural and suburban living with traditional values and a very large goofy family.

Like most boys did not apply myself in school saved that for college and then earned As and Bs.

Joined the Marines in 1986 which was a decision to jump off the edge of my known world and find a new path wherever I landed.

After good and bad experiences in the Marines, I found a wife, children, and a calling in teaching.

After college a move to the Midwest provided a new perspective on my Southern Philosophy. Still searching for decent sweet tea and brisket.

Today when not teaching I contemplate the bad and good and wonder which way it is going.

My passion is ...

History, Family, Scotties, and Eating stuff I should not.

I know too much about ...

History, Family, Eating stuff I should not.

My parents always told me ...

Stop that! Dammit! How can you keep breaking your self?

My childhood ambition ...

Rule the world or fly an X-Wing with Red Squadron

My favorite memory ...

Seeing my wife walk up the aisle in her wedding dress.

Why I write ...

I have a big mouth, writing gets my opinion out to more people.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

Reading Dickson, watching M*A*S*H, listening to stuff that upsets my dogs tummies.

My first job ...

Re-stocking shelves in a crappy store.

My best moment ...

Becoming a Marine

My inspiration ...

God, Dad, Mom, My Wife, My dogs, and people who piss me off.

Politics, News & Issues > US Military (Other) Should the US award defense contracts to foreign companies?

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The Romans granted defense contracts to foreign groups who promptly took their money and sacked Rome. While other industry should be global it is foolish to trust one not of your tribe with your defense. Three reasons provide a basis for this argument. First, history is on the side of those who provide supplies and logistics for themselves. Second, economics dictate that money should be kept in the national coffers. Third and most important all aspects of a nation's defense must be undertaken by patriots. A common phrase in the American military is 'Remember your weapons was built by the l...

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