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Decided it was time for me to try and start writing more now that I have a chance. I have a lot of free time now that I have been temporarily retired from the Air Force due to injuries sustained in Iraq. There has been a lot of excitement in my life starting

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Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is global warming a hoax?: 2 of 41
Global Warming as scientifically questioned is not a hoax. However, these days the question seems to be, "is MAN MADE global warming a hoax?" Surely it is. Global warming and global cooling happens. It is normal for the globe to rise or drop a few degrees due to various reaons such as the cycle of the sun, the earth and the s... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Choosing the handgun for self defense: 3 of 20
Choosing a handgun for self defense is not as easy as it may seem. You must first realize there are many choices and you need to find the handgun that is right for you. Do you want something that looks nice or intimidating when not in use? Do you want something that you can practice with on the weekends without getting bruise... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War in Iraq Should the US arm Sunnis in Iraq?: 6 of 18
Should the U. S. arm Sunnis in Iraq is kind of a silly question really. I believe the real question is, "were the Sunnis in Iraq ever disarmed?" As a veteran of the war in Iraq I know for a fact most Iraqi citizens were always allowed to carry a weapon for personal protection after the initial invasion and they still do to th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Military Aircraft Role of the modern strategic bomber in national defense: 1 of 3
The impact modern strategic bombers have had on national defense is very impressive. A primary example of what strategic bombers were created for is the air campaign at the beginning of Operation Desert Storm. The United States launched over 100,000 airborne combat missions and dropped over 88,500 tons of bombs. The result wa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should lawmakers free us from market forces by controlling gas prices?: 16 of 25
The lawmakers should never free us from market forces. That is what makes our capitalist economy work. Besides, the government has had a pretty rough track record when it comes to controlling the energy market. For a couple of examples I submit to you the 1973 and 1979 Energy Crisis. I am too young to remember 1979 but I stil... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Does God know the future?: 16 of 21
This is the easiest question I have answered in a long time. Yes God knows the future. Unquestionably yes. God himself said, "I am the alpha and the omega, I am the beginning and the end." The truth of the matter is God is not constrained by time. God created time.To question if God knows the future is almost a blasphemy. At ... More..
Law & Legal Information > Lawyers & Legal Advice Recommended procedures for being pulled over while intoxicated: 24 of 31
As a law enforcement officer I have a few pointers for what you should do if you are pulled over while intoxicated. First and foremost be cooperative with the officer that approaches you. Do not try to trick him with some lame antic like sucking on pennies or smoking menthol cigarettes. We have seen every trick in the book an... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 US elections 2008: Assessing the impact of the election on the outcome of the war in Iraq: 7 of 7
Prior to the recent economic downturn the war in Iraq was by far the number one topic in the presidential race. So much was said by all the presidential hopefuls and I am sure we will all remember what promises were made. The truth of the matter is the elections will have no impact on the outcome of the war in Iraq. Of course... More..