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Daniel G. O'Leary, published author, 1st book "Blackwatch Tactical Force Five" published by AuthorHouse July 2008. I am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, the Army National Guard, and the U.S. Army Reserve.

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Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 3 of 212
Mention the subject of illegal immigration in the U.S. in a crowd of family and / or friends and you will hear a variety of opinions that come from the hearts and minds of all those present. Few subjects manage to stimulate such passionate dialog so quickly, why is illegal immigration so controversial? If so many people have ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Soldiers & Veterans Why Americans should support the troops!: 2 of 80
Americans should support the troops because "it's the right thing to do"! Why you ask? Let's put things in perspective, "the troops" are our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, fathers and mothers, friends and neighbors, cousins, fellow citizens; they are but an extension of "us" (WE The People, from The Constitution). ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics in the Middle & Near East The debate on whether Israel should stage a preemptive first strike against Iranian nuclear facilities: 2 of 26
The subject is; "The debate on whether Israel should stage a preemptive first strike against Iranian nuclear facilities." If we were sitting around a table at an outdoor cafe' in the Mid-East having that debate, I'm positive the debate would quickly escalate in both the number of people participating and the tone of the langu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Does religion have anything to do with terrorism?: 4 of 51
The question; "Does religion have anything to do with terrorism?" The quick answer is "yes", but not for the reasons that would seem to be so implied. In many countries, especially third world countries, education and is limited at best, and sometimes solely reliant upon the study of one religion, and one religious perspectiv... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Reflections: The power of faith: 2 of 24
The topic; "Reflections: The power of faith", just reading the words with conviction sends a tingling sensation throughout my body. What is it about faith that is so powerful? I would have to say that I'm an average person that has been extremely fortunate in some regards, and less fortunate in others. I believe that faith, ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Party Politics & Ideology A country divided: Political tensions building in America: 5 of 48
It has often been said; that a House divided will not stand. The same has been said of a Nation. We need not look too far in our own History to see both to be true. America is a country that is founded upon the dreams of not one, but many (more than one). "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equa... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism Has America has gone too far with anti-terrorism?: 8 of 71
The question; "Has America gone too far with Anti-Terrorism?" The answer depends upon time and perspective. If the question was asked of me in; 1981 when my fellow Americans were being held captive in Iran, the answer would have been no. In Oct. 1983 when my fellow Americans were blown to pieces in the bombings in Lebanon, th... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) The decline of American courage: From 9/11 to Iraq: 2 of 17
"The decline of American courage: From 9/11 to Iraq"? Nothing, absolutely "nothing" could be further from the truth nor from the reality of the courage displayed daily by Americans at home, and abroad. Americans "courageously" stood up and made their voices heard independently at first, then collectively as a Nation. "WE The ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace Does the US need more spies to help inform and protect our country?: 1 of 7
The question; "Does the U.S. need more spies to help inform and protect our country?" The quick answer; "Absolutely Yes!" Nothing, absolutely nothing compares to having the best data possible, available for discussion and planning so that the best and most timely decisions can be made as needed. America has one of the greate... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Is it your duty to support your elderly parents financially when the need arises?: 3 of 20
The question; "Is it your duty to support your elderly parents financially when the need arises?" The quick answer; "absolutely and without question it would have been my duty and my honor to support my elderly parents had they lived long enough for the need to arise, and it is my duty and honor to support my elderly parent-i... More..