Saving Our Lives (in ‘Nam) – Redux by ST

I don’t know any men who served in VietNam. Because I had an intimate working-class friend, I did make the acquaintance of one or two of them briefly. But of the doctors and lawyers I know, my circle: no. My title is a reference to a tag line from the immediate post VietNam era: “He … Continue reading Saving Our Lives (in ‘Nam) – Redux by ST →

Winning the Peace – Redux

Anyone who believes that we are winning the so called “Global War on Terrorism” has not endured an airport screening lately. Winning the peace would mean that you could board a plane as stress free as you did before 9-11. No, what we see and feel in today’s America is not what peace looks like. … Continue reading Winning the Peace – Redux →

North Star

There is but one immutable guiding light. Forever fixed in the heavens - it does not, cannot rise or set. The North Star is the pilgrims guide to knowledge. Follow your beacon without fear through good and bad. If you remain steadfast and humble in seeking wisdom, she will lead to peace, love, meaning, purpose, … Continue reading North Star →

North Star

Gone Fishing in Mongolian; Redux

Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF): USMC's Mongolian Enlisted Leadership Development Program that I initiated, developed, and implemented in Mongolia almost ten years ago. JoE asked and I promised to post on my libertarian efforts with the Mongolian Armed Forces (MAF), so please blame this post on him not me. First of all writing the words … Continue reading Gone Fishing in Mongolian; Redux →

CHINA VS REST OF THE WORLD

“Hide your strength and bide your time.” China in 2008 “No force can shake the status of our great motherland, No force can stop the advance of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation.” China in 2019 The above statements clearly indicate the change in the tone and the tenor of China, in just seven … Continue reading CHINA VS REST OF THE WORLD →

Winning the Peace – Redux

North Star

What is wrong with this primer on Ancient(?) Greek?

Family Friendly Is Our Niche

ST Unleashed! is financially friendly not family. To paraphrase ET, how many five year-olds follow a blog where the most popular thread is tracking the number of worldwide deaths due to chinkbug? Answer me this, what is family friendly about a blog-site where one is allowed to accuse others of crimes against humanity, disparage their … Continue reading Family Friendly Is Our Niche →