We forget history almost as fast as the present becomes the past. At best we can only remember and learn from a few key events. One bit of history we have almost forgotten is the story behind an old idiom, "cutting the Gordian Knot". The Gordian Knot is a legend of Phrygian Gordium associated with Alexander the Great. It is often used as... Continue Reading →
HOW DID REPRESENTATIVE ROB WITTMAN VOTE ON THE BIPARTISAN BUDGET ACT?
How did Representative Rob Wittman vote on that two-year bipartisan budget deal last week? Here is what he says about his vote. Wittman Votes to Secure Stable Military Funding WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) released this statement after voting in favor of the Bipartisan Budget Act: “I believe it is our primary constitutional... Continue Reading →
ANOTHER BRAINLESS USE OF STATISTICS
I saw this story in the paper today (Black troops as much as twice as likely to be punished by commanders, courts (usatoday.com)), and I cringed. Another brainless use of statistics! WASHINGTON — Black troops are far more likely than their white comrades to face court martial or other forms of military punishment, according to... Continue Reading →
THIS WAS PREDICTED AND ENTIRELY PREDICABLE
Do you care about our military? Do you care about our nation's ability to defend itself? Then read this. A record 16 out of 100 Navy women are reassigned from ships to shore duty due to pregnancy, according to data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act by The Daily Caller News Foundation’s Investigative Group.... Continue Reading →
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