Author Archives: SGM P.

The Ventriloquist

Posted on March 22, 2015 by SGM P.

(In Afghanistan, I collected jokes so I would have one to tell at each Guard Mount. It was good to start the day with a little humor before sending them off to do what they had to do. I don’t … Continue reading →

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The World is Safer ??

Posted on March 21, 2015 by SGM P.

20 Mar 2015:   137 dead, 345 wounded in Yemen mosque bombings 18 Mar 2015:  23 dead in Libyan Museum terror attack 15 Mar 2015:  Suicide bomber attacks church in Pakistan killing 14, wounding 70 7 Mar 2015:  Two suicide bombers … Continue reading →

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ObamaCare Success ???

Posted on March 18, 2015 by SGM P.

Copied from the ObamaCare website: About 15% of Americans are uninsured, which is a little less than 50 million men, women and children.   Obama claimed that 50 million Americans did not have Health Insurance before ObamaCare was inacted.  He passes … Continue reading →

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Hillary: Innocent Until Proven Otherwise

Posted on March 12, 2015 by SGM P.

If we give Hillary Clinton the benefit of the doubt and assume that there were no ulterior motives in using her personal email for State Department business, what does that tell us about her? She believes in “Do as I … Continue reading →

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Update: State Department SOP

Posted on March 11, 2015 by SGM P.

On 7 February 2015, I posted some thoughts on State Department SOP’s that would surely require reporting significant events happening at our embassy’s and posts around the world.  Like the attack on the compound in Benghazi.  Most likely these reports … Continue reading →

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A World Without Guns

Posted on March 9, 2015 by SGM P.

Want to see what a world without firearms would look like?  Just watch the movie “Braveheart”. Only the rich can afford to live in castles for protection. Only the wealthy have the money to hire men with swords for security. … Continue reading →

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Ending Violent Situation

Posted on March 6, 2015 by SGM P.

Let’s talk about the “workplace violence” incident that happened in Oklahoma City where a disgruntled former employee, using a knife available at the business, beheaded one female employee and wounded another. Explain to me how this incident would have had … Continue reading →

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I Like Numbers

Posted on March 6, 2015 by SGM P.

I’m not a Mathematician, Statistician or Economist and I’ve never played one on TV.  That being said, I like numbers.  Always have.  Numbers are important.  It would be hard to build anything without numbers.  Numbers allow you to convey exact … Continue reading →

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The Alternative to Oil Pipelines

Posted on March 6, 2015 by SGM P.

From CBSNews.com March 6, 2015:  A freight train loaded with crude oil derailed in northern Illinois, bursting into flames and prompting officials to suggest that everyone with 1 mile evacuate, authorities said. “BNSF is also taking precautionary measures to protect … Continue reading →

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Safety From Evil

Posted on March 5, 2015 by SGM P.

Safety from evil is not secured by running away, closing your eyes or appeasement.   You cannot bargain with evil.  Only facing and defeating it will provide true safety. For those who don’t believe evil exists, talk to the survivors of … Continue reading →

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