According to Ronald Reagan, some of the most dangerous words anyone could ever hear were, "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help."  With his characteristic home-spun, Reagan in that one little quip summed up what plagues much of the United State's current condition.  Author W. Cleon Skousen coined the term "Counter-Productive Compassion" to…

My recent posts regarding Operation Redwing have generated more buzz than nearly any other topic we've covered on this blog.  I am proud and encouraged by the many posts and comments in support of our fallen heros.  If those of us blessed with freedom ever forget how freedom is obtained and maintained, we will quickly…

Since posting the article entitled "Mental Toughness" about Navy SEAL Operation Redwing, I have received a lot of communication about the heros involved.  Also, in some of my research, I was confronted with an extremely disturbing situation that raised my dander to a level unreached in a long time! Let me get right to the…

There was a charming environment in the late eighteenth century elections that occurred in the young United States.  It was thought that anyone who would actively seek Presidential office was unworthy to serve in the position.  This was because "ambition" was counter to the "serving and selflessness" that was considered a prerequisite for statesmanship.  As…

I recently read a book about former Arizona Cardinal star Pat Tillman.  For those who are unfamiliar with the story, Pat Tillman was a long-shot to make it in professional football, but through drive and determination and a rock solid will, he was not only able to make it into the pros, but became a…