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What to Do About Africa

Published on December 16, 2018 By sirrahc

“We’ve learned that isolationism never was and never will be an acceptable response to tyrannical governments with an expansionist intent.”  — Ronald Reagan Anytime I hear or read someone promoting isolationist policy — and usually citing George Washington in support of it — I have to shake my head. Washington actually made a lot of […]

Trump Replaces McMaster with Bolton

Published on March 25, 2018 By sirrahc

“I am pleased to announce that, effective 4/9/18, @AmbJohnBolton will be my new National Security Advisor. I am very thankful for the service of General H.R. McMaster who has done an outstanding job & will always remain my friend….”  — Presidential tweet, 3/22/2018 So, McMaster is out and Bolton is in. Hmmm… First, a couple […]

My White House ‘Dream Team’

Published on May 1, 2016 By sirrahc

“I have left orders to be awakened at any time in case of national emergency, even if I’m in a Cabinet meeting.”  — Pres. Ronald Reagan I have been giving this some thought, off and on, for many months, but with the recent announcement from the Cruz campaign of his potential running-mate, I decided I […]