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The Korean War: A Brief, High-Level Summary

Published on July 27, 2025 By sirrahc

I sometimes enjoy reading or watching things about major wars, events, and persons that impacted American and world history. Just the other night, for example, I watched the movie Lincoln (2012), starring Daniel Day-Lewis. I am not what you would call a history buff, but I like to think I know a little something about […]

Responding to Trump Derangement Syndrome

Published on May 12, 2019 By sirrahc

My friend Todd was recently involved in a brief Facebook thread, responding to a post from a mutual FB friend — well, Todd knows him much better than I do — and one other. Knowing that Todd comes from a much more libertarian perspective than I do and is more critical of the administration, I […]

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 […]