“There Was a Crimson Clash of War” – Famous Poem About the Senselessness of War

"Poetic Wednesday" Stephen Crane (1871-1900) was a popular American poet, novelist, and short story writer. His classic Civil War novel, “The Red Badge of Courage” was required reading in high school. THERE WAS A CRIMSON CLASH OF WAR There was a crimson clash of war.Lands turned black and bare;Women wept;Babes ran, wondering.There came one … Continue reading “There Was a Crimson Clash of War” – Famous Poem About the Senselessness of War →

Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture – The Corrupting Downside

"Court Case Friday" and "Commentary" Asset Forfeiture Laws The illegal drug trade is massive. The value of the drug trade in the U.S. is over $300 billion each year. The international drug trade brings in about $36 trillion per year. Drug cartel leaders are billionaires. Asset forfeiture laws allow law enforcement to confiscate the homes, … Continue reading Law Enforcement Asset Forfeiture – The Corrupting Downside →

Lord Baltimore: George & Cecil Calvert – “Early American Heroes of Religious Liberty” (Pt 5/5)

The foundation of religious freedom in America was laid over 150 years before the Bill of Rights. The Lords Baltimore were major architects of that foundation. George Calvert, First Lord Baltimore George Calvert (1580-1632) was the first Lord and Baron Baltimore. He was a very successful member of the British cabinet and parliament. But then, … Continue reading Lord Baltimore: George & Cecil Calvert – “Early American Heroes of Religious Liberty” (Pt 5/5) →

Don’t Confuse Heroes with Celebrities

One of the great failures of the modern era is that heroes have been replaced with celebrities. Tienanmen Square Heroes are men and women who inspire us because of their great achievements and/or their exemplary acts of courage and conviction. Heroes have changed the course of history for the better. Heroes have saved lives at … Continue reading Don’t Confuse Heroes with Celebrities →

Miracle at Saratoga

The founding fathers and mothers recognized the victory at Saratoga as a turning point in the Revolutionary War. They considered this miraculous victory as further evidence of Divine Providence. One of the most important victories of the entire war was the famous Battle of Saratoga in October 1777. This battle was pivotal to the success … Continue reading Miracle at Saratoga →

World War II: Catching German Spies with the American National Anthem

During WW II in the European countryside, there were a lot of crossroads without road signs, so the US Army posted soldiers at the crossroads to direct troop traffic in the right direction. Near the end of the war, during the Battle of the Bulge, the German SS launched Operation Griffin. The objective was to … Continue reading World War II: Catching German Spies with the American National Anthem →