1776: The unfinished American garrison guarding Charleston harbor comes under attack by nine British ships under the command of Adm. Sir Peter Parker. The British attack the fort for 12-plus …
June 28, 2018
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I write this Wednesday evening at the end of one of the most momentous political days in my lifetime. When we’re actually living through history it can be hard to …
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Metal Band of Brothers Undergirds Police, Military Warriors and Those Left Behind
Once upon a time I was heavily into heavy metal. The rawness of power chords captivated me. Gritty lyrical messaging didn’t register as much as the amplitude emanating from guitars, …
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Pseudo-Events: Term Coined in 1961 Still Resonates in 2018
by Steve Pomperby Steve PomperWhile popping in and out of my office one morning, catching Rush Limbaugh in patches, I heard him mention a provocative term called “pseudo-events.” He was talking about an article …
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China’s New Dark Sword Fighter Jet — Fierce or Farce?
by Morgan Deaneby Morgan DeaneA week doesn’t go by in the news without a scary story about Chinese technology and some seemingly aggressive action enacted by the nation. As a rising power in a …
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By all appearances, we are now in a “trade war” with China. President Donald Trump recently announced his intent to impose a 10 percent tariff on over $200 billion of …