From Southwest Ledger I was disappointed June 14 as I saw several social media posts celebrating the low turnout at the military parade honoring of the 250th anniversary of the United States Army in Washington, D.C. Closer to home, Lawton/Fort Sill canceled their anniversary celebrations to ensure public safety following protests nationwide. I understand that … Continue reading Army’s 250th Anniversary Celebration Overshadowed by ‘No Kings’ Protests
Category: Historically Speaking
God Only Knows How Much You’ll Be Missed
From Southwest Ledger I am the product of a wannabe hippie. While Dad grew an afro for a time, he was far from an actual hippie, but he absolutely loved the music of his generation. The soundtrack of my childhood includes The Doors, The Who and CCR. Dad also loved the folk bands like The … Continue reading God Only Knows How Much You’ll Be Missed
We Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Our United States Army
Happy 250th birthday to the United States Army. Thank you to all my many friends and family who bravely served and to all the soldiers today may God watch over you until your mission is done. From the Southwest Ledger After the April 19, 1775, battles of Lexington and Concord, delegates of the Continental Congress … Continue reading We Celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Our United States Army
Book Review: Skousen’s “The Big Three in Economics”
From Southwest Ledger To better understand economic thought, I decided to tackle Mark Skousen’s 2007 book “The Big Three in Economics: Adam Smith, Karl Marx and John Maynard Keynes.” Not written as an economics textbook but more of a biographical look into the lives of these three important men, Skousen also analyzed their economic philosophies. … Continue reading Book Review: Skousen’s “The Big Three in Economics”
Constitution 101: Congressional Authority and the Quorum Clause
From Southwest Ledger In many ways, Article I, Section V of our Constitution is a continuation of Section IV in that it established the rules and powers of Congress. The first part gives Congress some judicial power while, at the same time, it eliminates one of the biggest tricks parties used to block legislation. Article … Continue reading Constitution 101: Congressional Authority and the Quorum Clause
The Land of the Free Because of the Brave
From Southwest Ledger With Memorial Day this week, I felt it appropriate to write something patriotic in honor of those who gave their last full measure of devotion to our nation. One idea I have been mulling over for a while now has to do with our national anthem. I have noticed lately as I … Continue reading The Land of the Free Because of the Brave
To Every Season Comes an End
From Southwest Ledger This week I want to break away from my normal history and political writing and talk about endings. Most associate spring with beginnings, but for those with high school seniors, especially ones in spring sports this is a season of endings. For my senior baseball player, it seems like I am counting … Continue reading To Every Season Comes an End
The Battles of Lexington, Concord Were Fought For Rights, Not Independence
From Southwest Ledger As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of our great nation, it is important to remember the events in 1775 that led to its birth. Studying these events help us understand the reasons colonists revolted. Last month, as we commemorated the anniversary of the first battles of the American Revolution … Continue reading The Battles of Lexington, Concord Were Fought For Rights, Not Independence
Constitution 101: Election and Assembly Clauses
From Southwest Ledger As we have seen over the past few months, there has been a lot of debate as to who is eligible to vote and where the power belongs. However, in federal elections, it is up to the states to make these rules. While most people are familiar with the first three sections … Continue reading Constitution 101: Election and Assembly Clauses
Discrediting Misinformation Concerning Our Nation’s Historic Tariffs
From Southwest Ledger There is a popular meme going around the internet. The caption to the picture reads, “We’ve done this mass tariff thing 3 times in American history. 1828, 1930, 2025. All spaced about a 100 years apart because everyone who remembers the last one needs to be dead for the next one to … Continue reading Discrediting Misinformation Concerning Our Nation’s Historic Tariffs
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