Category Archives: Jared Brekken

At Least One Thing Seems Clear

At Least One Thing Seems Clear

“If the officer had been wearing a body cam than Scott would still be alive today.”  Those were the closing words of Mark O’Mara, George Zimmerman’s attorney, during a panel on CNN two days ago.  Like with so many pieces on news programs today the setup seemed intent on getting a fight rather than a… Continue Reading

On Cruz’s Presidential Bid

On Cruz’s Presidential Bid

Ted Cruz recently announced his candidacy for President with a speech that had everything: feel good back-story, what he stood for, what he stood against, a shout out to Reagan, etc.  I went into it hoping to see what he had to offer… I left a bit queasy. The first reason for my uneasiness is… Continue Reading

A Follow-up on Wood, ISIS, and the GOP

A Follow-up on Wood, ISIS, and the GOP

Here is what happened in the two weeks since I wrote on the GOP response to ISIS. Counting on Our Foolishness – A follow-up by Wood himself discussed the feedback he’s already received on his first piece.  A quick and decent read, even if filled with frustrating academic back-and-forth about terminology and rankings, that struck… Continue Reading

A Real Foreign Policy Chance

A Real Foreign Policy Chance

Graeme Wood recently headlined the March issue of The Atlantic with his piece What ISIS Really Wants.  It’s a broad reaching and disturbing look at the underpinnings of their organization, their goals, and ultimately what likely is the best course of action for the United States in containing and ultimately defeating ISIS.  What’s troubling, besides… Continue Reading

What have I missed?

What have I missed?

There is a question I want to ask.  It highlights my frustration with government over the course of my lifetime but also leaves the door open for hopefully some positive news that I’ve missed.  The question – what major pieces of legislation have been passed in the last 25 years that have been fundamentally good… Continue Reading

After Fallows, what?

After Fallows, what?

Several weeks ago James Fallows headlined The Atlantic with a piece entitled The Tragedy of the American Military.  In the wide-ranging article he touched on how the military has become above reproach, how so few shoulder the burden of service, and how hollow and meaningless the ‘thank you’ gestures are that many show to servicemembers. … Continue Reading

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