I recently wrote an article on my shock, during my 30th reunion at the U.S. Air Force Academy, at the lack of discipline and training and how the academy no longer is focused on training warriors. "This is no longer a military academy, it's UCLA in uniforms," I wrote.
It's a German mid-size sedan that meets the American standard of an easy price tag with plenty of bells and whistles. The 2017 Volkswagen Passat delivers a large trunk for hauling, plenty of room inside for all the passengers and a quiet, easy ride.
I listened with curiosity to the news Thursday that sanctions on the Russian security services had been "eased" by the Trump administration. White House press secretary Sean Spicer described it as a "routine" course of events in the oversight of sanctions by the Treasury Department. I highly doubt that explanation. I think what we're seeing is that an archetypal Trump "deal" is in the works.
As we continue to set aim to make healthy choices - our kitchens are central in helping to promote and support healthy eating. In fact, our refrigerator, freezer and pantry - if not properly stocked with staples - could be contributing to sabotaging our best efforts.
Promises made, promises kept.
Sally Yates was an obscure, left-wing activist who spent her career at the U.S. Department of Justice. She had risen to become the No. 2 person in that department and was tapped to be acting Attorney General until the Senate can confirm Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions as the Attorney General.
Gen. James Mattis: "Small groups of committed people can change things."
It's hard to imagine that Pope Francis and President Trump might have anything in common, but last week they did. The Vatican and the White House both spoke out critically about the media.
"May the Church find unity in our diversity, so we can be a plumb line of healing and hope within a culture of division." --Doug Stringer
As I watched the helicopter bearing Barack Obama fly away from the U.S. Capitol into the dreary rain, I begin to collect my thoughts for a media interview scheduled for later this afternoon.
A disastrous, purposeless war with China to defend the global credibility of the United States is imminent. Only vocal citizen opposition to the war communicated to the Congress and the White House can prevent our self-ruination. It happened in 2013 to prevent President Obama from another trillion-dollar fool's errand against Syria. The system still works, if citizens will use it.
Think millennials aren't impacting every facet of your life?
I was reminded of our president's impressive bargaining skills once again when I opened an email just this morning from a successful and influential conservative friend of mine, who wrote, "I finally figured out Trump and NATO. He is treating the alliance like a jealous girlfriend. He wants them to pay more and just showing the consequences if they don't."
As Donald Trump closes out his first week as the 45th president of the United States, he is doing something that is totally shocking. He is doing something revolutionary. He is doing something unheard of in Washington.
Contrary to Rep. Speier, calling sound abortion statistics "alternative facts" does not change the fact that the Hyde Amendment has saved lives. Supporting abortion rights is her right, but she cannot take away the pro-life celebration of infants saved through righteous public policy.
"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness." In adapting that old proverb, Oscar Wilde, of course, was not referring to the left's clumsy attempts to emulate the tea party. But he may as well have been.
Congress should enact a No Presidential Wars statute that defines "presidential wars;" declares them contrary to the U.S. Constitution's Declare War Clause; and, makes presidential wars prospectively impeachable high crimes and misdemeanors justifying removal from office under Article II, section 4.
Subaru is known for its sturdy disposition. As for the 2017 Subaru Legacy, it's a great go-to vehicle in the winter when the roads are less than perfect and a fun summer vehicle because it is a fun drive.
Hugh Hewitt wrote: But we do know this has been terribly, terribly wrong, and we quote Jefferson when he said "I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just."
Generally speaking, healthier eating is made a lot easier when we have good options readily available. Last week, we spotlighted what essentials should be in our refrigerator. This week, we will discuss our freezers and next week we'll take a look at the pantry.
