The world has historically looked to the United States as the proverbial Northern Star, the bellwether for the rest of the world, as our leaders are representative of the people. Our ability to vote as a citizen of the United States is a right which is revered, and for many in the world viewed with envy. We hold these truths …
OPINION: We have a racist in the White House
In my 65 years I never thought I’d see a President of the United States behave and engage as I did last night, yet I did, all of us did. His behavior was an abuse to our senses and decency. While many of us knew we had a President who would rather lie than tell the truth, many doubted he …
OPINION: Endorsement for the 2020 Presidential Election
Those of you who know me or have followed my activities post-Agency employment will note that I am apolitical, not associated with any party and will vote for the candidates that best represents what I expect from the position. During my government years, the Hatch Act served to muzzle me effectively. In 2016, one will remember my admonishment to VOTE. …
OPINION: Time to unite as one nation, indivisible
The recent revelation via the intelligence community briefing of the HPSCI (House Permanent Subcommittee on Intelligence) that Russia’s intelligence apparatus was engaged in active measures to disrupt the United States election process of 2020 should have surprised no one. Yet it is serving to disrupt our nation as a whole. The intelligence services of Russia, and the Soviet Union before …