Remembering Madeline Albright
For those of you who have read my second book, The Absent Superpower, recent events in Ukraine should not come as a surprise. Chapter 6, The Twilight War, lays out how Russian geography and demographic realities would dictate Russian aggression in its immediate periphery. This is not a justification of Moscow's aggression against its neighbor, but international watchers should not be feigning surprise.
Political Polarization: What Caused It? Part One (2808)
While we can point fingers at politics and politicians as having contributed to a sharply divided country, and highly charged media content, especially cable news, what other factors have contributed to the deepening chasm causing issues with our democracy? Watch the discussion between Robert E. Hall, Chip Pitts, and Terry Paulson, Ph. D.
Russia’s Twilight War
For those of you who have read my second book, The Absent Superpower, recent events in Ukraine should not come as a surprise. Chapter 6, The Twilight War, lays out how Russian geography and demographic realities would dictate Russian aggression in its immediate periphery. This is not a justification of Moscow's aggression against its neighbor, but international watchers should not be feigning surprise.
The Fog of War and the Grammar of War
George Friedman, Ph.D., founder and chairman of Geopolitical Futures, Author: The Storm Before the Calm, discusses Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Welcoming Valerie E. Ertz
We are pleased to welcome Valerie E. Ertz, owner of VEE Services, Inc, as an FRT board member in the Treasurer position.
Remembering Bill Gordon
We are saddened by the passing of FRT board member William K. Gordon III.
6.4 million students denied free speech by top American colleges
Free speech is under attack at American colleges.
Ten Tips on Civil Dialogue
By Terry Paulson, PhD Free and open political discussions have always helped make America strong.Such dialogue is the fire that tests the metal of our convictions and the depth of our understanding. They aren’t to be avoided but harnessed in a way that risks influence without demonizing adversaries. In a free society, finding clarity is often as important as convincing others. Here are ten tips on how to disagree without being quite so disagreeable: 1. Manners are the lubricating oil of good political discussions. Never underestimate the power of a ready smile, simple courtesy and civility. Your courtesy may not be [...]
Re-Air: Saving Lives Through Organ Transplants (2322)
A single donor can save as many as 8 lives through organ donation and help as many as 75 people through cornea and tissue donation.
The Rise of the Mad-and-Blame Industrial Complex by Robert Hall
Next Sunday's McCuistion program, The New Religion: Destructive Escalation, features Robert Hall, author of This Land of Strangers. Anger is the number one issue on both sides. David Brody, Meet the Press, on the 2018 election 10/21/18 Maybe the whole country needs to enroll in mandatory Anger Management training. Many of us have witnessed a nation – historically raucous and spirited in our political and religious beliefs – become obsessed, increasingly mad and blaming regarding our differences. It seems that every choice or issue you face – views on immigration, NFL football, Supreme Court nominee, Chick-fil-a fast-food, Nike athletic shoes – has political [...]