Monthly Archives: June 2014

It’s time for more female leadership in America

Posted on June 27, 2014 by tgilson

As we all listen to all the pundits discuss a potential run for President by Hillary Clinton, I am reminded of how many women have been elected to the highest position in their countries other than America. Angela Merkel, Golda … Continue reading →

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Iraq and a Hard Place

Posted on June 22, 2014 by tgilson

During Gulf War One, The White House asked a group of regional experts to answer the question: Should U.S. forces, once Kuwait was secure, keep going into Iraq and overthrow Saddam Hussein? In a ten-page paper we all said NO. … Continue reading →

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In honor of birthdays …

Posted on June 14, 2014 by tgilson

In honor of my birthday this past week: a comic. If only it were this easy.

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Foreign Policy, Bowe Bergdahl, and the Taliban

Posted on June 8, 2014 by tgilson

Obviously the newest foreign policy issue is the trade of five Taliban terrorists for one American soldier, Bowe Bergdahl. There is no argument that the five are extremely dangerous and there is a very large chance that at least two … Continue reading →

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What are we going to do with Edward Snowden?

Posted on June 1, 2014 by tgilson

Edward Snowden has raised his ugly head again so I must comment on his return to the limelight. He was interviewed by Brian Williams on NBC and came across as not exactly truthful. The most laughable statement was that Russia … Continue reading →

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