Jim Wheeler
BS, USNA, Annapolis, 1959; MSA, The Geo. Washington U., 1975; Submariner, Commander, USN, 1959 - 1981; Aerospace battery engineer & mgr., 1981 - 1999; Political affiliation: Staunchly Democratic, converted after the GOP receded from its Eisenhower roots.
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Tag Archives: Afghanistan
A Remarkable Admission
I have always had the utmost respect for the Marines, and even more so when I was Executive Officer of the Naval ROTC Unit at the University of Kansas, that being the closest affiliation I had with them in my … Continue reading
The Prosperous Face of Terrorism
Prominently rising in the Bergdahl controversy is the issue of paying ransom to terrorist kidnappers, never mind the fig leaf the Obama administration resorted to by using the Qatar government as an intermediary in negotiating his release. Releasing five high-ranking Talibani’s in exchange … Continue reading
Posted in Armed Forces, Uncategorized
Tagged Afghanistan, Bergdahl, Bowe Bergdahl, David Rohde, Geneva Convention, Israel, Journalism, kidnapping, Prisoner of war, Taliban
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Apples and Oranges, Onus Added
There was a nice tribute to outgoing General Petraeus in the Joplin Globe this morning. The editors extended him a well-deserved “atta-boy” as he leaves Afghanistan to assume duties as CIA chief. There’s no question that he is a tough, … Continue reading
Obama’s Wars, A Book Report
Bob Woodward’s book is the most remarkable non-fiction work on politics and war that I have ever read. In this remarkable narrative filled with direct quotes and statements backed by documented sources President Obama comes through as a strong leader … Continue reading
Is the CIA Reading My Blog?
Now, maybe we’re getting some progress in this Afghan “war”, or at least a ray of hope. CNN online today (9/22/10) references a new book by reporter Bob Woodward and reports some interesting stuff. First of all, the CIA has “. … Continue reading
Whither Thy Course, O Ship of State?
I for one feel a little less alone on the issue of Afghanistan now, reading George Will in today’s Globe (6/24/2010). He even used the phrase, “Viet Nam redux”. He also said, “The American undertaking in Afghanistan is a fool’s … Continue reading
Posted in Federal Government, Foreign Policy / War, Politics, War
Tagged Afghanistan, declaration of war, nation building, national debate, Taliban, terrorism, war
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What’s In A Word?
This appeared in the June 15 edition of USA Today: STATE DEPT. SAYS IT NEEDS OWN COMBAT FORCE IN IRAQ – the Associated Press WASHINGTON — “The State Department says its diplomatic staff will not be safe after the American … Continue reading
