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Pork Chop Hill

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Jim Wheeler

It’s the same old story. What justifies war? Was it worth the blood and treasure? What constitutes “winning” a war – how do you define that? When is it really over? Well, it depends on who you ask and when … Continue reading →

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A Man In The Street Interview

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Jim Wheeler

In clearing off my desk this day after Christmas I came across a note I had made to myself on a napkin some two weeks ago while watching MSNBC’s Rachel Maddow show. I recall thinking at the time that her … Continue reading →

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Whither Thy Course, O Ship of State?

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Jim Wheeler

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 →

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