Not My Final Column.

Mike Magee As my wife often reminds me, “Comparisons are toxic.” And, in general, I agree and try to respect this cardinal rule. But these are extraordinary times. So grant me this exception. On December 9, 2024, in my early morning survey of the news, two articles demanded my attention. The first was an editorial […]

What is the Value of our Humanity?

Mike Magee The image of William Westmoreland, speaking direct to the camera in the 1974 documentary “Hearts and Minds”, is stark and unapologetic. He addresses the interviewer’s question about extensive loss of civilian lives during the Vietnam War this way: “Well, the Oriental doesn’t put the same high price on life as the Westerner. And […]

Will Trump (with RFK as Intern) Play Doctor Again?

Mike Magee It has been a collision of past, present and future this week in the wake of Trump’s victory on November 5, 2024. The country, both for and against, has been unusually quiet. It is unclear whether this is in recognition of political exhaustion, or the desire of victors to be “good winners” and […]

Washington’s “Coup d’oleil” Is Laser Focused On Trump and Project 2025.

Mike Magee John Plumb knows a bit about George Washington and what Trump has lately been calling “the enemy within.” A Navy Officer for 22 years, and current Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space Policy, he holds a PhD in aerospace engineering and is a student of warfare. One of his favorite topics is George […]

“We The People.”

Comments are encouraged. To contribute a comment, click on word “comments” above. ——————————————————————————————————- Mike Magee With the 2024 Presidential election four weeks away, I continue to struggle with the fact that up to 75 million of our fellow citizens may vote for Trump. On the surface, it feels like a broad recrimination of the goodness […]

Advise From A Young Woman: Vote For Someone You Admire.

Mike Magee We have six weeks to go before choosing a new leader for our still young and evolving democracy. The results will have a profound impact on the health of our citizens, their relationships with each other, and the health of our form of government under the rule of law. When making a choice, […]

Political Jiu-Jitsu: Trump As A Liability to Deep State Republicans

Mike Magee Funny think about that Project 2025’s “Mandate for Leadership.” Trump declared in this week’s debate, “I know nothing about it.” But in addition to the vast majority of authors and editors of the document having served in the prior Trump administration, the former President’s name is mentioned in the 887 page document over […]

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