Monthly Archives: November 2013

America Cannot be the 911 Responder for the World (Revised)

Posted on November 24, 2013 by paulokum

Americans have historically shown that we have a great willingness to offer help to each other and to people in other countries, especially for humanitarian reasons such as natural disasters and famine. However, with mega-storms and catastrophes hitting the US … Continue reading →

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George Washington: A Profile of Innate Leadership Talent

Posted on November 15, 2013 by paulokum

George Washington once said regarding leadership “Remember that it is the actions and not the commission, that make the officer and that there is more expected from him, than the title.” Washington was clearly making the point that just because … Continue reading →

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The Second Iraq War, Was It Worth the Price Paid by the US? (Revised)

Posted on November 8, 2013 by paulokum

Now that our military has withdrawn from Iraq, it is appropriate to assess US leadership during this war: • US soldiers Killed: 4487. • US soldiers wounded: 32,221. • US soldiers who committed suicide: 349 in 2012 and 301 in … Continue reading →

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America is Suffering from Irreconcilable Differences

Posted on November 1, 2013 by paulokum

Our government is divided and suffering from years of “irreconcilable differences;” our White House and Congress are for all intents and purposes “separated” while the Democrats and Republicans hardly talk to each other. And when they do talk, they end … Continue reading →

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