In his “Discourses,” Niccolo Machiavelli outlined a predictable cycle of power for republics. Machiavelli pointed to a gradual decline in republican virtue, culminating in a crucial point of decision. At that point, when virtue is all-but lost, the people must choose — either to drastically adjust course back to their founding principles, or else decline … Continue reading 2018: The choice before us
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Kneeling, the flag and the true meaning of patriotism
As NFL players, coaches and owners prepare for their league meeting today to discuss the ongoing kerfuffle over the kneeling protests I wanted to pause briefly to voice my opinion on this as an American veteran. I don’t want to spend a lot of time on this. Frankly I thought the uproar over this would … Continue reading Kneeling, the flag and the true meaning of patriotism
Loyalty in the House of Trump
Dogs, The Mooch, and a Reluctant Mr. Kelly: Loyalty in the Trump era There has been a lot of talk lately of loyalty. This virtue-turned-vice has been greatly elevated in the public’s view with every Twitter blast from our president bemoaning how little loyalty he receives from his advisers, his party, his … … Continue reading Loyalty in the House of Trump
James R. Neal 