By Isabel Wilkerson In this brilliant book, Isabel Wilkerson gives us a masterful portrait of an unseen phenomenon in America as she explores, through an immersive, deeply researched narrative and stories about real people, how America today and throughout its history has been shaped by a hidden caste system, a rigid hierarchy of human rankings. Beyond race, class, or … [Read more...] about Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents
Ross Reck: Taking the Extra Moment to Show You Care Will Make You a Memorable Person
Often when we greet people that we encounter during our daily activities, we say something like, “Hi, how are things going?” They may respond with something like, “Fine.” “Great!” or, “Not bad.” And that’s the end of it. Now, if you want to get the most out of your greetings, when the other person tells how they are doing, take the extra moment say something that begs a … [Read more...] about Ross Reck: Taking the Extra Moment to Show You Care Will Make You a Memorable Person
Republicans Don’t Want Insurrectionist to Pay for the Damage on January 6, 2021
Follow the Money Expenses caused by the January 6, 2021, insurrection (PDF): $231,000,000 - National Guard Personnel, Army$28,900,000 - National Guard Personnel, Air Force$218,500,000 - Operation and Maintenance, Army National Guard$42,500,000 - Operation and Maintenance, Air National Guard$37.495,000 - Capitol Police$33,169,000 - General ExpensePlus many other repair and … [Read more...] about Republicans Don’t Want Insurrectionist to Pay for the Damage on January 6, 2021
Why the US Must Exit Afghanistan
National Building is Never Without Risk "Follow the money." This is a phrase which most investigative reporters must follow to find the truth. The Taliban is slowly taking over the governance of Afghanistan because they have the money. Money is the foe which the United States cannot fight through its endless war. The Taliban's resources are overwhelming : They … [Read more...] about Why the US Must Exit Afghanistan
Discounts for Veterans
Directly from VA.gov Veteran Discounts Available Year Round … [Read more...] about Discounts for Veterans