W.E. Linde
William (W.E.) Linde graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He served for 12 years as an intelligence professional (enlisted and commissioned) in the US Air Force, often analyzing political-military issues. Now separated from the military, William works at a civilian company as a project manager. He writes for Associated Content, and is published regularly on Yahoo! News. He also acts as a media consultant for Novel Publicity. You can reach W.E. Linde at: William.linde@gmail.com.
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BA Political Science, University of Louisville; AA Paralegal Studies, University of Louisville; 12 years United States Air Force; three years Project Management (current)Affiliations
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Tim Pawlenty's GOP Presidential Bid Has Significant AdvantagesThis week former Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty declared his intent to seek the GOP nomination for president. Although considered a serious candidate, he trails all other major contenders. What can Pawlenty bring to the Republican Party?
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Troop Withdrawal Could Be Double-Edged Sword for Americans, IraqisThe United States is on track to fully withdraw all military forces by the end of 2011. But with Iraq's security uncertain, should the military be willing to stay longer?
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Three Months After Tucson, American Politics Haven't ChangedIn the wake of the tragic shooting that occurred in Tucson, Ariz. in January, has American politics become more unified to address the causes of such violence?Also published on:
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Mike Huckabee, Mitt Romney Two to Watch in Republican Presidential Nomination RaceAlthough a spirited battle is likely as potential candidates begin eying the GOP nomination, the two 2008 campaign veterans are the best suited to win.Also published on:
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Timeline: The Evolution of NATOThe NATO Secretary General has announced that the Alliance will take control of the No-Fly Zone in Libya. Often called the most successful military alliance in history, here is a look at NATO's astounding transformation over its 62 year history.
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Factbox: Uprisings Across the Middle EastAs the Libyan uprisings continue to grind on, is the unprecedented wave of popular discontent that has swept the Middle East beginning to lose steam? Here's the latest on the demonstrations.
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Did U.S. Military Use Psychological Operations to Influence Senators?A military officer claims that he was asked to improperly use his capabilities to influence US politicians. Did military leadership in Afghanistan overstep legal boundaries?
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The Challenges of Moving Beyond Iraq and AfghanistanThe 2011 National Military Strategy of the United States outlines plans to respond to future threats. Can the US adequately respond to them all?
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North Korea's Tired and Familiar ActTwo months after a deadly North Korean attack on a South Korean island, the two countries are attempting to resume military talks. It's a scene that has played out countless times before.
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China Rising: How Should the U.S. Adjust to China's Growing Military Might?As China unveils new sophisticated weapons to the world, the United States must decide how best to respond to an increasingly massive and modern Chinese military
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Will Israel and Iran Start the Next Middle Eastern War?In 2011, the threat of a war between Israel and Iran cannot be ignored.
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Expanding the War in Afghanistan into PakistanTop Pentagon officials deny that there are plans to conduct raids into Pakistan. But if they're not planning these raids, should they be?
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The Unfortunate Court Martial of Lieutenant Colonel Terrance LakinEarlier this year, a US Army officer decided that he couldn't follow orders from the President. Now he's facing the consequences.
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Can We Afford to Cut Military Pay Raises?With Washington being pressured to reduce spending, the war over military pay raises has already started.
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Let's Quit Calling Wikileaks a Whistle-BlowerWith this latest release of classified information to the world, it's a good time to consider what a "whistle-blower" really is.
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Does the World Still Need NATO?Created to counter the Soviet Union, many have questioned the need for the alliance in a post Cold War world. If we think it's still vital to national security, some member states have a funny way of showing it. -
New START and the Politics of Nuclear Arms ReductionIf approved, the "New START" treaty would impose caps on the nuclear warhead stockpiles of Russia and the United States that are 30 percent lower than that set by START II. So why won't it pass Congress this year?Also published on: -
Military Suicides an American TragedySome estimates claim that suicides among active duty service members are outpacing that of the civilian population by nearly two to one. What is being done to reverse this trend?
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To balance the budget, end subsidies, cut some defense spendingPoliticians have been promising to restore fiscal order to the country for decades. With the national debt closing in on $15 trillion, the time to act is now
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Five intelligence successes that changed the course of warThe media seems to love reporting on intelligence failures. Let's take a look at some of the more significant successes over the past century.
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Iraq Power-Sharing Deal May Be Near -- Maliki to Remain as Iraq Prime MinisterAmidst continued uncertainty, Iraq signals a deal may be near that will allow Prime Minister Maliki to remain in power. Will the deal survive?
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Can the United States win in Afghanistan?Now in its ninth year, a looming drawdown has added new pressure to the U.S. forces in Afghanistan. Do lessons from the war in Iraq provide a model for winning?
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Is Israel Posturing to Attack Iran?Recent reporting may signal Israel's increasing intent to attack Iranian nuclear sites.
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How should the United States respond to the threat in Yemen?This latest attempt by Yemeni-based terrorists to attack US civilians demands swift and decisive action. But could ramping up military operations in Yemen destabilize the country and create more problems?
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The Civilian Surge in AfghanistanIt's a tale of two surges: one civilian and one military. Neither will succeed for long without the other, and yet they aren't always working together -
Federal government to ensure states accommodate military votersWith a new law on the books, some states struggle to comply.
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Balancing act: NATO austerity measures vs. collective securityNATO member states are scrambling to find ways to reign in out of control spending without eroding defense capabilities.
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Opinion: 'Arrogant' WikiLeaks increases risk to U.S. troopsOnce again, thousands of pages of classified material are published on the website WikiLeaks. The people behind this claim to be defending the "truth," but their misguided efforts instead do little more than jeopardize soldiers in Iraq.
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The Surge in Afghanistan: Successful or Not?With the increase of US troops that constitute President Obama's Afghan "Surge," there are indications that lasting gains are finally within reach. However, as is often the case, politics may ultimately rob the West of victoryAlso published on:
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Soldiers accused of murder in Afghanistan face court martialAllegations of atrocities reflect complete breakdown of leadership. Where were the officers?
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Balancing the budget by cutting military spendingAs the Federal budget deficit and the National Debt continue to skyrocket, Defense spending is coming under scrutiny as lawmakers look where to cut spending. Getting this right will be critical to balancing the books without impacting national security.
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Revoking 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'Is the U.S. military ready to allow openly homosexual Americans to serve?
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Nine Years in Afghanistan, and We're Just Getting StartedAfter nine years in Afghanistan, are we closer to victory or defeat? How long should the US and NATO commit troops and treasure to the "graveyard of empires?" -
A veteran's perspective on the end of combat operations in IraqIn light of the current military draw down, how should the U.S remain involved in Iraq?
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The Christian Life (Part 2): The Necessity of ConvictionWhen it comes to spiritual health, how should one respond to "conviction" or "guilt?" Turn away? Flee from it? How about "embrace it?"
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Introducing the Republicans' "Pledge to America"Trying to find their way out of the political wilderness, the Republican Pledge to America reintroduces long-standing Conservative principles.
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Wikileaks, Private Bradley Manning are on wrong side of classified-intelligence debateThere is a place in our society for the whistle-blower, but not for the irresponsible cowboys who would so flippantly risk the lives of our troops and gamble with damaging national security.
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Publishing a Book: Self Publishing and Traditional Publishing ResourcesChoosing which way to publish your work might be a tough choice. Here are some tools to help make your decision.
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The Iranian Nuclear Program: Playing with FireAs suspicions mount that Iran is pursuing a military nuclear program, Tehran continues to play the same cat-and-mouse game that her neighbor once did.
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First Person: Military Served as an Outlet After Terror AttacksAs with everyone who was affected by the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the following weeks were traumatic. But I had an outlet that many did not.Also published on: -
Israeli-Palestinian Peace Talks: Netanyahu Has Little to LoseThe Israeli Prime Minister is uniquely capable of pushing real progress towards peace. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem likely that he feels it necessary to do so. -
President Obama Addresses Nation About Military Transition in Iraq, End of Combat OperationsIn the end, Obama may oversee the successful conclusion of President Bush's strategy for the Middle East. -
The Christian Life (Part 1): Joy or Fear at the Second ComingFor Christians, the Second Coming should be the earnest desire of all the Church. So why is this event so often associated with "doom and gloom?" -
Cyber Attack on US Military: Computers Hacked in 2008, Exposing VulnerabilityWith a daring revelation, the Deputy Director of Defense warns the nation that cyber warfare is real, and is actively being waged against us.
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New Orleans' Strength of Character Still Inspires Five Years After Airport's Katrina EvacuationShortly after Katrina swept through Louisiana, a small detachment of Air Force Security Forces airmen was dispatched to assist evacuate the survivors. The experience was life altering.Also published on: -
The Danger of Deadlines: The Looming Perils of a Military Draw-Down in AfghanistanOver the next year, politicians and military analysts will be jockeying to force the President's hand on the proposed start date for troop withdrawal from Afghanistan. But will Afghanistan, the region, and the West be able to afford such a draw-down?
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Will Israel Strike Iran?Once again sources reportedly within or close to the halls of power in Israel and the U.S. are leaking that an Israeli military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities is practically imminent. How likely is this action, and what will be the fallout?
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The Rescue of Milo the FrogMilo was gone, and young Thomas had no idea where he had disappeared to. His Dad volunteered to go find him, but little did he know what kind of adventures awaited him. -
Evening and MorningAn angry young man unwillingly returns to his church of his childhood. And on that day, he finds a buyer for the last valuable item he has -- his soul. -
Fitness, Health, and the ChristianIf the impact to our wallets and our quality of life isn't enough motivation to live healthier lives, maybe we need to consider the impact to our relationship with God.
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What This Country Needs is Universal Lawn CareIf we're going to play around with socialism anyway, let's start small. Not with health care or the banks. What we really need is socialized lawn care. We can start with mine. -
Maximizing Your MetabolismFour tips that anyone, from the fitness novice to the health nut, can use to get the most out of a workout routine...outside of the gym -
The Ten Commandments in the New JerusalemGod promises a New Heavens and a New Earth. Will there be Law after the saved are in Heaven? -
Starting Over: Getting Back into ShapeIt happens to a lot of us. We were running, we were lifting, we were riding. Then life happens, and suddenly we're out of shape. Let's get back where we should be.
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Time of TroubleBy definition, someone who is deceived doesn't know that they are deceived. In the Last Days, how do we know which side we're on?
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The Ten Commandments: Law, Grace, and the Christian ConversionA Biblical look at the Commandments of God, Christian obedience, and salvation by grace through faith
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The Ten Commandments After CalvaryA Biblical look at the observation of the Ten Commandments after the Death and Resurrection of Christ
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to Earth OrbitIn a shrewd strategic move, the US has decided to ditch our space shuttle and next generation rocket, and instead thumb our way into space.
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Japan's Space Probe (aka the New Death Probe)I don't want to sound like an alarmist, but I think Australia, and probably Japan, are likely to be destroyed very soon.
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All Outraged OutThe formula for political victory these days seems to demand continuous anger. It may work, but that doesn't make it right.
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The Ten Commandments Before SinaiThere is an issue submerged within modern Christianity that at first glance hardly seems to be an issue at all. But once this issue is brought out front and center for discussion, it can become extremely divisive.
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How Come the Vampires Plaguing My Village Aren't Sexy?Movies and books that tell stories of beautiful vampires torn between their unholy lusts and their yearning for true love need to visit my village.
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When You Think Coffee, Think...Chattanooga?Rembrandt's Coffee House in Chattanooga, TN is a world class coffee house worth visiting by anyone looking for an excellent coffee experience.
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Hollywood TheologyThe impact of mass media and modern culture on faith has been a concern to Christians for some time. But do we really appreciate how deep this impact has been?
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Ideological Eviction NoticeAs the Republican Party tries to find its voice leading to mid-term elections, the impact of Tea Party influence may result in an unexpected increase of the "politically homeless."
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Dangerous BusinessRecent events threaten to force a number of the world's most well known conspiracies out into the open. What happens when aliens, freemasons, and socialists come face to face?