Ford McLain
Ford is a 21 year combat veteran and a retired US Army officer. He is a confirmed political conservative and a born again Christian. He has a BBA in Management and a Masters Degree in Psychology. His experience includes managing organizations from 10 to 400 people. He has served as a leadership and management training consultant in both government and non-governmental organizations. Ford has taught leadership, history and government at the college level. He has four grown children and eight grandchildren and enjoys travel.
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Chicken CrapTax increases have historically proven not to stimulate the economy and not to create jobs. Why do it. To redixtribute the wealth and give more power to government.
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Whiners: Their Impact on AmericaWhining is different from complaining. Whiners are satisfied to be victims. Others complain and then do something about it. Our nation was built by people who had the courage to change their circumstances and turn adversity into success.
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On Veterans Day, remembering the fight for the rights of all peopleBeing a veteran is special to me. Vietnam was my war and the way I was treated as a returning vet was different from those of other wars.
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Failed Progressive PoliciesBig government policy negatively impacts our daily lives. The Great Society and government bailouts have failed. Hard working men and women have ignored this trend and are now paying the price in hihger taxes and increased government control.
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A Democracy in DeclineOur elected representatives have created a fiefdom for themselves. They have insulated themselves from the very laws they pass for the rest of us. They have learned how to get re-elected again and again by giving away other people's money.
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Becoming an AmericanComing to America is a choice. You come because you like what it has to offer, not tho change what has been proven successful. We speak English and we are comfortable with our laws and our customs.
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Brian and His FriendsIn a post WWII beach town, a young boy grows up with friends of all ages. Unforseen tragedy puts it all in perspective.
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Unions: A Mixed BagUnions served a useful and valuable purpose -- once. They have been transformed to something that is bad for our country.
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Bipartisanship: An Over-rated ConceptMany promote bipartisanship as the sine qua non for good politics. This is not true when one side must sacrifice its principles in order to compromise. Statesmanship demands that one remains faithful to one's values and principles.
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Will Israel Bomb Iran?Israel's back is to the wall. Iran is devleoping nuclear weapons and vows to eradicate Israel from the face of the earth, and then come after the rest of the western infidels. What next?
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His First Train RobberyDaymond Daniel leaves home with his outlaw brother looking for adventure and some easy money. No one was supposed to get hurt.
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Correcting a Newsweek Article on the Tea PartyNot antagonistic toward authority, the Tea Party movement completely supports the authority of the US Constitution. It is people busy working, paying their mortgages, paying taxes and rearing responsible children.
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Socialism Yields MediocritySocialism is the great leveler. It breeds mediocrity which impedes growth and development. It undermines creativity and innovation. Ultimately, it yields a society of the status quo. Progress dies.
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Twisting Our ConstitutionThis article gives specific examples of how the orignial intent of the founding fathers has been changed, ignored or inappropriately manipulated.
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What is the Problem with Islam?Is Islam a monolithic religion? Some see it as Wahhabi versus moderate Muslims. The question is more complex. There are Muslim extremists that are not Wahhabi. Is it possible to be a moderate Muslim without being considered an apostate by other Muslims?
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Why the United Nations Has FailedDuring 60 years of deterioration, the United Nations has become an anti-American and anti-Semitic organization. It is run by socialists and Muslims to the exclusion of the rights of others.
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Why the Fundamentals of American Government Are Essential KnowledgeOur founding fathers created a fundamental change in the way governments are established. This article describes how and why the United States is fundamentally different and why America rebelled.