Category Archives: National Defense

Faded Glory … Faded Vision?

Posted on July 5, 2016 by

Old Glory has flown proudly over the United States, in one form or another, since thirteen colonies joined together to form a republic. From that point forward, it has been the symbol of freedom and courage for much of the … Continue reading →

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Run Silent, Run Deep

Posted on November 11, 2015 by

Baby Boomers and their parents may recognize the title of this piece. It was a classic war film from 1958 starring two of the country’s hottest male stars. The title comes from submarine tactics during World War II. To avoid … Continue reading →

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Ahmed and His Clock

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

Now that most of the uproar is over, perhaps it would be possible to talk about the brouhaha in Irving, Texas with a little objectivity. First, to make it clear, OneOldCop does not care whether this young man was naive, … Continue reading →

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Paved With Good Intentions: Interstate Highways

Posted on December 5, 2011 by

It is only fitting to start this series of articles with the interstate highway system.  In many ways there is no greater example of the old saying from which the title is derived.  The road to hell is paved with good … Continue reading →

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Lack of Discretion

Posted on July 11, 2011 by

Texas State Legislative sessions are always interesting to watch. They only occur every other year, and the regular session is limited to 140 days. The idea is to limit the time elected officials have to mess with things and avoid … Continue reading →

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