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Language Games

Posted on January 14, 2020 by S. Eric Jackson

Honesty starts with language.  No! It does not start with the language used. It starts with the way that language is used. For example, one might send a colleague an email stating, “I cannot believe you are so ******* dumb … Continue reading →

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Eating an Elephant: The Media Circus

Posted on December 3, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

Given the title of this piece, one might wonder if it will be another op-ed about the media and the Republican Party. If that is a concern, rest assured, that would be akin to carrying sand to the beach. No, … Continue reading →

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An Unexpected Reunion

Posted on April 9, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

“Run Silent, Run Deep” was a Veteran’s Day homage of sorts to those who served and their families. Using the stories of my father and brother as examples, I hoped to raise awareness of the problems veterans and their families … Continue reading →

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Incoming!

Posted on March 26, 2019 by S. Eric Jackson

“INCOMING!” is the last thing anyone wants to hear in a war zone. It means you have seconds to find cover before the stuff hits the fan. In the modern world, outside of the numerous battle zones spread across the … Continue reading →

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So Far As It Depends On You – Part 2

Posted on October 4, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

Part 1 of this piece concluded with the statement that the friend in question was no longer trustworthy. The article further opined maintaining a relationship with someone untrustworthy is risky at best, foolish or dangerous at worst. The piece posed … Continue reading →

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Monkey Business

Posted on August 2, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

It seems every pundit, news source, or so-called authority of any kind is quoting polls, surveys, or statistics these days. Anyone with knowledge of polls, surveys and statistics likely laughs themselves silly or grinds their teeth until their head hurts … Continue reading →

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Collateral Damage

Posted on April 11, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

President Trump’s critics love to hammer him over his “xenophobic” tendencies. They claim his efforts to control the number of questionable refugees and illegal immigrants entering the country are the products of his bigotry and hate. When confronted with evidence … Continue reading →

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Simplistically Speaking

Posted on April 4, 2017 by S. Eric Jackson

If only the woes of the world could be solved with a meme! It would be grand if one could post a meme, a symbol or a photo-shopped miracle cloud formation that would magically inspire people to see the error … Continue reading →

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Stuck in the Middle

Posted on May 16, 2012 by S. Eric Jackson

Politics, the news, and life today remind me of a song from the early 1970s. “Stuck in the Middle With You” by the group Stealers Wheel made about as much sense as any popular song from that era, which is … Continue reading →

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