Category Archives: Food for thought

MEMORIAL DAY 2025-WHERE HAVE ALL THE FLOWERS GONE?

Posted on May 26, 2025 by asknod

I have been known to listen to different news sources not only to broaden my perspective on how dissimilar minds think but also to attempt to comprehend change. An example would be how (or why) a swath of America has … Continue reading →

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLAIMS SHARKS.

Posted on April 27, 2025 by asknod

Stop what you’re doing now and read this article from the War Horse. It’s a report on our fellow Veterans Lt. Colonels Scott Greenblatt and Bill Taylor.https://thewarhorse.org/va-benefits-claims-lobbying-congress/ Boy howdy wouldn’t you want to set a spell, have a brewski or … Continue reading →

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BVA– WORKIN’ IN A COAL MINE

Posted on February 16, 2025 by asknod

Well, pilgrims. It’s Sunday morning and I feel that spirit moving me to bore you all to tears again with my drivel. But if even one TBI’d or PTSD’d Veteran read this blog and came to me, I’d be plumb … Continue reading →

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BVA TRIP NUMBER 3–I’M BEING FOLLOWED BY A MOONSHADOW

Posted on January 27, 2025 by asknod

As has been the case for well over a tenth of a century, I continue to offer advice for free. There is no special $99.95 Bootcamp for Beginners fee or the $199.99 Advanced Infantry Course for SMC where you actually … Continue reading →

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VETERANS ARE LOSERS AND SUCKERS?

Posted on October 18, 2024 by asknod

I know. All the Karen’s will come out from under their rocks and tell us this is untrue. But it isn’t. It’s very easy to verify it happened. Without beating a dead horse, elections do matter. Be sure to exercise … Continue reading →

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EXPOSED VET RADIO SHOW 10/10

Posted on October 8, 2024 by asknod

John, Ray and I have a great show lined up for you folks on the Independent Living Program (VR&E ILP) or what’s left of it in this day and age. I look forward to delivering the new details on my … Continue reading →

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ELECTION 2024–TAKING AMERICA’S PULSE

Posted on October 6, 2024 by asknod

In the sixteen years I’ve been writing this blog, I’ve witnessed America seemingly go off the rails. As I abhor religion and politics on this site, I have studiously avoided it for a reason and strive to concentrate exclusively on … Continue reading →

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VA–I’LL BE YOUR HUCKLEBERRY

Posted on August 18, 2024 by asknod

We’re rapidly reaching a breaking point very similar to what I encountered when I came home from Vietnam. We have engaged in a protracted war footing for twenty years (again) and now the chickens are coming home to roost. The … Continue reading →

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THE SYNDICATE–A COMPOSITE ANALYSIS

Posted on July 18, 2024 by asknod

Without divulging any names, (boy howdy do your ears just perk up) I admit joining a new think tank. We loosely call it The Syndicate although it’s far more informal than a Wounded Wallet “All Hands on Deck!” alert. Relax. … Continue reading →

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AMERICA IN THE 21ST CENTURY–HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Posted on July 4, 2024 by asknod

Unlike Mr. Sting of The Police band, I have great faith in America. His song Spirits in the Material World paints a bleak picture of the future if you subscribe to its dire premise. Many progresssive-minded folks do. I don’t. … Continue reading →

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