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L.S. “Butch” Mazzuca
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Butch Mazzuca

Appeasing Dictators

If you’re like most Americans, you may be wondering why Donald Trump has chosen to confront Venezuela so aggressively. While we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors in the Oval Office, it’s clear this dispute extends beyond just narco-trafficking and illegal...

Authentic Leadership

Recently, a very dear friend and squadron mate from Vietnam sent me an article by Judd Garrett titled 4-Dimensional Chess. I read Garrett often because he is insightful and has a strong grasp of history.  I largely agree with his central premise: Donald Trump views...

“Start spreadin’ the news…”

Two days ago in the city that never sleeps Zoran Mamdani was sworn into office…and Frank Sinatra is turning in his grave.  But let’s be clear: casting a vote for a politician with socialist branding doesn’t mean New Yorkers have suddenly turned against capitalism....

Random Thoughts

Christmas occurs on the 358th day of the 12th month of the year (except leap year when it occurs on 359th) New Year’s occurs on the 1st day of the 1st month of the year – why then do we always think Christmas comes before New Year’s? And speaking of the holidays, is...

Aha! or AI?

For fifteen wonderful years, I taught skiing for Vail Resorts and had the opportunity to teach people from all over the world.  I loved every minute of it.  Being a ski instructor was that rare job where work felt like play, and where having fun wasn’t a distraction...

E Pluribus Unum

We hear the refrain, “We’re a nation of immigrants,” but that’s just more ill-thought-out bumper-sticker mentality because beneath the noise lies a much deeper philosophical divide.  The real debate shouldn’t be about immigration per se.  Rather, as a nation we need...