Most constitutional scholars, jurists, and historians regard freedom of speech as the cornerstone of the American system of governance. Constitutional scholar, Jonathan Turley opines, “we should all find the collapse of free speech protections in Europe, as the Left...
Butch Mazzuca
A Brotherhood Untouched by Time
Today we celebrate the 250th anniversary of founding of the United States Marine Corps – aka – the ‘Marine Corps Birthday’ that will be celebrated by both active-duty and former Marines the world over. I’m not going to write about the Corps’ glorious history of...
They Don’t Get It – Yet!
Vis-à-vis yesterday’s election results, it’s only a matter of time before the citizens of America’s largest city experience the folly of their collective decision to elect Zohran Mamdani as New York City’s next mayor. Allow me to explain. Every ideology—communism,...
Let’s be Adults When We Talk Politics!
There’s a long-standing social rule that says we shouldn’t discuss religion or politics in polite company. On the surface that sounds reasonable because both subjects carry a ‘charge’ and stir strong emotions. But does it really have to be this way? I get it...
Ding Dong the Witch is Dead!
With Halloween just a few days away, and just for fun, I thought I’d reprise a commentary I wrote for the Vail Daily Newspaper on Halloween, 2002. Folklore tells us that witches and witchcraft permeated life in the western world since ancient Rome. Why then is there...
Hitting the Boat!
When a crisis emerges anywhere on earth, it’s no accident that every president since Franklin D. Roosevelt has asked the same first question: “Where are the carriers?” Modern nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, such as those in the Nimitz or Ford class, are over 1,090...
Trump, Tariffs, and the Risk of Cornering a Rabid Dog
Donald Trump has long viewed tariffs as more than just a trade tool. He uses them to protect American industry, raise government revenue, spur domestic production, and apply diplomatic pressure. Now, he's threatening to apply “secondary tariffs” on Russian oil if...
Why the Epstein Case Won’t Go Away
The reason the Epstein case continues to dominate headlines is simple: the corporate media wants it to. They claim their motive is “transparency,” pushing for the release of sealed documents—especially grand jury transcripts. But let’s be honest—they know full well...
Adult Truths
I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history when you die. Has anyone ever successfully folded a fitted sheet? Bad decisions can make for some great stories There’s a very fine line between Saturday night and Sunday morning....
Random Thoughts
If you're going to judge Donald Trump, judge him by what he does—not what he says. His blunt rhetoric and use of social media are tools of negotiation, not diplomacy. So far, his policies align closely with his campaign promises. No one paying attention should be...