Joe Smith

I remember my father making a point to always catch Paul Harvey on radio or TV and as I grew up, I did the same. Whether you agree or disagree with his opinions on the issues of that time, one thing was sure--he spoke from the heart.

If you're looking for an interesting American History course for personal enrichment or professional development that has great bearing on current events, you might want to check out @Gilder_Lehrman course: "American Immigration History: 1820 to the Present". The instructor is…

According to Buck O'Neill and Monte Irvin, players in the Negro Leagues were given the equivalent of a dollar a day. When Babe Ruth would barnstorm with them, he'd bring in $1500 a game to be distributed to the teams. Ruth was a longtime advocate of integrating baseball. "When…

NEWS🚨: In November 2026, A Human-Made Object Will Reach A Light-Day From Earth For First Time In History

Charles Krauthammer left us seven years ago today. I miss him and his insights and his kindness, and I think of this bit of wisdom often.

The next big issue regarding the current conflagration in the Middle East is what will become of Iran should the current regime be overthrown. I think you're going to see a multi-faction struggle for power between three primary factions along with other groups: Monarchists,…

FWIW my analysis of current events in the Middle East: I think the fierceness and success of the Israeli air campaign has taken many people by surprise. In a few days, Israel has gained air superiority, severely set back the Iranian nuclear program, and has apparently brought the…

After observing the feeds from @SecNoem press conference where @AlexPadilla4CA was forcibly ejected for crashing the conference, I can't help but feel a deep sense of disappointment. Could the situation have been handled better by the Secretary's security detail? Yes, I think so.…

🚨 THIS JUST IN 🚨 Florida has detached from the United States and has now taken up residence in a new location

A little something nostalgic to break up all the doom and gloom of the past week: Who here misses the old 1960s Paul Henning rural comedies--Beverly Hillbillies, Petticoat Junction, Green Acres? Those shows were regulars on my family's TV set at nights whenever they aired. Who…

More musings from an old man: Trump's in an interesting position in that his greatest advantage is also his greatest vulnerability: he has nothing to lose. He doesn't have to worry about running for a second term so that gives him a certain freedom of action that he wouldn't have…

Been playing some @GalCiv IV in preparation for their new patch. To me one of the most fun things about the game is creating the lore and backstory for custom civs. There's so much room for creativity.

It seems that @Ask_Spectrum is pulling a bait and switch with @DisneyPlus in that when I tried to activate my stream with them which is supposed to be included as part of my streaming package I am instead confronted with an upgrade page that won't let me progress further with my…

Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson have paid their penance. It is time for them to take their place in Cooperstown.

Happy Mothers Day, Mom. It's been ten years since you left us to be with Dad in your heavenly home. I miss you more every day. Love you always.

I want to pose a question for any would-be historians out there: Why did President Eisenhower order 1,000 men--a full strength battalion--of the 101st Airborne to Central High in Little Rock when he had already federalized the Arkansas National Guard which was already there? When…