Monthly Archives: June 2015

Talking to Terrorists

A government should engage with any terrorist group that has a viable following. Not because it’s the right thing to do, but because it’s necessary and ultimately, inevitable. This sums up the point Jonathan Powell is making. And he would … Continue reading

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Fall Of The Roman Empire

Before this book, I really didn’t know much about life in, or collapse of the Roman Empire. To be honest, while I knew the Empire existed around the time of Christ, I had no idea that the empire lasted another … Continue reading

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What Money Can’t Buy

This should be mandatory reading. There is simply no other way to say this. This books follows up on Michael Sandel’s book Justice which is also incredible. This book explores the issues of prostitution, choice, and what is fair. Even … Continue reading

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Those Angry Days

This was an excellent book. I’ll get around to writing more one day. Short version, I didn’t realize how reluctant America was enter WWII. I had no idea that isolationist held such sway. As a pilot an already inclined to … Continue reading

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