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Hello Bartholomew....Happy New Year. My apology for the late reply. I’ve been on assignment in the middle east and China. I’m actually not concerned about troll bloggers or their opinions. The only reason I respond to trollers is to agitate
them as I do not take them seriously. In fact trollers stir controversy which results in readership. I have not published any recent posts because I’ve been quite busy. Thanks for the offer but I do not want to silence my enemies. They’re to beneficial to my success.

lol!!

no problem!

and your point is.......????
Have you ever heard the phrase “you can’t do anything to someone without doing something for them”? here’s how that works; in your fruitless efforts to discredit me or perhaps to run me off this site you have actually driven more traffic to my links. For this I say, thank you!! I know you probably think that your comments speaks for others on the site but I’ve received personal emails encouraging the articles and indicating that you - and others on the site like yourself are no more than petty, insignificant trolls. I don’t know you personally but believe it or not I do respect you. Nevertheless I think I’ve given you more attention than you deserve. However, don’t stop your comments because you’ve been a great help - just don’t expect a response from me in the future...unless you have something constructive to say.

btw - If you’re going to selectively take a quote from my profile this would be the one that best represent me - and may help you.
“my intent is not to persuade you in one direction or another. You have your viewpoints, I have mine - and somewhere in the middle is respect”

answer: copyright and content control issues. originals must be published from a recomended source location.

right on brother - I like those left rights at the beginning of the video!! :)

you’re correct in the misposting - my apology. Take care and God bless.

very good shibumi...you were reading - the responses at least!! btw, use of the (’s) is short for the word “is”. To describe a singular you would use the term “man is”. To describe a plural you would use the term “mans’ as a possesive verb. You never use the apostorphe s when the subject is a possesive verb. Also “Hute” is a global term which has multiple spellings based on its (again - possesive verb [plural])geographical location and translation. “Hoot” is the American version of the same word. it is also spelled ‘hute’ in some geopolitical global locations. All are verbs used to indicate a loud cry or, according to some global translation it means to “ignore a loud cry of scorn”. They are also related to various synonyms such as utter; emit; let out; and let loose. Nevertheless, thanks for pointing out the typos. by the way, is the use of ‘shibuma’ a representation of the novel by Trevania who’s -or ‘whose’ emphasis is to highlight the life of an assassin? I’m not critizing -or- criticising your online identity - I’m just curious. You don’t have to respond. I know to you my responses are vain and somewhat arrogant and they may indicate a defensive attitude however, to me they represent what I perceive to be your level of maturity base on your comments. Here’s - or ‘here is’ a tip for future responses.....If you want respect - show it - otherwise expect to receive what you’re -or- ‘you are’ expressing to others. In the meantime take care my friend and don’t read any more of my postings. You’re obviously not the intended audience.

come on now - be nice! believe it or not I voted for Nixon and Reagan...but not John McCane - Sorry.

I agree.

In the apparent absense of any form of intellect - your comment is an expected response. Thanks for cooperating in the dialog.

Don’t take the article or the responses too personal my friend. it’s just one mans’ opinion of the world. In the larger scheme of life - liberal or conservative, who really gives a hute about my opinon, yours, or anyone else when they conflict with individual perspectives.....certainly not our current government leaders! The article is not intended to bash America. I served 25 years in the Army and I currently work at a global firm specializing in cyber security and I also serve as a Foreign Service Officer in global diplomacy. Like you, I’m just another concerned citizen and I’m frustrated because I see my fellow military comtrades loosing their lives because of poor, selfish, borderline unpatriotic decisions of some of our current political leaders - from the presidents’ office to local governments. I travel internationally quite often and when I look back into America in comparrison to the world I see a troubled road ahead particularly where it pertains to foreign investments (takeover) and the national debt. Something is going to have to give. And it’s a shame to watch our military men and women lay their lives down just to watch the country slowly slip into the hands of those investors who do not have our best interests at heart. If my responses have been rude or disrespective please forgive me I’m just a frustrated citizen and I fear the future of my grand kids and this country. As a result - we need visionary leaders who is willing to step out of the box of normality and labels and do the right thing.

they were good men but unfortunately, products of their times.

Interesting comment. You have provided a great source of entertainment today. Thank you.

You got it my friend. I believe that what worked in the past was based on the circumstances, cultural, technology etc, of the times. I believe we need a new way of thinking to better compete in a global market and maintain our competitive edge. whether an individual thought the past was good or bad is irrelevant in the larger scheme of things. the US economy is in trouble and if the US was a corporation we would have filed for bankruptcy years ago. I served 25 years in the Army in fields ranging from special forces, communications, civil affairs, administration, and cyber security. I currently work at a global company in the areas of information technology and I am a Foreign Service Officer in the area of Global Diplomacy. Technology has made this a small world and its getting smaller. If America is going to stand stall - outside of military strength - then we need progressive leadership who is not afraid to think outside the box and who can capitalize on the diverse skills of all Americans - despite ethnicity, race, or religion. I, like millions of Americans is looking forward to a stronger, more economically competitive America. ...and going back to the ‘good old days’ is not the way to accomplish this massive goal. Most comments are from a personal perspective which overlooks the larger problem.

Thanks for reading and commenting on the article. I’m truly enjoying the comments - even the personal attacks. They validate the intent of the articles which is to push the audience out of their comfort zone to the point of absolute madness.....encouraging people to think outside the box and voicing their personal opinions. I have to admit that the number of responses has been greater than predicted but welcomed nonetheless. This has been great!!! The reference to a blog pimp was hillarious - not very original - but hillarious nonetheless. Thank you! When I return to the states I will make an effort to read your blogs. I’m sure I will find them quite interesting.

Thanks for reading and commenting on the article. I’m truly enjoying the comments - even the personal attacks. They validate the intent of the articles which is to push the audience out of their comfort zone to the point of absolute madness.....encouraging people to think outside the box and voicing their personal opinions. I have to admit that the number of responses has been greater than predicted but welcomed nonetheless. This has been great!!!

shame on you. i hope you rot in hell!! lol

I have no shame in being labeled a liberal - if that’s the label you want to pin on me. However, your response suggest that you’re perhaps a closet liberal because a real conservative would read the article - agree or dissagree and move on without feeling a need to express deeply hidden motives. A true conservative know where they stand on issues and have no need for petty comments. nevertheless, I appreciate your observation and I wish you the best.