Now and then, I look into my crystal ball. This is usually a dark place. Having the will to look where others ignore has a certain level of nihilism. It is not that somebody advocates for evil to triumph, but…
Category: Politics
ChatGPT gets religion and it is fascinating
The following started out as what would happen if you asked ChatGPT about god? Knowing that is a pretty simplistic thing to ask a chat bot. Knowing it is self-referential way of training an AI I asked ChatGPT a little…
Script: Sam and ChatGPT talk salaried v. hourly and quiet quitting associated with return to office
[Opening Scene: Dr. Sam Liles, a charismatic host, stands in front of a vibrant set, with the ChatGPT logo displayed in the background. Upbeat music plays.] Dr. Sam Liles: Welcome back, folks! Today, we have a special treat for you.…
Extreme high-wealth individuals blinded by their light
When extreme high-wealth individuals reframe negative consequences of their poor decisions, it can create a departure from reality and exacerbate the consequences themselves. In some ways this is the Wiley Coyote phenomenon of standing under the falling anvil hoping the…
The Weaponization of CISA: Examining Allegations of Collusion between a ‘Cybersecurity’ Agency, Big Tech, and Disinformation Partners in Censoring Americans
The following is a summary of the document: THE WEAPONIZATION OF CISA: HOW A “CYBERSECURITY” AGENCY COLLUDED WITH BIG TECH AND “DISINFORMATION” PARTNERS TO CENSOR AMERICANS by the: Committee on the Judiciary and the Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of…
On the security of electronic election infrastructure
I keep getting asked to interview on the topic of election system security and whether I think there is enough being done, whether I think there are risks, and what I think about what is being done. I always direct…
Open letter to Joseph R. Biden 46th President of the United States
Dear President Biden, Congratulations and thank you for serving as the President of the United States of America. Your career of sacrifice, and service have led you to leading our nation. Your empathy and compassion have guided you with a…
We’ve got some thinking to do
The USA is on centerstage today as the latest in a long line of liberal democracies unable to adjust. There is a schism of political ideologies. This is occurring worldwide but today is Americas day.
What does COVID-19 Recovery maybe look like?
COVID-19 will likely change our world view as citizens, consumers, and leaders. There are a variety of things we need to be concerned with as we move through steady state response into a recovery kind of situation. The following are…
2019 Marine Corps Birthday and Veterans Day
November 10th is the Marine Corps Birthday. The best day of the year. November 11th is Veterans Day. As a junior in High School I joined the US Army National Guard. Having lived on a small boat with my parents in the…
Legitimacy: Government Shutdown
Why do government workers stay on the job? In 2017 I was looking at the direction that the new senior leaders were leaning in DHS Intelligence and Analysis. I was feeling conned because I had a departure path in early…
Veterans Day
I served in the Army National Guard and then transferred into the Marines. I have lectured at almost all the US military accademies. I have lectured at all of the US war colleges, and most of the staff colleges. I…
Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russia election interference
Government transition: Planning ahead for career risk
As a FED covered by the Hatch Act most onerous elements I have eschewed all political discourse and basically kept my mouth shut. That isn’t going to change now. I have no view public or private to share on the…
Authoritarianism or similar rather than leadership
Leadership is not about the tell it is about the do. To many people look at a leadership task as telling other people what to do. They take an authoritarian perspective on the principle of getting things done. I see…