Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Readings That Have Caught My Eye. A Few Random Thoughts.

The first three links are to a blog that I was just made aware of. Take your time with it.

http://www.theagon.org/blog/

http://www.theagon.org/blog/?p=267

http://www.theagon.org/blog/?p=155
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The next link linked into one of the above links.
https://teachingandlearninginhighered.org/2013/09/27/students-dont-go-to-college-to-learn/

The next link has been floating around the blogosphere for a few days.
http://www.captainsjournal.com/2017/06/05/preparing-for-jihad-in-america-an-intellectual-framework-for-violence/

John Robb always has very interesting topics to consider.
http://globalguerrillas.typepad.com/globalguerrillas/2017/06/the-common-driver-of-public-violence.html

http://globalguerrillas.typepad.com/globalguerrillas/2017/06/signs-of-deep-psychological-distress-in-america-.html
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Read this one with the above Captain's Journal post in mind.
http://sultanknish.blogspot.com/2017/06/europes-rising-islamic-insurgency.html
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Rejection, while never easy, is something I am learning to embrace. It has been happening a lot lately.
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I just watched Generation Kill for the first time. I wasn't in OIF-I, but I was in OIF-II. While not a Marine, the series rang true for the most part to me. I am glad that the problems in leadership, especially at certain levels, is a military wide issue. I saw analogs of peers, leaders, and guys under me during the show.
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I still have not got to go shooting since we moved. This Is A Source Of Major Frustration.
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