A Plea for Donations for Philippine Flood Victims
September 28, 2009 by JB
Filed under Announcements, Thoughts
Thoughts My wife asked me to post the following information. She has posted it on her blog and we, both, feel that this is a very important bit of information. As many of you know there was a horrible storm this past weekend. This storm flooded 80% of Metro Manila in a matter of hours. [...]
America No Longer Global Cop
Opinions Historically, I believe one of America’s biggest problems has been its propensity to attempt to solve all the problems of the world. This habit evolved right after World War II when most of the world thought America could do no wrong. History has proven that theory wrong as new countries evolved and geo-politics became [...]
When a Treaty is Not a Treaty
Opinions For over 10 years there has been a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America. The United States has many of these agreements with nations around the world. What is different with the Philippine VFA is it was NEVER approved by the United States Congress. [...]
Hi Everyone, JB here! Thoughts On My Day is a place where I can sort out my thoughts and opinions on current day issues. I will post on everything and anything that attracts my attention - no forbidden topics.Sometimes it will be light and other times it will be serious. Of course, you will agree or disagree...that is what blogging is all about. As for me,I am a very young and happy 60 “something” year old family man. I have lived and traveled in many countries around the world, Having been around awhile, I will, from time to time, post some personal recollections. So,thank you for stopping by and please visit often.
