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Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 24, 2017 in Blog, Politics | 2 comments

True Patriotism: Respect vs. Disrespect

I’ve attended hundreds of sporting events at the college and pro level. This means I’ve witnessed the customary pre-game rendition of the national anthem more times than I can count in dozens of cities and stadiums all over the country.

I find it puzzling to see those who vehemently criticize pro football players for taking a knee being labeled as “disrespectful.” The protestors are “disrespecting the flag” is a popular accusation that’s been raised all over social media. The president has even jumped into the melee, and typically as has been his doing, he’s made the issue far more incendiary for the country he presumably governs.

However, based on my experiences observing the national anthem played at games, of all major sports, there does seem to be quite a bit of hypocrisy going on.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 22, 2017 in Blog, Politics | 1 comment

John McCain: A Maverick Defined

Just now, I went and looked up the word “maverick.”

The definition is as follows: “an unorthodox or independent-minded person.”

Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) has been labeled a “maverick” off and on during much of his four decades in public life.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Sep 18, 2017 in Blog, Politics, Travel | 1 comment

Robert E. Lee Loses Another Battle

We can’t help but be shaped by the experiences of our youth and the events of our past.

Last week in the heart of one of America’s poshest zip codes, a consecrated bronze memorial to Robert E. Lee was chiseled from its sturdy granite foundation. Unencumbered, then it was chained to a giant crane and hoisted upwards into the bright blue Texas September sky. Next, the bulky wrath of ire was loaded onto a reinforced flatbed truck. Ultimately, the disruptive shrine and controversial symbol which instilled pride in some and to many others epitomized overt racism, discrimination, and hate was carted away to its final resting place somewhere outside the city, presumably never to return again.

Here’s the story of a neighborhood, a park, and a statue. It’s never too late to do the right thing.

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jul 28, 2017 in Blog, Politics | 1 comment

John McCain’s Glorious Revenge: Arizona Senator Bitch Slaps Trump

Late last night in front of the entire country and the whole world, Sen. John McCain bitched-slapped the President of the United States.

He did it with a defiant thumb turned upside down, signifying a vote of “no.”

Posted by Nolan Dalla on Jul 27, 2017 in Blog, Politics | 2 comments

Braver than Bigotry: Counterarguments to the Ignorance of Trump’s Transgender Ban

Question: What’s braver than bigotry?

Answer: Any transgendered person who is willing to voluntarily enlist in the United States military, especially in face of so much ignorance and hatred.