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Jack Lewis

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Jack Lewis deployed to Iraq in late 2004 with a detachment of Army Reserve soldiers in the 361st Psychological Operations Company. His scribbling experience includes a couple of hundred news and opinion pieces in small newspapers, for which he received a Society of Professional Journalists editorial writing award and the Darrell Bob Houston Journalism Prize. He can be reached here.
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Posted Mon, Oct 24, 12:26 p.m.
Pro tip: kicking in the door panel of the car that blows through your crosswalk can be dangerous, thus is NOT recommended. Carrying a good, solid and disposably economical briefcase for whacking cars on the roof is a much better option. It's illegal, sure -- but not wrong. Strike a ...
MOREPosted Mon, Oct 6, 1:38 p.m.
RE: Thoughtful: Fairly spoken, kegill. I gave few details affording expanded insight to Sen. McCain's veteran support record in the legislature. For a broader perspective, Disabled American Veterans gives Sen. McCain about a 20 percent rating for his votes on legislation that they consider important to their organization. Details on ...
MOREPosted Mon, Oct 6, 9:06 a.m.
RE: Still working for PSYOPS Jack?: Hi, Cameron: I'm no longer with the USAR. I re-entered reserve service in 2003 at age 39 and did a stint with the 361st Psychological Operations Company (Tactical), followed by a year in the Guard with 1-19 SFG(A). Tactical PSYOP teams are led by ...
MOREPosted Tue, Sep 16, 8:44 a.m.
Naughty bearness: I found it interesting that Canadian authorities use DNA testing to determine the culpability of individual bears in mauling incidents. Of course, since the death penalty seems to be applied with ubiquitous enthusiasm, it's reminiscent of Salem witch trial protocol: the only innocent bear is a dead bear. ...
MOREPosted Thu, Sep 11, 11:54 p.m.
RE: Article II section2: "The President shall be Commander in Chief . . . ": Pride is a sin most appropriate to some of the world's deadliest warriors. You may not like Marines, sir, but you need them. I'm guessing you don't like to admit that, and that's OK. They ...
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