SCRC Writers

Shenandoah County Republican Committee Writers
(SCRC Writers)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor and Newsletters in 2024:

Poplar, J. (2024, December 20). "Service Above Self." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/service-above-self/
Chroniger, J. (2024, December 20). "Letter to the Editor: Why Trump?" The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-why-trump/article_e01a9647-58ea-5bd7-9420-8fc31856d822.html
Massoud, J. (2024, December 17). "Trump– the Great Uniter." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/trump-the-great-uniter/
Poplar, J. (2024, December 17). "Commentary: The message." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-message/article_f20f10d3-9744-5c48-8553-3ce804c58f30.html
12/12/2024: Poplar, J. (2024, December 11). "James Poplar: When history comes full circle." Daily News Record. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/james-poplar-when-history-comes-full-circle/article_ab9979c7-05c3-5cbe-8467-e0b01c023f07.html
Poplar, J. (2024, December 7). "At Dawn We Slept." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/at-dawn-we-slept/
Poplar, J. (2024, December 5, 2024). "The Republic Endures." The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/the-republic-endures/
Poplar, J. R. III. (2024, November 22). "Commentary: Let us review the bidding …" The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-let-us-review-the-bidding/article_1f76fd76-9270-528e-ae69-223fe07e7582.html
Poplar, J. (2024, November 21). "Commentary: Band of Brothers: In the summer of 1914, Europe was a massive powder keg, with a slow-burning fuse ready to explode at any minute. When the first World War began, it quickly escalated into a horrific conflict that would last four years and involve millions of soldiers." https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-band-of-brothers/article_49c996cc-6f33-5e15-ab23-3085590fe313.html
11/12/2024: Massoud, J. (2024, November 12). "On Nov. 5, 2024, Donald Trump won a historic victory for the ages, one that will be recalled in history, as the second ex-president to ever win the presidency back. And while Democrats are currently trying to figure out why Orange Man won, everyone should have seen this coming." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-how-trump-won-a-historic-victory/article_a622cb73-f465-5512-9820-0bac2f91ed28.html
11/8/2024: Poplar, J.R. (2024, November 8). "Commentary: Veterans Day -- not only to thank but to give. Northern Virginia Daily. Editorial Section. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-veterans-day-not-only-to-thank-but-to-give/article_d48f3cf9-dd5d-5b81-ae16-9ae412872d7a.html
10/25/2024: Poplar III, James R. (2024, October 25). "Commentary: Great leaders unite, not divide." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-great-leaders-unite-not-divide/article_2a5c7f1e-d778-5f49-bdb7-4a46498c01c0.html
10/24/2024: Barlow, D. (2024, October 24). "Our Hologram Candidate." The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-our-hologram-candidate/article_127dd139-aa0c-5962-ad92-a32fae060a5d.html
10/11/2024: Massoud, J. (2024, October 11). "What Kind Of Dressing Goes With That Word Salad?" The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/what-kind-of-dressing-goes-with-that-word-salad/
10/01/2024: "Commentary: Why I am supporting Ben Cline for Congress – and why you should too" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (October 1, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-why-i-am-supporting-ben-cline-for-congress-and-why-you-should-too/article_98d19cd5-af7c-5870-a5a6-be424552b9ce.html
09/30/2024: "Let’s review the bidding: For those naïve Democrats who are clamoring for Israel to immediately cease hostilities let’s review the bidding of one of Israel’s “neighbors” to the north – Hezbollah or “The Party of God.” ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 30, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/lets-review-the-bidding/
09/27/2024: "Commentary: The Democratic Party and cognitive dissonance: As a former member of the Democratic Party, I remain in touch with many of my friends who remain members. Unfortunately, they are in denial of the harm that the Biden-Harris administration has inflicted upon this nation. Since day one, they have embarked on a misguided course of action that has put the nation’s economy and our national security in serious jeopardy." ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 27, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-democratic-party-and-cognitive-dissonance/article_7099e13d-b284-5c72-959b-401b5f985e40.html
09/26/2024: "Commentary: D-Day remembered." ... by Joanne Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 26, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-d-day-remembered/article_18905f31-0dae-508d-9659-8bcd2cd42970.html
09/25/2024: "A legend in his own mind…" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 25, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/a-legend-in-his-own-mind/
09/23/2024: "The Road not Taken." ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 23, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/the-road-not-taken-2/
09/21/2024: "Great Leaders unite, not divide" written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 21, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/great-leaders-unite-not-divide/
09/17/2024: "Commentary: Donald Trump takes on Kamala Harris and 2 moderators: t wasn’t shocking, but the moderators from ABC were 100% in the tank for Kamala Harris and while they tried to tip the debate last week in Harris’ favor, fact is that Trump’s knowledge and his ability to command a stage and understand the issues came through." The Northern Virginia Daily. (September 17, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-donald-trump-takes-on-kamala-harris-and-2-moderators/article_7b6044cd-0442-503d-b190-e332dcdc9c21.html
09/13/2024: "Commentary: “Star Wars” and visionary leadership" ... by James R. Poplar III. The Northern Virginia Daily (September 13, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-star-wars-and-visionary-leadership/article_fa916698-503a-5053-8c6a-91f82543c82a.html
09/11/2024: Poplar, J. (2024, September 11). "Qualities that define a real leader: Perhaps based on last night's POTUS debate we could learn something from one of our Founding Fathers ..." LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ros-poplar-86a930164_qualities-that-define-a-real-leader-perhaps-activity-7239747814753271808-UIP0
08/27/2024: "Commentary: Why you should vote for Donald Trump"
... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily. Quote: "For those of you who still think that the corporate media is a teller of facts, you’d believe that our country is better off than it ever has been, and that we are living in the best times ever in American history. Unfortunately for pretty much all of us, the fact is that record inflation has made things more difficult for pretty much every American." Read the rest: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-why-you-should-vote-for-donald-trump/article_300ca45a-aaa9-5040-8398-f289c66d9083.html
08/23/2024: Commentary: Qualities that define a leader ... By James R. Poplar III. The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-qualities-that-define-a-leader/article_d8b8b978-a146-525a-9409-d3713c0410f6.html
08/09/2024: "Commentary: Election integrity, not..." ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily. August 9, 2024. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-election-integrity-not/article_b88820ba-0a44-5a92-b600-255d24928439.html
07/31/2024 "JD Vance’s ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ rings true: The story of America is the story of ordinary people stepping up to do amazing things. This is the story of JD Vance as told in “Hillbilly Elegy.” ... by John Massoud, Cardinal News, Serving Southwest and Southside Virginia. (July 31, 2024). https://cardinalnews.org/2024/07/30/jd-vances-hillbilly-elegy-rings-true/
7/5/2024: "Commentary: America needs a new Joshua Chamberlain" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily. (July 5, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-america-needs-a-new-joshua-chamberlain/article_1f53a268-3166-5b75-bc3a-ca22330eb50c.html
7/26/2024: "Eternal Father Strong to Save" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant. (July 26, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/eternal-father-strong-to-save/7/15/2024: "Letter to the Editor: Words Matter" ... by Timothy Carter, Chairman, Shenandoah Republican Committee. (2024, July 15). The Northern Virginia Daily: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-words-matter/article_8e245ffb-c528-5854-81a5-1e85a09b025a.html
7/12/2024: "Commentary: General Powell, we should have listened" ... by James R. Poplar, III, The Northern Virginia Daily (July 12, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-general-powell-we-should-have-listened/article_b4a789b7-2841-5218-82ab-4df1cdc9e436.html
07/05/2024: "Open Forum: Trump is the only candidate fit for office." The Winchester Star (July 5, 2024). https://www.winchesterstar.com/winchester_star/open-forum-trump-is-the-only-candidate-fit-for-office/article_c1b805a2-349b-541d-8158-97fae0b82951.html
06/28/2024: "Commentary: The American Spirit endures" ... by Ros Poplar. The Northern Virginia Daily (June 28, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-american-spirit-endures/article_eb068063-eae7-5f31-922b-802f3dfd8059.html
06/28/2024: "Commentary: A difference between Democrats and Republicans" ... by John Massoud. The Northern Virginia Daily (June 28, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-difference-between-democrats-and-republicans/article_05ae0572-7204-5481-b23f-cec6642f6a1b.html
06/06/2024: Read John Massoud's "A Few Thoughts On D-Day's 80th Anniversary ... Real Courage from our Attorney General," where John honors the memory of the "brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy (American, British, and Canadian)" and gives us "Great News from the Office of the Attorney General of Virginia."
05/25/2024: Correspondent of the Week: "Letter: This Memorial Day, let us not forget" ... by James Poplar III (retired), Quicksburg, Richmond-Times Dispatch. (May 25, 2024). https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/letter-this-memorial-day-let-us-not-forget/article_e541db36-19ee-11ef-8b16-27843a7e88ef.html
05/24/2024: "Commentary: Memorial Day 2024" ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 24, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-memorial-day-2024/article_2f7193a7-5a37-581c-a5f3-6f3593b68778.html
05/23/2024: "Memorial Day Lest We Forget" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 23, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/memorial-day-lest-we-forget/
05/22/2024: " Commentary: The American flag and Memorial Day" ... by Joanne Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 22, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-american-flag-and-memorial-day/article_85f7dfb0-3106-53a2-8cd7-13d01535b80b.html
05/09/2024: "Commentary: Time to move beyond don't" ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily. (May 9, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-time-to-move-beyond-don-t/article_57df233c-2a49-5cb7-9f73-8f6cfddcc4b4.html
05/8/2024: "Memorial Day is a Time of Remembrance" ... Viewpoint: James Poplar, Daily News-Record (May 8, 2024). https://www.dnronline.com/dnronline/memorial-day-is-a-time-of-remembrance/article_d934abad-4d6f-56aa-88e8-940ff7f076be.html
04/21/2024: "Star Wars: Vindicated Again" ... by James Poplar (April 21, 2024)
https://thebullelephant.com/star-wars-vindicated-again/
See also: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/04/star_wars_vindicated.html
04/14/2024: "Time to move beyond ‘don’t…" ... by James Poplar (April 14, 2024)
https://thebullelephant.com/time-to-move-beyond-dont/
See also: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/04/time_to_move_beyond_don_t.html
04/10/2024: "Election integrity returns to the national conversation" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 10, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/04/election_integrity_returns_to_the_national_conversation.html
04/08/2024: "The road not taken" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 8, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/04/the_road_not_taken.html
04/02/2024: "Oh, say can you see..." ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/oh-say-can-you-see/
March 30, 2024: "What defines a leader?" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant. https://thebullelephant.com/what-defines-a-leader/ James Poplar begins his story: On 10 March 1778 the then future President of the United States, John Adams, showed the fledgling United States of America and its citizens qualities that define a true leader." Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's article. See also: See also: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/03/what_defines_a_leader.html
March 16, 2024: "So what does Gen. MacArthur have to say about those who would scrap 'duty. honor, country'?" ... by Ros Poplar, American Thinker. https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/03/so_what_does_gen_macarthur_have_to_say_about_those_who_would_scrap_duty_honor_country.html See also: https://thebullelephant.com/duty-honor-country/
03/11/2024: "We've seen this movie before" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (March 11, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/03/weve_seen_this_movie_before.html See also: https://thebullelephant.com/unfortunately-i-have-seen-this-movie-before/
03/08/2024: "Commentary: The real threat to democracy — open borders" ... by James R. Poplar. (March 8, 2024). Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-real-threat-to-democracy-open-borders/article_7277e210-f3f2-5964-bee4-cd33a3d78164.html
03/04/2024: "Cloward-Piven Strategy redux?" ... by James Poplar. The Bull Elephant. March 4, 2024. https://thebullelephant.com/cloward-piven-strategy-redux/

James Poplar begins, "Perhaps you have recently heard or seen the term “Cloward–Piven Strategy.” I vaguely remember the concept from an academic perspective as a History and Sociology major in the early 1970s. In essence the Cloward–Piven strategy was developed in 1966 by American sociologists and political activists Richard Cloward and Frances Fox Piven. Cloward and Piven hypothesized that drastic political change within the United States would lead to societal collapse through a series of orchestrated crises." Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's article. See also: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloward–Piven_strategy2/17/2024: The real threat to Democracy - Open Borders ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 17, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/the-real-threat-to-democracy-open-borders/
2/18/2024: "The real threat to democracy is open borders" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (February 18, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/02/the_real_threat_to_democracy_is_open_borders.html
2/13/2024: "The Power of Role Models." ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 13, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/the-power-of-role-models/
2/8/2024: "E Pluribus Unum: Viewpoint" ... by James Poplar, Daily News-Record (February 7, 2024). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/e-pluribus-unum/article_f2cccba6-2a15-5f45-973a-9d80b0743075.html James Poplar begins: "I recently had both the pleasure and honor of participating in a Naturalization Ceremony where 43 former immigrants from 26 separate countries became citizens of the United States of America. It was the first such ceremony I ever attended, and I assure you it will not be the last. The two hours spent in that court room will be forever etched in my mind as one of the moments that made me proud to call myself an American." Read the rest: https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/e-pluribus-unum/article_f2cccba6-2a15-5f45-973a-9d80b0743075.html
2/1/2024: "Commentary: Us vs. Them in 2024" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (February 1, 2024). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-us-vs-them-in-2024/article_9eece461-7145-56a3-917c-ca0f81f9fb42.html
1/31/2024: "The ghosts of 9/11 still haunt us." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (January 31, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/01/the_ghosts_of_911_still_haunt_us.html
1/22/2024: "Commentary: Democrat support of drug dealers and death by opiates" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-democrat-support-of-drug-dealers-and-death-by-opiates/article_2b74435e-d783-59a5-af09-25b165ab21c0.html
1/20/2024: "Out of many, one—the moving spectacle of a naturalization ceremony." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (January 20, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/01/out_of_many_onethe_moving_spectacle_of_a_naturalization_ceremony.html
1/12/2024: "Commentary: My hope for the new year" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 12, 2024) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-my-hope-for-the-new-year/article_1d1a691d-982a-57a7-bc15-2184d7509ae8.html
1/08/2024: "William Penn -- the latest casualty of our culture war" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (January 8, 2024). https://thebullelephant.com/william-penn-the-latest-casualty-of-our-culture-war/
01/09/2024: "CNN Declares Biden in Deep Trouble" ... by John Massoud
01/08/2024: "America needs a new Joshua Chamberlain" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (January 7, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/01/america_needs_a_new_joshua_chamberlain.html
01/05/2024 - "BREAKING - Ben Cline Endorses Donald Trump for President." ... by John Massoud
01/04/2024 - "Claudine Gay Out At Harvard - Was It A Win?" ... by John Massoud.
1/3/2024: "Danger, Will Robinson!" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (January 3, 2024). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/01/danger_will_robinson.html. From James Poplar's Op-Ed: "We are a nation deeply divided, heavily in debt, faced with serious national security issues, and viewed by many partners in the international community as untrustworthy. In addition, under the guise of the nanny state, our governments (both federal and state), are striving hard to take control of virtually every aspect of our personal lives" Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's editorial: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/01/danger_will_robinson.html

Letters to the Editor and Newsletters in 2023:

12/29/2023: Commentary: A different path for Ukraine ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 29, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-different-path-for-ukraine/article_92f38578-c886-5c5a-bc75-3b98f695f164.html
12/27/2023: "Commentary: Yes, America we can still count our blessings." ... by James Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 27, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-yes-america-we-can-still-count-our-blessings/article_40291732-ffab-5a3a-b183-6b9b04254294.html
12/26/2023: America's First Christmas and How it Remains Relevant Today" ... by John Massoud (December 26, 2023).
12/20/2023: "Wishing Each of You a Merry Christmas" ... by John Massoud (December 20, 2023).
12/19/2023: " A Hope for the New Year" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (December 18, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/a_hope_for_the_new_year.html See also, "A Hope for the New Year" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (December 25, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/a-hope-for-the-new-year/
12/16/2023: "Commentary: A party that gave birth to a nation." ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 15, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-party-that-gave-birth-to-a-nation/article_b7655816-a791-5a2a-9f7a-cf4340c5b83e.html
12/15/2023: "Editors Pick: The Boston Tea Party." ... by James Poplar, Daily News-Record (December 15, 2023). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/the-boston-tea-party/article_17def7bd-103f-5861-a956-86ac5fc30602.html
12/14/2023: "Colin Powell was Right After All" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (December 14, 2023). https://americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/colin_powell_was_right_after_all.html
12/13/2023: "General Powell we should have listened! ... by James Poplar (December 13, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/general-powell-we-should-have-listened/
12/14/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled, "Ben Cline Gets Major Legislation Passed."
12/4/2023: "Yes, Virginia, that state 'assault weapons ban' is all about 'coming for your guns'" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (December 4, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/12/yes_virginia_that_state_assault_weapons_ban_is_all_about_coming_for_your_guns.html Editor's Note: It’s the 2024 legislative not the 2023; and Deeds’ assault weapon ban is SB2, not SB1383 (that was last session’s bill) https://lis.virginia.gov/cgi-bin/legp604.exe?241+sum+SB2
12/13/2023: "General Powell we should have listened! ... by James Poplar (December 13, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/general-powell-we-should-have-listened/
11/29/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled, "Leftist Paradise: The New Gangland of Europe"
11/21/2023: "Commentary: Ask Not...." ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 20, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-ask-not/article_4e7dfd56-0a60-57cb-a201-65ccfaf8eeaf.html
11/16/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled, "An Open Letter To RNC Chair Ronna Romney McDaniel"
10/30/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled, "We Have a Speaker!"
10/25/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled, "How the Democrats really feel about Israel."
10/16/2023: "Letter to the Editor: French for Senate" ... by Bill Rogers, New Market. The Northern Virginia Daily (October 16, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-french-for-senate/article_e61ee15d-1aff-59ab-9f3b-8b795f250dcd.html
10/22/2023: "Commentary: The Emperor has no clothes" ... by James R. Poplar III, Northern Virginia Daily (October 20, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-emperor-has-no-clothes/article_fe87b2ce-8e98-5a42-adc4-a9484540a810.html

James Poplar begins, "Undoubtedly many can remember "The Emperor Has No Clothes" written by Hans Christian Andersen. The plot is as follows: two swindlers arrive at the capital city of an Emperor who spends lavishly on clothing at the expense of his subjects. Posing as weavers, they offer to supply him with magnificent clothes that are invisible to those who are either stupid or incompetent. The Emperor hires them and go to work. A succession of officials, and then the Emperor himself, visit them to check their progress. Each sees that the looms are empty but pretends otherwise to avoid being thought of as a fool." Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's commentary.
10/19/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsleter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled, "Do We Have a Speaker?"
10/14/2023: "A lesson from Ronald Reagan on appeasing dictators – “Peace Through Strength." ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (October 14, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/a-lesson-from-ronald-reagan-on-appeasing-dictators-peace-through-strength/
From James Poplar: "It is no accident the Putin’s seizure of Ukraine and the current backing and topcover of Hamas provided by Iran is due to our lack of resolve and timidity as a nation. Red lines have been consistently crossed without consequences. Iran released our hostages minutes only before Reagan took office. Somehow I think if Reagan were in office our hostages would be headed home. Only time will tell …" Click here to read the rest!
10/9/2023: "Once again, Bob Gates was right about Joe Biden." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (October 9, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/10/once_again_bob_gates_was_right_about_joe_biden.html From James Poplar's article, "It is no secret that our former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Director of the Central Intelligence Agency was not a fan of Joe Biden when he saw him up close and personal as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and as our Vice President." Click here to read the rest.
10/6/223: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled Donald Trump endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker!
10/6/223: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled Jim Jordan for Speaker!
10/6/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" titled Ben Cline on Newsmax.
10/6/2023: "Commentary: Democrat or Republican, the choice is obvious." ... by James R. Poplar III. The Northern Virginia Daily. September 29, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-democrat-or-republican-the-choice-is-obvious/article_981405c4-4889-50f3-b512-20e6a9c884e3.html. From Ros Poplar: "I have reviewed the campaign literature for our candidates and have concluded that those running for public office as members of the Republican Party are aligned with the ideology and record of proven performance of our Gov. Glenn Youngkin. In two years of public office Gov. Youngkin, working with both the Democratic and Republican political parties, has achieved a marked record of success in improving the economy of Virginia unmatched by the malaise of the previous Northam administration known more for its denial of several blackface scandals than for serving the needs its citizens."
10/3/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John thanks Ben Cline for his vote against sending more tax dollars to the Ukraine, highlights conservative candidates in the Valley, and features a list of local GOP events with dates and times. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
9/22/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John advises every one of us here in the Valley to VOTE EARLY AND IN PERSON! He also states the need for ELECTION OFFICIALS AND POLL WATCHERS, and gives us a peek at Ben Clines updated website. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
9/21/2023 "The emperor had no clothes like Joe Biden has no sense." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker. September 21, 2023. https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/09/the_emperor_had_no_clothes_like_joe_biden_has_no_sense.html
9/15/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John discusses Ben Cline's statement supporting the opening of an impeachment inquiry. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
9/12/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John explores the ins and outs of impeachment inquiries. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
09/08/2023: "Commentary: A return to normalcy – really?" ... by Ros Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 8, 2023): https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-return-to-normalcy-really/article_28675168-f1d7-532f-a560-00feeda54506.html
09/08/2023: "Viewpoint: One Nation Under God" ... by Ros Poplar, Daily News-Record (September 6, 2023). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/one-nation-under-god/article_5cb1fa6b-ffaf-5934-a4fe-d6d403b8c1b0.html
8/27/2023: "John F. Kennedy wouldn't recognize our USA" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (August 27, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/08/john_f_kennedy_wouldnt_recognize_our_usa.html

8/25/2023: "Commentary: A Republic if You Can Keep It" ... by James Poplar, Northern Virginia Daily (August 25, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/article_636f81df-76e6-52e3-a944-8560405f28ab.html "If you think what you are seeing take place in America today is by accident and not design please think again." Click here to continue reading. See also: Permanent Link: Commentary: A Republic if You Can Keep It.
8/15/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John shares pics from the Rockingham County Fair, talks about an interview with Newt Gingrich, Georgia, small donors and other topics. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
8/15/2023: "Commentary: Debt of honor" ...by Joanne Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (August 15, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-debt-of-honor/article_919bd6c0-c43d-5019-9722-e8a6143057e1.html Joanne begins her story, "Early in the morning in March of 1973, a mother of three woke her children from sleep gathering them in front of their television. The mother knew the importance of this event. The children needed to witness this historic event since it would be seared into their memories as well written about in history books." Click here to read more.
8/13/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John directs our attention to two sets of laws, the U.S. Women's Soccer Team's recent loss, and other issues. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
8/5/2023: "A return to 'normalcy' -- really?" ...by James Poplar, American Thinker (August 5, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/08/a_return_to_normalcy__really.html James Poplar gives his summation of the disastrous consequences of this so-called "normalcy" as experienced by the American people and gives his timely recommendation as to how to remedy.
8/5/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John directs our attention to a recent article in Newsweek, Shenandoah County School Board candidates, and other issues. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
8/2/2023: "Viewpoint: Civics, Civility And Decline Of The Nation." ... by James Poplar, Daily News Record (August 2, 2023). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/civics-civility-and-decline-of-the-nation/article_3b014b57-2d8d-5281-ab97-25922f2decba.html
James Poplar starts off his op-ed by recalling, "Like many “boomers," civics, “the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society," was not only part of my formal education, but became engrained in my home life. My parents sought to ensure their children matured into responsible adults able to support themselves and were capable of giving back and making the world around them a better place to live. Most of us aspired to live the American dream built upon the sacrifices that our forefathers and mothers made as immigrants coming to a land of opportunity where hard work and self-sacrifice were considered virtues that all aspired to achieve." Click here to read the rest of his article.
7/28/2023: "Commentary: In Support of Timmy French" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (July 28, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-in-support-of-timmy-french/article_5f149f8d-c75b-5039-9683-e3b245b574a5.html
John Massoud begins his editorial with the following statement, "This letter is a written response to an email from soon-to-be former Delegate Dave LaRock to his supporters. In it, he claims that the June 20 primary election was “stolen” from him by Democrats voting in a Republican primary." To read the rest of John Massoud's op-ed, click here.
7/26/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John directs our attention to recent "wins" for the conservative movement, the District 6 school board candidate, and other issues. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
7/20/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John directs our attention to recent "wins" for the conservative movement, the District 6 school board candidate, and other issues. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
7/21/2023: "Commentary: The 'enemy' next door" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (July 21, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-enemy-next-door/article_5ce31e3a-0e62-5774-b134-f3b7b5d67f50.html
Here, James Poplar suggests, "Perhaps it is time to rise above the blatant partisanship and labeling each and see other not as the enemy next door but as a fellow human being. After all an understanding of our respective differences, nonpartisanship is the first step in moving forward to resolve the many problems we face as a nation. After all the enemy does not reside next door but rather outside of our borders." For the rest of James Poplar's commentary, visit, https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-enemy-next-door/article_5ce31e3a-0e62-5774-b134-f3b7b5d67f50.html7/20/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John directs our attention to recent victories in Warren and Botetourt counties, Ben Cline's new YouTube Channel where he shares his speeches on the Hill, and other issues. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
7/14/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John directs our attention to Ben Cline's appearance on the Mike Huckabee show earlier this month, talks about The Sound of Freedom, and gives a warm tribute to Dan Bogdewic of Page County, among topics discussed. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
7/6/2023: "Commentary: Speaking of banning books" ... by John Massoud, the Northern Virginia Daily (July 6, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-speaking-of-banning-books/article_8535f555-d0cb-51c7-a573-9d6c96941d8b.html

John begins, "Earlier this month, there was a commentary done by a Warren County resident who was complaining about how a “small group of people who wish to ban books” from the Samuels Library." Click here to read the rest of John's editorial.
7/12/2023: "Commentary: We had to destroy the village to save it — redux" ... by Dennis Barlow, The Northern Virginia Daily (July 12, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-we-had-to-destroy-the-village-to-save-it-redux/article_e1224927-b9a0-50f1-8539-8be8778c4555.html

Dennis Barlow writes, "So the U.S. has decided to employ cluster munitions in Ukraine. What does that mean? We release a monster-size canister over a large area and it spins out 72 small grenades that deal out indiscriminate carnage over an unspecified area on whoever happens to be the vicinity…if they go off. But 14% will not go off; that means that 10 of the shiny little balls with yellow ribbons are either duds or have not been triggered. They await the next curious child or peasant who comes along to pick them up and suffer the gruesome consequences." Click here to read the rest of his commentary.
7/13/2023: "Commentary: The Marxists Among Us" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (July 13, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-marxists-among-us/article_ba235dac-fa94-5b80-b2ab-07730c734bb1.html

James Poplar begins, "Having served for over 45 years in the government of the United States of America, my involvement in political affairs is relatively new and has been an eye-opening experience. As did many baby boomers, I came of age when even though political parties had competing ideologies and agendas, at the end of the day, they would eventually compromise and do what was best for the nation. Unfortunately, in recent years I have seen a rather disturbing trend.

Where once we were friendly rivals, now many in the Democratic Party even see moderate Republicans as adversaries — where their means even though they may be unethical or illegal justify the ends. One only look no further than the aftermath of the recent Durham Report to see evidence of this disturbing trend." Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's commentary.
7/12/2023: "Viewpoint: A Republic if You Can Keep It" ... by James Poplar, Daily News-Record (July 12, 2023). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/confirmed-viewpoint-james-poplar-a-republic-if-you-can-keep-it/article_0295b5c8-d08f-5215-b85a-3d26127454d4.html James Poplar sets the stage for his article, "Philadelphia, 1787. The delegates to the Constitutional Convention are just leaving Independence Hall, having decided on the general structure for the new United States. A crowd had gathered on the steps of Independence Hall, eager to hear the news. A woman approached Benjamin Franklin and asked him, “well, Doctor, what do we have, a Republic or a Monarchy?” Franklin replied sagely, “a Republic if you can keep it.” Click here to continue reading. See also: Permanent Link: A Republic if You Can Keep It.
7/12/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John offers his support for Governor Youngkin's plan to Secure the Vote and hints at upcoming topics. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
7/8/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John announces Governor Youngkin's visit to the district, discusses Megyn Kelly's latest interview, and other topics. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
July 8, 2023: "Another cluster from the Biden administration" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (July 8, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/07/another_cluster_from_the_biden_administration.html
James Poplar begins, "The Biden administration's recent decision to provide cluster munition projectiles for use in Ukraine represents yet another diplomatic and military failure for an administration that cannot seem to shoot straight in the arena of foreign policy." Click here to read the rest.
6/30/2023: "Commentary: E Pluribus Unum" ... by James R. Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (June 30, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-e-pluribus-unum/article_a009fe94-fe52-5ef1-a194-3f214acdaf97.html
James Poplar writes, "As we approach the 250th anniversary of this nation — America’s semi-quincentennial in July 2026 we should give thanks for the Founding Fathers and those who fought in the Revolutionary War and who risked their very lives to form the nation we know today — a nation that is by no means perfect, but one stands above all others.

"Our forefathers willingness to lay it all on the line for a then nascent and unproven concept of freedom and individual liberty should never be forgotten. It should serve as an inspiration for all of us to carry that legacy forward. As we approach our nations’ birthday, may God bless America for out of many we truly stand as one." Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's editorial.
6/9/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John gives his thoughts about the Trump indictment. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
6/26/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John gives his endorsement of Senate primary candidate, Timmy French, and all GOP on the 2023 slate, in a newsletter titled, "On to November!" Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
6/8/2023: Read James Poplar's latest commentary, "One Nation Under God" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (June 5, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/one-nation-under-god/ Hardly a day goes by when there is an attempt by a segment of our society to remove organized religion or at least the trappings of it from our everyday lives. As a child, I can remember reciting the Lord’s Prayer in public school as well as reciting the Pledge Of Allegiance. In 1962 the Supreme Court banned school prayer in a series of landmark decisions and in addition, there have been numerous challenges banning the recital of the Pledge of Allegiance at public events because of its reference to “one nation under God.” In addition, in my lifetime we have seen a dramatic decline in any form of organized religious activity. " Click here to read the rest.
6/3/2023: Read James Poplar's latest commentary, "The Marxists Among Us" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (June 1, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/the-marxists-among-us/ James Poplar reveals a chilling reality in his latest commentary: "Unfortunately, every day I see members of the Democrat Party at all levels attempt to exert their dominance over those who do not share their beliefs by attempting to cancel them and dominate such previously nonpolitical bodies as local Schools Boards and County Government. Once I would have thought this was by accident but now, I am convinced it is done intentionally by people may think they are doing the right thing but in reality, they are merely the foot soldiers among us for a cause designed to usurp our individual liberties and freedom." Click here to read the rest.
5/26/2023: Read James Poplar's latest commentary, "Honor those who died to make us free" ... James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 26, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-honor-those-who-died-to-make-us-free/article_1cba41be-d137-588f-8ef5-b67b94b8cce6.html Memorial Day which became a Federal Holiday in 1971 honors the men and women who died in combat while serving in the U.S. military. However, as a young man I can distinctly remember my grandparents referring to it as “Decoration Day.” On this day they would decorate the graves of those who like my great-great grandfather fell at Cold Harbor. As The Battle Hymn of the Republic notes many of these soldiers “died to make us free.”
Sadly, the Civil War claimed over 1.5 million casualties - more than any other conflict in American history. Most families were touched by the horror of this war which pitted brother against brother. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers to honor their service and self-sacrifice which kept the Union intact ..." Click here to read the rest.
To read James Poplar's article as it appears in the Bull Elephant, click here: https://thebullelephant.com/honor-those-who-died-to-make-us-free/
5/22/2023 "Commentary: One man’s mark on a generation... by Joanne Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 22, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-one-man-s-mark-on-a-generation/article_cc596041-bca2-58a1-b04b-1681a14c0e1b.html Joanne writes, "In the early 1950s, the newly independent U.S. Air Force focused on producing combat-ready airmen through intense basic military, advanced technical, and intense flight training in preparation for a conflict with the former Soviet Union. Mr. Herbert Winslow Remington known simply as “Herb” embodied the fortitude, commitment, and the right stuff to complete the rigorous training to become a U.S. Air Force pilot." Click here to read the rest of Joanne Poplar's Memorial Day tribute.
5/22/2023: Read James Poplar's latest commentary, "Perhaps it is time to invoke the Eleventh Commandment?" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 22, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/perhaps-it-is-time-to-invoke-the-eleventh-commandment/ As we know Ronald Reagan during his 1966 campaign for Governor of California uttered the phrase “Thou shalt not speak ill of any fellow Republican.” Reagan pledged to follow the 11th commandment during his run for governor of California in the mid-1960s and stayed true to its principle throughout his entire career in public office. Political pundits have speculated that his support for diplomacy among Republicans stemmed from a number of areas, but all agree that it had an unparalleled impact on the country, especially the Republican Party... Click here to read the rest.
5/19/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John gives his thoughts about the Durham report and the "DEI Industrial Complex." Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
5/17/2023: "The Real Threat to our Democracy" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 17, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/the-real-threat-to-our-democracy/ James Poplar writes, "Despite President Biden’s declaration at the Howard University commencement that the threat to democracy is “white supremacy,’ the recent release of the Durham Report proves otherwise. Yes, once again one of the nation’s three letter agencies designed to uphold the law and safeguard the fundamental principles of our democratic republic has proven that depending on the political party under investigation there is not equal justice under the law. Unfortunately, this has now become the norm in American politics.
Perhaps what is even more disturbing is that where once the media or fourth estate would aggressively pursue a story of such magnitude it now looks the other way and refuses to acknowledge it failed the American public. I came of age during the Watergate era, and had it not been for aggressive in-depth reporting that scandal would never have seen the light of day. I suspect this would never happen in today’s environment. Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's article.
5/13/2023: 'President Biden’s Open Border Policy is yet another failure in a string of many" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 12, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/president-bidens-open-border-policy-is-yet-another-failure-in-a-string-of-many/
5/13/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about how the Youngkin administration has announced its intention to leave the Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC), talks about the GOP passage of the Secure the Borders Act, and offers his thoughts about the latest CNN townhall among other topics. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
5/10/2023: "Viewpoint: Those Who Died to Make Us Free" ... by James Poplar, Daily News-Record (May 5, 2023). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/those-who-died-to-make-us-free/article_2fb95253-3566-57f6-952f-f34b446a0b10.html From the article: "Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2023 will occur on Monday, May 30. As a young man I can remember my grandparents referring to it as “Decoration Day” which was when they would decorate the graves of those who like my great-great grandfather fell at the battle of Cold Harbor." Click here to read James Poplar's tribute to those who died to make us free. https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/those-who-died-to-make-us-free/article_2fb95253-3566-57f6-952f-f34b446a0b10.html
5/8/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John congratulates Delores Oates and Tim Griffin, talks about the KISS Lead Singer and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley's interview on Newsmax, and the article School Board Member Barlow wrote in the Northern Virginia Daily among other topics. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
5/2/2023: "Let the Selective Outrage Continue" ... written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 2, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/let-the-selective-outrage-continue/ James Poplar writes, "Fort Lee originally named after the brilliant Robert E. Lee has now become Fort “Gregg-Adams” and Fort Bragg originally named after Braxton Bragg has now become Fort “Liberty.” These names are engrained in the DNA and psyche of the United States Army but by the stroke of a pen they are no longer." Read rest of James Poplar's article: https://thebullelephant.com/let-the-selective-outrage-continue/
4/29/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John honors Morton Blackwell, talks about Virginia's "humming" economy under Governor Youngkin, among other topics. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
4/25/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about Tucker, promises made and promises kept, the "trouble," Melanie Salins for Warren County School Board, and how 19,000 DEAD VOTERS were discovered on Virginia voter rolls! Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
4/23/2023: "The Big Lie continues" ... written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (April 23, 2023)
https://thebullelephant.com/the-big-lie-continues/ James Poplar begins his piece by stating, "This week’s revelations of the current Secretary of State Antony Blinkin’s coordinated effort to have 51 former intelligence officials attest that Hunter Biden’s laptop was Russian disinformation again proves that the big lie is purposefully crafted by the Democratic Party to spin their false narrative.

Had this revelation been known to the American people during the final presidential debate when then candidate Biden turned to President Trump stating his son’s laptop story was a hoax, could have very well changed the outcome of the election.

Just as the mirage of “Russian collusion” was attempted to be foisted on the American people, this once again proves the democrats who are quick to cry foul when republicans question the election integrity, that they clearly are the ones who have been spreading and perpetuating “The Big Lie.” Click here to read the rest: https://thebullelephant.com/the-big-lie-continues/
4/20/2023: Read Dennis Barlow's latest "Commentary: The Biden Dream Team" ... by Dennis Barlow, The Northern Virginia Daily (April 20, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-biden-dream-team/article_5175408a-0257-565d-8c2e-b210b62892b1.html where Dennis Barlow begins, "Recently Mr. Brad Skipper treated us to a litany of vignettes suggesting that Republicans are forcing their unpopular will on America. "Democrats do not behave like this," we were admonished in his commentary on this page." Dennis Barlow then answers the question, "So how do Democrats behave?" Click here to read his enlightening editorial.
4/15/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about electric cars, Riley Gaines Barker, and pays tribute to Rebecca Smith, Commissioner of the Revenue of Page County. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
4/12/2023: Read James Poplar's latest "Commentary: Republicans – what we stand for, not against" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (April 12, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-republicans-what-we-stand-for-not-against/article_3abedc68-bb8b-50df-82b6-c353ee2dcf0c.html James Poplar writes, "Recent commentaries in the Northern Virginia Daily stated that the Republican Party is a “mess” or “in decline.” Quite the contrary, I can assure you that we are not a “mess” or “in decline” but rather we are a diverse group of individuals who believe in the greatness and strength of our democratic Republic and the inherent worth of all individuals who call this beautiful valley home."
Click here to read the rest of James Poplar's editorial: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-republicans-what-we-stand-for-not-against/article_3abedc68-bb8b-50df-82b6-c353ee2dcf0c.html
4/7/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about beer, the DEI Industrial Complex, what happened to Riley Gaines, how Republicans have grown a spine, and pays tribute to Jared Moon, the Commonwealth Attorney from Rockbridge/Lexington/Buena Vista. He also lists events and activities.
3/31/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John cites the opinions of Todd Gilbert, Ron DeSantis, and Ben Cline about the recent indictment of former president Donald J. Trump, and promises more information when available. Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
3/30/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John laments how "Radical leftists will never be satisfied" and shows which companies succeed in the current political climate, shares thoughts about the Tennessee shooting, and calls attention to Governor Youngkin's signing of bills SB 943 and HB 1963 as related to individuals with developmental disabilities, Click here to read the entire newsletter.
March 28, 2023: "American Greatness in Decline" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (March 28, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/american-greatness-in-decline/ James Poplar writes, "The recent meeting between Vladimir Putin and Chairman Xi only reinforces the fact that the United States of America once the leader of the world continues its downward spiral into the abyss. As Xi departed he told Putin: “Now there are changes that haven’t happened in 100 years. When we are together, we drive these changes.” Although only a parting comment one could not have imagined this to be uttered just a few years ago." Click here to read the rest of the article: https://thebullelephant.com/american-greatness-in-decline/
March 26, 2023: "The problem with trying to understand Democrats" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (March 26, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/03/the_problem_with_trying_to_understand_democrats.html James Poplar writes, "As a former member of the Democrat party, I still stay in touch with many of its members who are my close friends. However, one thing that strikes me is that my friends are almost universally in denial of what the current administration has brought upon this once great nation in just two years of being in office."
3/23/2023: "Commentary: When “science” takes a backseat to politics" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (March 20, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-when-science-takes-a-backseat-to-politics/article_16a90bde-4e52-50a1-89b9-4bafe527794a.html. James Poplar writes, "As President Biden has declared that the pandemic is “over” let’s examine the “science” of COVID-19. Unfortunately, many politicians utilized the pandemic to gain political leverage and additional power. In addition, two major government agencies now believe that COVID escaped from a Wuhan laboratory. There is also speculation that COVID-19 was developed through gain of function research funded by our own government — only time will tell." Click https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-when-science-takes-a-backseat-to-politics/article_16a90bde-4e52-50a1-89b9-4bafe527794a.html to read the rest of his article.
3/20/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John asks the question on everybody's mind, "Will Trump be arrested this week?" Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
3/15/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John tackles the topic of the SVB (Silicon Valley Bank) failure and why it happened.
3/12/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about The Deficit Reduction Act and what it means for working folk, what Tucker Carlson has exposed, and why bi-partisan committees are so important to have in Congress.
3/11/2023: "The Democratic Party and its Cognitive Dissonance" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (March 11, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/the-democratic-party-and-its-cognitive-dissonance/
James Poplar writes, "As a former member of the Democratic Party, I still stay in touch with many of its members who are my close friends. However, one thing that strikes me is that my friends are almost universally in denial of what the current Administration has brought upon this once great nation in just two years of being in office. The reality of a soaring crime rate in our nation’s cities, runaway inflation that was once termed “transitory,” and our disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan which served as the catalyst for Putin to invade Ukraine all seem to elude them as if it never happened. When presented with any hard evidence or facts they are not only in denial but put a typical push with emotion vs facts as if they live in an alternate universe where they can pick and choose the “facts” that fit their own Parties’ narrative." To read the rest of his article, click: https://thebullelephant.com/the-democratic-party-and-its-cognitive-dissonance/
3/7/2023: "Commentary: 99 Luftballons, no just one" … by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (March 7, 2023) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-99-luftballons-no-just-one/article_8065be02-cedc-5152-96d4-5f326268721c.html From James Poplar's editorial: "I suspect many remember the 1983 hit single "99 Luftballons" or 99 Red Balloons by the German band Nena. The lyrics tell a story - 99 balloons are mistaken for UFOs causing pilots to investigate. Finding nothing but balloons, the pilots put on a large show of fire power. The display of force worries the nations along the borders and each side encourages conflict to grab power. In the end, a cataclysmic war results from the otherwise harmless flight of balloons and causes devastation on all sides without a victor. Well, our recent first encounter with a Peoples Republic of China (PRC) “civilian” weather balloon had quite the opposite effect as we equivocated for almost a week on how to react once it violated our national air space." Read the rest of James Poplar's article: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-99-luftballons-no-just-one/article_8065be02-cedc-5152-96d4-5f326268721c.html Read James Poplar's "Viewpoint" on the Daily News-Record by clicking here: https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/99-luftaballoons-no-just-one/article_45827700-5fcb-5586-897d-23a6b57082b8.html
3/3/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about who is NOT the "Empathizer in Chief," Wuhan, Cheney, and Ben Cline at the border. Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
2/23/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about how "Democrats Want Us To Suffer - America Last" and who should be ashamed, and how a former (RINO) Congressman thinks the 1st Amendment is "out of date." Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
2/23/2023: "The Triple Test" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 23, 2023) https://thebullelephant.com/the-triple-test/ In 1973, Historian Richard B. Morris wrote the seminal work “Seven Who Shaped Our Destiny: The Founding Fathers as Revolutionaries. The book details a series of biographical sketches of the most seven influential leaders of the American Revolution along with a detailed chronology of the events that led to their commitment to the American cause. Mr. Morris refers to the men passing the "triple tests" of leadership, longevity, and statesmanship.’ Read the rest of James Poplar's article: https://thebullelephant.com/the-triple-test/ Click the following link to read the article on American Thinker: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/02/the_founders_triple_test.html
2/21/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he writes about how "Warren County Mama Bears Rock," Nikki Haley, and "Ukraine First - Not America." Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
2/17/2023: "Commentary: First in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen" ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (February 17, 2023). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-first-in-war-first-in-peace-and-first-in-the-hearts-of-his-fellow/article_7e6ef02f-e86c-5fb8-9d18-f4571ed4b594.html "We will soon observe the 291st birthday one of the founders of this great nation - George Washington born on February 22, 1732. The intent of “Presidents Day” is to honor the legacy of all Presidents, but I believe this marginalizes his unparalleled accomplishments. Washington single handedly lead the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and was our very first president. General Washington returned to Mount Vernon, believing that December 1783 marked the end of his public life. Little did he realize that he would return to New York six years later to be sworn in as our nation’s first president. First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen · George Washington's Mount Vernon. Yes as Henry “Light Horse Harry Lee” stated at his funeral oration. " Click here to read his latest: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-first-in-war-first-in-peace-and-first-in-the-hearts-of-his-fellow/article_7e6ef02f-e86c-5fb8-9d18-f4571ed4b594.html
- Also, from American Thinker (2/20/2023): https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/02/first_in_war_first_in_peace_and_first_in_the_hearts_of_his_fellow_countrymen.html
2/16/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he writes about, "Lessons from a North Korean Defector" and "The New Industrial Complex." Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
2-16-2023: "The Emperor has no Clothes" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 16, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/the-emperor-has-no-clothes/ Reflecting upon how little the message carried by members of the Democrat party and the current administration resembles the reality people actually see and experience, James Poplar recalls a popular childhood fairy tale, "The Emperor has no Clothes" and writes, "Undoubtedly many can remember from their childhood the fairy tale The Emperor has no Clothes written by Hans Christian Andersen in 1837. To refresh your memory the plot is as follows: Two swindlers arrive at the capital city of an emperor who spends lavishly on clothing at the expense of his subjects. Posing as weavers, they offer to supply him with magnificent clothes that are invisible to those who are either stupid or incompetent. The emperor hires them and go to work. A succession of officials, and then the emperor himself, visit them to check their progress. Each sees that the looms are empty but pretends otherwise to avoid being thought of as a fool." Click here to read his latest: https://thebullelephant.com/the-emperor-has-no-clothes/
2/13/2023: "Perhaps our focus should not have been on “White Rage” … written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 13, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/perhaps-our-focus-should-not-have-been-on-white-rage/ Poplar writes, "A fourth unidentified object has now been engaged by military aircraft over the airspace of North America. Like the first PRC “weather balloon” which was initially visually detected by a civilian on the ground these objects appear to avoid detection by both ground based and spaced based warning systems. Clearly, this demonstrates a serious gap in our ability to protect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of this nation against a possible first strike and a weakness in our defense posture..." Read the rest of the story. Visit: https://thebullelephant.com/perhaps-our-focus-should-not-have-been-on-white-rage/
2/10/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John gives us some thoughts from the last State of the Union speech. Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
2/7/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about "Balloongate" and gives a special shout-out to Jason Miyares. Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
2/5/2023: "First in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his fellow countrymen" ... written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (Feburary 5, 2023). https://thebullelephant.com/first-in-war-first-in-peace-and-first-in-the-hearts-of-his-fellow-countrymen/ Poplar writes, "We will soon observe the 291st birthday of one of the founders of this great nation – George Washington born on February 22, 1732. The intent of “Presidents Day” is to honor the legacy of all Presidents, but I believe this marginalizes his unparalleled accomplishments. Washington single-handedly lead the Continental Army to victory in the American Revolutionary War, presided over the Constitutional Convention, and was our very first president." Read the rest of the story. Visit: https://thebullelephant.com/first-in-war-first-in-peace-and-first-in-the-hearts-of-his-fellow-countrymen/
2/4/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about how "Project Veritas Nails Pfizer," how "Environmental Nuts are Killing Whales With Off-shore Wind Turbines, and shares latest poll numbers that reveal how "800+ Million Want to Emigrate to the USA." Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
1/31/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about how "The Radical Left Keeps Getting Nuttier and Nuttier" gives us more progress reports from Richmond, and shares news from the last RNC Meeting ." Click here to read the entire newsletter.
1/25/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where John talks about "A New Wealth Tax, Coming Soon to a State Near You" and gives us several key "Updates from Richmond." Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
1/20/2023: "Civics, civility, and the death of a nation" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (January 20, 2023). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2023/01/civics_civility_and_the_death_of_a_nation.html "Like many “boomers,” civics, “the study of the rights and obligations of citizens in society” was not only part of my formal education at an early age but became engrained in my home life. My parents sought to ensure that their offspring matured into responsible adults capable of supporting themselves without the benefit of government handouts, were capable of giving back and making the world around them a better place to live. Most of us aspired to live the American dream, building upon the sacrifices many of our forefathers and mothers made as immigrants coming to a land of opportunity where hard work and self-sacrifice were considered virtues that all aspired to achieve." Click here for the rest of the article. Also, check out the article on The Bull Elephant: https://thebullelephant.com/civics-civility-and-the-death-of-a-nation/ and on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7021953434056585216/
1/16/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he takes on the infamous, oft-repeated phrase, "lying dog-faced pony soldier" and so much more. Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
1/13/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he honors the memory of the late Lynette Hardaway of "Diamond and Silk," talks about Crenshaw's grievous error, and introduces reasons why you should vote Republican written by our own Ros Poplar. Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
1/11/2023: "Viewpoint: When Science Takes A Backseat To Politics" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record From the article: "Now that President Biden has declared that the pandemic is "over," and Anthony Fauci has stepped down as our nation's COVID czar; perhaps it is now time to reflect on what drove many of the decisions behind the "science" of COVID-19. Unfortunately, from the very beginning, when COVID was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, politicians and government officials on both sides of the aisle utilized "science" for political leverage." Click here https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/when-science-takes-a-backseat-to-politics/article_8e5ad675-40f1-5c0e-a855-e57ee5ce0168.html to read the rest!
1/10/2023: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he talks about the Speaker of the House vote that occurred last week "Now that All is Said and Done." Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
1/10/2023: "Commentary: The Democratic Party and the power of projection" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 10, 2022) From the article: "In the pages of the Daily, Democrats consistently label members of the Republican Party as “fascists” and other derogatory names. As a member of the Republican Party who grew up in a Democratic household, I find this deeply disturbing. I contend that all people are individuals and should not be categorized or labeled into distinct groups and doing so impedes progress in establishing a constructive dialogue between parties who share differing opinions." Read the rest: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-democratic-party-and-the-power-of-projection/article_15e70633-8db2-53de-9e71-0c7aa9a58c0f.html

Letters to the Editor and Newsletters in 2022:

12/31/2022: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he talks about how Virginia's 6th Congressional District Republican Party Leads the Way - AGAIN! Click here to read the entire newsletter. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
12/24/2022: "Yes, Americans can still count our blessings" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (December 24, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/202/12/yes_america_we_can_still_count_its_blessings.html
12/23/2022: "Science Takes a Backseat to Politics" written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (December 23, 2022). From Ros's letter: “[Our] leadership blatantly ignored the science and used the pandemic for political and personal gain.” Read the rest of his editorial. Click: http://thebullelephant.com/science-takes-a-backseat-to-politics/
12/23/2022: "Commentary: Yes America, we can still count our blessings" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 22, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-yes-america-we-can-still-count-our-blessings/article_0c2c3054-e7dd-5c0a-ab59-814bd241d124.html
12/20/2022: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" where he wishes each of us a Merry Christmas and more! Click here to read his special Christmas edition. Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
12/15/2022: "Yes, America, We Can Still Count Our Blessings" ... Viewpoint by James R. Poplar III, Daily News Record (December 15, 2022). From the article: "It was Ronald Regan who in 1989, in his Farewell Address to the Nation defined his vision of America as a shining city upon a hill “ a tall, proud city built on rocks stronger than oceans, windswept, God-blessed, and teeming with people of all kinds living in harmony and peace.” In spite of the trails and tribulation of the last four years I believe his words still ring as we should all do our part as citizens of the Valley to achieve this vision. Yes, America have our faults but as we approach the Holidays, I believe we can still count our many blessings. No nation on earth provides the beacon of freedom and hope that this nation projects. Perhaps we will never achieve Ronald Regan’s idealized vision of the shining city upon a hill, but perfection was never our Founding Fathers intent. May God bless America !" Read the rest of Ros Poplar's commentary: https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/yes-america-we-can-still-count-our-blessings/article_517f2391-c71c-5ad1-a94a-f1061a995834.html
12/12/2022: Read John Massoud's latest uplifting newsletter, "The Valley Patriot: Making the 6th District Great Again!" From John Massoud's newsletter (quoting Congressman Ben Cline): "Allowing important and potentially controversial legislation to be attached to a must pass spending bill without proper debate or consideration is business as usual for Washington. this makes it difficult for lawmakers to properly scrutinize the bills and fully analyze the consequences for their constituents..... If we want to end the status quo in Washington and best represent the people whom we were elected to serve, we must ensure that legislation is considered on their own merits, rather than being lumped with unrelated spending bills." Click here to read more: "Ben Cline Takes On Big Spenders Inside Washington DC" Click here for more newsletters from John Massoud.
12/10/2022: "Get mad and then get over it" ... written by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (December 9, 2022). In his letter to the editor, Ros advocates, "get out the vote early, register any and all voters that will stand with the Republican Party." To read the rest of his article, visit http://thebullelephant.com/get-mad-and-then-get-over-it/
12/07/2022: "The Democrat Party and the power of projection," by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (December 7, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/the-democrat-party-and-the-power-of-projection/
12/05/2022: "Yes, America we can still count our Blessings," written by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (December 5, 2022) From James Poplar: "Yes, America has its faults but as we approach the Holidays, I believe we can still count our many blessings. No nation on earth provides the beacon of freedom and hope that this nation projects. Perhaps we will never achieve Ronald Regan’s idealized vision of the shining city upon a hill, but perfection was never our Founding Fathers’ intent. May God bless America!" Read his letter to the editor: https://thebullelephant.com/yes-america-we-can-still-count-our-blessings/
11/22/2022: Read John Massoud's latest commentary, "Democrats out of touch with parents" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 22, 2022). From the commentary, we read, "From Virginia Code 1-240.1: A parent has a fundamental right to make decisions concerning the upbringing, education, and care of the parent's child.
As many people are now aware, Republicans took back Virginia in 2021 because the average parent in Virginia was fed up with the concept of government having too much of a say in what our kids are taught. Everything from borderline pornographic books in our schools, to Critical Race Theory, to being told that white kids have a natural advantage and that our children of color are naturally disadvantaged, to the concept of having drag queens in our schools, parents were fed up with counter culture radicals being in charge of what our kids are taught. Instead of reading the electorate and understanding that parents are fed up, it seems that the local Democrats are doubling down on this, and their leaders are now actually saying that parents must not have a say in what is taught in our schools." https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-democrats-out-of-touch-with-parents/article_9224444b-b327-5754-b81d-75cb01051df3.html
11/19/2022: From James Poplar: "Despite the constant exhortations of numerous Democrat operatives, pundits, and even President Biden that “the fate of democracy” was in peril on election day our democracy has survived intact. We also witnessed Speaker Pelosi accept her defeat and prepare for GOP control of the House of Representatives. In spite of these dire predictions, the system worked as designed by our Founders without missing a beat." Read his posts:
- "Once again democracy prevails." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (2022, November 19). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/11/once_again_democracy_prevails.html
- "Once Again Democracy Prevails" ...written by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (November 18, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/once-again-democracy-prevails/
For more editorials from SCRC writers, click here.
11/11/2022: "Commentary: Honoring the veterans of Vietnam" ... By James R. Poplar III Nov 10, 2022, The Northern Virginia Daily. https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-honoring-the-veterans-of-vietnam/article_8a629c9e-fb6d-5329-9a00-18804cc201ae.html. Ros begins, "Unlike their Greatest Generation predecessors, many Vietnam veterans returned home from war to both an unappreciative and hostile country. In previous wars, victory parades and jubilant celebrations marked the end of the conflict and celebrated our veterans return. However, during Vietnam anti-war sentiment caused many veterans to return to a country ungrateful for their dedicated military service and self-sacrifice. It is now time to acknowledge and right this long overdue wrong."
11/04/2022: Poplar, J. (2022, November 1). "Honoring the veterans of Vietnam." American Thinker. https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/11/honoring_the_veterans_of_vietnam.html
Ros states, "Unlike their Greatest Generation predecessors, many Vietnam veterans returned home from war to both an unappreciative and hostile country. In previous wars, victory parades and jubilant celebrations marked the end of the conflict and celebrated our veterans return. However, during Vietnam anti-war sentiment caused many veterans to return to a country ungrateful for their dedicated military service and self-sacrifice. It is now time to acknowledge and right this long overdue wrong."
10/21/2022: "Commentary: So, Are You Better Off Now Than We Were Two Years Ago?" ... by James R. Poplar III. Northern Virginia Daily (October 21, 2022). "When the Democrat Party assumed office in January 2021, we were a nation that was energy independent and a net exporter of energy, we had one of the lowest unemployment rates in recent history to include many minorities groups, our borders were secure, and inflation was negligible. President Biden was ostensibly elected to office to “unify” the county and tone down the rhetoric. In other words, many Americans looked to him and the Democrat Party to return the nation to “normal” and to heal our differences.

"If anything, allowing the Democrat Party to assume control of our lives has caused the opposite. Our borders are porous causing a mass influx of fentanyl which has killed thousands of our youth, violent crime in our inner cities is at an all-time high, inflation is rampant, and the country is hardly unified. All of this happened in just a short two years and yet the Democrat Party is asking you as a voter to give them two more years to try to get it right !

"So, when you vote, I urge you make an informed decision and ask your self are as a nation better off now than we were two years ago. From my perspective the answer is a resounding NO ! Likewise, after careful analysis I suspect, you too will come to the same conclusion and will not be voting for the candidate of the political party that has had two years to get it right and has failed miserably. Click here to read more: "https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-so-are-you-better-off-now-than-you-were-two-years-ago/article_ba787041-4d90-5c6e-8299-57c74a38b105.html"
10/12/2022: "Viewpoint: So, Are You Better Off Now Than We Were Two Years Ago?" ... by James R. Polar III. Daily News-Record (October 12, 2022). In his article, Poplar finds, "If anything, allowing the Democratic Party to assume control of our lives has caused the opposite. Our borders are porous, causing a mass influx of fentanyl, which has killed thousands of our youth, violent crime in our inner cities is at an all-time high, inflation is rampant, and the country is hardly unified. All of this happened in just a short two years, and yet the Democratic Party is asking you as a voter to give them two more years to try to get it right! So, when you vote, I urge you make an informed decision and ask yourself are we better off now than we were two years ago. From my perspective the answer is a resounding "No!" Click here to read more: https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/so-are-you-better-off-now-than-we-were-two-years-ago/article_57875481-26cc-5dae-84b3-6825834f6cd5.html
10/5/2022: Read Ros Poplar's latest, thought-provoking article, "Commentary: The inconvenient truth of electric vehicles" ... by James R. Poplar III, Northern Virginia Daily.October 3, 2022. From Ros:
Yes, I believe perhaps the future of private transportation lies in both electric and in other alternative (perhaps hydrogen) powered vehicles. However, for a number of logical reasons listed below the timing is not yet right to have Virginia lawmakers mandate what type of vehicles you or I drive." Want to know what those reasons are? Click here to read more: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-inconvenient-truth-of-electric-vehicles/article_2eac4fc5-0058-54ab-92aa-58dda4f17873.html
10/2/2022: Read Ros Poplar's latest, thought-provoking article, "Another step closer to Armageddon?"
written by Guest Contributor, James Poplar, The Bull Elephant. October 2, 2022. From the article: "... after a continuing series of humiliating setbacks both on the battlefield and on the world political stage Putin has now made it clear that any attack on the newly annexed (under duress) regions of Ukraine will be construed as an attack on Mother Russia and that he would use any means available in his arsenal to include the unthinkable – nuclear weapons – to respond in defending her. Click here to read more: https://thebullelephant.com/another-step-closer-to-armageddon/
09/26/2022: Read Ros Poplar's latest, thought-provoking article, "Are you better off than you were two years ago?" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker. September 26, 2022. Ros begins, "Elections are not won or lost not by the party’s base but rather by those independent voters in the middle. As an informed electorate, they have taken the time to carefully review that issues and cast their vote based on their analysis of the issues and the pros and cons of each respective candidate." Read the rest of his article by clicking here or click the link: https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/09/are_you_better_off_than_you_were_two_years_ago.html
09/22/2022: Read Ros Poplar's latest, thought-provoking article, "Commentary: Democracy under attack or America in decline?" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily. September 22, 2022. Ros states, "There are constant claims by both political parties that “democracy is under attack” but in reality, both parties are guilty of not addressing the real problems and concerns that we face as a nation. Like Nero playing his fiddle while Rome burns, our politicians continue to seek short-term political leverage while not addressing the real concerns that threaten the very existence of our nation — open borders, national security, inflation, crime, etc." To read more https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-democracy-under-attack-or-america-in-decline/article_5f8939f5-7198-50ee-b5d6-2f8f3e77e9fe.html Read the rest of his article by clicking here or click the link: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-democracy-under-attack-or-america-in-decline/article_5f8939f5-7198-50ee-b5d6-2f8f3e77e9fe.html
09/18/2022: Read Ros Poplar's latest, thought-provoking article, "Observations on Constitution Day 2022." From his post: "We are nation that has endured numerous trials, external wars, and a horrific Civil War. In spite of these challenges, as we approach 250 years , we remain a nation not without its flaws but rather a beacon of democracy that has inspired millions around the globe to seek independence from oppression and immigrants to travel to our shores seeking a better way of life." Read the rest of his article by clicking here or read it directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:6976964972253736960/
"Commentary: The images of 9/11 and PTSD." ... by James R. Poplar III. The Northern Virginia Daily. From Ros: "After 21 years one would think that the haunting images of 9/11 would fade away in the fog of time. If anything for me and I suspect others, on the anniversary of 9/11 they have grown stronger as our mind continues to process the trauma of an event that occurred over two decades ago." Read the rest of his article here: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-images-of-9-11-and-ptsd/article_a5e8a190-9feb-5284-b28f-366f663b91f4.html
"Democracy under Attack or America in Decline?" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 5, 2022). http://thebullelephant.com/democracy-under-attack-or-america-in-decline/
From John Massoud (September 4, 2022): "Radical leftists are out there in force writing to each newspaper about what an extremist Ben Cline is. Where we all know that Ben shares our Valley Values, the fact is that the Democrat party now controls the Op-Ed pages in many local publications. Please take a few minutes and write a Letter to the Editor or a Reader Commentary in your local paper. Earlier this week, the Daily News Register Online published something I wrote in response to an Op-Ed by his radical opponent. Writing one of these doesn’t take too much of your time. Here is a link to what I wrote. Please feel free to use this as a starting point to anything you wish to write: https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/who-is-theextremist/article_11e77495-c06a-58f7-8d20-62c26dd7d60f.html"
"Letters to the Editor for Aug. 20, 2022: Coping with 9/11 trauma" ... by Capt. James Poplar, Richmond Times-Dispatch (August 19, 2022) https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-for-aug-20-2022-coping-with-9-11-trauma/article_33552068-97ee-516a-8296-b11c7c32c37c.html
"Commentary: Losing Taiwan is not an option" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (August 19, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-losing-taiwan-is-not-an-option/article_c6746a7b-fcb2-5c61-aed2-9f051c7b86df.html
"Equal justice under the law" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (August 14, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/equal-justice-under-the-law/
"Equal Justice Under the Law." ... by Ros Poplar, Two-page document (August 14, 2022).
"Viewpoint: Normandy, Let Us Die To Make Men Free" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (August 10, 20220). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/normandy-let-us-die-to-make-men-free/article_b490fac8-8f37-5757-a0b6-83dea9f307ae.html
"Commentary: It's far more than pain at the pump" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (August 9, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-its-far-more-than-pain-at-the-pump/article_5bc2fc71-7512-5ef2-b6b1-0f44a3c834e7.html
"The inconvenient truth of electric vehicles" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (August 7, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/08/the_inconvenient_truth_of_electric_vehicles.html
"The Inconvenient Truth of Electric Vehicles" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (August 8, 2022)
https://thebullelephant.com/the-inconvenient-truth-of-electric-vehicles/
"Losing Taiwan is not an option" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (August 6, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/losing-taiwan-is-not-an-option-2/
"The Hypocrisy of the Democratic Party Continues Unchecked" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (July 23, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/the-hypocrisy-of-the-democratic-party-continues-unchecked/
"Normandy, let us die to make men free" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (July 12, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/normandy-let-us-die-to-make-men-free/
"Viewpoint: The 1619 Project: History or Modern Day Fiction?" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (July 9, 2022). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/the-1619-project-history-or-modern-day-fiction/article_b6d4f5f3-e7de-5577-a0f4-ebc878b37560.html
"It's more than just a pain at the pump" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar. The Bull Elephant (June 26, 2022). https://thebullelephant.com/its-more-than-just-a-pain-at-the-pump/
"It's more than just a pain at the pump" .. by James Poplar. American Thinker (June 27, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/06/its_more_than_just_pain_at_the_pump.html
"Commentary. Look past the rhetoric." ... by James R. Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (June 25, 2022). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-look-past-the-rhetoric/article_7f05390d-146e-51dc-b002-1a49b8f64fd4.html
"Viewpoint: Down The Slippery Slope We Go." ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (June 8, 2022). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/down-the-slippery-slope-we-go/article_55378eb6-658e-5b4b-83af-0c4e0a173bcf.html
"June 6. 1944 – A Testament to American Greatness" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (June 5, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/june-6-1944-a-testament-to-american-greatness/
"June 6, 1944: A testament to American greatness" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (June 6, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/06/june_6_1944_a_testament_to_american_greatness_.html
"No, Banning Assault Style Weapons is not the Answer" ... written by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant. (June 2, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/no-banning-assault-style-weapons-is-not-the-answer/
"'No' to assault rifle bans" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker. https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/06/no_to_assaultrifle_bans.html
"Letters to the Editor for May 30, 2022: Selfless service." ... by Capt. James R. Poplar, USN (Ret.). Quicksburg. Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 29, 2022). https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-for-may-30-2022-selfless-service/article_497fd1bc-4677-5280-9b87-d4141257cf77.html
"Memorial Day 2022 — A Day To Reflect On Sacrifice" Viewpoint ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (May 28, 2022) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/memorial-day-2022-a-day-to-reflect-on-sacrifice/article_d0722b9e-2971-5666-8505-b19903760d32.html
"Memorial Day 2022 – A day to reflect on sacrifice" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 23, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/memorial-day-2022-a-day-to-reflect-on-sacrifice/
"Memorial Day 2022" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (May 30, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/05/memorial_day_2022.html
"Commentary: Memorial Day 2022 — a day to reflect on sacrifice." ... by James Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 11, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-memorial-day-2022-a-day-to-reflect-on-sacrifice/article_e3a168ed-411e-5bb9-a803-34c42aedbcb6.html
"Down the slippery slope we go" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 13, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/down-the-slippery-slope-we-go/
"Commentary: For whom the bells toll" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (Apr 28, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-for-whom-the-bells-toll/article_97d1d887-e67a-537b-8be9-2ff69dca74a8.html
"For too many Americans, Ukrainian patriotism is easier than American patriotism." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 29, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/04/for_too_many_americans_ukrainian_patriotism_is_easier_than_american_patriotism.html
"The difference between 'equity' and 'equality' ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 27, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/04/the_difference_between_equity_and_equality.html
"The difference between “equity” and “equality?" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (April 26, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/the-difference-between-equity-and-equality/
"Farewell to America's military meritocracy" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 19, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/04/farewell_to_americas_military_meritocracy.html
"Commentary: It is OK to agree to disagree." ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (Apr 13, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-it-is-ok-to-agree-to-disagree/article_611c5520-2ed4-573a-a538-2e81cabbb077.html
"Clausewitz and The Dual Nature of War of the War In Ukraine" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (April 9, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/clausewitz-and-the-dual-nature-of-war-of-the-war-in-ukraine/
"Clausewitz and the dual nature of war in Ukraine" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 9, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/04/clausewitz_and_the_dual_nature_of_war_in_ukraine.html
"The Ship of State continues adrift." ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (April 5, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/the-ship-of-state-continues-adrift/
"The ship of state is adrift under Biden." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 5, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/04/the_ship_of_state_is_adrift_under_biden.html
"Viewpoint: Have We Abdicated Our Moral Responsibility In Ukraine ?" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (April 2, 2022). https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/have-we-abdicated-our-moral-responsibility-in-ukraine/article_be0a7091-d2ce-5bd0-8d02-fbda6397a551.html
"What war in Ukraine means for us here, and everywhere." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 3, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/04/what_war_in_ukraine_means_for_us_here_and_everywhere.html
"SECDEF Gate’s assessment of Joe Biden continues to be prescient."
... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (March 28, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/secdef-gates-assessment-of-joe-biden-continues-to-be-prescient/
"Robert Gates on Joe Biden." ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (March 28, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/03/robert_gates_on_joe_biden.html
"Have we abdicated our moral responsibilities as Americans?" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (March 14, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/have-we-abdicated-our-moral-responsibilities-as-americans/
"Commentary: Impressive performance on the world stage – not!" ... by James R. Poplar II, The Northern Virginia Daily (March 10, 2022). https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-impressive-performance-on-the-world-stage-not/article_09c031ad-699a-57ec-b9bb-558382b312d8.html
"Open Forum: Biden’s 'Masterful' Diplomatic Engagement — I Think Not" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (March 9, 2022) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/biden-s-masterful-diplomatic-engagement-i-think-not/article_32271de6-eeb4-5a2a-991d-0244b315638f.html
"Foreign Policy: After Ukraine, Losing Taiwan is Not an Option" ... by Captain Ros Poplar, U.S. Navy (Retired), U.S. Naval Institute Blog (February 28, 2022). https://blog.usni.org/posts/2022/02/28/after-ukraine-losing-taiwan-is-not-an-option
"Biden’s “masterful” diplomatic engagement – I think not" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 26, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/bidens-masterful-diplomatic-engagement-i-think-not/
"Commentary: Truth or consequences?" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (Febrary 24, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-truth-or-consequences/article_53f41211-b46c-5df4-b560-a85190730cd1.html
"Maybe Russia's interests regarding Ukraine are simpler than you think" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (February 20, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/02/maybe_russias_interests_regarding_ukraine_are_simpler_than_you_think.html
"A Pandemic driven by politics and not science" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 19, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/a-pandemic-driven-by-politics-and-not-science/
"A pandemic driven by politics, not science" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (February 18, 2022)
"Losing Taiwan is not an option." ... written by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 8, 2022). https://thebullelephant.com/losing-taiwan-is-not-an-option/
"Losing Taiwan is not an option." ... by James Poplar, The American Thinker (February 6, 2022). https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/02/losing_taiwan_is_not_an_option.html
Commentary: The 1619 Project, truth or fiction? ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (February 5, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-1619-project-truth-or-fiction/article_80fdadb0-ddb0-5bb0-a08e-c24bd5644aa0.html
"Commentary: A tale of two presidents" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 20, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-tale-of-two-presidents/article_ba21a9d6-29df-52d8-a167-cb77a5239b1a.html
"Biden's anniversary: truth or consequences?" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (January 19, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/bidens_anniversary_truth_or_consequences.html
"Truth or Consequences?" ... written by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (January 17, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/truth-or-consequences/
"Open Forum: An Enlightened Citizenry? Well, Perhaps" … by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (January 13, 2022) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/an-enlightened-citizenry-well-perhaps/article_33e2d76c-55bc-5ff8-9fbc-e4a82e9cfa73.html
"A Tale of Two Presidents." ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (January 5, 2022) https://thebullelephant.com/a-tale-of-two-presidents/
"Commentary: We had to destroy the village in order to save it." ... by James R. Poplar, III., The Northern Virginia Daily (January 3, 2022) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-we-had-to-destroy-the-village-in-order-to-save-it/article_bb29ee9a-fa9a-581a-9218-228e68b9f3ba.html
"A lesson from Ronald Reagan on appeasing dictators" ... by James Poplar, The American Thinker (January 4, 2022) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2022/01/a_lesson_from_ronald_reagan_on_appeasing_dictators.html

Letters to the Editor (LTE's) in 2021:

"Commentary: Who are our storytellers today?" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 14, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-who-are-our-storytellers-today/article_9214b167-cb96-5f0c-b04d-fe4ead965194.html
"Opinion: James R. Poplar III: What is critical race theory?" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 10, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/james-r-poplar-iii-what-is-critical-race-theory/article_b8490c8e-e32e-5784-a407-69dff95828db.html
"Open Forum: America’s Intelligence Community — A Case Study In Consistent Failure" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (December 9, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/america-s-intelligence-community-a-case-study-in-consistent-failure/article_19c1a5cb-4721-584d-ba6a-788f525aadf1.html
"Commentary: The awakening of a sleeping giant" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 13, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-awakening-of-a-sleeping-giant/article_046ca598-f1b2-5627-9ff2-3169e1fc408d.html
"Veterans Day: Thank you for your service" ... by Captain James R Poplar, III, USN, American Thinker (November 11, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/11/veterans_day_thank_you_for_your_service.html
"Thank You For Your Service" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (November 7, 2021) https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-for-nov-8-2021-celebrating-the-bravery-and-sacrifice-of-our/article_e7c29b35-81ed-503a-86ae-ae9cace84544.html
"Letter to the Editor: Thank a veteran" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 4, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-thank-a-veteran/article_ca628449-cd79-534b-9dcd-f35d32a94be7.html
"Thank you for Your Service" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (November 9, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/thank-you-for-your-service/
"The Awakening of a Sleeping Giant" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (November 4, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/the-awakening-of-a-sleeping-giant/
"Commentary: Reaping the seeds of the Build Back Better “harvest”" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily" (October 28, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-reaping-the-seeds-of-the-build-back-better-harvest/article_fab8a129-6565-53b0-bd68-b73b54eec9d2.html
"America’s Intelligence Community – A Case Study in Consistent Failure" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (October 22, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/americas-intelligence-community-a-case-study-in-consistent-failure/
"America's Intelligence Community: A study in consistent failure" ... by Ros Poplar, American Thinker (October 20, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/americas_intelligence_community__a_study_in_consistent_failure.html
"The 'Build Back Better' Report Card -- To Date Not a Stellar Performance ...perhaps we need a course correction: Perhaps it is time to give "Build Back Better" a vector check." ... by Ros Poplar, LinkedIn (October 16, 2021) https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ros-poplar-86a930164_supplychain-transportation-police-activity-6855217555099938816-Y5Ux/
"Open Forum: Ensure Their Sacrifice Was Not In Vain" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News Record (October 14, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/ensure-their-sacrifice-was-not-in-vain/article_9031c467-3d70-5124-affb-ae0035b0435e.html
"Commentary: Ensure their sacrifice was not in vain" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (October 7, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-ensure-their-sacrifice-was-not-in-vain/article_7f8748f9-7917-5ad2-af1d-ec1f697d1982.html
"Déjà vu -- Black Hawk Down part two" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (October 4, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/dj_vu__black_hawk_down_part_two.html
"Déjà vu – Black Hawk Down Part Two" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (October 4, 2021)
http://thebullelephant.com/deja-vu-black-hawk-down-part-two/#comment-81739
"Obama was right after all" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (October 1, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/10/obama_was_right_after_all.html
"Obama Was Right After All" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 30, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/obama-was-right-after-all/
"Reaping the Seeds of the Democratic Party Harvest" ... by James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 25, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/reaping-the-seeds-of-the-democratic-party-harvest/
"Reaping the Democrat harvest" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (September 24, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/09/reaping_the_democrat_harvest.html
"Ensure Their Sacrifice Was Not In Vain" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 21, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/ensure-their-sacrifice-was-not-in-vain/
"Why You Should Support Kyle Gutshall, Brandi Rutz, and Dennis Barlow for School Board" ... by John Massoud, The Bull Elephant (September 21, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/why-you-should-support-kyle-gutshall-brandi-rutz-and-dennis-barlow-for-school-board/
"Honoring Sacrifice" ... by James Poplar, The American Thinker (September 21, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/09/honoring_sacrifice.html
"Commentary: The text that will haunt me for the rest of my life" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 17, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-text-that-will-haunt-me-for-the-rest-of-my-life/article_21c8376f-bbbf-50e4-90f4-fc7876f1bc4b.html
"No Greater Love" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 10, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/no-greater-love/
"9/11: 20 Years Later — Shenandoah County man recalls Pentagon attack 20 years later" ... by Josette Keelor, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 9, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/9-11-20-years-later-shenandoah-county-man-recalls-pentagon-attack-20-years-later/article_b794685b-a920-5c41-b8f5-f311f5e9758c.html
"Letters to the Editor for Sept. 11, 2021: Perseverance and perspective on 9/11" ... by James Poplar III, Richmond Times Dispatch (September 10, 2021) https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/letters-to-the-editor-for-sept-11-2021-perseverance-and-perspective-on-9-11/article_66e5e4c0-333e-5802-9f94-d8cc4292ce42.html
"'A difficult day': Pentagon survivors struggle with the memories of 9/11 attack" ... by Michael Martz, Richmond Times Dispatch (September 10, 2021) https://richmond.com/news/local/a-difficult-day-pentagon-survivors-struggle-with-the-memories-of-9-11-attack/article_6e61dd68-2a6d-5d7f-9ff9-046536ea071a.html
"Commentary: When will they ever learn?" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (August 25, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-when-will-they-ever-learn/article_ce11cdeb-69bc-578d-896e-ad7a7e13eb07.html
"The text that will haunt me the rest of my life" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (August 28, 2021): https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/the_text_that_will_haunt_me_for_the_rest_of_my_life.html
"When will they ever learn?" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (August 24, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/when_will_they_ever_learn_.html
"The text that will haunt me the rest of my life" .... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (August 26, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/the-text-that-will-haunt-me-for-the-rest-of-my-life/
"When will they ever learn?" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (August 23, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/when-will-they-ever-learn/
"Afghanistan — The disaster everyone could foresee" ... by John Massoud, American Thinker (August 18, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/08/afghanistan__the_disaster_everyone_could_foresee.html
"Commentary: No greater love" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (Aug 16, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-no-greater-love/article_45a41002-ea09-5259-9ba2-1b069404096f.html
"The Founding Fathers Live On Through the Students of Shenandoah County!" ... by John Massoud, The Bull Elephant (August 10, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/the-founding-fathers-live-on-through-the-students-of-shenandoah-county/
Open Forum: "A Prophesy Fulfilled" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (August 11, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/a-prophesy-fulfilled/article_e484cf25-081d-55cb-957d-a6028e7270ac.html
"Commentary: A prophesy fulfilled" ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (July 16, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-a-prophesy-fulfilled/article_e4ae7a4a-ca6b-5912-a2c9-6267a54a705d.html
"On America's birthday, remembering what we are" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (July 3, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/07/on_americas_birthday_remembering_what_we_are.html
"The battle of Lexington in 1775, the shot heard 'round the world: America – Perfection not Achieved but that was Never the Intent" by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (July 1, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/america-perfection-not-achieved-but-that-was-never-the-intent/
Open Forum: " July 4, 2021 — E Pluribus Unum" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News Record (July 2, 2021)
https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/july-4-2021-e-pluribus-unum/article_3f48788c-3ff6-5675-bde5-43f250e53547.html
"Commentary: Hatred of America from the radical left" ... by John Massoud, The Northern Virginia Daily (June 30, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-hatred-of-america-from-the-radical-left/article_11170fef-2fc4-5752-8147-a8f844baf735.html
Commentary: July 4, 2021 -- E Pluribus Unum ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (June 10, 2021, Updated June 29, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-july-4-2021----e-pluribus-unum/article_31c94bdb-4ec1-5164-bc30-a7a880f10316.html
"E Pluribus Unum" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (June 7, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/e-pluribus-unum/
"An Enlightened Citizenry, well perhaps..." ... by Guest Contributor, James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (June 1, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/an-enlightened-citizenry-well-perhaps/
"Commentary: Remembering true meaning of Memorial Day" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 28, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-remembering-true-meaning-of-memorial-day/article_f1428ec0-782e-5c4a-9a1a-443a6e29708e.html
"Open Forum: A Time To Revisit The American’s Creed" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (May 29, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/a-time-to-revisit-the-american-s-creed/article_ce82b183-c58a-5e3d-855c-b3629a342781.html
"Memorial Day 2021: A time to revisit the American's Creed" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (May 30, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/05/memorial_day_2021_a_time_to_revisit_the_americans_creed.html
"Correspondent of the Day, May 31: Many died in combat to preserve freedom" ... by Capt. James Poplar USN. (Ret.) Richmond Times-Dispatch (May 30, 2021) https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/correspondent-of-the-day-may-31-many-died-in-combat-to-preserve-freedom/article_6471edb3-77df-5ff6-b39d-824d15c18afc.html
"Memorial Day 2021 – Never Forget" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 28, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/memorial-day-2021-never-forget/
"The Real Goals of “The 1619 Project” ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 26, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/the-real-goals-of-the-1619-project/
"Letter to the Editor: Why the “Ready-Fire-Aim?” ... by Denise Doyle, Edinburg, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 20, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-why-the-ready-fire-aim/article_21d5fa30-2882-5d2d-821c-93f8493addc4.html
"Critical Race Theory, Coming to a School Near You" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 19, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/critical-race-theory-coming-to-a-school-near-you/
"A Prophesy Fulfilled" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 16, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/a-prophesy-fulfilled/
"Open Forum: President Biden’s First 100 Days: Will This Be His Legacy?" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (May 11, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/viewpoint/president-biden-s-first-100-days-will-this-be-his-legacy/article_a7332b2f-354b-53c8-a867-fadc0ce4c775.html
"Commentary: America: the great experiment in human governance" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (May 8, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-america-the-great-experiment-in-human-governance/article_fec3fae9-b4b0-5134-9082-a0bacc3937af.html
“Rebranding” – The Latest Euphemism for Cancel Culture ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 6, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/rebranding-the-latest-euphemism-for-cancel-culture/
" Letter to the Editor: You asked for it" ... by David Christovich, Woodstock, Northern Virginia Daily (May 5, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-you-asked-for-it/article_4e598c82-1ec8-5203-aa65-56893d066cee.html
"President Biden’s First 100 Days – Will this be his Legacy? ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (May 2, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/president-bidens-first-100-days-will-this-be-his-legacy/
"Commentary: Lord Fairfax Community College - latest victim of cancel culture" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (April 20, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-lord-fairfax-community-college---latest-victim-of-cancel-culture/article_cb178e46-4e06-5142-9185-647c179b48f0.html
"America: The great experiment in human governance" ... by James Poplar, American Thinker (April 9, 2021) https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2021/04/america_the_great_experiment_in_human_governance.html
"Cancel Culture As America’s New Religion: Open Forum" ... by James R. Poplar III, Daily News-Record (April 8, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/cancel-culture-as-america-s-new-religion/article_c32313ea-aa37-55b9-82bb-f839d5877acc.html
"America: The Great Experiment in Human Governance" ... written by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (April 6, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/america-the-great-experiment-in-human-governance/
"Commentary: Shenandoah County School Board – political drama at its best" ... by James R. Poplar III, Quicksburg The Northern Virginia Daily (April 3, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/opinion/commentary-shenandoah-county-school-board-political-drama-at-its-best/article_ef9760cf-b325-52fd-ba40-82de81082fa7.html
"Letter to the Editor: Paris Agreement" ... by Denise Doyle, Edinburg, The Northern Virginia Daily (March 20, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-paris-agreement/article_2c62971e-524b-5d5b-85ef-d0ed8be02ff6.html
"Commentary: When the sun refused to shine (in Texas)" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (March 18, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-when-the-sun-refused-to-shine-in-texas/article_694b908f-e5e6-5b8d-b1c1-b9e0bb419797.html
"Letter to the Editor: Speak up" ... by Deborah McCormick, Fort Valley, The Northern Virginia Daily (March 18, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-speak-up/article_f72f9322-9a9a-5d93-9cb6-cce0d6a3035a.html
"Open Forum: The Democrat's Real Stance On Gun Control Is Now Open Kimono" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Daily News-Record (March 8, 2021) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/the-democrats-real-stance-on-gun-control-is-now-open-kimono/article_1cb98f7b-5341-5e9c-9ff1-4240d3cd8e75.html
"Cancel Culture as America’s New Religion" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (March 1, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/cancel-culture-as-americas-new-religion/
"Letter to the Editor: Must fight cancel culture before it consumes us" ... by James Poplar, Quicksburg, Virginia, Richmond Times Dispatch (March 3, 2021) https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/letter-to-the-editor-march-3-2021-must-fight-cancel-culture-before-it-consumes-us/article_6a340d5b-cc64-531a-8183-c51dffa16cbd.html
Commentary: Won’t you be my neighbor? Musings from a 'Come-Here'" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (February 25, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-won-t-you-be-my-neighbor-musings-from-a-come-here/article_a163c592-e79f-5a05-b553-7ffee2f5b702.html
"Open Forum: Where's The Accountability?" ... by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (February 11, 2021)
https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/wheres-the-accountability/article_5404b38d-588c-55e1-b3dc-1c6a03ca98a6.html
"Commentary: Pretzel logic in Shenandoah County" by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (February 9, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-pretzel-logic-in-shenandoah-county/article_6d123892-8f77-544a-b4cb-bf76cc33a02a.html
"SCRC BULL ELEPHANT POST -- H.R. 127 -- "THE DEMOCRAT'S REAL STANCE ON GUN CONTROL IS NOW OPEN KIMONO" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (February 8, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/h-r-127-the-democrats-real-stance-on-gun-control-is-now-open-kimono/
"Letter to the Editor: Just say no to VCEA" ... by Denise Doyle, Edinburg, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 28, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-just-say-no-to-vcea/article_72b680d4-6a77-591a-aae1-02279453ecc3.html
"Correspondent of the Day: Inaugural reflections: time for civility, respect" ... by James Poplar, Quicksburg, Richmond Times-Dispatch (January 22, 2021) https://richmond.com/opinion/letters/correspondent-of-the-day-jan-22-2021-inaugural-reflections-time-for-civility-respect/article_7512dbfe-00b7-5eeb-9019-cb2e0485192e.html
"Inauguration Day Reflections" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (January 21, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/inauguration-day-reflections/
"Accountability" ... by Guest Contributor, James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (January 20, 2021) http://thebullelephant.com/accountability/
Letter to the Editor: "Fresh eyes" ... by David Christovich, Woodstock, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 18, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-fresh-eyes/article_e273a339-6924-5098-aa2e-b53d65b0447e.html
"Letter to the Editor: "Cline is a 'citizen-politician' ... by Bill Rogers, New Market, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 12, 2021 Updated Jan 13, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-cline-is-a-citizen-politician/article_8c416130-dee2-50d5-a20d-ef1aa036d239.html
"Letter to the Editor: The honorable thing" ... by Deborah A. McCormick, Fort Valley, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 30, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-the-honorable-thing/article_50ba6118-4e86-5923-9936-19159bff1f4c.html
"Letter to the Editor: Read strategic plan update" ... by James R. Poplar III, Quicksburg, The Northern Virginia Daily (January 6, 2021) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-read-strategic-plan-update/article_a0bac8ab-8210-5f39-b88d-ec2ef5bbece9.html

Letters to the Editor (LTE's) in 2020:

"Letter to the Editor: Times have changed" ... by David Christovich, Woodstock, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 11, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-times-have-changed/article_e64634ff-61cf-502e-bd33-b19c53166e86.html
"Commentary: Trampling on Constitution while 'Following the Science'" ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (December 20, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-trampling-on-constitution-while-following-the-science/article_aca5e9d0-5ee5-5ae1-aaeb-00ab43d02c80.html
"The Next Round of COVID – We May Not Dodge the Next Bullet" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (December 7, 2020) http://thebullelephant.com/the-next-round-of-covid-we-may-not-dodge-the-next-bullet/
Open Forum: "Well, So Much for that Olive Branch" | Nvdaily | nvdaily.com" ... by James R. Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 30, 2020) (12/2/2020) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/well-so-much-for-that-olive-branch/article_0dcad167-f656-584c-b5a9-749e55fbbc67.html
Commentary: "Giving credit where credit is due | Nvdaily | nvdaily.com" ... by James R. Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 30, 2020): https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-giving-credit-where-credit-is-due/article_5d121c99-33fa-5a45-9a65-d8526a45511b.html
Commentary: "The Election Process that Americans Deserve" ... by James R. Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 14,2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-election-process-that-americans-deserve/article_80c6d4ce-a78e-5c4f-83f5-cbeff1f9a0be.html
"Letter to the Editor: Remember the Mayflower" by Denise Doyle, The Northern Virginia Daily (November 1, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-remember-the-mayflower/article_d6216d9d-378b-5f6e-8641-b8803d7f9311.html
Open Forum: "What it Means to be a Republican" .... by James R. Poplar, Daily News Record (October 29, 2020): https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/open_forum/what-it-means-to-be-a-republican/article_faa86db9-1295-5da2-875d-0a2159c0f97d.html
Commentary: Election 2020 - A Manichean choice ... by James R. Poplar the III (October 28, 2020) View File.
- The Northern Virginia Daily Link: https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-election-2020---a-manichean-choice/article_acfd11cc-8259-5a96-976b-1c9e0670100a.html
- Deborah McCormick Response to James R. Poplar (October 28, 2020)
"Letter to the Editor: Nevermore, Nevermore!" ... by Deborah McCormick, Fort Valley, The Northern Virginia Daily (October 24, 2020): https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-nevermore-nevermore/article_67afe033-bf1f-5c55-803f-bac4467a309b.html
"Letter to the Editor: "Not honoring their oath of office" ...by James R. Poplar III, The Northern Virginia Daily (October 15, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/james-r-poplar-iii-not-honoring-their-oath-of-office/article_28c01cf6-4f87-5765-a5c1-2d805dfc2a76.html
"Letter to the Editor: What it Means to be a Republican to Me" ... by James P., Quicksburg, Virginia, The Virginia Star (October 13, 2020) https://thevirginiastar.com/2020/10/13/letter-to-the-editor-what-it-means-to-be-a-republican/
""Letter to the Editor:Why I am voting Republican this Fall" ... by Guest Contributor James Poplar, The Bull Elephant (September 22, 2020) http://thebullelephant.com/why-i-am-voting-republican-this-fall/

"Commentary: Sept 11, 2020: A day to reflect and move forward" ... by James Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (September 10, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-sept-11-2021-a-day-to-reflect-and-move-forward/article_ab511f86-bc69-5a5b-afbe-5d44680c1cf8.html
"Letter to the Editor: Still need to drain swamp" ... by Bill Rogers, New Market, The Northern Virginia Daily (August 24, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-still-need-to-drain-swamp/article_7b9b235e-984b-502e-aa05-863be38e360a.html
"Commentary: The party that lost its way" ... by James R. Poplar, The Northern Virginia Daily (August 21, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/commentary-the-party-that-lost-its-way/article_f02f1c90-0761-543e-a551-6b35ed0059ea.html
"Letter to the Editor: Redistribute money" ... by Dianne Wyss, Quicksburg, Northern Virginia Daily (July 27, 2020) https://www.nvdaily.com/nvdaily/letter-to-the-editor-redistribute-money/article_6a36a2a1-7e7c-5383-b753-64af2978fde8.html
"To Be Republican Is To Support Trump" ... by Dr. Larry Roller, Mount Sydney, Daily News Record (August 10, 2020) https://www.dnronline.com/opinion/letters/to-be-republican-is-to-support-trump/article_4c1d7bd7-2367-52f7-996c-6c3ec8aeb136.html

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