Robert D. Ashford

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Robert D. Ashford was a Marine during the cold war and is now retired, after 50 years of construction management. He is a keen genealogist and loves humor. He watches the political horizons and likes to write commentary on what's next.

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The Past and the Future

George Orwell's novel Nineteen Eighty-Four illustrates the secret of power. Control thinking about the past and who controls the present controls the future.

The Purpose of Freedom

Prejudice is a disease of the heart and mind, trumping the purpose of freedom, creating monsters not people. We see overpowering disrespect for law and order.

Is Our Society Losing The Ability to Administer Self Discipline?

Discipline is not just to say yes sir or no sir but to be in control of every aspect of your life to become the best person you can become.

Time is Precious, Like Gold

What we do with a day is our challenge. What we don't do with a day is also our challenge. Time is always constant and we seem to be the purpose for time.

A Test for our Resolve: Will Greed Overcome Reason?

Socrates was bold in his own defense by telling the Athens political leaders that truth is the first step toward wisdom, the discovery of our own ignorance.

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The Neck Ages First, and Surgeons Now Treat It on Its Own

Neck lifts are growing faster than facelifts in the US. The approach at FACES+ in San Diego shows why the neck has become the starting point.

The Jewish Nation, The Fight Ahead

The Jewish Nation is in the fight of its life as the next election looms on October 27, 2026, when the people will elect all 120 members of the 26th Knesset.

Professional Garage Door Service of Florida: Repair & Installation

Maintaining a fully functional, highly secure garage door is...

Back-to-School Shirts & Uniforms: A Smarter 2026 Buying Guide

Recent changes in the United States have influenced back-to-school buying behavior. Families, schools, and apparel businesses are paying closer attention to value, durability, comfort, and long-term usability. According to the National Reta
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