Author Archives: GP McClure

About GP McClure

I am a technical writer with over 30 years of writing experience in a variety of subjects and topics, covering a wide range of industries, but specializing in aviation. I have lived in the San Diego California area since 1972 for the most part but spent some years in Japan and Alaska, thanks to the United States Navy. I retired from the Navy in 1992, having served 20 years of active duty in the aviation field.

Self and Country

Posted on August 15, 2011 by GP McClure

Democracy is cumbersome, slow and inefficient, but in due time, the voice of the people will be heard and their latent wisdom will prevail. — Thomas Jefferson The biggest enemy we have facing this country today is not al-Qaeda or … Continue reading →

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Politics and Self-Worth

Posted on August 11, 2011 by GP McClure

Prepare for the unknown by studying how others in the past have coped with the unforeseeable and the unpredictable. – George S. Patton I have always believed the people of this country are great and dependable. And you know something … Continue reading →

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Blame and Responsibility

Posted on August 8, 2011 by GP McClure

Democratic leaders always seem to blame America first. – Ken Mehlman As the debt crisis looms (“never let a good crisis go to waste”) we as a country find ourselves at war with ourselves. Related posts: Power and Responsibility

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Foolish Republicans Never Learn

Posted on August 4, 2011 by GP McClure

Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress…. But then I repeat myself. — Mark Twain So we got another two trillion plus dollars added to the debt, we’ll just print more Monopoly money to … Continue reading →

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Lies, Slavery, and Education

Posted on August 1, 2011 by GP McClure

Lack of money is the root of all evil. — George Bernard Shaw Why is it wrong to have money? Why is it wrong to want the better aspects of life? Related posts: Rich or Poor, Freedom or Slavery, Your … Continue reading →

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The Letter – Concluded

Posted on July 28, 2011 by GP McClure

This is the continuation of the letter I wrote to me a few months ago… ***************************************************************************** Each man or woman must determine their own fate and sail in the direction they choose, and I have chosen the path I now want … Continue reading →

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The Letter

Posted on July 25, 2011 by GP McClure

Actions have consequences…first rule of life. And the second rule is this: you are the only one responsible for your own actions. — Holly Lisle Some months ago I wrote myself a letter. I’m going to post it in two parts … Continue reading →

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Choices and Consequences

Posted on July 21, 2011 by GP McClure

You are in control of your life. Don’t ever forget that. You are what you are because of the conscious and subconscious choices you have made. — Barbara Hall Everyday each of us makes a variety of choices and set … Continue reading →

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The Concept of Faith

Posted on July 18, 2011 by GP McClure

Hope is the river you must cross. Faith is the bridge you cannot see. — Bill Purdin Our neighbor died last week. She had been battling the cancer and like the insidious beast that it is, it finally took her … Continue reading →

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Politics and Personal Change

Posted on July 14, 2011 by GP McClure

Although the connections are not always obvious, personal change is inseparable from social and political change. — Harriet Lerner I noticed where the Congressional House refused to allow the good old fashion light bulb, the incandescent bulb, to live. Politicians … Continue reading →

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