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.

Submit or Pay

Posted on February 12, 2012 by GP McClure

So this is how liberty dies. With thunderous applause. — George Lucas This has been an interesting week for freedom. The most important aspect of the week is the notion that religious organizations must submit to the will of the … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Ignorance

Posted on February 2, 2012 by GP McClure

by Daniel Smith Only the educated are free. – Epictetus This week I’m proud to introduce a guest writer, Daniel Smith. Dan is a current military retiree, having recently retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service. Related … Continue reading →

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Can You Do It?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by GP McClure

If I have lost confidence in myself, I have the universe against me. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Can you do it is not really the question, the true question should be: Will you do it? No related posts.

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Faith and Trust

Posted on January 9, 2012 by GP McClure

Place your trust in government and follow the path of civilizations lost or place your faith in the people and reach beyond the stars. – GP McClure This last week I had an interesting thought, one that the more I … Continue reading →

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Learning, Believing, Implementing

Posted on December 31, 2011 by GP McClure

I do not prize the word cheap. It is not a badge of honor … it is a symbol of despair. Cheap prices make for cheap goods; cheap goods make for cheap men; and cheap men make for a cheap … Continue reading →

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Rich or Poor, Freedom or Slavery, Your Choice

Posted on December 25, 2011 by GP McClure

You are not here merely to make a living. You are here to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement. You are here to enrich the world. You … Continue reading →

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My Cause, My Results

Posted on December 18, 2011 by GP McClure

Shallow men believe in luck. Strong men believe in cause and effect. – Ralph Waldo Emerson I can’t remember a Christmas that has been as hard as this one. It seems like my entire state of affairs is going down … Continue reading →

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The Weapon

Posted on December 12, 2011 by GP McClure

A man shall never be enriched by envy. — Draxe For some reason this time of year produces two distinct types of emotions: depression and exhilaration. This year many of us find ourselves in the depression state, for a variety … Continue reading →

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Angry

Posted on December 5, 2011 by GP McClure

How often it is that the angry man rages denial of what his inner self is telling him. — Frank Herbert I have often heard it spoke, just recently in fact “I’m angry with God! God has permitted so many … Continue reading →

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The Act of Nothingness

Posted on November 26, 2011 by GP McClure

Life is full of obstacle illusions. — Grant Frazier Words for this article seems to escape me this time, for some reason I can’t concentrate on what I want to say. Oh I have plenty to say, about a lot … Continue reading →

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