Robert B. Charles

National Security

Be Calm, Respect ICE

As protests erupt in Maine and Minnesota, ICE enforces longstanding immigration laws to remove illegal aliens, many with criminal records.

Jan 26, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

An Epic Day

After a frightening icy car skid, the author finds renewed gratitude and perspective, reminded that life is precious and worth reflecting on.

Jan 23, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Industry and Frugality – Forgotten?

Reflecting on Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson’s emphasis on “industry and frugality,” this piece connects historic American values to modern concerns about government overreach, spending, and personal responsibility.

Jan 22, 2026

Politics

Running for Governor – New Lessons

Running for Governor teaches you how many false assumptions people make, the cynicism candidates face, and why integrity, faith, and resilience matter in public service.

Jan 21, 2026

National Security

Trump, Drug Cartels, and Terror

President Trump’s unprecedented move to designate drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations marks a historic shift in U.S. national security and counter-narcotics policy.

Jan 20, 2026

Travel & Lifestyle

Choosing Calm

A winter swell nearly swamped the boat. The captain stayed calm—and that calm made the difference between chaos and survival.

Jan 19, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

Martin Luther, History, and Perspective

Martin Luther’s timeless influence—on faith, freedom, and thought—still echoes in America 500 years after the Reformation reshaped Western civilization.

Jan 16, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

Longfellow’s Angler and Ice Fishing

Longfellow’s Angler and Ice Fishing

Jan 15, 2026

National Security

Think Twice – Before Anti-ICE

All the pushers of the anti-ICE narrative – which is really a replay of past years’ anti-law enforcement narratives, hyped by ingrained anti-Trump sentiment – need to take a pause, focus on five important facts.

Jan 14, 2026

National Security

Democrats Push Anti-ICE Violence

An ICE officer’s fatal encounter in Minnesota highlights the public safety risks of illegal immigration and sanctuary policies.

Jan 13, 2026

“Worth Our Salt”

Once a standard of character and work, being “worth your salt” now frames a broader debate over responsibility, power, and the future of society.

Jan 12, 2026

AMAC Yesteryear

Mark Twain and Education

Lessons from Mark Twain, a mother’s guidance, and a life well-lived remind us that true education lies in values, not credentials. Character is the real curriculum.

Jan 9, 2026