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Born in South Africa, American by blood
America is the greatest country on earth, and the American nation is the greatest nation on earth. I have believed that all my life. And the American nation is a composite of all the nations on earth....
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Americans are resilient in the face of adversity
Now, in the aftermath of the deadly tornado that brought death and destruction to the Oklahoma City suburb of Moore, the residents face the immense task of rebuilding their lives even as state and...
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A politician whose principles are above party politics
As a rule, the blog Cecil Marvin in America will keep away from politics. Nonetheless, there are exceptions to every rule and this post is about one such. It concerns a politician, apparently with a...
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Hiking in Wisconsin
The part of Wisconsin I live in is ideal for hiking, which I take full advantage of. In the nearly eight months I’ve lived here I’ve hiked four to five miles every day, weather and other commitments...
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One contestant will leave “The Voice” tonight, and then comes the final.
Although I’ve been a fan of “The Voice” forever, until recently I couldn’t vote for my favorite performers. That’s because the show wasn’t aired live in South Africa. Now, living in the US, I have the...
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Is Iran Preparing For War Against America?
There’s a lot of bellicose talk coming out of Iran these days. Of course those guys are smarting under the crippling sanctions imposed on them, and you’d expect them to be peeved and running off at the...
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The Drone — America’s Ultimate Weapon In The War On Terrorism
There can be no doubt now that drone technology is revolutionizing the way America fights its war on terrorism. Before long, America’s military will phase out manned aircraft altogether. Well — for...
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Obama’s Prospects For Reelection Are Looking Better Now
Politics is a strange game. Only a year ago Barack Obama had the worst popularity rating of any past president at the same juncture of his incumbency. The way things stood, Obama had not a snowball’s...
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Successful Chinese Entrepreneurs Are Abandoning The People’s Paradise In Droves
Despite their country’s thriving economy, successful Chinese entrepreneurs are emigrating to the West in droves. With substantial investment capital to accompany them, getting long-term visas is no...
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The “Fallout” From Such An Event Would Endanger America And Place In Jeopardy...
On 11 September 2001 I was in Benoni, South Africa, sitting in the living room of a friend who was leaving for New Zealand the following day. My cell phone rang, and it was my granddaughter in...
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Electronic Armageddon: Iran’s Threat To America
I watched a video that sent shivers down my spine. It describes the nightmare consequences to America should an Iranian rocket-borne nuclear device be detonated high in the sky over the Gulf of Mexico....
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Snowdon Is A Traitor—There’s No Other Word
I find it incomprehensible that so many Americans not only condone Edward Snowdon’s treason against his country but even see him as a hero. A petition calling for a full pardon for any crimes Snowdon...
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What Will Putin Do Next?
According to Top Intelligence Analysts, there are five things Putin might do next. Russian President Vladimir Putin has invaded and annexed Crimea, continuing a Kremlin practice of employing military...
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The Crimea Crisis Is Obama’s Nightmare
And how will he deal with it, considering the doubts many Americans have about his foreign policy positions? The president’s apparent inability to pull together a coherent (domestic and international)...
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Israel At Odds With U.S. Over Visas
Albeit they are close allies, Israel is not included in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) – With the United States irked at Israel over its settlement policies and the lack of...
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Snowdon Damage Will Take Decades To Repair
That’s according to the White House official in charge of cyber security. “Make no mistake: We are going to be dealing with the fallout from that for all of your careers, and the impact that that has...
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Putin’s Crimea Grab Could Hurt Russia
And he may have underestimated President Obama’s resolve this time. “The intervention in Crimea and subsequent fall in Russian assets has resulted in tightening financial conditions and is likely to...
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What About A Military Option To Curb Putin’s Empire Ambitions?
What if economic sanctions aren’t enough to get Putin to back off over Crimea? Economic sanctions are a good tool, but not a substitute for a credible military option. Even potent economic sanctions...
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Are Official ObamaCare Enrollment Numbers Legit?
Republican senator John Barrasso doesn’t think they are. In fact, he thinks the Obama administration has “cooked the books.” Said Barrasso: “I’ve looked at this 10 different ways. This health care law...
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