Posts by Lee G. Barkley

Lee G. Barkley: The American veteran – a mirror of American principles

In my view, the American veteran is a mirror of the foundational principles of America – liberty, equality, and bravery – and these principles have enduring resonance the world over.

Lee G. Barkley: Faction and the Founders - wisdom for our times

The divisiveness we are currently experiencing is only a magnified form of what the Founders called “faction.” More than disagreement, faction is the idea that people will inevitably use their voices pursuing differing goals in a representative government.