In the Reagan administration, a great speech was just the first step in a long process. In the Obama administration, it's the only step. Kathleen Troia McFarland administrationgreatlong Change image and share on social
Our military leaders don't seize power in coups; our soldiers and sailors don't go on strike for higher pay or benefits; our armed forces don't weigh in on the political process. In return, Americans have a sacred duty to treat them honorably. Kathleen Troia McFarland americanarmbenefit share on social
Americans don't like to stand by while innocent people are killed and watch a human disaster unfold. It goes against our very fiber. We feel compelled to do something. Kathleen Troia McFarland americancompeldisaster Change image and share on social
The majority of people think their children's lives will not be as good as theirs. Nearly half of all Americans are no longer proud of their country. Politicians have become a despised breed. Kathleen Troia McFarland americanbreedchild Change image and share on social
It's the libertarians who want to reclaim decision-making for themselves. It's the small government folks who see government as a great Leviathan gobbling up more and more of their treasure and freedoms. Kathleen Troia McFarland decisionfolkfreedom share on social
In foreign policy, the only thing worse than not doing something is doing something that fails or makes the situation worse. Kathleen Troia McFarland badlyfailforeign Change image and share on social
Despite spending trillions of dollars and spilling the blood of thousands of Americans, we remain in servitude to Arab oil. Kathleen Troia McFarland americanarabblood Change image and share on social
Whatever the final outcome in Iraq, our men and women in uniform should stand tall with pride for a job well done. It was our political leaders - of both parties and both presidencies - who failed us. Kathleen Troia McFarland failfinaliraq Change image and share on social
You don't need a foreign policy expert to tell you empty threats and hollow promises don't work. Ask any parent of a rebellious teenager. If you don't make good on the threats, you're asking for worse behavior next time. Kathleen Troia McFarland badlybehaviorempty share on social
Empty threats are often worse than saying nothing at all. It's like leading from behind. Eventually, no one thinks you're leading at all. And after a while, no one is even listening. Kathleen Troia McFarland badlyemptyeventually Change image and share on social
