The United States of America, justifiably and proudly, went to war in Afghanistan in early winter of 2001. The United States invaded Iraq on a false premise in the spring of 2003. Mike Barnicle afghanistanamericaearly Change image and share on social
Rebellion has its roots in government's indifference and incompetence. Mike Barnicle governmentincompetenceindifference Change image and share on social
We live in a culture where everyone's opinion, view, and assessment of situations and people spill across social media, a lot of it anonymously, much of it shaped by mindless meanness and ignorance. Mike Barnicle anonymouslyassessmentculture Change image and share on social
I don't think we treat people very well in the media, both as customers - and I call them customers - of newspapers and magazines, or TV news, and we don't understand that the greatest story that we could tell, each and every day, is the story of the people around us. Mike Barnicle callcustomerday share on social
Everyone has a smart phone, and everything is recorded. One event spills into another. Conclusions come quickly at the near total expense of consideration of what just actually happened. Mike Barnicle conclusionconsiderationevent Change image and share on social
Charleston, South Carolina, is about a 90-minute drive northwest of Beaufort and Parris Island. It is an old city reborn with new charm and an influx of snowbirds from the North attracted by its ease, comfort and accessibility. Mike Barnicle accessibilityattractbeaufort share on social
Fear is hugely contagious. Used skillfully by politicians looking to manipulate voters, it can become toxic and capable of infecting more than just a few. Mike Barnicle capablecontagiousfear Change image and share on social
Political people give speeches and espouse positions declaring that America is the best and strongest nation in the world. Mike Barnicle americadeclareespouse Change image and share on social
Cardinal Raymond Burke is a 66-year-old guy who lives in Rome, dresses like Queen Elizabeth, and talks like someone who majored in misogyny at some bogus, backwoods, Bible-banging tent school. Mike Barnicle backwoodbangbible Change image and share on social