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Author Insight
Armchair Quarterbacking...
We live in a time of political partisanship coupled with deep divisions within our society. Political leadership on both sides point the finger at each other blaming all that is wrong with the world, the country, the economy, crime, and even with our neighbors on the other guy. Hate is the word of the day. It's gotten so we don't trust either side. Why would we? Being an armchair quarterback is an easy way to pass judgement without taking any responsibility. We feel like we've stated our opinions and remember what they say about opinions. Our form of government requires active participation from all of us. WE are in charge, not the politicians. We elect them to represent us, not to rule. If they are not representing us the way you want, you have the power to vote them out. Bullies, name callers, thieves, liars, those who would throw out the baby with the bath water, and those who would give away the candystore have no place in government. They need to be working for what is best for all of us not just one group or clique. What is best for the country as a whole. My political statement for today. Back to normal tomorrow. https://www.jeffreythrallbooks.com/
Book Excerpt
The Retirement
As the convoy turned east from Route 26 onto Route 3, two men came out of the all-night gas station at the intersection. They watched as the heavily armed Humvees escorted their deadly cargo away from Fort Drum and toward its destination. Both men had served their country.
“’Bout time they grew some balls to go after these assholes,” said the man in the John Deere baseball cap.
His companion grunted. “They’ll need some Special Forces in place to save the hostages. These guys are good, but unless they’re inserted in the dark, most of the hostages will be killed.”
One of the soldiers manning the fifty-caliber machine gun on top of one of the Humvees looked at the two men, who waved. The man gave them a nod.
“You don’t think they’ve already done that?” asked the man in the John Deere cap.
“The military’s not making the calls here. The politicians are. They’d screw up anything and sacrifice these guys and the hostages if it made them look good. The whole situation’s fucked up.”
“Then we just have to hope that someone else is calling the shots. Someone with a brain and a little backbone.”
The last Humvee passed the two men, and the convoy disappeared down the dark road.
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