Tomorrow we observe a holiday meant to remember those that have served our country by wearing the various uniforms of our armed forces.  We think of those that paid the ultimate price to preserve not only our freedom and liberty but to spread the same to countless millions around the world.

I have always respected those in the military.  My father was in the army reserves during Vietnam.  My grandfather was in the 10th Mountain Division in WWII and saw action in the pacific.  My great grandfather was in the army during the first world war but did not see action.  I have grown up in a family that honored those who served in the military.  But this year something has happened to me.  I can't explain it completely other than to say that maybe it is because my grandfather is gone now.  Or maybe it is because I see a total and complete lack of leadership in this country.  Whatever it is this Memorial Day "season" has hit me very hard.

In the past year I have watched as our president has done nothing in the face of attacks that cost the lives of not only a U.S. ambassador but also 3 other Americans.  Two of those men were nothing short of heroes.  In the face of what seems to be direct orders to stand down, they ignored the order and flew a plane to do what the men and women in our armed services have always done, rush to the aid of countrymen in need.  My heart goes out to the families of these men that have seen NOTHING done to hold anyone accountable and bring the murderers to justice.

I have watched as this president and the trash he has chosen to surround himself with, have allowed political expediency and political correctness to trump national security, integrity, truth, honor and leadership.  I have watched the lap dogs in the media do nothing but ignore scandal after scandal.  I can't help but wonder what the same scoundrels in the media would think if the presidents name were George W. Bush.

I feel like a stereotypical "old man" with thoughts of the "good ole days" but I have watched my country's leaders take a sledgehammer to the foundations of this nation.  This president and the other progressives in our government have manage to do more damage to that foundation in less than 5 years than was done in the 221 years that came before.

At this point in time I am becoming convinced that there are only a couple of men with the guts and spine needed to lead this country out of the morass created by the current administration.  I have been a fan of Marco Rubio and I still like him but we need someone like Ted Cruz or Allen West in charge next time.