When I started this web log with a tremendous amount of assistance from a loyal and very smart attorney friend, I resisted anonymity. My principles tugged at me to proudly sign anything and everything I wrote. I was convinced to remain behind the curtain for the time being, but still had a very hard time accepting that status. All my work that is submitted to various news publications is always accompanied by my name and city. It made little sense to me to stay under the covers – especially since one of the worst features of internet publishing is the ability of cowardly types to viciously attack without identifying themselves. Click on the link to expose the past status as “humbug”
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The truth finally came out when my attorney editor admitted that she was concerned at first about the tenor and content of what might come off my keyboard. What if my posts sounded like some Lyndon LaRouche stuff, was rude, disrespectful, or full of various inflammatory comments? She was attempting to protect myself from myself in case myself would manage to shoot myself in the foot – or worse.
My main purpose in engaging in this endeavor is to gently persuade a few members of the voting public to see the situations facing our nation, state, and local governments, and the impacts on future generations if these things are not addressed soon. I hope to help them be prepared and motivated to vote in the upcoming primary and general elections knowing the issues and candidates. Observing the direction our governments at all levels are moving in at this time, it is my belief that the fall election – an off year one at that – may well be the most important of our lifetimes.
My background includes combat commands at the NCO level, management positions over the years, line haul tanker truck operation, real estate brokerage, and political involvement as a Precinct Committee Officer, newly appointed. My interests lie in history, politics and economics. I was born without the “sports gene”, so must spend my time watching national & world news, perusing editorial pages, and reading books on the above subjects.
You may go to the “About” section for a little more information if you wish. I sincerely hope you enjoy some of the posts whether you agree or disagree. Please feel free to comment on any and you will see a reply in a reasonable time.
Jeffrey S. Howard
Redmond, Washington
oldironjarhead@live.com
Old Iron Jarhead 
Posted by Tony Goedde on June 17, 2010 at 8:58 am
What the!? Jeff is that you!?
I love your posts and always forward them on to my few shallow thinking friends to help educate them.
Posted by Old Iron on June 20, 2010 at 10:38 am
Yup – It’s little old me alright. This is getting to be great fun. Glad you enjoy the site.
Jeff
Posted by Jeff Bowman on June 16, 2010 at 5:14 pm
Jeff,
Have enjoyed your site for awhile now. Continue to write and be active as you see fit. There are those out and about that may take offense to your writings. But then again there are those that take offense of them. Smile and have a great day.
Semper Fi, Sir
Posted by Old Iron on June 16, 2010 at 7:42 pm
Semper Fi Marine!
I sincerely appreciate your support. If I can awaken a few folks to what is just over the horizon, maybe this off year election can start to turn the ship around before it is too late. I got a bunch of little ones to fight for who are too young to vote.
Jeff