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- About Me:
- Richard holds a Doctorate of Education, a Master’s Degree in Management Information Systems, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Rich is a 23-year Army veteran who retired as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1990. He was awarded the Legion of Merit for his years of service. Additionally, he was awarded the Bronze Star for Heroism in ground combat, Presidential Unit Citation, and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry while serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Vietnam. He is a graduate of the Field Artillery Officers Basic and Advanced Courses, and U.S. Army Command and General Staff College. Richard was the Founder/CEO of Sarasota Online, a high technology company that was sold to Comcast Cable in 1996. Richard twice chaired the Sarasota Better Business Council and sat on the Board of the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. He currently serves on the Board of the Community Foundation of Sarasota County and on an advisory committee to the Sarasota County School Board. He is President of the Sarasota County Veterans Commission, and has been appointed as Chairman of the Sarasota National Cemetery Advisory Committee by Congressman Vern Buchanan.
- Years in Sarasota
- 18 years
- In Sarasota:
- Moved here, Full-time
- Best thing about living in Sarasota
- The weather, the beaches and my son, daughter-in-law and our grandchildren live here.
- Worst things about living in Sarasota
- Too many liberals.
- Interests & Hobbies
- Publishing my blog and spending time with my grandchildren.
- Favorite Sarasota Restaurant
- Pacific Rim
- Favorite place to shop in Sarasota
- Dillard's
- Occupation
- Publisher
- Personal or business website
- http://fromtheduke.blogspot.com
- High School
- McCluer High School, Florissant, MO
- College
- Washington University, St. Louis, MO, George Washington University, Washington, D.C. and University of Souther California, Los Angeles, CA
- Favorite Movie
- Gladiator, 300 and the original Star Wars
- Favorite Book
- If Democrats had any brains they would be Republicans by Ann Coulter
- Favorite Food
- Mexican and Oriental
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Universal Healthcare – A Backdoor Approach by Paul R. Hollrah
After living in our city home for two years, where my healthcare needs were provided by a Tulsa-based HMO, we decided in May of 2007 to sell our home in the city and live full time at our lake home, situated in a remote 720-acre gated community of beautiful lakes, rolling hills, and… Continue
Posted on September 7, 2008 at 11:00am —
The Narcissistic Culture of Ego!
In his public statement admitting an affair with Rielle Hunter while his wife Elizabeth fell ill with cancer, John Edwards said, "I started to believe that I was special and became increasingly egocentric and narcissistic."
Do you remember during the run up to… Continue
Posted on August 10, 2008 at 10:00am —
Cindy McCain is perfect for first lady By Frances Owens and Monica Owens
This column is from the DenverPost.com:
As John McCain marches towards the presidency, he has relied on the support of his wife, Cindy. There is no doubt she is at the heart of her husband's campaign, and we would like Coloradans to know Cindy Hensley McCain as we have learned to k… Continue
Posted on August 9, 2008 at 5:44pm — 2 Comments
Democrats: The Lawyer's Party by Bruce Walker
This article is by Bruce Walker of American Thinker:
The Democratic Party has become the Lawyers' Party. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are lawyers. Bill Clinton and Michelle Obama are lawyers. John Edwards, the other former Democrat candidate for president, is a lawyer and so is hi… Continue
Posted on August 9, 2008 at 5:38pm —
Florida Governor Charlie Crist Reaffirms Support for Amendment 2
He Joins Dozens of Other Elected Officials Who Have Endorsed The Florida Marriage Protection Amendment
(Tallahassee, FL) From a barber shop chair in Tallahassee, Florida Governor Charlie Crist on Monday reaffirmed his support for the Florida Marriage Protection Ame… Continue
Posted on August 5, 2008 at 2:00pm —
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IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE READ. . .
In keeping with the original spirit and intent of this community, political commentary and opinions can and will take place in the local politics forum section ONLY. Therefore, regardless of political view or opinion please post all comments, discussions, etc. in that forum. Failure to comply with these parameters will result in your content being deleted and if the offense is repeated, a complete ban from the community (which would be a shame). Thanks for everyone's understanding and enjoy the community! Please contact Brian with any questions.
Thank you so much for speaking at the "Surge Of Support" launch that took place yesterday, June 27th, 2008 at the Hilton.
I am so proud that my local board of Realtors initiated this program and I was truly moved by all that spoke at this event.
Your quote on "American's helping American's" is what its all about. I never served in our great military but there is a special place in my heart for the armed forces and all that they stand for in this great country.
In hopes that others here in SarasotaLocal find this post, I would like to post here the great quote by President JFK that you used in your presentation. I wish every liberal and/or anti-war person takes this to heart, as it came from one of the most respected Democrat Presidents of our time:
"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty."
I appreciate and thank you for serving in our armed forces.
Respectfully yours,
Bill Travers
Love your post. Worst thing about living here. 'Too many Liberals'.
I almost spat out my morning coffee reading that,.LOL.
Welcome to the community and thank you for serving this country! We are honored to have a patriot like you join our community and I look forward to reading your blogs.
If you have any commments, suggestions or questions, please let us know. We welcome the feedback!
Have a wonderful week
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Brian
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