“IT NEVER GETS BETTER” by OPOVV, ©2019 (Oct. 30, 2019) — [The music in this editorial was heard in the transit barracks in Subic Bay during the time of this story.] “Be Bop Baby” (1:23) “So it came down to getting killed or getting court-martialed.” “That’s the way you saw it? You could’ve followed orders […]
IS THE MEDIA INVOLVED IN ITS OWN “CONSPIRACY” TO DEPRIVE AMERICANS OF THE TRUTH? October 16, 2019 Dear Friends and Colleagues: The First Amendment to our Constitution was thought by some of the founders to be unnecessary as they believed that by itself, the basic document made it clear that government powers would be limited […]
“PREPARE FOR THE WORST” by OPOVV, ©2019 (Sep. 7, 2019) — “Mind turning the music down?” “It’s My Life” (3:26) “Yeah, I do mind.” Music ends. “You got some attitude; anyone ever tell you that?” “Nope; you’re the first.” “You’re a real work of art.” “You know how it happened? I’ll tell you: it was […]
“PRETTY STRONG WORDS” by OPOVV, ©2019 (Jul. 19, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ a television information show that reports the daily news in real time with real facts. Hello, my name is Roving, as in Roving Reporter (RR), and, as you can see, we’re back […]
“A LITTLE BIT BITTER” by OPOVV, ©2019 (May 26, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the favorite show of many, whether they admit it or not. Did I read that right? Somehow it doesn’t sound right. All right, my name is Roving and I’ll be your host for this episode of […]
“DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO THINK ABOUT IT” by OPOVV, ©2019 (May 22, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the show that just lays it out for all to see and for all to decide: ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ Hello, my name is Roving, as in Roving Reporter (RR), and I’m […]
“VALOR AND COURAGE” by John Bugnolo, ©2019 (Mar. 30, 2019) — In 2017, President Donald Trump established March 29th of each year to commemorate this day to the 2.7 million veterans who served our country from the advisers (US Army Rangers) sent under President Kennedy in 1960/61 through the escalation under President Johnson, to its […]
“THE SAME WORDS” by OPOVV, ©2019 (Jan. 22, 2019) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the one show that checks the facts – all the facts, thank you – before we inform you, our staunch audience, who thirst in the desert of knowledge for enlightenment. Did I […]
“JUST DO IT” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Nov. 27, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ your pit stop to recharge your mind. Hello, my name is Roving and we’re back at the university in Professor’s Zorkophsky’s office, and to top it off, we have Madam Shylock on […]
“CULTURAL SUICIDE” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Oct. 31, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘The Pulse of the Nation,’ the place where we keep tabs on the health and well-being of America. Unfortunately, tonight’s show may leave the weak-hearted — read, ‘weak-minded – a little put out (in that they won’t be […]
JANE FONDA TO HOST EVENT IN SHADOW OF SENATOR MCCAIN’S DEATH August 26, 2018 Dear Editor: It was very, very sad news for all Australians to learn of the death of a truly great American ally: the heroic Vietnam War US Navy pilot Senator John McCain, who was shot down over Vietnam while fighting for […]
“GIVE THEM A PURPOSE TO LIVE” by OPOVV, ©2018 (Aug. 21, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to a special edition of ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ the show that brings you an oasis of truth, a kernel of wisdom with a dash of humor. Hello, my name is Roving and with today’s […]
“THANK YOU” by Bob Russell, ©2018 (Aug. 10, 2018) — Yesterday I was honored to attend the 4th Annual Cummins Diesel BBQ honoring Claremore Veterans Center. It was billed as honoring residents, employees, and their families, but I was invited by the Volunteer Services coordinator, Bert Ellard, and Recreation Department head Monique DiLonardo, both of […]
“THE EFFECTS ARE FAR-REACHING” by OPOVV, ©2018 (May 3, 2018) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the meeting of the overly nervous among us. Hello, my name is Roving Reporter and I’ll be your host for this evening’s festivities. We have a lot of interesting guest speakers so let’s get started, shall […]
“ON BORROWED TIME” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Oct. 14, 2017) — Grandchild #1: “Gramps, tell us a war story.” Gramps: “But first, here’s a question for you: why do you think some Americans want to keep the Swamp?” Grandchild #2: “I don’t know; does anybody?” Gramps: “Well, I’ll tell you. You see, some people are easily […]
“LOST LIVES” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Sep. 4, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to yet another interesting episode of ‘Pulse of the Nation.’ Hello, I’m your Roving Reporter, and sitting across the desk from me is none other than Professor Zorkophsky, the prolific bestselling author with yet another book at the top […]
“IT’S ALL ABOUT THE OATH” by OPOVV, ©2017 (May 27, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to another exciting episode of ‘Pulse of the Nation.’ We’ve been negotiating our 2018 contract and we’re stymied over the clause that gives me the right to cut the microphone from hearing nonsense and dementia blabber, […]
‘THE WALL THAT HEALS’ IS A HALF-SCALE REPLICA OF THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA from Delmarys Matos, dalmarys.matos@bridgeportct.gov (May 2, 2017) — Bridgeport, CT –The City of Bridgeport and The Association of Naval Veterans Port 5 will host the world traveled Vietnam Veterans Memorial ‘The Wall that Heals’. ‘The Wall […]
“ELIMINATE THE PROBLEM” by OPOVV, ©2017 (Apr. 12, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘Pulse of the Nation.’ We’re back under the awning on the corner across from the railroad station about to ask passersby what’s on their minds. Excuse me, sir, got a minute to be on TV?” “Well, if […]
WHO ARE WE? by OPOVV, ©2017 (Mar. 13, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to your favorite show for current events, ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ Hello, my name is Roving Reporter and I’ll be your host for tonight’s program. As you can see, we’re back under the umbrella on the corner […]