The Bolduc Brief: The Renaming of the Department of Defense – A Political Theatre and Misguided Priorities
Renaming the Pentagon won’t fix failures—real reform lies in strategy, leadership, and accountability, not political theater over titles.
Op-Ed
The Bolduc Brief: The Diplomatic Failures of the Trump Administration – A Strain on Global Alliances and National Security
Trump’s foreign policy missteps fueled global discord, weakened allies, and opened the door for China, Russia, and Iran to unite.
The Bolduc Brief: The Legality and Implications of the Trump Administration’s Strike on a Drug Boat in the Caribbean
Military force against drug cartels crosses legal and ethical lines, risking lives and undermining U.S. law and global norms.
The Bolduc Brief: The American Flag – A Symbol of Pride and the Complexities of Expression
The flag embodies sacrifice and freedom. I oppose burning it, yet I believe protecting expression is essential to honor our democracy.
The Bolduc Brief: America’s Existential Threat – The Crisis of Divisiveness
America’s greatest threat isn’t foreign—it’s our own division. Polarization erodes trust, unity, and the very fabric of democracy.
The Bolduc Brief: A Comparative Analysis of National Guard Deployments – The Cases of President Trump and Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham
Community over crackdown: New Mexico’s Guard model shows crime can drop without sacrificing trust, rights, or local control.
The Bolduc Brief: Where Are Our Generals and Admirals When We Need Them the Most?
The misuse of military power in domestic affairs not only threatens civil liberties but also undermines the constitutional balance between local governance and federal authority.
The Bolduc Brief: A Call for Unity – Comparing Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address with Today’s Political Landscape
Lincoln’s timeless plea for unity and compassion reminds us that America’s strength lies not in partisan victories, but in our shared commitment to healing the nation’s wounds together.
The Bolduc Brief: A National Security Concern – The Perils of Government Ownership and Investment in Private Business
Keep government in the referee’s stripes, not on the roster—every equity stake tilts the field away from competition and innovation toward inefficiency, cronyism, and a slow slide into socialism.
Militarism in America
America’s elites dodge war’s costs while embracing endless militarism, leaving ordinary families to bear the burden of sacrifice.
The Bolduc Brief: The Afghanistan Withdrawal – A National Embarrassment and a Call for Accountability
Afghan withdrawal showed failed leadership, but troops served with honor. True accountability and support for veterans remain overdue.
The Bolduc Brief: The Trump-Zelenskyy-European Meeting – Navigating Complex Geopolitical Stakes
Trump’s softer stance on Putin sparks concern as Ukraine’s survival and Europe’s security hang in the balance.
