The Daily Post

13 April 2026

Hello folks. Today I would like to touch on a number of topics, starting with Eric Swalwell. I do not know the man, personally. I have never met him. I know that he is a democrat. I know that his voting record is mostly in favor of those he represents. And I know that he is a politician.
I generally do not trust any politician, which means I question the actions and motives of every single politician, no matter who they are or what party they claim to belong to. I have found it to be best to raise the questions than to risk ignorance that hurts good people.

With that said, I have read the claims about his possible or even likely misconduct involving a woman, while they were intoxicated. Swalwell was married, supposedly, during some of said events. And Swalwell made a public apology to his wife for those events. In my view, this is a very important piece of data because it is an open admission of his misconduct. And it did was not an excuse for his actions and behavior. For that, I give him some small points.

Now, extra-marital sex is wrong in my eyes, but it is a matter between him and his wife. What isn’t, is the fact that it was non-consensual sex and it was performed by a sitting member of Congress. And just like I hold Trump accountable for his acts of extramarital sex, as well as the documented non-consensual sex with his first wife, I also hold Swalwell accountable. It is not a matter of bias or of political party.

This is something that we must all treat as very important concerns with all elected officials. More so given the power that is invested into these people. Be it due to intent or to lack of self control, such individuals should never be granted such power over others.
Think of it like this. I was a fan and supporter of Patton, as a military leader. He was a great man and a very intelligent tactician. But I would never have voted for him in public office. He was every bit the warrior and leader, but his methods and mindset were not compatible in political leadership.

Think on that, folks. I would have gladly died for him. For Patton. (Note that I was born not long after Patton died. But I grew up to stories about him.) I also served for decades, taking the oath every 4 years. But I would not have voted for him into public office. I wouldn’t vote for myself, either. For all of my education and experience, I do not have the mindset for political leadership. Neither does Trump, for that matter. Nor did Nixon.

Think on that, folks. Make up your own mind. I sure as hell am not going to try doing it for you. I make up my mind, you make up yours. But I suggest that you look for key traits. Honesty, integrity, and a profound service to the citizens being represented. Selflessness is a key trait.
I know this from experience, folks. How? Because for half of my life, every 4 years, I raised my hand, took the Oath, and accepted that my life came after the lives of every single American citizen. That my health was less important than my service to the American People. And I paid that price, folks. My list of service connected disabilities is the receipt for that. The TBI. The steel and titanium in my body. The surgery scars that just keep growing. The ruined eyesight. The spine that looks like a snake having contortions. The lost hearing across much of the spectrum. The constant breathing treatments due to the scarred lungs. And the most painful, was the lost time with my own kids. Never more than 6 months a year.
This is what most of us who serve or served endure. This is just part of the price we pay for the Oath and your safety. Your peace of mind.

For those who serve today, I strongly suggest that you remember this. That you carry it with honor, and always remember that your service is to the nation, not an individual. To the hundreds of millions of American citizens that you start guard over. A service that has no meaning without every single life that you defend and guard over. You are the line in the sand. You are the difference between freedom, happiness, and hope vs the chaos and death that always waits in the shadows looking for weakness. This is what that Oath means. This is what makes every single one of you not just important, but great. By standing in defense of all those innocent lives.