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Big Sky WriterA Scary Way to Make DecisionsThomas Sowell, an American economist, wrote book in 2000 called Basic Economics: A Common Sense Guide to the Economy.“It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong.”Thomas SowellThink about that for a minute. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2025-02-1401 min
Big Sky WriterIs it spring yet?Winter in Montana is no joke—especially when you weren’t born here. In this lighthearted piece, I share my battle with snow shoveling, my close encounter with a driveway snowbank, and a few reflections on surviving the cold. Plus, a quick update on my latest writing project and some recommendations for Valentine’s Day gifts. Grab a cup of something warm and join me for a snowy adventure! ❄️ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2025-02-1105 min
Big Sky WriterBSW "Do you shine or just talk?"You probably know people who say all the “right things” but whose lives demonstrate something very different than what they say.We give those people — “them” — a number of names: phony, hypocrite, two-faced, pretender … to name just a few. Many of those names are less-than-kind.But whatever you call “them”, you have to admit it’s a pretty common human condition. People have been talking a game they don’t live for a long time. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...2025-02-0303 min
Big Sky WriterYou Can Lead a Man to CongressAs the dust settles from the recent elections, it’s worth reflecting on an observation often attributed to Milton Berle:“You can lead a man to Congress, but you can’t make him think.”Milton BerleWhile this quip might seem unfair to our elected officials, it’s hard not to recall moments that make you wonder—like the time a congressman expressed concern that an island might tip over if the military stationed too many resources there.In fairness to the Congressman, when critics pointed out that islands are mountain peaks rising from the oce...2025-01-3100 min
Big Sky WriterUnder GodIn a speech at an Ecumenical Prayer Breakfast in 1984, President Ronald Reagan emphasized the importance of recognizing God sovereignty in our national life.Reagan stated that democracy and the nation itself would not survive if the people forgot that we are one nation under God.“… without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure. If we ever forget that we are one nation under God, then we will be a nation gone under.”President Ronald Reagan This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscr...2025-01-2400 min
Big Sky WriterReplacing the MarinesI absolutely loved working at the 91st Evacuation Hospital. I learned so much and felt I had acquired some useful skills that I would be able to use in helping others, but I have to admit I was looking forward to returning home.Home being Hawk Hill. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2025-01-2207 min
Big Sky WriterBreathing Easy: Sleep Tech at CES 20025Imagine a world where your pillow adjusts to stop your snoring, a smartwatch tracks your sleep cycles, and a robot mows your lawn. Two weeks ago, I stepped into that future at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where over 140,000 people gathered to witness cutting-edge innovations from more than 4,500 exhibitors. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2025-01-2006 min
Big Sky WriterGravity vs Dignity: Surviving the TSA Check-inTravel in our world today is always an adventure.I recently attended CES 2025 in Las Vegas and thought I’d share a few observations about my travel experiences. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2025-01-1404 min
Big Sky WriterA Church in the Mall?Have you ever imagined a church in a shopping mall? In this piece, I explore some of the challenges my church has faced in trusting God's plan for finding a home for our congregation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-12-3104 min
Big Sky WriterThe Great ExchangeChristmas 2025 is over, but as I reflect on the messages our culture conveyed through various media, I see that most either missed the point or deliberately ignored the true significance of Christmas. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-12-2803 min
Big Sky WriterThe Small TownToday I’d like to take a trip back into history to look at a particular town.It was a small town. Historians guess — and that’s all they really can do … just guess — that the population was around 2,000 or 3,000 people.Like I said, it was a small town.But something happened in that small town that would change the world. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-12-2406 min
Big Sky WriterA Child is BornAbout 700 years before the birth of Jesus, the prophet Isaiah foretold the coming of the Messiah."For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace."Isaiah 9:6 (ESV) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-12-0601 min
Big Sky WriterThanksgivingDid you know the first Presidential Thanksgiving Proclamation was about more than just gratitude? Let's look at George Washington’s 1789 proclamation and its call to acknowledge God, thank Him for His blessings, and seek forgiveness for our nation’s sins. Discover how Thanksgiving was originally intended to unite Americans in faith and reflection—and consider how we can celebrate it today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-11-2505 min
Big Sky WriterEverything You Want!“A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have.”This warning has echoed throughout American political discourse for decades, surfacing in debates on government power and personal freedom. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-11-2200 min
Big Sky WriterSoap DispensersOn October 25, 2024, which is just a few weeks ago, the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Defense issued a report titled “Audit of C-17 Spare Parts Pricing.” I grant you that title probably won’t make you rush out to buy it just so you could have fun reading material.But it’s an interesting report as we consider how the government spends the money they take from us. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack2024-11-2104 min
Big Sky WriterMoney and PowerThe government always wants ... needs ... our money. But there is a problem.“Giving money and power to government is like giving whiskey and car keys to teenage boys.” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-11-0800 min
Big Sky WriterWhere Did Your Money Go?With the national debt soaring over $35 trillion, it's time to take a closer look at how our leaders are using taxpayer dollars—and whether we, as citizens, need to reclaim responsibility. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-11-0605 min
Big Sky WriterFinally, the day has arrived!It’s been a long time coming, but finally it’s here.You know what I’m talking about.Yeah, the day … the day.Finally.It seemed like it would never come, but we don’t have to wait any longer.It’s here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-11-0405 min
Big Sky WriterHelping the Enemy“I don’t make jokes. I just watch the government and report the facts.”Will Rogers, 1879 - 1935.I’m sure you know the government likes to spend your money. The question is, what is the government spending your money on?Well, one of the things the government likes to spend your money on is … producing reports on how they are spending your money. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-10-2903 min
Big Sky WriterIt's in the MailI received my official ballot in the mail a couple of weeks ago which enabled me to vote in the coming election.All I had to do was darken in some little ovals with the designated writing instrument, sign in the appropriate spot, stick the ballot in the postage-paid envelope, and drop it in the mailbox.That’s it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-10-2409 min
Big Sky WriterReturning to Hawk HillIn "Returning to Hawk Hill," I recount my experience as a medic during a MEDCAP mission in Vietnam, where an unexpected land mine explosion tested our skills and resolve. This article highlights the life-saving efforts we provided to local villagers and the lessons learned about compassion, courage, and faith in the midst of chaos. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-10-0706 min
Big Sky WriterTwo RoadsRelfecting on Robert Frost's famous poem "The Road Not Taken" about the choices we make in life, I share some personal experiences with life-altering decisions and connect them to Jesus' teaching on the narrow and wide gates, which deals with the most important decision each one of us will make. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-10-0205 min
Big Sky WriterOops ... Sorry About ThatBillions of taxpayer dollars intended for COVID-19 relief were lost to fraud. From fake businesses to inflated employee counts, this article uncovers how a lack of oversight enabled criminals to steal an estimated $200 billion. And the big question is will anyone be held accountable? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-09-3005 min
Big Sky WriterThe Bird Flu is Coming!The bird flu is making headlines again, and it's not just about rising egg prices. There are concerns now about its spread from birds to cattle and even humans. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-09-2305 min
Big Sky WriterNews or PropagandaDr. Robert Malone shared an interesting comment on his Substack page a couple of months back.“If ALL the news medias are saying the same thing, word for word, you know you’re being fed propaganda!”If you’ve ever watched or listened to a series of news broadcasts and heard EXACTLY the same wording describing an event or person, you may just be the target of propaganda.It’s a fairly common practice in our world today.Get used to it. This is a public episode. If you would...2024-09-2000 min
Big Sky WriterRunning Off the CliffDescription/Show Notes:In "Running off the Cliff," we explore the moral and spiritual crisis America faces today. Drawing a parallel with the ancient city of Nineveh, this article calls for national repentance, reminding us that the true solution to our problems lies not in politics, but in turning back to God. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-09-1006 min
Big Sky WriterWORDS "If My People"In this reflection, I explore the profound promise God gave to Solomon during the dedication of the Temple and its relevance for us today. As we consider the challenges facing our nation, this article invites readers to look inward, seek God's face, and turn from their ways in pursuit of healing and restoration for the land. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-09-0600 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomLessons from a FirebaseThis story begins on a firebase. Although the enemy was always "out there" somewhere, the firebase was generally a safe place.Generally, but not always. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-08-2610 min
Big Sky WriterWASHINGTON "A Powerful Reminder"In a world where majority opinion often dictates what's accepted as truth, Booker T. Washington's words remind us to hold fast to our principles. "A lie doesn’t become truth, wrong doesn’t become right, and evil doesn’t become good, just because it’s accepted by a majority."This powerful quote challenges us to think critically and stay true to what is right, regardless of popular belief. Watch this short video for a moment of reflection and inspiration.NOTE: This quote is often attributed to Booker T. Washington, but I have not been able to find...2024-08-2300 min
Big Sky WriterLessons from My GrandmaThis article is a reflection on some of the lessons learned from my grandmother, focusing on the values of gratitude, observation, and compassion. Through personal stories and the practice of people watching, I want to encourage readers to let their light shine in everyday interactions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-08-2009 min
Big Sky Writer"I Have a Dream"On August 28, 1963, Marting Luther King, Jr. delivered a speech to about 250,000 people from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.King’s “I Have a Dream” speech became one of the most famous speeches in American history. If you haven’t heard it, or haven’t heard it in a while, I would encourage you to listen to speech. I’ve included a couple of links to it below.The History Channel (5 min video)The Educational Radio Network (audio only of the entire 17-minute speech. King’s remarks begin at 1:30 in the recording.)2024-08-1600 min
Big Sky WriterI Could Use a ChargeIsn’t it convenient to have a big government?They decide what issues are important and what should be done about those issues.That spares us so much worry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-08-1204 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomPre-Op: The 91st Evacuation HospitalNow it was time for me to move on to my next stage of training. I was moved over to Pre-Op to learn as much as I could in that setting. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-08-0507 min
Big Sky WriterRiots in the StreetsPeople have rioted for various reasons throughout history.Let's take a brief look at a riot that took place about 2,000 years ago and compare to the riots we have today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-07-3107 min
Big Sky WriterMorning CoffeeIt’s important to consider what is important.“By replacing your morning coffee with green tea, you can lose up to 89% of what little joy you still have left in your life.”From Robert Malone’s Substack This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-07-2000 min
Big Sky WriterHalf LivesThe government demonstrates its power in our lives by maintaining programs and laws even when they are ineffective.“The half-life of the average business start-up is only about three years. Half of all new businesses are history before year number 5. But the half-life of a law, a regulation, an agency, a department…etc…is forever.”Pivot Fervor - by Bill Bonner - Bonner Private ResearchThe government is spending all of us into oblivion as a society.Can anyone fix it?Will anyone even try? This is a pub...2024-07-1200 min
Big Sky WriterHigh Speed PromisesDuring the 2020 presidential campaign, Joe Biden promised to get high-speed internet to everyone.Who could be opposed to that? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-07-1004 min
Big Sky WriterThe Man Who Reads NothingDo your trust your news sources?“The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers.”Thomas Jefferson in a letter to John Norvell, 14 June 1807If you don’t realize you are constantly being lied to, you are the type of person Jefferson was talking about. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-07-0500 min
Big Sky WriterWelcome to the 21st CenturyIn a world where digital connectivity is often taken for granted, some remote areas are just beginning to experience its impactI know it’s hard to even imagine. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-06-2003 min
Big Sky WriterWhy do you not understand?Have you ever wondered why some of the most profound questions in life often go unanswered?Questions like “Why am I here?” or “What happens after I die?” This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-06-1004 min
Big Sky WriterThe AI MusicianWhen I was in high school, I was fascinated with acting and even considered pursing it as a career. I was especially captivated with musicals — the Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, The Music Man, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, West Side Story, and the list goes on and on and on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-05-2712 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomThe Emergency Room - 91st Evacuation HospitalFollowing my experiences in the Division Psychiatrist’s Office and a hospital ward, my next assignment was to work in the emergency room — the ER — at the 91st Evacuation Hospital. It was a challenging yet fascinating assignment This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-05-2009 min
Big Sky WriterYou Don't Belong Near KidsSchool districts, teachers’ unions, and teachers themselves have been accused of hiding their curricula from the parents of the children in their care. That makes this particular quote worth thinking about: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-05-1700 min
Big Sky WriterAre you ready?I thought it might be interesting to look at some of the recent uses of artificial intelligence — not the capabilities and potential of AI but the actual uses of it in our lives today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-05-0606 min
Big Sky WriterConfessions of the Big Sky WriterI might as well admit it.This will probably surprise a lot of you, but I’m not a native-born Montanan. I was born and raised in that concrete jungle known as Los Angeles.But you’d think after 46 years of living here I would have acquired some of the traits and skills of a true resident of the Big Sky Country.You know, things like hunting, fishing, and riding horses across the vast plains. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or g...2024-04-2404 min
Big Sky WriterNot Even OneThrough an examination of key biblical passages, the article delves into the concepts of sin, judgment, and the redemptive power of faith in Jesus Christ. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-04-0501 min
Big Sky WriterBye, Bye, KittyClick on the player above to listen to the podcast or read the transcript below.The national debt has soared over $34.6 trillion dollars positioning the U.S. as the record holder for the greatest national debt in human history. This monumental debt grows by approximately a trillion dollars every 100 days, signaling a potential crisis for our economy. But don’t worry, our politicians have a solution — spend, and spend, and spend some more. What could possibly go wrong?Most of us work hard for our money. Then the government (federal, state, local, and special districts) take...2024-04-0304 min
Big Sky Writer"Dealing with Squirrels"Sometimes we need a break from all the serious problems impacting our lives and our country. That’s what I’m doing today. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-04-0101 min
Big Sky WriterHow Long Would It Take?I love springtime in Montana.Blue skies, sunshine, forests, and mountains.For those of you who are trying to scrape t a living in a big city, full of concrete, smog and cars, you can’t imagine what you are missing.So I thought you might enjoy this This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-03-2705 min
Big Sky WriterA Useful EducationBenjamin Rush, a Founding Father of the United States, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a physician, politician, social reformer, humanitarian, and educator, known for his contributions to the American Enlightenment and for his advocacy for the abolition of slavery and universal public education. Rush believed that religion, as described in the New Testament, was the key source of moral guidance needed in the citizens of a republic.“the only foundation for a useful education in a republic is to be laid in Religion. Without this there can be no virtue, and without vi...2024-03-2201 min
Big Sky WriterTruth has no defense“Truth has no defense against a fool determined to believe a lie.” Author unknownIf you have tried to talk about issues such as evoluation, climate change, abortion, vaccinations, or transgenderism, you will quickly learn that many people will refuse to listen to facts (i.e. truth) but only want to hear what they believe. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-03-0800 min
Big Sky WriterI Love DentistsI love dentists.I know some people don’t feel that way about dentists, but I think my actions through the years have demonstrated that dentists have a special place in my heart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-03-0109 min
Big Sky WriterI just got back from ParisI don’t want anyone to feel even a twinge of jealousy, but I have a little confession to make — I just got back from Paris.You heard me right. Paris.Me.I went to Paris. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-02-2404 min
Big Sky WriterROOSEVELT "Unfit for Liberty"“But if a man’s efficiency is not guided and regulated by a moral sense, then the more efficient he is the worse he is, the more dangerous to the body politic. ”Theodore Roosevelt, May 5, 1910 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-02-1601 min
Big Sky WriterWho do you trust?Who do you trust?Which professions do you feel have a lot of people who are honest and ethical? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-02-1307 min
Big Sky WriterMy Week in Do Not Disturb ModePersonal phones are part of our daily lives. But there are some unintended consequences in depending so heavily on technology. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-02-0705 min
Big Sky WriterThe Ward - 91st Evacuation HospitalClint shares his personal account of working in a recovery ward at the 91st Evacuation Hospital for a short time during the Vietnam War.The piece highlights poignant interactions with two memorable patients — one recovering from a gunshot wound and another battling a severe infection known as "jungle rot." Integral to the story are the "Donut Dollies," young women from the Red Cross who brought comfort and a touch of home to the troops. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus ep...2024-02-0506 min
Big Sky WriterWho is the Master?In case you haven’t noticed, Artificial Intelligence - AI - is here. Now I was able to see a lot of AI being used in various fields when I was at CES a couple of weeks ago.AI is going to transform our workplaces, our schools, our homes, and our lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-3010 min
Big Sky WriterBRADLEY "What is Bravery?"It’s good to consider words about bravery from people who have faced real challenges.General Omar N. Bradley is one such person. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-2600 min
Big Sky Writer"I'm Afraid I'm Going to Die"During my time at the aid station, Doc provided extensive training to prepare me for medical scenarios, both there and in the field.I was feeling good about what I had learned, but Doc knew I needed more experiences.To get those experiences, he arranged for me to receive additional training at the 91st Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-2208 min
Big Sky WriterI Don’t Believe in GravityI was walking with my friend the other day. I was hoping we would take our time so we could enjoy the beauty of the area, but he seemed to be in a hurry and I had to work hard just to keep up with him.“Can you slow down a little bit?” I asked.He didn’t slow down. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-1805 min
Big Sky WriterThe Consumer Electronics ShowLast week I was in Las Vegas attending the Consumer Electronics Show, or CES.CES is held at the Las Vegas Convention Center which is one of the largest convention centers in the world. That’s a good thing because there were over 4,000 exhibitors and more than 120,000 attendees. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-1506 min
Big Sky WriterROOSEVELT “Vicious Writing”Theodore Roosevelt's "Citizenship in a Republic" speech, delivered at the Sorbonne in Paris in 1910, highlights the importance of character and discipline over mere brilliance in a republic's citizens. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-1201 min
Don't Play With Things That Go Boom"Blood Makes Me Queasy"From the stark contrast of my new, lusurious living quarters to the unexpected challenges of nocturnal jungle bugs, each moment was a step into the exciting unknown as I tried to learn what was needed to become a medic. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2024-01-0311 min
Big Sky WriterBSW Tis the season to be ...Well, it’s over.Usually, the celebration lasts much longer than it did this year, but there’s no mistaking the fact that it is finally over. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-12-2806 min
Big Sky WriterAn Act of WarIn a short government report issued during the Regan Administration, the Department of Education described the state of public education in America.It was not a pretty picture. The failures of the American educational system were easy to identify and so detrimental to the future of America that the report indicated … “If an unfriendly foreign power had attempted to impose on America the mediocre educational performance that exists today, we might well have viewed it as an act of war. As it stands we have allowed this to happen to ourselves.”A Nation at Ris...2023-12-1500 min
Big Sky WriterVisiting Las VegasAs much as I love the Big Sky Country, last week I left my beautiful part of the world and went to Las Vegas in order to attend a couple of conventions. It was hard to give up the cold and snow of Montana and brave the sunshine and blue skies of Nevada in December, but I was willing to take it on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-12-1208 min
Big Sky WriterPaying for Your ParentsHave we doomed our children and grandchildren to economic devastation and the political and societal collapse that will follow? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-12-0800 min
Big Sky Writer"I See Nothing!"For those of you who are older, you may remember the TV show “Hogan’s Heroes.” It was a sitcom set in a World War II prisoner of war camp. Yes, a sitcom. While the Allied prisoners plotted and carried out many anti-Nazi activities, the main German soldier assigned to watch them — Sergeant Schultz — would occasionally stumble onto their activities.He didn’t want to turn the prisoners in because they had become friends, but he didn’t want to get in trouble with his superiors, especially Colonel Klink.So, he would mutter, “I see nothing! I hear...2023-11-2806 min
Big Sky Writer“A Good Decision”Explore a fascinating chapter of the American Revolution in "A Good Decision," my Substack episode that delves into the 1782 production of a Bible in English, a significant moment often missed in history classes. Discover how Robert Aitken's Bible, known as the "Bible of the Revolution," symbolized both religious independence and resilience against British constraints. Ideal for history buffs and those interested in the intersection of government, culture, and religion during the Revolutionary era. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey...2023-11-1307 min
Big Sky WriterIt's OfficialIt’s official.I Have a Good HeartNo, not that kind of heart.I’m not talking about my interactions with people or the things I do or say.I’m talking about that muscle in my chest that pumps blood throughout my body.My heart.My actual, physical heart. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-11-0904 min
Big Sky WriterBSW "Teacher of the Year"What makes a Teacher of the Year? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-10-2604 min
Don't Play With Things That Go Boom19 "Then the captain said ..."Sitting in the captain’s office, I was surprised how calm and relaxed I was.I knew the captain wasn’t going to tell me I would be given conscientious objector status. In the paperwork I filled out I made a point of saying I was not a conscientious objector.Which meant something else would happen to me. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-09-1904 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomNot an OptionPODCAST “Don’t Play With Things That Go Boom”www.clintmorey.substack.comClick on the audio player above to hear the podcast or read the transcript below.Episode 18 “Not An Option”transcriptThe DecisionI made the decision.Killing innocent civilians intentionally, even in a time of war, was murder. Murder was not an option for a Christian.The problem was … what do I do next?Do I write a letter? Do I sit down and refuse to do my job? D...2023-09-1311 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM "I Wasn't Supposed to Hear"In this deeply personal episode, I recount some of the harsh realities and ethical dilemmas I faced during the Vietnam War. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-08-0408 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM "A Special Dinner"In today’s episode, I want to share a memory of an event I experienced in Vietnam — a dinner with some newly made friends.I was working in the Fire Direction Control Center on a remote mountain firebase in Vietnam. We shared the hill with some American infantry units and even a South Vietnamese artillery unit.The VisitorOne day, a Vietnamese soldier stepped into our bunker. I don’t remember that ever happening before, but I tried to be friendly and find out what he wanted.His English wasn’t that gre...2023-06-1906 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM Ep 15 “The General and the Plotting Pins“Click on the player above to listen to the podcast or read the transcript below.Episode 15 “The General and the Plotting Pins”As I mentioned in a previous episode, one of the distinctive elements of the Fire Control Center was all the antennas on top of our bunker. We had to be in radio contact with a number of groups — infantry units in the field, other artillery units who could support us if we came under attack, headquarters, helicopters flying to our firebase, and many more.We knew knew all those antenn...2023-04-2810 min
Big Sky WriterWhat Makes You Think They're Your Kids?“What Makes You Think They’re Your Kids?” explores the challenges parents face in today’s education system. Clint shares what he was taught in a graduate education program on how to deal with difficult parents while avoiding addressing their concerns. Fast forward to today, and the discussion has shifted to parents being labeled as racist, sexist, and homophobic if they do not agree with what the schools want to teach. The host believes that the American education system is in desperate need of fixing, but it might be too late.Free Newsletter: https://cli...2023-04-1409 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEp 14 “The Day I Shot a Mountain”Life on a firebase was interesting.Sometimes we had really nice views of the beautiful countryside of Vietnam.And we knew we were reasonably safe because we had concertina wire around our entire hill and soldiers from the infantry pulling guard duty for us.So we didn’t really think that much about sappers and mortar attacks.When we arrived on a new firebase, it seldom took us long to develop a simple routine for our daily lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to di...2023-03-2208 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEp 13 "Mary Ann Where Are You?”Mary Ann was a small military facility on a hill in a remote part of South Vietnam.I don’t know who gave it the name Mary Ann, but it was a firebase that supported infantry troops on the ground in nearby areas.During my time in Vietnam, I served on several firebases with the 3/82 Artillery — Mary Ann, Crest, Baldy, Casey Jones, and Deja Vu. At least those were the names we gave them. The Army often referred to them as an LZ (Landing Zone) or just a number (something like Hill 191). This...2023-02-1610 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEp 12 "Hawk Hill"I was on my way.Loaded into a Huey helicopter, I was flown to a nearby Fire Support Base called Hawk Hill. I thought this was going to be my new home but I was wrong. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2023-01-2407 min
Big Sky WriterMy Annual ExamClick the player above to hear the podcast or read the transcript below.Episode 55 “My Annual Exam”For those of you who pay taxes, I want to thank you for my medical care. You pay for it. You see, I receive my medical care from the Veterans Administration because I was in the Army and served in Vietnam.That means your taxes cover my medical costs.So … thanks.ANNUAL EXAMA few days ago I went in for my annual exam.The VA...2023-01-1804 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEp 11 "Welcome to Vietnam"Finally.After two months of Basic Training, a brief stint on Temporary Duty, two months of Fire Direction Control School, a month of leave, and a few extra days at Fort Lewis retaking all my shots … Finally I arrived by plane at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.com2022-12-0712 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEp 10 Don't Know When I'll Be Back AgainClick on the audio player above to hear the podcast or read the transcript below.First of all, I need to apologize to those of you who listened to the end of the previous episode. I said this episode would be called “I’m Leaving on a Jet Plane.” You know, the 1969 hit song by Peter, Paul and Mary.Well, I changed my mind. I’m going to use the same song but I’m going to use the line following “I’m leaving on a jet plane.”So, this is …...2022-11-0209 min
Big Sky WriterWhen I Grow Up I Wanna Be ...Episode 50 “When I Grow Up I Wanna Be …”When you were young, were you ever asked what you wanted to be when you grew up?I know I was.And even when I wasn’t asked, I thought about it. What would I be? There were so many options.One of the options I considered was … a research physicist.Now I know this will come as a surprise to the people who knew me back in my high school days. I have to admit, I did not ex...2022-10-1210 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEp 9 Fire Direction ControlClick the audio player above or read the transcript below.Finally, I was on my way to Advanced Individual Training (AIT).When I arrived at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, I was directed to the barracks that would be my home for the next two months. And even though it was a barracks, it had a nice feel to it. The area where I was assigned had more space than I had back at Fort Polk and it had lockers that served as a wall separating me from the bunk next to me. Not a...2022-10-0515 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM Episode 8 "What to do with a security risk"Click the play button above or read the transcript below.Episode 8: What to do with a security riskLife on an Army base as a security risk was not all that stressful.I was assigned to a barracks where other people on TDY were staying. I was given a bed, unpacked my stuff, and settled in.This was now my home.There were no drill sergeants. No one yelling at us. No military formations and marching.Our routine was fairly simple.We got up, took...2022-08-3113 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM Episode 7 "Today you are a soldier ... sort of"Click the button above to listen to the podcast or read the transcript below.Click the play button above or read the transcript below.Episode 07 - Today You Are a Soldier … sort of.The time had finally come. We had completed all of our training sessions and passed all the required tests. Finally we were going to move on from our designation as “recruits” and become “soldiers” — real soldiers.There were just a couple of things that had to happen first.GIVE IT BACKBefore we c...2022-08-1713 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEpisode 6 "Machine Guns & Hand Grenades"Click on the audio player above or read the transcript below.Don’t play with things that go boom. Lessons from my days in olive drab by Clint Morey, Specialist 4th Class, retired. Well … not actually retired … it’s more like I didn’t re-up.Episode 6: “Machine Guns & Hand Grenades”The Army still had more weapons that we had to learn how to use. But we didn’t have to master them They just wanted to expose us to them.The M60 Machine GunThis may sound a little...2022-08-0312 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomEpisode 5 "The sweetest tasting liquid in the world"Click on the audio player above or read the transcript below.Don’t play with things that go boom. Lessons from my days in olive drab by Clint Morey, Specialist 4th Class, retired. Well … not actually retired … it’s more like I didn’t re-up.Episode 5: “The Sweetest Tasting Liquid in the World”Now that the Army had us looking like soldiers, they had another job. And I have to admit, this job was a little more difficult than teaching us how to salute and march.The Army had to teac...2022-07-2113 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM Ep 4 "I don't know but I've been told ..."Click on the audio player at the top of this page or read the transcript below.“Don't play with things that go boom: lessons from my days in olive drab” by Clint Morey, Specialist 4th class retired. Well, not actually retired. It's more like I didn't re-up. Episode 4: “I don't know, but I've been told …” Now when the army said they didn't have room for us at Fort Ord, I actually wondered what we would be doing, but I shouldn't have worried. The Army had a plan. The Army always...2022-06-2923 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM "Ep 3 May I borrow your pee? Please."Click on the audio player above to listen to the podcast or read the transcript below.Episode 3: May I borrow your pee? Please.I had an image in my mind of what my first day in the Army would be like.I imagined a drill instructor screaming at me and my fellow recruits as we got off the bus at some Army base. I’d seen that in the movies, so I was ready for my first day in the Army.I could handle it.There was only one pr...2022-06-1512 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM "Bell bottoms? You can't be serious."TRANSCRIPTEpisode two. “Bell bottoms? You can't be serious.”Once upon a time, long, long ago, in a faraway land there was this thing that everyone dreaded. It was called ... THE DRAFT.Okay, maybe that’s a little over dramatic. But many people today don’t realize the draft was something all young men of my era faced.When the Vietnam War began most people in America would have had trouble even finding Vietnam on a map. But as the war went on year after year eve...2022-06-0100 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomBOOM "Baby Boomers Wanted"Click on the audio player above to hear the podcast or read the transcript below.TranscriptEpisode 1“Baby Boomers Wanted”Growing up I used to think of myself as just a common, regular, ordinary guy. But as I got older I found out I was something special … very, very special. So special in fact that demographers – whatever they were – came up with a name to describe me. They called me a baby boomer.Now that meant I was one of those kids born shortly after World War II. There...2022-05-1809 min
Don't Play With Things That Go BoomDon’t Play With Things That Go BoomEpisode 0 - Introduction to the podcastI’m moving my podcast “Don’t Play With Things That Go Boom” to this Substack account and hope you find it enjoyable.For those of you who have listened to the podcast on Anchor or one of the podcasts hosts (Apple, Spotify, etc.) I apologize for being a little less than regular on releasing episodes. I will try to be better in the future.I’m going to start back at the beginning of the podcast which means this is Episode 0 - the Introduction.Click on t...2022-05-1104 min
Big Sky WriterHey buddy, you got change for a trillion?How do you solve a problem in today’s world?It’s easy.Throw money at it.I’m serious. It doesn’t matter what the problem is. It doesn’t matter if it’s a big problem or a little problem. If it’s a problem, the solution is money. Preferably trillions of dollars.And don’t worry if you don’t actually have trillions of dollars lying around in your bank account. All you have to do is print new money.2021-06-1611 min
Big Sky WriterIf it saves just one!Politicians have given us our marching orders. Think of what good we could do if we simply followed their commands. The world would be a better place ... wouldn't it?Consider how life would be better if we applied the phrase "If it saves just one" to our society?Website: https://montanawriter.wordpress.comTwitter: @clint_moreyFree newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ybqykme2If you want to read the book reviewed in this episode, order Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand.NOTE: I am an Amazon Associate. This is a publ...2020-07-2214 min
Big Sky WriterBell Bottoms? You can't be serious.Once upon a time, long, long ago there was this thing called ... the Draft.Civilian Clint Morey shares how he dealt with the draft and how he carefully picked the branch of the military he would serve in. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.comFree Newsletter: https://clintmorey.substack.comWebsite: https://clintmorey.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get...2019-12-1322 min
Big Sky WriterWho wants a friend like that?Friendship is much more than getting likes and follows. Clint shares an experience from his life that gave him a glimpse of one aspect of friendship.RESOURCESWhen I Fall in Love by Clint MoreyYou Have a Brain by Dr. Ben Carson, M.D.NOTE: I am an Amazon Associate. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.comFree Newsletter: https://clintmorey.substack.comWebsite: https://clintmorey.com2019-05-3111 min
Big Sky WriterMy First KissAuthor Clint Morey shares how the storytellers of his day gave him the information he needed, so he would know when he should kiss the beautiful girl who would become his wife.https://www.clintmorey.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit clintmorey.substack.comFree Newsletter: https://clintmorey.substack.comWebsite: https://clintmorey.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with o...2019-03-0107 min