Nearly a year has passed since I published my ten (10) rules for American diplomacy. I wrote them because I recognized then, and now see even more clearly, that we are approaching an unsustainable NUCLEAR standoff.
Reckless language from our officials persists. Disregard for the fundamental principles guiding relations between great nations continues.
When faced with the threat of NUCLEAR weapons, President Kennedy chose to talk instead of trying to dominate, because survival depended on it. We have that same choice today.
We can bring back the dignity and respect that once defined American leadership. We can build relationships based on shared interests and a clear understanding of what truly matters.
A better path is possible, but it begins with the courage to take it.
I encourage you to review those ten rules and consider: How many are we upholding? What will it cost us if we do not begin to follow them?
Pray for our leaders. Pray for our President. Pray for our nation.
https://genflynn.substack.com/p/flynns-rules-of-diplomacy-for-american
This is what he is known for in addition to being a good, decent guy and a Veteran. I’m proud to say I voted for Greg.
The next two years cannot be more speeches, more promises, and more excuses for why nothing gets done.
People are tired of voting for change and then being told to wait until the next election. If we put you in office, we expect you to do the job. Tell us what you’ve accomplished, where you’ve fallen short, and what you’re doing about it. Having an R next to your name does not get you a pass.
We have to follow through ourselves. Pay attention to what happens at your school board, your city council, and in Congress. Our children will live with the decisions being made right now.
The next two years need to be about accountability. We cannot afford to be having this same conversation in 2028.
LOCAL ACTION = NATIONAL IMPACT
Dear Mr. POTUS
The battle of 2026 may have ended in “bloodshed” but the war for the soul of America continues. You sir, still have the responsibility to ensure the preservation and protection of our constitution. Below are some ideas as you awaken and examine the aftermath of yesterday’s massacre (there is no other way to describe it).
Overcoming failure in battle requires accepting responsibility, analyzing the root cause(s), and shifting one’s focus from the setback itself to your next immediate response.
In the U.S. military we use to follow a disciplined “lessons learned” process. We called it the AAR (After Action Review). The AAR is designed to make us better. Take it to heart. The AAR, if done correctly is an honest, if not brutal, assessment of what happened, how did it happen, and what can be done to fix it in the future.
First, we must understand the following strategies to overcome defeat:
1. Acknowledge and Own the Failure: Stop shifting blame or masking the reality of what ...
America,
We lost last night. Full stop.
I’m not interested in sugarcoating it, making excuses, or listening to another round of political consultants or pundits explain away failure. Again, full stop!
In the military, when you lose ground, you don’t stand around congratulating yourself for a job well done. You figure out what went wrong, who was responsible, and what needs to change.
Washington could use a serious lesson in that kind of leadership.
For too long, Americans have listened to promises about accountability, government reform, fiscal responsibility, secure elections, and defending our constitutional freedoms.
Enough promises. Where are the results?
The American people deserve answers, not another fundraising email. Not another carefully scripted press conference. Not another politician telling us to wait until the next election.
The next two years cannot be business as usual.
We must examine why we lost. Where was the organization? Where was the leadership? Where was the follow-through? ...
Let me tell you something straight up—President Trump’s tariffs are a bold, decisive strike for America’s soul. This isn’t just about trade; it’s about taking back what’s ours—our jobs, industries, and our pride. For too long, we’ve let the globalists and the weak-kneed elites sell us out to foreign powers who don’t give a damn about the American worker.