The Fourth Option (A Centrist Perspective) Blog

The continued existence of Humans proves that the spirits in them are strong and growing stronger in succeeding generations. Current cognitive concepts are more complex than those of Java, Neanderthal, and early Cro-Magnon: The Observers are increasing their powers of observations. Man's ability to access the past and affect the future aided by artificial intelligence in becoming more powerful and better giving him greater impact on all of God's creations. If Man's thinking soul grows and grows, will the day come when he knows all that God knows? nd will that day be a day in Revelations ? by James A. Porter

Red Rover, Red Rover                  Almighty Red Rover I wished all decisions about war came with a "Do over!!" by First Sergeant James A. Porter

Sometimes it comes as a gentle shake in the dark that awakes me from my sleep: "Wake up! It's time to think! Suppose you ...," It begins. "And what if you…," It continues. "It will work if you do the following …," It assures me. "I believe you're correct," I reply. "Why didn't I think of that before," I continue. "I agree;  it will work if I did the following…," I assure myself                                          --now fully aware that I am                                                         ...

C hrist: child in poverty born H ail this King for thou sins forgiven. R ejoice his death ‘though ye mourn' I n hopes ye see Him someday in heaven. S ing and shout for all to hear T ell the stories about the great deeds He’s done M other Mary must have shed a tear A ll salvation thanks her S on. by First Sergeant James A. Porter

     Have you noticed in the United States of America that Republicans, who call themselves conservatives and claim to have a thorough understanding of American conservatism, are always the ones that appear to be the most uninformed when called upon to demonstrate their understanding of American traditions and values?      I can select many examples that illustrate this point. However, I chose the recent criticism of President Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize because it is fresh in our minds.      The main point of confusion for these conservatives appeared to be the question “What did President Obama do to deserve the Nobel Prize?”      The answer is so simple and so traditionally American that the real question should be “How can anyone, especially someone who calls himself/herself a conservative, fail to comprehend why President Obama won the prize?” However, in the spirit of good citizenship and my st...

It always feels so comforting and reassuring to have one in the wilderness, in the woods, or in the middle of nowhere. For regardless of the thickness of the jungle, or the denseness of the trees, or the absence of civilization in all directions; it simply and quietly points the correct way you must travel today, tomorrow, and in the days to come -- proving that sometimes the strongest, most accurate instructions are neither spoken or written! by First Sergeant James A. Porter

     I wake up everyday, like many of the World’s citizens, hoping for a better, more user-friendly world. Each day I pray to God that the leaders of the world will talk to each other and settle the differences between nations peacefully. I hope that some among them will strike the right cords to create the harmony that is so important for replacing the disturbing dissonance that for too long has been the prominent sound heard throughout the world.      When President Obama visited Europe, earlier this year, he spoke in tones that created the perfect harmony for the tunes the other world leaders were singing. Each chord of his message was well placed and all his chords moved in the appropriate progression for each leader’s song.      My heart danced to the sweet up-lifting music President Obama and the other world leaders were composing -- my soul sang along in unison with them. It was clear that these world leaders, led by Pre...

by First Sergeant James A. Porter, U.S. Army (ret.)

by First Sergeant James A. Porter, U.S. Army (ret.)

The most profound Word in the universe is Truth . It existed before everything. It is in everything, and It will continue to exist after everything is gone. We are born with the innate ability to search for Truth in all things, which makes us curious from the moment we gaze into the world, especially at the face of her, who brought us here. Listening to her beautiful, familiar voice heard before, during, and after -- conception. Born into the world as a part of Truth , as evidence of Truth , to spend a lifetime in search of Truth . Trying to live by It, being humbled by It, acting in accordance to It, and helping others to understand It. Experiencing It in all of Its emotions: Truth in love, Truth in hate, Truth in happiness, and the Truth about ourselves: Truth is so important to our lives that even after death we hope to arrive at the ultimate level of happiness by being with Truth in Heaven. by First Sergeant James A. Porter

We have evolved, and we are evolving -- to think! And this requires no proof of faith; yet, all our physical actions (or our ethical and unethical behaviors) are always the authentic revelations of our deepest, truly-held, or most embraced moral and immoral values: --the forensic evidence! So to critically think to the sincere best of our scrupulous soul is to know God. To question everything to the deepest depth of our moral fiber is to be inspired by Him as gifted as He intended us to be: --in His image: Makig us "the ones" who explore, examine, explain, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate while praying that we will find the answer to the forms and functions -- and the connectedness -- of all things: The Truth while knowing that the richness of our thoughts and their honest manifestations in our actions and deeds are the true essence of living life and saving--lives for they confirm more than anything our beliefs and our understandings of --HIM. by First Sergeant James A. Por...

The First Option is to think like Conservative Republicans, and others to the right of the political spectrum. The Second Option is to think like Liberal Democrats, and others to the left of the political spectrum. The Third Option is to think like a well-informed American, with a deep appreciation and a thorough understanding of all views -- throughout the political spectrum! This blog is dedicated to Americans who believe "Leaders are Learners" or The Third Option. Blogger: First Sergeant James A. Porter, U.S. Army (ret.)