I am extremely disappointed in the West Point Alumni Association...they know better, and I expect that a couple of years from now they will restore the award. I also expect that Tom Hanks will accept it and not cause a moment of awkwardness. I hope that the Association quietly apologizes. What kind of President and administration creates such fear that those who are supposed to stand up for their country are afraid to honor someone who has long honored our armed forces?
Congrats on the new gig, Jay. A worthy outfit. Though I'd like to see a podcast where you play Kasparov in Chinese Checkers. Let's see how Mr. Chess Genius handles adversity when you start taking all his marbles.
I think often about the strange flip on Tom Hanks. In just a few years, no more than six or seven, for many (many!) Americans he’s transformed in their thoughts from Private Ryan’s Captain Miller or Forrest Gump’s Gump, to a likely international pedophile and member of the illuminati.
wtf?, as we type now
For me, this is one of the most obvious and unpredictable effects of social media
Glad you enjoy signing books.
Most people do it without much prodding.
I’ve had no luck with Peggy Noonan signing. Go figure!
Very timely piece. Reminds me that sometimes a "jerk" can hold high office.
Looks like my Next Move is RDI
I am extremely disappointed in the West Point Alumni Association...they know better, and I expect that a couple of years from now they will restore the award. I also expect that Tom Hanks will accept it and not cause a moment of awkwardness. I hope that the Association quietly apologizes. What kind of President and administration creates such fear that those who are supposed to stand up for their country are afraid to honor someone who has long honored our armed forces?
Thx, Bob. (My impression is, the association acted honorably, and the administration dishonorably.)
Congrats on the new gig, Jay. A worthy outfit. Though I'd like to see a podcast where you play Kasparov in Chinese Checkers. Let's see how Mr. Chess Genius handles adversity when you start taking all his marbles.
Ha, you're the best, Matt!
I think often about the strange flip on Tom Hanks. In just a few years, no more than six or seven, for many (many!) Americans he’s transformed in their thoughts from Private Ryan’s Captain Miller or Forrest Gump’s Gump, to a likely international pedophile and member of the illuminati.
wtf?, as we type now
For me, this is one of the most obvious and unpredictable effects of social media