By Greg Maresca ——Bio and Archives--November 8, 2024
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I started this Veteran’s Day column back at the end of July. Often, I finish the weekly treatise right before the deadline every Thursday evening. Given the nonstop news’ cycle, what I have learned over the last 21 years is how it’s a fool’s errand to try and “get ahead.” There are some events, however, that transcend the moment and what occurred in July was one of them.
Another lesson about column writing is when an idea strikes, you had best start it, pronto. The column you are reading now was the result of a terse exchange of emails with an unfamiliar editor who was filling in. The last two longtime editors at this particular publication departed within weeks of each other, and this designated editor was making his presence felt by refusing to publish the column provided changes weren’t made.
The piece focused on Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance who that week was named as Donald Trump’s running mate. Vance had a lot going for him and still does, but what struck me was the fact, provided the GOP won, he would be the first Marine to serve as a vice president. Considering the USMC has been around........