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From this Monkey’s perspective, the only question that the Packers organization should be considering is just this: who is best poised to lead this team and win now? Not tomorrow. Not in the future. And not maybe. Now. I can’t see anybody fitting that bill for Packer Nation other than the real “Iron-Man,” Mr. Brett Lorenzo Favre.

The Military Academy has a simple, three word motto: “Duty, Honor, Country,” which the greater Army has adopted at least unofficially. The problem is that the facts indicate that the expectation of living one’s life according to the principles of dedication to duty, adherence to honor, and love of country only go one way. The military expects its members to behave according to this immutable ethical code, yet has proven time and time again, especially within the context of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, that this code doesn’t apply to the highest levels of the organization, doesn’t apply to the policy makers, spokespeople, and “deciders.”

As a West Point graduate and former Infantry officer, I was thrilled to learn that the Detroit Lions drafted Army cornerback Caleb Campbell in the seventh round of the NFL Draft this weekend in New York City. Not only was I happy to see a fellow alum be recognized for his accomplishments, but I [...]

Let me tell you, the Monkey loves the Bowl Championship Series (BCS). The Monkey loves anything that is irrational, inconsisent, inequitable, and fraudulent. The Monkey cherishes events that create unneccessary drama, defy common sense, and cause us humans to needlessly squabble. The Monkey revels in a system that provides disproportionate [...]