My Perspective on Coronavirus and the Economy
By George Seay As coronavirus fears mount, and as the US stock market continues its enormous volatility to the upside and downside, both, Americans and specifically investors should focus on the long term. We are undoubtedly in for at least several months of economic, social, and health hits from the virus, and fears appear likely […]
Giving Tuesday — The force of American compassion and charity is epic when we all come together
How fitting that December 3 is known as “Giving Tuesday” or “National Giving Day” and that it falls five days after Turkey Day, following Thanksgiving Week. Americans have been a grateful and generous people throughout our history. It seems intuitive to our tribe to be thankful, as almost every American comes from an immigrant family originally, […]
My thoughts on the Democratic debate with KTRH
I discussed my thoughts on what to expect for tonight’s Democratic debate on KTRH: “They’re going after Biden, because if they get rid of him then it’s a brand new playing field. You have Sanders fading, Biden is barely hanging, and Warren is surging.”
Forget the Past – The U.S. / U.K. “Special Relationship” Must Adapt to Remain Truly “Special”
A few weeks back, the United Kingdom’s distinguished Ambassador to the United States Kim Darroch found himself in hot water. Sure, what he said was far kinder than what the “mainstream media” has said and continues to say about President Trump, but he’s a diplomat. His diplomatic secrecy was shattered by an unknown mischief maker […]
Back to the Future on Race Relations
Recently, I went on television to discuss immigration. After advocating application of American ideals and humanitarian action as a must for effective immigration policy, I concluded by emphasizing the ongoing desperate need for secure borders, and that those who enter our country illegally have broken our laws, and for national stability and respect for the […]
Perspective on Iran
The United States and Iran have been far from “bosom buddies” since our old friend the Ayatollah Khomeini overthrew the Shah and imprisoned over 40 Americans in our Embassy for over a year in 1979-1980. Since that sad event, Iranian financed terrorists killed more than 200 Marines in Lebanon, leading to a Marine withdrawal, and […]
Letter about Rep. Ilhan Omar’s visit to Austin
May 15th 2019 From the desk of George Seay While on the surface of the matter, it may appear amusing to conservatives and patriotic Americans that U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar has been invited to speak at a Ramadan closing event/dinner on May 18, where the Mayor of Austin is the guest of honor, Ms. Omar […]
Christians Ministering to Syrian Refugees an Example for Us All
As the Chairman of the Texas-Israel Alliance, I recently led a Texas trade mission to Israel, to enhance business and trade between Israel and Texas. Throughout the trip we had many first rate meetings with AT&T, Microsoft, cyber security firms, venture capital firms, Prime Minister Netanyahu’s national security advisor, the founder of Checkpoint Software, the Chairman of the […]
In the Midst of Bad News, the American Dream is Alive and Well
It’s been a tough week for news. From New Zealand, arguably the most beautiful place on the planet, 49 murders at two mosques, in a shocking display of racial, religious and ethnic hatred and bigotry. 49 deaths in New Zealand is the same % of its population as 9/11’s murders were to the US population. […]
Clements Center gets bigger and better
It’s a real pleasure to welcome Nick Rasmussen and Michele Malvesti to our growing cadre of elite professionals at the Clements Center for National Security at UT Austin. Dr. Will Inboden, the Executive Director who is a star in national security circles, has already built a world class institution, and it’s getting better and better […]
