{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Darin Lopez","home_page_url":"https://darinlopez.com","description":"Darin Lopez","author":{"name":"Darin Lopez"},"items":[{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/consent-condensed-the-court-martial-post-2012-and-the-cornell-7","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_3364.jpeg\"/><p>Consent, Condensed: What the Post-2012 Court-Martial and the Cornell 7 Have in Common</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/consent-condensed-the-court-martial-post-2012-and-the-cornell-7","title":"Consent, Condensed: The Court-Martial Post 2012 and the Cornell 7","summary":"Consent, Condensed: What the Post-2012 Court-Martial and the Cornell 7 Have in Common","date_modified":"2026-10-03T17:19:10Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/charged-wrong-tried-wrong-set-aside","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_2658.jpeg\"/><p>The military still convicts people of sexual assault — then the appellate courts have to walk it back.</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/charged-wrong-tried-wrong-set-aside","title":"Charged Wrong. Tried Wrong. Set Aside. ","summary":"The military still convicts people of sexual assault — then the appellate courts have to walk it back.","date_modified":"2026-09-06T15:53:59Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/justice-is-not-a-party-platform-a-call-for-congress-to-follow","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_2465.jpeg\"/><p>On August 15, 2026, the Republican State Central Committee of Louisiana did something rare in modern politics. In full session, the governing body of a state party adopted a resolution that was not about an election cycl...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/justice-is-not-a-party-platform-a-call-for-congress-to-follow","title":"Justice is Not a Party Platform: A call for Congress to follow ","summary":"On August 15, 2026, the Republican State Central Committee of Louisiana did something rare in modern politics. In full session, the governing body of a state party adopted a resolution that was not about an election cycl...","date_modified":"2026-08-27T19:54:18Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/jersey-shore-vs-the-barracks-the-double-standard-in-america","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/6590\"/><p>Jersey Shore vs. the Barracks: The Double Standard America Celebrated While It Destroyed Its Own</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/jersey-shore-vs-the-barracks-the-double-standard-in-america","title":"Jersey Shore vs. the Barracks: The Double Standard in America ","summary":"Jersey Shore vs. the Barracks: The Double Standard America Celebrated While It Destroyed Its Own","date_modified":"2026-08-06T21:14:00Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/shawn-johnson-podcast-%E2%80%93-ep-81-arvis-owens-on-the-failed-military","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_1912-f5fc4e5.jpeg\"/><p>In a recent episode of The Shawn Johnson Podcast, former Navy Commander and 1995 Naval Academy graduate Arvis Owens delivers a clear and necessary account of how the military justice system has failed thousands of servic...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/shawn-johnson-podcast-%E2%80%93-ep-81-arvis-owens-on-the-failed-military","title":"Shawn Johnson Podcast – EP 81: Arvis Owens on the Failed Military","summary":"In a recent episode of The Shawn Johnson Podcast, former Navy Commander and 1995 Naval Academy graduate Arvis Owens delivers a clear and necessary account of how the military justice system has failed thousands of servic...","date_modified":"2026-08-02T16:56:10Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/a-new-chapter-for-military-justice-lead-by-secwar-pete-hegseth","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_0084.jpeg\"/><p>Hegseth’s Review Panel Signals Hope for Real Reform — But Must Not Forget Those Who Endured Years Without Relief</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/a-new-chapter-for-military-justice-lead-by-secwar-pete-hegseth","title":"A New Chapter for Military Justice Lead by SecWar Pete Hegseth?","summary":"Hegseth’s Review Panel Signals Hope for Real Reform — But Must Not Forget Those Who Endured Years Without Relief","date_modified":"2026-05-21T15:47:29Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/keith-barry%E2%80%99s-battle-against-injustice-and-advocating-for-change","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_4055.jpeg\"/><p>Exposing the Shadows: Keith Barry’s Battle Against Wrongful Conviction and the Fight for Military Justice Reform</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/keith-barry%E2%80%99s-battle-against-injustice-and-advocating-for-change","title":"Keith Barry’s Battle Against Injustice and  Advocating for Change","summary":"Exposing the Shadows: Keith Barry’s Battle Against Wrongful Conviction and the Fight for Military Justice Reform","date_modified":"2025-09-16T19:45:54Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/writ-of-error-coram-nobis-a-way-forward-after-avenue-exhaustion","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/11568\"/><p>In  recent research finding, I learned of this writ and as I create my pro se submission, this could be used as a template for others who cannot afford an attorney.  Please use at your own risk and always seek profession...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/writ-of-error-coram-nobis-a-way-forward-after-avenue-exhaustion","title":"WRIT OF ERROR CORAM NOBIS; A Way Forward After Avenue Exhaustion?","summary":"In  recent research finding, I learned of this writ and as I create my pro se submission, this could be used as a template for others who cannot afford an attorney.  Please use at your own risk and always seek profession...","date_modified":"2025-08-31T20:38:23Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/what-happened-to-the-humanity-in-military-practice-you-tell-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_3742.jpeg\"/><p>This article by Jocelyn C. Stewart, touches a place that is nothing short of saddening.  She’s  correct, military justice should seek truth, protect fairness, and preserve dignity, not just convict or punish, viewing emp...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/what-happened-to-the-humanity-in-military-practice-you-tell-me","title":"What Happened to the HUMANITY in MILITARY PRACTICE? You Tell Me! ","summary":"This article by Jocelyn C. Stewart, touches a place that is nothing short of saddening.  She’s  correct, military justice should seek truth, protect fairness, and preserve dignity, not just convict or punish, viewing emp...","date_modified":"2025-08-29T17:21:18Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/addressing-unlawful-command-influence-and-enhancing-due-process","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/gYA3DoG\"/><p>Fact Sheet: Addressing Unlawful Command Influence and Enhancing Due Process in the U.S. Military Justice System</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/addressing-unlawful-command-influence-and-enhancing-due-process","title":"Addressing Unlawful Command Influence and Enhancing Due Process","summary":"Fact Sheet: Addressing Unlawful Command Influence and Enhancing Due Process in the U.S. Military Justice System","date_modified":"2025-08-12T19:19:41Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/500-military-cases-false-allegation-insights-by-mike-conzachi","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_3247.jpeg\"/><p>In this eye-opening episode of the Stories of Service podcast, now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHe47DW_WkY, I sit down with Mike Conzachi, a battle-hardened investigator who’s peeled back the ...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/500-military-cases-false-allegation-insights-by-mike-conzachi","title":"500 Military Cases & False Allegation: Insights by Mike Conzachi","summary":"In this eye-opening episode of the Stories of Service podcast, now available on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHe47DW_WkY, I sit down with Mike Conzachi, a battle-hardened investigator who’s peeled back the ...","date_modified":"2025-08-01T23:24:27Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/amplifying-silent-voices-the-devastating-toll-of-false-justice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_3243.jpeg\"/><p>Amplifying Silent Voices: The Devastating Toll of False Accusations in Military Justice</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/amplifying-silent-voices-the-devastating-toll-of-false-justice","title":"Amplifying Silent Voices: The Devastating Toll of False Justice","summary":"Amplifying Silent Voices: The Devastating Toll of False Accusations in Military Justice","date_modified":"2025-08-01T21:08:56Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/the-funding-gap-doge-reveals-money-poured-into-%E2%80%98invisible-war","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/8387\"/><p>Uneven Justice and Media Bias: D.O.G.E Exposes Tax Payer Government Backing for Military Assault Documentary, but Neglects Overturning Wrongful Convictions </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/the-funding-gap-doge-reveals-money-poured-into-%E2%80%98invisible-war","title":"The Funding Gap: D.O.G.E Reveal Money Poured into ‘Invisible War’","summary":"Uneven Justice and Media Bias: D.O.G.E Exposes Tax Payer Government Backing for Military Assault Documentary, but Neglects Overturning Wrongful Convictions ","date_modified":"2025-07-27T20:07:26Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/navy-seal-keith-barry-cdr-carpenter-and-myself-talk-justice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_2928.jpeg\"/><p>On this World Day for International Justice, I’m revealing a gripping story: How political interference corrupted military justice. Navy veteran Darin Lopez and retired SEAL Keith Barry expose a dark era where false accu...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/navy-seal-keith-barry-cdr-carpenter-and-myself-talk-justice","title":"CDR Carpenter, SOC Navy Seal Keith Barry, and Myself Talk Justice","summary":"On this World Day for International Justice, I’m revealing a gripping story: How political interference corrupted military justice. Navy veteran Darin Lopez and retired SEAL Keith Barry expose a dark era where false accu...","date_modified":"2025-07-19T21:10:27Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/sos-podcast-commanders-talk-my-book-web-resource-uci-cases","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_2958.jpeg\"/><p>Navy Academy Graduate Command Arvis Owens and Public Affairs Officer (PAO) the host of the Stories of Service Podcast (S.O.S.) sit down and talk about my book, and the systemic issue of Unlawful Command Influence! 👇 </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/sos-podcast-commanders-talk-my-book-web-resource-uci-cases","title":"S.O.S. Podcast: Commanders Talk My Book, Web Resource & UCI Cases","summary":"Navy Academy Graduate Command Arvis Owens and Public Affairs Officer (PAO) the host of the Stories of Service Podcast (S.O.S.) sit down and talk about my book, and the systemic issue of Unlawful Command Influence! 👇 ","date_modified":"2025-07-19T20:51:07Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/sexual-assault-harassment-reporting-in-the-us-military-06-25%E2%80%99","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/y6prdZ0\"/><p>This information is meant to serve as a reference of compiled data and key information regarding this topic in depth and chronologically for enhanced visibility and analytical purposes. </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/sexual-assault-harassment-reporting-in-the-us-military-06-25%E2%80%99","title":"Sexual Assault & Harassment Reporting in the U.S. Military 06-25’ data abuse | policy abuse","summary":"This information is meant to serve as a reference of compiled data and key information regarding this topic in depth and chronologically for enhanced visibility and analytical purposes. ","date_modified":"2025-07-07T21:24:00Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/memorandum-unlawful-command-influence-in-military-justice-2010-","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/113491\"/><p>Memorandum: Unlawful Command Influence in Military Justice (2010–2025)</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/memorandum-unlawful-command-influence-in-military-justice-2010-","title":"Memorandum: Unlawful Command Influence in Military Justice (2010-","summary":"Memorandum: Unlawful Command Influence in Military Justice (2010–2025)","date_modified":"2025-07-07T10:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/over-prosecution-and-ill-intent-in-the-military-justice-system","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/When%20the%20door%20closes%20you%20have%20two%20choi-23ec90d.png\"/><p>The military’s focus on increasing conviction rates has led to over-prosecution, creating criminals where none existed. This is evident in the rise of reported cases, with the Pentagon noting 6,236 reports in 2019 (Jorda...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/over-prosecution-and-ill-intent-in-the-military-justice-system","title":"Over-Prosecution and Ill Intent in the Military Justice System","summary":"The military’s focus on increasing conviction rates has led to over-prosecution, creating criminals where none existed. This is evident in the rise of reported cases, with the Pentagon noting 6,236 reports in 2019 (Jorda...","date_modified":"2025-07-07T02:49:17Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/unlawful-influence-and-dismissed-cases-military-assault-2010-","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_8484-776602d.jpeg\"/><p>Unlawful Influence and Dismissed Cases: Sexual Assault in the Military Justice System Since 2010-2025: A Study for Cause</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/unlawful-influence-and-dismissed-cases-military-assault-2010-","title":"Unlawful Influence and Dismissed Cases: Military Sexual Assault","summary":"Unlawful Influence and Dismissed Cases: Sexual Assault in the Military Justice System Since 2010-2025: A Study for Cause","date_modified":"2025-07-05T20:39:45Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/defense-advisory-committee-dac-ipad-suspended-march-7-2025","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_2395.jpeg\"/><p>A letter from the DoD General Counsel to the DAC-IPAD Chair on August 3, 2024, requested a report by June 2, 2025, on improvements to support victims and the accused (Meeting Materials September 2024 (https://dacipad.whs...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/defense-advisory-committee-dac-ipad-suspended-march-7-2025","title":"Defense Advisory Committee (DAC-IPAD) Suspended as of 03/07/2025.","summary":"A letter from the DoD General Counsel to the DAC-IPAD Chair on August 3, 2024, requested a report by June 2, 2025, on improvements to support victims and the accused (Meeting Materials September 2024 (https://dacipad.whs...","date_modified":"2025-06-17T18:23:00Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/pardon-attempt-2","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_8484.jpeg\"/><p>Now that the world has seen and can understand the level of corruption, the dishonesty, and what they would do and how far they would go to have their way, it’s time for people to review my case along all of the others w...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/pardon-attempt-2","title":"Pardon Attempt #2","summary":"Now that the world has seen and can understand the level of corruption, the dishonesty, and what they would do and how far they would go to have their way, it’s time for people to review my case along all of the others w...","date_modified":"2025-04-26T18:08:13Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/memorandum-for-the-secretary-of-defense","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_0016.jpeg\"/><p>SUBJECT: Addressing the Root Cause of Wrongful Accusations and Convictions in Military Law: The Role of Mass Unlawful Command Influence</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/memorandum-for-the-secretary-of-defense","title":"MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE","summary":"SUBJECT: Addressing the Root Cause of Wrongful Accusations and Convictions in Military Law: The Role of Mass Unlawful Command Influence","date_modified":"2025-02-13T22:51:51Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/strength-in-unity-addressing-command-influence-in-the-military","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_8480-407cc39.jpeg\"/><p>In the realm of military discourse, a chorus of voices has emerged, each echoing sentiments of concern regarding the operations and direction of the armed forces. Pete Hegseth, a fervent advocate for veterans and militar...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/strength-in-unity-addressing-command-influence-in-the-military","title":"\"Strength in Unity: Addressing Command Influence in the Military ","summary":"In the realm of military discourse, a chorus of voices has emerged, each echoing sentiments of concern regarding the operations and direction of the armed forces. Pete Hegseth, a fervent advocate for veterans and militar...","date_modified":"2025-01-19T02:49:26Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/one-major-reason-%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D-good-things-aren%E2%80%99t-happening-at-a-constant","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/4029\"/><p>I AM GOING WHERE THERE IS NO PATH AND I INTEND TO LEAVE A TRAIL. </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/one-major-reason-%E2%80%9Cwhy%E2%80%9D-good-things-aren%E2%80%99t-happening-at-a-constant","title":"One MAJOR reason “why” good things aren’t happening at a constant","summary":"I AM GOING WHERE THERE IS NO PATH AND I INTEND TO LEAVE A TRAIL. ","date_modified":"2024-06-11T20:01:44Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/the-parallels-of-what-happened-to-me-and-trumps-messages","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/101257\"/><p>I wrote this piece of literature after observing what they did to former President Donald J. Trump.  Word for word it is telling of what has been going on this past 14 years leading to his trial in 2024.</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/the-parallels-of-what-happened-to-me-and-trumps-messages","title":"The Parallels of What Happened to Me and Trump - In Lyric Form","summary":"I wrote this piece of literature after observing what they did to former President Donald J. Trump.  Word for word it is telling of what has been going on this past 14 years leading to his trial in 2024.","date_modified":"2024-06-02T19:37:58Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/pardon-denied-as-expected","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/575A03FB-00B8-490E-81EF-5EFD451ADA91.png\"/><p>After years of actively waiting and constant communications with this administration to include several talks with leadership of White House staff my pardon was denied.  Most would think of this as a negative action, how...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/pardon-denied-as-expected","title":"Pardon Denied As Expected - Pardons Do Not Support Innocence","summary":"After years of actively waiting and constant communications with this administration to include several talks with leadership of White House staff my pardon was denied.  Most would think of this as a negative action, how...","date_modified":"2024-06-02T19:20:28Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/whistle-blowers---the-unsung-heroes-of-military-justice","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/114917\"/><p>Unlawful Command Influence: The Courageous Whistleblowers in Military Legal Cases</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/whistle-blowers---the-unsung-heroes-of-military-justice","title":"Whistle Blowers - The Unsung Heroes of Military Justice","summary":"Unlawful Command Influence: The Courageous Whistleblowers in Military Legal Cases","date_modified":"2023-09-03T01:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/justice-is-a-process-and-not-a-result","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/108A54B9-E786-460B-8EDC-37E20B01CF29.jpeg\"/><p>”Justice is a process and not a result”.  This is a direct quote from a woman  who had to endure her family completely turn away from a generational military enthusiastic family to one who now has 0 trust for the armed f...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/justice-is-a-process-and-not-a-result","title":"Justice is a Process and Not a Result","summary":"”Justice is a process and not a result”.  This is a direct quote from a woman  who had to endure her family completely turn away from a generational military enthusiastic family to one who now has 0 trust for the armed f...","date_modified":"2023-03-06T17:27:55Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/advocate-luck-is-preparation-attitude-opportunity-action","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/6D8A89D0-FADC-4421-AEEC-894001E53316.jpeg\"/><p></p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/advocate-luck-is-preparation-attitude-opportunity-action","title":"Advocate: Luck is Preparation, Attitude, Opportunity, & Action. ","date_modified":"2023-01-11T03:26:33Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/time-for-action-these-are-examples-of-feasible-actions-forward","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/DEk7Gpm\"/><p>As I stated before the implications of Unlawful Command Influence (UCI) in the military justice system that is not adequately addressed can be severe. UCI is a form of bias that can negatively impact the outcomes of mili...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/time-for-action-these-are-examples-of-feasible-actions-forward","title":"Time for Action. These are Examples of Feasible Actions Forward.","summary":"As I stated before the implications of Unlawful Command Influence (UCI) in the military justice system that is not adequately addressed can be severe. UCI is a form of bias that can negatively impact the outcomes of mili...","date_modified":"2023-01-03T02:17:04Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/we-may-be-a-gift-but-others-are-our-gift-to-success","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/4W11Vea\"/><p>&quot;Great things happen whenever we stop seeing ourselves as Gods gift to others, and begin seeing others as Gods gift to us.&quot; - James S. Vuucolo, (15 Laws of Growth, p. 127)</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/we-may-be-a-gift-but-others-are-our-gift-to-success","title":"We May be a Gift, But Others Are Our Gift to Success","summary":"\"Great things happen whenever we stop seeing ourselves as Gods gift to others, and begin seeing others as Gods gift to us.\" - James S. 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We're trying to accomplish something!&quot; - Thomas Edison (15 Laws of Growth, p. 202)</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/edison-on-broken-rules","title":"Edison on Broken Rules..","summary":"\"The ain't no rules around here!  We're trying to accomplish something!\" - Thomas Edison (15 Laws of Growth, p. 202)","date_modified":"2022-11-07T03:59:15Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/be-patient-to-succeed","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/113311\"/><p>&quot;When it comes to growth and success, immediate gratification is almost always the enemy of growth.&quot; - John Maxwell (15 Laws of Growth, p. 188)</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/be-patient-to-succeed","title":"Be Patient to Succeed","summary":"\"When it comes to growth and success, immediate gratification is almost always the enemy of growth.\" - John Maxwell (15 Laws of Growth, p. 188)","date_modified":"2022-11-07T03:52:07Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/dont-let-success-hinder-growth","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/1151\"/><p>&quot;One of the dangers of success is that it can make a person unteachable.  Many people are tempted to use their success as permission to discontinue the growth.&quot;  </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/dont-let-success-hinder-growth","title":"Don't Let Success Hinder Growth ","summary":"\"One of the dangers of success is that it can make a person unteachable.  Many people are tempted to use their success as permission to discontinue the growth.\"  ","date_modified":"2022-11-07T03:44:51Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/there-is-at-least-one-time-you-must-change-to-rise-higher","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/117303\"/><p>&quot;There is at least one point in history of any company when you have to change dramatically to rise to the next performance level.  Miss that moment, and you start to decline.&quot; - Andy Grove, CEO Intel (15 Laws of Growth,...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/there-is-at-least-one-time-you-must-change-to-rise-higher","title":"There is At Least One Time You Must Change to Rise Higher","summary":"\"There is at least one point in history of any company when you have to change dramatically to rise to the next performance level.  Miss that moment, and you start to decline.\" - Andy Grove, CEO Intel (15 Laws of Growth,...","date_modified":"2022-11-07T03:37:24Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/the-feres-doctrine-is-outdated-and-needs-reconsideration-period","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/8052\"/><p> Every new effort is another brick laid to the road of redemption for many veterans and service members.  Keep building vets!  Brick by brick 🧱 One day the right people will walk our path and be inspired to do the right...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/the-feres-doctrine-is-outdated-and-needs-reconsideration-period","title":"The Feres Doctrine is Outdated and Needs Reconsideration. Period.","summary":" Every new effort is another brick laid to the road of redemption for many veterans and service members.  Keep building vets!  Brick by brick 🧱 One day the right people will walk our path and be inspired to do the right...","date_modified":"2022-10-09T21:45:31Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/want-job-security-commit-to-growth","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/10724\"/><p>&quot;The only job security we have is our individual commitment to personal development.&quot; </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/want-job-security-commit-to-growth","title":"Want Job Security? 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","summary":"\"When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.\" ","date_modified":"2022-10-09T06:12:01Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/to-go-or-grow-through-life","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/1842\"/><p>&quot;While others simply go through life, I will grow through life.&quot; </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/to-go-or-grow-through-life","title":"To Go, or Grow Through Life?","summary":"\"While others simply go through life, I will grow through life.\" ","date_modified":"2022-10-09T06:05:38Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/want-something-you-have-never-had-here-is-what-to-do","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/V5Dp79W\"/><p>&quot;When you want something you've never had, you must do something you've never done to get it.&quot; </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/want-something-you-have-never-had-here-is-what-to-do","title":"Want Something You Have Never Had? Here is What to Do. ","summary":"\"When you want something you've never had, you must do something you've never done to get it.\" ","date_modified":"2022-10-09T05:56:46Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/investigating-what-had-to-happen-for-the-uci-agenda-to-occur","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/4023\"/><p>In a continued effort to seek relief whether it be by further inquiry of my submitted application for Presidential Pardon or some other means, I have produced further detailed explanation of important key facts and ampli...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/investigating-what-had-to-happen-for-the-uci-agenda-to-occur","title":"How the Largest Case of UCI in Military History Unfolded","summary":"In a continued effort to seek relief whether it be by further inquiry of my submitted application for Presidential Pardon or some other means, I have produced further detailed explanation of important key facts and ampli...","date_modified":"2022-08-31T12:00:00Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/when-you-have-a-chance-to-make-positive-change-show-up","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/Me%20and%20Gov%20Abbott.jpg\"/><p>This was the second time I had had the pleasure to meet Governor Abbott.  After being introduced by former Representative Covey the Governor gave a compelling  speech about how much progress we have made and are making i...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/when-you-have-a-chance-to-make-positive-change-show-up","title":"When You Have a Chance to Make Positive Change, Show Up.","summary":"This was the second time I had had the pleasure to meet Governor Abbott.  After being introduced by former Representative Covey the Governor gave a compelling  speech about how much progress we have made and are making i...","date_modified":"2022-08-21T03:42:10Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/advocating-veterans-rights-to-ltcol-west-before-he-became-texan","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/Me%20and%20Allen%20West.JPG\"/><p>On this day, I had the chance to sit in a meeting room and hear LtCol Allen West in person.  It was strange because when I had Facebook, he would regularly do a live event talk about present situations and take questions...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/advocating-veterans-rights-to-ltcol-west-before-he-became-texan","title":"Advocating Veterans Rights to LtCol West Before He Became Texan","summary":"On this day, I had the chance to sit in a meeting room and hear LtCol Allen West in person.  It was strange because when I had Facebook, he would regularly do a live event talk about present situations and take questions...","date_modified":"2022-08-21T03:18:08Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/advocating-for-veterans-rights-to-senator-ted-cruz","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/IMG_0213%202.JPG\"/><p>This photo was taken in Beaumont, Texas the day senator Ted Cruz announced to the world (in front of all 50 or so of our small crowd in that air hangers that day) he would be running for President in 2016.  As a Veterans...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/advocating-for-veterans-rights-to-senator-ted-cruz","title":"Advocating for Veterans Rights to Senator Ted Cruz","summary":"This photo was taken in Beaumont, Texas the day senator Ted Cruz announced to the world (in front of all 50 or so of our small crowd in that air hangers that day) he would be running for President in 2016.  As a Veterans...","date_modified":"2022-08-21T02:49:15Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/what-if-judge-kavanaugh-was-subject-to-the-ucmj","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-16%20at%2010.30.04%20PM.png\"/><p>Judge Kavanaugh can thank his lucky stars he was not in the military, otherwise he’d be sitting in a military prison right now.</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/what-if-judge-kavanaugh-was-subject-to-the-ucmj","title":"What if Judge Kavanaugh was Subject to the UCMJ","summary":"Judge Kavanaugh can thank his lucky stars he was not in the military, otherwise he’d be sitting in a military prison right now.","date_modified":"2022-08-17T03:32:13Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/18-years-of-elite-navy-seal-service-becomes-target-of-the-agenda","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-16%20at%209.45.45%20PM.png\"/><p>“This has been the worst, and also the greatest thing that's happened to me in my entire life...&quot; </p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/18-years-of-elite-navy-seal-service-becomes-target-of-the-agenda","title":"18 Years of Elite Navy Seal Service Becomes Target of the Agenda","summary":"“This has been the worst, and also the greatest thing that's happened to me in my entire life...\" ","date_modified":"2022-08-17T02:51:40Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/learn-more-about-soc-keith-barry-and-his-perspective","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0e07b362-1fb3-43df-9d49-fa2f65e3c56c/Screen%20Shot%202022-08-16%20at%2012.19.16%20PM.png\"/><p>&quot;There was no grasp in my reality that this could possibly happen in this world... and that happened in this nation, and that is what took me the longest time to deal with this process.  But this exactly happened, and it...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/learn-more-about-soc-keith-barry-and-his-perspective","title":"Learn More About SOC Keith Barry and His Experience of UCI","summary":"\"There was no grasp in my reality that this could possibly happen in this world... and that happened in this nation, and that is what took me the longest time to deal with this process.  But this exactly happened, and it...","date_modified":"2022-08-16T17:24:42Z"},{"id":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/free-online-courses-provided-by-hillsdale-college","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/10833\"/><p>From Politics, History, Literature, Philosophy &amp; Religion, Economics, and Mathimatics &amp; Natural Sciences.  Please visit our friends well developed, deeply thought out, and superbly presented online courses about the best...</p>","url":"https://darinlopez.com/blog/f/free-online-courses-provided-by-hillsdale-college","title":"Free Online Courses Provided by Hillsdale College","summary":"From Politics, History, Literature, Philosophy & Religion, Economics, and Mathimatics & Natural Sciences.  Please visit our friends well developed, deeply thought out, and superbly presented online courses about the best...","date_modified":"2022-08-03T03:20:19Z"}]}