Michael G. Merhige's Political Philosophy Thoughtful Pauses Enlightens with Collection of Ponderings
1888 Press Release - Former executive and CIA operative’s gripping book exploits the foibles of the very government for which he worked.
1888 Press Release - Former executive and CIA operative’s gripping book exploits the foibles of the very government for which he worked.
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<strong>Michael</strong> G. <strong>Merhige's</strong> <strong>Political</strong> <strong>Philosophy</strong> <strong>Thoughtful</strong> <strong>Pauses</strong> <strong>Enlightens</strong> <strong>with</strong><br />
<strong>Collection</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Ponderings</strong><br />
1888PressRelease Former executive and CIA operative’s gripping book exploits the foibles <strong>of</strong> the very government<br />
for which he worked.<br />
MIAMI – Revealing, sometimes frightening, <strong>Thoughtful</strong> <strong>Pauses</strong> is an enlightening collection <strong>of</strong> ponderings<br />
from one who has seen beyond the veil, author and former CIA <strong>of</strong>ficer <strong>Michael</strong> G. Merhige. A compilation <strong>of</strong><br />
his observations from years <strong>of</strong> public service, the book concentrates on the foibles <strong>of</strong> the American<br />
government. But politicians are not the only targets Merhige takes aim at in the book.<br />
From law and government to culture and communication, Merhige challenges readers to question our nation<br />
today and our role in the evolution <strong>of</strong> it <strong>with</strong> political and philosophic thoughts on subjects such as:<br />
• Interpretation <strong>of</strong> the Law: “No law, no matter how equitably written, will secure justice when implemented<br />
by dishonest men. No law, no matter how poorly written, will deter justice when guarded by men <strong>of</strong> good<br />
will.”<br />
• Misinformation: “To control the media is to control the misinformation given and the information not given<br />
to the public.”<br />
• War: “When we support a senseless war to send our sons and daughters to <strong>with</strong> no conscription or imminent<br />
national danger, then we have little reason to mourn when they do not return alive or whole.”<br />
• Freedom <strong>of</strong> Speech: “Freedom <strong>of</strong> speech is for everyone—not just for the press, the government, and the<br />
politically correct.”<br />
“My hope is that this book inspires readers to ponder, and to view their nation, its culture and governing<br />
systems more closely.” says Merhige. “By highlighting the pitfalls we face today, <strong>Thoughtful</strong> <strong>Pauses</strong> can help<br />
readers better understand what’s needed to change the course <strong>of</strong> the future.”<br />
<strong>Thoughtful</strong> <strong>Pauses</strong> can be purchased online through Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other retailers. For more<br />
information about the book, visit www.thoughtfulpauses.com.<br />
About the Author<br />
<strong>Michael</strong> G. Merhige played semipro high school baseball in the Ban Johnson League for two summers in<br />
Kansas. He received a scholarship to the University <strong>of</strong> Alabama as a baseball letterman. He served in the US<br />
Army as an <strong>of</strong>ficer attached to the Navy and Marines during the Cuban Missile Crisis in the Caribbean. He was<br />
also a CIA <strong>of</strong>ficer in the Far East (<strong>of</strong>ficial cover) and in South America (non<strong>of</strong>ficial cover). He retired as a<br />
Corporate Development Executive in private industry.
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