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About Chuck Stanley

Dr. Charlton (Chuck) Stanley is a board certified forensic psychologist, with interests in aviation psychology, peace officer selection and training, ethics and communication skills.

Father Ray Kelly for National Poetry Month: Hallelujah

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Chuck Stanley Words by Lucy Pitts O’Conner, age 10, from Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, Ireland. This performance of Lucy’s words by Father Ray Kelly, of Oldcastle church in Meath, Ireland was on the occasion of the wedding of Chris and Leah … Continue reading →

Posted in Music, Poetry, Short Video | 8 Comments

In Honor of National Poetry Month: War Poems

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By Charlton “Chuck” Stanley I first became interested in war poems when I discovered the work of Wilfred Owen. He was killed exactly one week before the Armistice was signed in November 1918. That first poem of his I read … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, War, World History, World War I | Tagged , , , | 11 Comments

On The Case With Paula Zahn: Disappointed but not shocked

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

I was interviewed for tonight’s new episode of On The Case. The episode is called Evidence of Deception. I must say, I am disappointed by the dishonesty and disingenuousness shown, but not surprised. There were several factual errors that were … Continue reading →

Posted in Hypocrisy, Law Enforcement, Media, Psychology | 23 Comments

Vera Lynn, a trip down memory lane

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Charlton “Chuck” Stanley It is late and I am too tired to post anything profound. As I sit here and think of those dark days of WW2, when it was not at all clear the Allies were winning or … Continue reading →

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84-Year-Old Nun Sentenced toThree Years in Federal Prison for Protest at Oak Ridge

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Charlton “Chuck” Stanley U.S. District Judge Amul Thapar of the Eastern District of Kentucky is a George W. Bush appointee to the Federal Bench. This week, Tharper has sentenced an 84 year old nun, Sister Megan Rice, to almost … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Civil Liberties, Crime, Free Speech, Government, Hypocrisy, Law Enforcement, Politics, Society | Tagged | 52 Comments

Oh, cruel is the snow that sweeps Glencoe, and covers the grave o’ Donald

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

This is a reprise of a story I wrote two years ago on Daily Kos. It is updated with a few edits, but is a timeless story of politics, of deceit, of a fearful leader, murder, honor by soldiers in … Continue reading →

Posted in Society | Tagged , , , , , , | 23 Comments

Smile, You are on Candid Camera!

Posted on February 8, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

by Charlton “Chuck” Stanley We have all heard about the so-called “drones” and what they can see. What the general public has not seen is their true capability. Of course, we have all seen the black and white YouTube and … Continue reading →

Posted in Big Brother, Civil Liberties, Hypocrisy, Justice, Law Enforcement, Local Government, United States | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Military Families: School transition and deployment increase social isolation and weapon carrying by kids

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By CHARLTON STANELY The mental health community has devoted considerable attention to the effect of deployment(s) on members of the military service. Not enough attention has been given to the effects of deployment on other family members. The California Department … Continue reading →

Posted in Education Policy, Foreign Policy, Government, Mental Health, Politics, Psychology, United States | Tagged , , , , , | 7 Comments

‘Tis Burns Night

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Chuck Stanley

By CHARLTON STANLEY Robert Burns was born on this day in 1759.  The bard of Scotland was an ordinary man who did extraordinary things with the language of his time.  He wrote in the Scots dialect, but he also wrote … Continue reading →

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