Phil Williams

2 days ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Phil Williams

In the midst of a long-range military patrol, my team conducted a “village assessment” in the early days of the war in Afghanistan ― a snapshot of life in remote areas to determine whether Taliban or Al-Qaeda holdouts were present. We gathered active and passive intelligence for a clearer picture of the area of operations, and sometimes we gleaned meaningful ways to better the lives of a war-torn people.

2 weeks ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Phil Williams

Trump derangement syndrome, or TDS, is real. And it is dangerous. But where does it come from? It is a deep-rooted hatred of a singularly unique character trait that few leaders have: Bull moose gravitas. One of those disturbing TDS moments just occurred. The kind that, on the one hand, you’d just love to shrug off. But on the other hand, you know it must be dealt with swiftly, surely and publicly.

3 weeks ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Phil Williams

Phil WilliamsContributorLet’s be honest, Democrats are in complete disarray on an epic scale. Gone are the halcyon days of “hope and change.”There is no grand figure around which to rally their base. They have no galvanizing message, no political rhythm, no mandate. These circumstances are self-imposed. This should serve as a warning to Republicans. “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations,” said Greek philosopher Archilochus.

1 month ago | montgomeryadvertiser.com | Phil Williams

We have a problem. There is an imbalance that must be corrected. An order that must be restored. We are a nation of laws, and the laws must be evenly applied. As an attorney I understand the law. I get the legal concepts of precedent, burden of proof, burden shifting. I respect the rules of evidence and rules of procedure. I appreciate decorum and formality. When the judge takes the bench, I come to my feet and address them as “Judge” or “Your Honor,” even when I may otherwise be on a first-name basis.

1 month ago | tuscaloosanews.com | Phil Williams

Phil WilliamsContributorWhat kind of America do we want? An America that will just go along to get along? Standing for everything, and therefore standing for nothing? I believe the soul of our nation is at a hinge point ― a fork in the proverbial road. There's a cultural fight for the very liberties, ideals, mores, traditions and values that have made the United States of America the grandest experiment in self-governance known to man. So, what kind of America do we want?