Trump
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Concrete and Gold Bitcoin: The Don’s Canadian Shakedown
Americans should be bewildered by the Trumpian policies towards Canada and other allies. This should be particularly true of his political base, who are comparable to the children following the Pied Piper of Hamelin to their doom. Unfortunately, so is… Continue reading
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Toxicity
Wildfires are a harbinger of political, societal, and economic instability due to climate change. The crisis we face is a moral and ethical one that calls for international cooperation and a resolute will to develop and apply those solutions. Continue reading
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The Conversion of Freedom
Freedom. To be free. What do we mean when we say, “I am a free woman,” or “I am a free man?” On what foundation does our freedom rest? The availability of and the choices we make when purchasing commodities? … Continue reading
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Lloyd Austin Misses the Point
The U.S. military must also learn from the war with Iran, which is already one of the most consequential conflicts in decades. Lloyd Austin The keyword, one easily skimmed over in Lloyd Austin’s New York Times opinion piece of 7… Continue reading
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RUPTURED
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is right. The prime minister is correct when he says there is “a rupture in the world order, the end of a pleasant fiction and the beginning of a harsh reality.” He is accurate when… Continue reading
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A World Without Rules
A friend commented the other day that he noticed I was shifting my attention. “You’re posting poetry. Are you writing more poems?” Actually, yes. I took a hiatus from poetry to write two novels, travel, paint, garden, and begin the… Continue reading
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Thucydides and Global Destabilization
I wonder if anyone in the White House has troubled themselves to read Thucydides’ History of the Peloponnesian War? There must be a copy lying around somewhere. If not, perhaps a staff member could request that a copy be sent… Continue reading
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Veterans Have a Word to Say About the Constitution, Duty, and Who They Serve
The Military News this morning contained an article titled “Military Veterans Call Out Trump, Hegseth and Pentagon in New Video.” Rather than post the entire article written by Nick Mordowanec, I am providing a link to their short video. This… Continue reading
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Breaking Up Is Hard to Do?
By Carl A. Ten Hoopen Things happened quickly and quietly. Unexpectedly? The answer to that question depends on who you ask. Only their closest friends caught the star quarterback’s drifting attention. His head-cheerleader girlfriend seemed to be flirting with somebody… Continue reading
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Cabals: How Things Work
This past Friday morning, Verdict: Legal Analysis and Commentary From Justia arrived in my mailbox. I subscribe to it for insights into the workings of the judiciary. The article I delved into was by Marci A. Hamilton titled “Déjà, the… Continue reading
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