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‘A Disconcerting and Disgraceful Debate’

Jun 29

‘A Disconcerting and Disgraceful Debate’

Jun 29

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The Power of Memory-

This is a special Memorial Day posting, originally posted on Facebook in 2019.

May 27

May 27

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The Danger of Exhaustion

Are you exhausted as I am? I see it on people’s faces. The last few years have caused a sense of aggravation, anger, loneliness, and…

Apr 26

The Danger of Exhaustion

Apr 26

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Fascism On Trial

At 10 AM on April 1, 1924, Adolf Hitler and three co-defendants were sentenced to the minimum of five years in prison for their role in the…

Apr 1

Fascism On Trial

Apr 1

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Liberal Democracy Needs a Populist Optimist

Recently during an interview on MSNBC’s ‘Morning Joe,’ the show’s namesake and co-host asked an intriguing question, and I’m paraphrasing…

Mar 24

Liberal Democracy Needs a Populist Optimist

Mar 24

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It’s That Simple.

I’ve been experiencing writer’s block. It’s been a struggle to zero in on a particular topic. Whenever I hear something interesting, I list…

Mar 20

It’s That Simple.

Mar 20

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Should We Be Worried?

The loner sat quietly in the brewery. He was still new to the group’s backroom diatribes. Regulars had noticed his recent visits and…

Feb 19

Should We Be Worried?

Feb 19

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Who Are We?

It is a valid question. The United States is known as an ongoing experiment, an idea. We are a liberal democracy established by the…

Feb 3

Feb 3

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Snake on a Plane

That’s right…a snake, not snakes like in that goofy movie. I met a snake on a plane but didn’t realize it at the time. I casually and…

Jan 13

Snake on a Plane

Jan 13

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“Clear and Present Danger”

Was that a movie? Yes, it was. Harrison Ford starred as fictional CIA agent, Jack Ryan. The 1994 film was based on the Tom Clancy novel of…

Jan 2

“Clear and Present Danger”

Jan 2

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The 8.5 x 11 Page

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