Monthly Archives: December 2023

What Changed When the Press Covered the Viet Cong?

Posted on December 19, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Support for the war ended and the Americans had to withdraw. Is there a lesson for the world here?

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Lesson: If You’re Going to Tell a Lie, Make It a Whopper

Posted on December 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Andrew Carlssin Arrested (January 28, 2003) Back to the Future (1985) provided the storyline for this tall tale. Now, it ‘could’ possibly be true, but some of the details are too sketchy, and some don’t add up, at all. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Father Christmas Crashed His Sleigh, Then Got Arrested

Posted on December 18, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Get Santa (2014) Yes, I remember this one. What I hadn’t realized is that it works as a preview of The Christmas Chronicles (2018). The Brits know how to tell a Santa story better than anyone else, really. And, as … Continue reading →

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This is Probably Disinformation; Just Sayin’

Posted on December 16, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Missing Classified Binder of Russian Meddling in 2016 Election The timing is suspicious. There is a bias involved. Anything can (and will) be said about Trump’s folly. And even if it’s never found, the implication is that Trump had it … Continue reading →

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Wanting To Be President, Even If Through the Back Door

Posted on December 16, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Tulsi Gabbard (April 12, 1981) It’s a funny old thing, ambition. It can drive a person to get into a political alliance with anyone and everyone. Tulsi Gabbard is a case in point. It has been said (by Hillary Clinton, … Continue reading →

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Archie Leach Hid Behind His On-Screen Image

Posted on December 15, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Cary Grant (January 18, 1904 – November 29, 1986) Funny, isn’t it, how everything comes out about a celebrated movie star, years after their death? Cary Grant is no different. Because we’ve watched him, growing up, we think we know … Continue reading →

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He’s the Hippest, Most Street-Wise of Them All

Posted on December 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Christmas Chronicles (2018) I missed this one when it first came out five years ago. We watched it, finally, last night. It was a lot of fun. The film showed the connection to its roots, Home Alone, during the … Continue reading →

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It’s Becoming Obvious That Babies are Being Targeted

Posted on December 13, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Baby Formula Pricing OK, so here’s the thing that’s nagging at me: if you’re rich in America, you can ‘easily’ provide for your family. If you’re not, then your babies are at risk of starving. Now, I know that sounds … Continue reading →

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Are We All Sick to Death About American Elections?

Posted on December 13, 2023 by cdsmiller17

I should take bets on who will tune out or ignore this post. The Republicans seem to be self-imploding; the Democrats appear to be surprisingly calm. Trump is grabbing all the news headlines; and Biden is quietly speaking his truth. … Continue reading →

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Can Astrology Influence Our Weather?

Posted on December 12, 2023 by cdsmiller17

EF3 Tornado, Clarksville, TN (December 9, 2023) Up until Saturday, I didn’t know there was a Clarksville, Tennessee, in reality. Sure, the Monkees’ “Last Train to Clarksville” was a hit in 1966, but I always assumed it was a made-up … Continue reading →

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