Monthly Archives: June 2024

Just Fox News Spin? But He Has Criticized Bragg’s Case

Posted on June 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mitt Romney (March 12, 1947) I am usually circumspect when it comes to calling out politicians (in any country) for their disingenuous comments about events outside their purview. In this case, I couldn’t help but wonder why Romney has been … Continue reading →

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I’m Finally Going to Bite the Bullet

Posted on June 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Philo Complete Works (2017) This may prove to be a hard slog. The book is very long, and the works are very dry, mainly because each chapter is written as a philosophical treatise But, I suspect, there will be many … Continue reading →

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What a Person Says is Actually What is in Their Heart

Posted on June 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Projection Psychological projection is a defence mechanism of alterity concerning “inside” content mistaken to be coming from the “outside” Other. It forms the basis of empathy by the projection of personal experiences to understand someone else’s subjective world. In its malignant forms, it is a defense mechanism in which the ego defends itself against disowned and … Continue reading →

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Is This Man the UK Version of Trump?

Posted on June 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Nigel Farage (April 3, 1964) I’ve tried to ignore his presence on the world stage, but somehow he cannot let go of the idea that the UK is waiting for him to be Prime Minister. Really? (Stranger things have happened, … Continue reading →

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Since I Hitched My Wagon to His Star, His is Mine, Too

Posted on June 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Emperor Vespasian (July 1, 69 AD – June 23, 79 AD) One of the most confusing things that I’ve encountered during my search for a past life in 1st Century Rome is the difficulty in nailing anyone down to my … Continue reading →

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In a Weird Twist of Fate, This Story Played Out in WWI

Posted on June 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Killing of a Wounded Soldier During my past life regression in early 1980, I experienced what it was like to have an enemy soldier beg me to end his life on the battlefield, rather than to stay wounded there. … Continue reading →

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In the Trump Jury, One Juror Appeared to Be for Him

Posted on June 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

But Even That Person Voted to Convict Him on All 34 Counts The reason I’m even going here, five days after the jury decision, is to demonstrate that the prosecution’s case against Donald J. Trump was beyond a reasonable doubt. … Continue reading →

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The Repeat of CBS’ Christmas Special was on Last Night

Posted on June 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic (2023) We missed it the first time it was aired, last December. As a song and dance extravaganza, it was wonderful. For being a young 98-year-old, DVD was fully involved in the presentation … Continue reading →

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Carrying the Burden of Humanity on Her Shoulders

Posted on June 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Atlas (2024) This film is not a favourite of critics, but is one of the most watched in Netflix history, at least in its first week of streaming. It has been described as ‘clunky’ ‘far-fetched’ and late 20th century in … Continue reading →

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“We’re Caught in a Trap, We Can’t Walk Out…”

Posted on June 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Original Trinity: Anu, Enki and Enlil As I have said many, many times, I am a Gnostic Christian. To some, that may seem a contradiction in terms, but I can assure you that it makes sense when trying to … Continue reading →

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