Category Archives: history

Venetians and Turks Were Fighting in Athens in 1687

Posted on September 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Destruction of the Parthenon on September 26, 1687 Neither side should be very proud of their accomplishment. The Turks used the Parthenon as a storage depot for their munitions. The Venetians took advantage of a deserter’s warning. As a result, … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Inside Out: Playing Langley at Its Own…

Posted on September 27, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Spy Game (2001) Another Netflix gem, this time starring Robert Redford and Brad Pitt. The movie is a flashback memory of the recruitment and running of “Boy Scout” from the Vietnam War (1975), to East Germany, and then finally to … Continue reading →

Posted in history, reviews | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

John Drake: America’s “Secret Agent” Man

Posted on September 26, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Patrick McGoohan (March 19, 1928 – January 13, 2009) I’m being a bit cheeky here, since John Drake’s and Patrick McGoohan’s birth time and date are identical. And (t)he(y) was/were born in Astoria, New York. That’s surprising. But Patrick may … Continue reading →

Posted in history, showbusiness, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

And We Thought: It’s Just a TV Show…

Posted on September 26, 2020 by cdsmiller17

The Prisoner (1967-1968) I was a great fan of Patrick McGoohan. I’d watched him as John Drake in Danger Man (a British B&W TV show from ITV). When this new show came out, I watched it, too. But it was … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia, showbusiness | Tagged , , , , , , | 2 Comments

See? I Told You We’d Been Programmed (back in the 60’s)

Posted on September 24, 2020 by cdsmiller17

I’m a Canadian, so this didn’t directly involve me, but if the Americans were doing this way back when, I’ll lay odds that Canadian television had similar subliminal messages. When I was a kid, if you stayed up late enough … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Once Upon a Time, Your Words Could Get You Burned at the Stake

Posted on September 23, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Giordano Bruno (1548 – 1600) I’ve written about one aspect of Giordano Bruno‘s life before: it was part of the opening chapter of my “Star of Bethlehem” manuscript. It concerned whether one should even cast the horoscope of Jesus of … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Canada’s 17th Prime Minister Held That Office for 79 Days

Posted on September 21, 2020 by cdsmiller17

John Turner (June 7, 1929 – September 19, 2020) His is the story that didn’t turn out the way we all expected it to. His tenure as Prime Minister lasted from June 30, 1984 until September 17, 1984. Then he … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Who Would Want to be President, Really?

Posted on September 19, 2020 by cdsmiller17

If I’ve learned anything about the transition of one head-of-state to another, as seen in yesterday’s posts, it is a stress-filled time. You go from a normal politician, glad-handing with supporters and other well-wishers, to the isolation of being at … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

When Barry Met the Donald

Posted on September 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

First Meeting: November 10, 2016 @ 12:34 pm Again, I’m taking the timing of this event from a CTV News report on the day. It doesn’t take an experienced eye to see that there was a lot of tension being … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Day that Obama Found Out the Truth

Posted on September 18, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Meeting the Ex-Presidents on January 7, 2009 @ 11:51 am I’m taking my cue for the timing of this event from a Reuters report written that very morning. The private meeting between Bush and Obama would have been for about … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment