Category Archives: history

Now, This is Starting to Get Very Weird…

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Horatio Nelson (September 18, 1758 [OS] – October 21, 1805) Luke Aaron was insistent that I look at Horatio Nelson, with respect as to whom he may have reincarnated as in the present time. Ordinarily, I would have been skeptical, … Continue reading →

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Problematic Hanoverian Monarchs, Part II

Posted on June 21, 2024 by cdsmiller17

George IV (August 12, 1762 – June 26, 1830) This individual was a bit of a heavyweight, at least in health terms. George IV was the eldest child of King George III and Queen Charlotte. He led an extravagant lifestyle that contributed … Continue reading →

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The House of Hanover Monarchs were Problematic

Posted on June 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

William IV (August 21, 1765 – June 20, 1837) Luke Aaron has suggested another couple of Napoleonic-era individuals who have reincarnated as Euro-skeptic politicians in the present age. I’m going to look at one of those individuals today, the other … Continue reading →

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He Served Two Kings with IV Designations, and Victoria

Posted on June 19, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (May 1, 1769 – Sep 14, 1852) I had an unspoken question when I wrote about Nigel Farage. Luke Aaron provided me with the answer. How Luke comes up with these connections is beyond … Continue reading →

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If You Understand What the End Goal Is, You’ll Know:

Posted on June 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Putin’s Plan Let’s face facts, it’s difficult at best to launch an invasion of another country, especially one that wants to join NATO. Russia is facing an awkward truth: if they don’t win and keep this strip of land, they … Continue reading →

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Agents of Chaos: to Divide and Conquer

Posted on June 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Sometimes you have to look back to see a clear path forward. And, sometimes, you have to admit to being duped. “No collusion, no collusion…” Sure, pull the other one. (Even Canadian politics has had its ‘outside’ influences, and we’re … Continue reading →

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Hero or Villain; Patriot or Traitor?

Posted on June 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edward Snowden (June 21, 1983) No matter which way you look at this individual, it took a lot of guts to be a whistleblower, even though his methods were questionable. In fact, almost 11 years later, he is still on … Continue reading →

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Is There Trouble in Paradise?

Posted on June 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Prince and Princess of Wales This is the essence of click-bait: writing about the British Royal Family is like writing about Hollywood relationships, such as the one between Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, people just can’t get enough of … Continue reading →

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Imagine Marrying into the British Royal Family

Posted on June 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Catherine, Princess of Wales (January 9, 1982) There has been a lot of speculation as to what is happening with Catherine, since the revelation of her cancer diagnosis and the subsequent medical treatments. Here it is, almost five months later, … Continue reading →

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Two Classic Disturbers of Sh*te born the Mid-1930’s

Posted on June 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dave Allen (July 6, 1936 – March 10, 2005) I used to watch Dave Allen on Canadian television, long before I moved to England in 1985. He was famous for being an Irish Roman Catholic who wasn’t afraid to make … Continue reading →

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