Category Archives: history

He’s Been a Man of Sorrows Most of His Adult Life

George Soros (August 12, 1930) Lately, the GOP have taken to bandying his name about as if he were everything they fear (or wish he was backing them instead of the opposition). George Soros perhaps has TOO much money and … Continue reading

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Was He the One that Pulled the Trigger that Killed RFK?

Sirhan Sirhan (March 19, 1944) In my book “At This Point in Time” I looked at Robert F. Kennedy’s assassination. My ‘guess’ at the time was that J. Edgar Hoover might have had something to do with it. But I … Continue reading

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Trump Calls Him DeSanctimonious; Maybe He is

Ron DeSantis (September 14, 1978) Until yesterday, I’d never heard Ron DeSantis speak. All that has changed now. I’m not impressed. Everyone on CNN called his use of ‘porn star’ and ‘hush-money’ in his answer inspired, but I have my … Continue reading

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The Most Progressive Democrat is Left Out in the Cold

Bernie Sanders (September 8, 1941) I have a fondness for Bernie Sanders. He’s had a bit of a hard time getting his views heard by the other Democrats, but what he says makes sense, especially when discussing helping senior citizens … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Woman of the Hour/Year/Decade

Stormy Daniels (March 17, 1979) Funny, isn’t it? Michael Cohen went to prison for lying on Donald Trump’s behalf. He changed his tune when Trump didn’t come to his defence. He then told everyone and his uncle that that ‘hush-money’ … Continue reading

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Tucker Carlson’s Take on the January 6th Insurrection:

“Mostly Peaceful Chaos” Obviously, he was watching an alternate version of the tapes, that Kevin McCarthy provided him with. But, is he blameless for what happened? Will he be implicated? Let’s take a look at his part in the affray. … Continue reading

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Conspiracy: Lies Just to Please His Audience?

Tucker Carlson (May 16, 1969) According to MSNBC’s ALL IN with Chris Hayes, Tucker Carlson used to be a teller of absolute truth. Then he moved to Fox News, where the almighty dollar took hold of his soul. So, what … Continue reading

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He was Brought Down by Lying about having WMD

Saddam Hussein (April 28, 1937 – December 30, 2006) They called him the “Butcher of Baghdad”. He held total control over Iraqi lives for almost 25 years. He styled himself after Joseph Stalin, hence the mustache as his signature image. … Continue reading

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How England Lost Its MoJo in 1901 When Victoria Died

Innovation: The History of England Volume VI This was a birthday gift from Susan’s daughter, Tracy, almost a month late. Nevertheless, Peter Ackroyd is my favourite English historian, so I didn’t mind the belated birthday present. (I also have Volume … Continue reading

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And Just to Prove the Theory, John the Baptist is:

Merlin He’s the ‘wild man’ who inaugurates the legendary hero’s journey, and acts as his guide and mentor.

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