Category Archives: paranoia

As a Former “Moonie”, He has Insight into Trump

Posted on May 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Steven Hassan, a former member of Sun Myung Moon’s Unification Church who escaped from mind control and built a career as a cult deprogrammer, argues in his new book that Trump is a cult leader whose followers are captive to … Continue reading →

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We are Witnesses to the Idea that:

Posted on April 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied Three court cases yesterday demonstrated that the criminal process is a long, slow-moving train. And, sometimes, the train can get derailed from reaching its logical destination. What is it that people really want? Naturally, to … Continue reading →

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Is It Just Me or Was This All for Show?

Posted on April 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Iran Bombards Israel with Missiles and Drones Sabre-rattling, again, or just retaliation for the Iran Embassy bombing in Damascus? Sure, it looked spectacular, but what does it mean for both the Israelis and the Iranians? They look like fireworks displays: … Continue reading →

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Factual Clarification or Media Manipulation?

Posted on April 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Seven World Central Kitchen Volunteers Killed in Gaza (April 2, 2024) Honestly, I dislike being fooled. If an image is being shown around the world of a war in Gaza atrocity, I would prefer the unvarnished truth. It was the … Continue reading →

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There’s One Born Every Minute

Posted on March 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

All that’s advertised is not necessarily Truth. Sometimes, it’s just a way to get your money.

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No One is Supposed to be Above the Law

Posted on March 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

But the Courts Seem to be Bending Over Backwards for Trump Are they afraid of looking prejudiced against him? Or are they trying to keep his appeal options few and far between? One last thought: are they afraid of his … Continue reading →

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The Use of the Imperative “Now!” in Advertising

Posted on March 4, 2024 by cdsmiller17

We’re all used to the “Call now!” instruction in ads. This is based on the request we all heard from our mother when she gave us a chore to do, and then added “now” to the sentence to show us … Continue reading →

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American Misanthropy?

Posted on March 3, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Leave The World Behind (2023) In case of emergency, break the glass! To say we are ill-prepared for a total breakdown of society is an understatement. Recent headlines have highlighted the risk of Russia using nuclear weapons in space to … Continue reading →

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Why I Haven’t Been Writing as Much Lately

Posted on March 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Computer Breakdown It never rains, but it pours. Last Monday, my computer monitor decided it had had enough. I thought the simple solution would be to replace it, which I did. But the new one wouldn’t work either, until I … Continue reading →

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Especially in War:

Posted on February 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Need I say more?

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