Category Archives: paranoia

@TheGoodGodAbove

Posted on February 18, 2019 by cdsmiller17

I know this seems a bit of a stretch, but I suspect that the idea of a God Account on Facebook in the hit TV show God Friended Me may have been inspired by this Twitter account. Over the years, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son?

Posted on February 16, 2019 by cdsmiller17

“Fuddle Duddle” first uttered, 48 years ago today Does Junior want to say the same? “Just watch me…”

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Advertising Tricks: How Much? Too Much

Posted on February 10, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Let’s face it, the world can be a confusing place just as it is. Now put yourself in a young person’s place who is just starting to live in their own home. No problem? We’ll see… A classical look from … Continue reading →

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Optics: Is the PMO Transparent Enough?

Posted on February 8, 2019 by cdsmiller17

SNC-Lavalin It’s an election year. The Conservatives are hoping to find a chink in Trudeau’s armour. They are practically manufacturing scenarios to oust the Liberals from Parliament. In other words, whatever works. But being in power also means having the … Continue reading →

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Is Barbra the New Mona?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by cdsmiller17
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State of Dis Union 2019

Posted on February 6, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Democratic Women Dressed in White As far as protests go, this one was a quiet revolution. It also brought into stark focus the difference between the two parties. One side is riding on the black coattails of a populist President, … Continue reading →

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Why I Quit:

Posted on January 31, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Facebook We are social creatures, all of us. When Facebook came along, everyone embraced the chance to share their thoughts, photos and status changes with friends and family. And they did it willingly. My foray onto this platform was prompted … Continue reading →

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Loyalty: Cuts Both Ways

Posted on January 29, 2019 by cdsmiller17

The answer to yesterday’s question “Why Lie?” Funny, isn’t it? The answer about Donald Trump’s troubles has been there from the very beginning when he fired James Comey as Director of the FBI: “I need loyalty, I expect loyalty.” It’s … Continue reading →

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Why Lie?

Posted on January 28, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Is It Just the Nature of Public Life? Politicians lie. Everybody knows that. Is it because we ‘can’t handle the truth’? A couple of days ago, a Washington Post report asked the same question, referencing the fact that Robert Mueller’s … Continue reading →

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This is News?

Posted on January 27, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Earth Hit by Mars-size Planet Sometimes, it takes a while for science to catch up. Take this news story for example: More than 4.4 billion years ago, scientists believe, a Mars-size planet dubbed Theia slammed into the proto-Earth, blasting huge … Continue reading →

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