Tag Archives: Allies

The Modern Term is Political Spin

Posted on October 2, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Realpolitik Newspeak Over time, one wonders how original concepts get changed to more ‘pleasant’ sounding words. Although [Frank Luntz] would claim otherwise, he’s a spin doctor, a smear professional, and a master at misrepresenting policies to sway public opinion. He … Continue reading →

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Victory Doesn’t Happen Overnight, It Takes Time

Posted on August 25, 2024 by cdsmiller17

When you consider that Operation Overlord started the process on June 6, 1944, it took 80 days to finally achieve its objective of liberating Paris. That’s the equivalent of circumnavigating the world in a Jules Verne story. It would take … Continue reading →

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He was an American Friend Then, and He is Now

Posted on May 17, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Gilbert du Motier (Lafayette) (September 6, 1757 – May 20, 1834) It’s wonderful how things turn out. Yet another confirmed case of reincarnation (by Ahtum Re) links the revolutionary past with the present day (well, at least in the last … Continue reading →

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A Priest Almost Made Americans Overthrow Their Gov’t

Posted on October 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Charles Coughlin (October 25, 1891 – October 27, 1979) Again, there’s nothing new under the sun. American-style fascism was rampant in the 1930’s. At the forefront of the movement was a Roman Catholic priest who was born in Canada. He … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History XX

Posted on August 14, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Construction Begins on the Berlin Wall (August 13, 1961) Beginning at midnight on the 13th August 1961, East German police and army began to close the border with West Berlin. This was a very big deal then. It would, of course, exist … Continue reading →

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The Proof was in the Mincemeat Pudding

Posted on May 15, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Operation Husky (July 10, 1943) One of my past life memories centres around this episode in World War II. I was an American soldier, fighting in Italy. (And because of all the other lives I was living through, at the … Continue reading →

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Conflict: How to Win Friends and Influence People?

Posted on February 18, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Spectrum of Allies and Opponents No, how to divide and rule… May I remind you that when I pose a question in the title of a post, I am hinting that the answer is “NO”? The Freedom Blockade in Ottawa … Continue reading →

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Eleventh Hour, the Eleventh Day, the Eleventh Month

Posted on November 5, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The End of the Great War, 1918 For those who think that 11:11 is a new phenomenon, this was the original event. It was also when the seeds of the Second World War were planted. Although the actual signing took … Continue reading →

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Old Friends: not a merger, but an alliance

Posted on January 16, 2019 by cdsmiller17

Ford and Volkswagen First Ford announced that they weren’t going to make any more sedan cars. Then there were rumours about a merger with Volkswagen. Finally, they announced yesterday that Ford and VW would form an ‘alliance’ to build cars … Continue reading →

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Was Hillary Right?

Posted on July 21, 2018 by cdsmiller17

“You’re a Puppet” During the third Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump in 2016, their words became focused on the matter of one (or the other) being a ‘puppet’. After watching the video again last night and I … Continue reading →

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