Tag Archives: American

You Can Tell What Side a Site is on, by its…

Posted on September 20, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Clickbait It happens on both the Left and the Right of the political divide. One particular YouTube “prophecy” channel touted the idea that God told him that Kamala Harris is “spinning out of control.” It’s not difficult to see who … 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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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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Death of the American Dream:

Posted on April 9, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Death of a Salesman (February 10, 1949) I remember studying this play in high school. Even then, it seemed very old-fashioned. Set in the 1940’s, it chronicles the decline and fall of one man, Willy Loman, as he looks back … Continue reading →

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John Drake: America’s “Secret Agent” Man

Posted on September 26, 2020 by cdsmiller17

Patrick McGoohan (March 19, 1928 – January 13, 2009) I’m being a bit cheeky here, since John Drake’s and Patrick McGoohan’s birth time and date are identical. And (t)he(y) was/were born in Astoria, New York. That’s surprising. But Patrick may … Continue reading →

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