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What a Person Says is Actually What is in Their Heart

Posted on June 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Projection Psychological projection is a defence mechanism of alterity concerning “inside” content mistaken to be coming from the “outside” Other. It forms the basis of empathy by the projection of personal experiences to understand someone else’s subjective world. In its malignant forms, it is a defense mechanism in which the ego defends itself against disowned and … Continue reading →

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Is This Man the UK Version of Trump?

Posted on June 5, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Nigel Farage (April 3, 1964) I’ve tried to ignore his presence on the world stage, but somehow he cannot let go of the idea that the UK is waiting for him to be Prime Minister. Really? (Stranger things have happened, … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Funny How Bible Scripture Can Be Relevant?

Posted on June 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

“At the Last Trump…” (1 Corinthians 15:52) The full passage reads, as follows: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we … Continue reading →

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I’m Beginning to Resemble a Comic Strip Character

Posted on May 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Milquetoast (1937?) . Susan bought me a book last weekend. It was about Trump, but from the perspective of a right-wing political fan. I don’t want to read it. But I considered doing enough research on its author in order … Continue reading →

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After the Roman Civil War, He Wrote “The Aeneid”

Posted on May 26, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Virgil (October 15, 70 BC – September 21, 19 BC) His nose had taken a bit of a beating, but this image looks like it had been re-plastered. Maybe someone cut off his nose to spite his face. (Check out … Continue reading →

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Is He the Right Lawyer for Mr. Trump?

Posted on May 17, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Todd Blanche (August 6, 1974) For the most part the defense of Donald Trump has been a haphazard affair. In fact, there were points in the cross-examination of Michael Cohen when (especially at the start) Blanche made it about himself. … Continue reading →

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The End of a Decade-Long Bromance

Posted on May 15, 2024 by cdsmiller17

False Business Records? (May 14, 2024) I was inspired to write this post, following yesterday’s testimony by Michael Cohen in Donald Trump’s election interference case. Some have likened it to a divorce proceeding. And with the animosity on display, I … Continue reading →

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Every Would-Be Emperor Meets His Waterloo Eventually

Posted on May 14, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Lake Tahoe, Nevada (July 13, 2006) This one thought kept me awake for most of the night: was the meeting of Donald Trump and Stormy Daniels written in the stars? I decided to research the timings, according to stories from … Continue reading →

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Was It Prescience or Propaganda?

Posted on May 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Captain America: Civil War (2014) I caught the second half of this movie on television, Saturday night. I suppose it provided a sensation for the viewing public, along the lines of Superman and Batman fighting each other in “Batman v … Continue reading →

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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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