Tag Archives: politics

Donald J. Trump is Learning Firsthand…

Posted on August 2, 2023 by cdsmiller17

History is Written by the Victors It’s a truism I’ve referenced before when discussing the conquest of North America by Europeans. Now Trump is experiencing it personally. Amen.

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Is Jordan Peterson Out of Step with the Present Age?

Posted on August 1, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Jordan Peterson, Rudolf Steiner and Thomas Aquinas This image is apt, at least to our discussion. Jordan Peterson seems to be in a world of his own, without peers, and the psychology/media world are upset with him. Here are his … Continue reading →

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No One Compares 2 Her

Posted on July 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sinéad O’Connor (December 8, 1966 – July 26, 2023) The news today brought the sadness to life of a person whom we will all miss, even if she upset a few people along the way. Sinéad O’Connor passed today. We … Continue reading →

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When a TV Show Proves To Be Popular

Posted on July 23, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Yellowstone (Season 5, Part 1) Honestly, it’s a slap in the face for fans of a show when the network airing the latest season decides to monetize the viewing of their episodes. I refused to sign up to Paramount+ when … Continue reading →

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Could You Recognize Propaganda When You See It ?

Posted on July 22, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Sound of Freedom (2023) First thing: I have not, and will not, watch this film. It has a story line that borders on child exploitation. But that seems to be the point that the film producers are wanting to promote. … Continue reading →

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Young Love: Romeo and Juliet were a Legal Couple

Posted on July 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Age of Consent This is a very contentious subject matter. And yet, over time the lines of legality have shifted from younger to older. The first recorded age-of-consent law dates from 1275 in England; as part of its provisions on rape, … Continue reading →

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Once an Author, Always an Author?

Posted on July 7, 2023 by cdsmiller17

George Orwell (June 25, 1903 – January 21, 1950) I suppose it’s the fact that George Orwell died 19 days before I was born that made me finally want to look at this teller of truth. But is the timing … Continue reading →

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Today, in History, Amazon was Founded by…

Posted on July 5, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Jeff Bezos (January 12, 1964) This fact came up on my daily calendar. I then realized that I hadn’t looked at Jeff Bezos in detail before. When a person’s birth time is unknown, most astrology sites use dawn or noon … Continue reading →

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Hypothetical: What Happens if a Case is Built on a Lie?

Posted on July 3, 2023 by cdsmiller17

303 Creative v. Elenis (2023) Oh-oh. The US Supreme Court didn’t do its due diligence. A case brought before the court, which suggests that a person who has strong reasons for not wanting to build a website for a gay … Continue reading →

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Where Goes One, Go All (paraphrased)

Posted on July 2, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Alexander Lukashenko (August 30, 1954) Up until this past week, the world saw this man as merely Putin’s puppet. Now, a new sense of awareness is coming. Alexander Lukashenko has risen to the challenge and seemingly pulled off the impossible: … Continue reading →

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