Tag Archives: politics

The Reason We Mustn’t Ignore the Past

Posted on October 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Lessons from History My last two posts here have gone over like a lead balloon (that’s where Led Zeppelin got their name). In pondering why, I have come to the conclusion that no one wants to read about events and … Continue reading →

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The “America First” Slogan is Not New:

Posted on October 21, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ernest Lundeen (August 4, 1878 – August 31, 1940) Why would I purposely look at the life and death of a ‘minor’ figure in American politics? Because, my friends, there is nothing new under the sun. With an unknown birthtime, … Continue reading →

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“The Greater Good Trumps All Other Concerns”

Posted on October 17, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Steele Dossier (First Report – June 20, 2016) Well, the Steele dossier is back in the news. And what makes this more interesting is that this is a Bill Barr-instigated investigation by John Durham. Talk about biting someone (I … Continue reading →

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Does Anyone Really Care What Happened to This Man?

Posted on October 3, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Jimmy Hoffa (February 14, 1913 – July 30, 1975) So, here’s the thing: a mobster connected, former Teamsters’ Union president goes missing in the summer of 1975, and most people said, “Good riddance.” One less guy for the world to … Continue reading →

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It’s Not Only in the States:

Posted on October 2, 2022 by cdsmiller17

White Supremacy When you are a white Anglo Saxon Protestant male it is very difficult to accurately gauge how someone else (who is not) feels. I’ve tackled this subject matter before, but it is becoming more obvious every day that … Continue reading →

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Uh-Oh: Should Have Done His Chart First

Posted on September 28, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Raymond Dearie (June 4, 1944) When Trump thought he could find a “Special Master” who would be on his side, he chose a Judge who didn’t have a good time with the F.B.I. in the past. But that was then, … Continue reading →

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The New Canadian Leader of His Majesty’s Opposition

Posted on September 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Pierre Poilievre (June 3, 1979) Honestly, people, this man is just nine months older than my youngest child. (And my cousin, John, is concerned that Pierre Poilievre is being referred to as ‘Pee Pee’…) Why are political leaders allowed to … Continue reading →

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I Want You to Reflect on This Image

Posted on September 8, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Liberal-Democrats (UK) (1988)

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Meet the New Boss, Same as the Old Boss?

Posted on September 6, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Liz Truss (July 26, 1975) Ha, that was funny. My WordPress post just aligned the above image of Liz Truss to the centre (when I prompted a change): this seems to be significant for the way the United Kingdom is … Continue reading →

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In the Run-up to the American Midterm Elections:

Posted on September 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

A Gentle Reminder (usually attributed to Abraham Lincoln) Enough said?

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