Tag Archives: politics

Are You One of Them?

Posted on December 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Ordinary People If you answered in the affirmative, you are not alone. But there is a trap, here: feeling ‘ordinary’, you may not recognize the fact that you can do extraordinary things. Or so we are being constantly told. Now, … Continue reading →

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“Save the Children” Finger Pointer is Found Out

Posted on December 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Phil Godlewski (June 26, 1983) QAnon has a lot to answer for. Not least is this individual, Phil Godlewski, one of their leaders. Now, The Daily Beast is not the most reliable tabloid news outlet, but it usually doesn’t purposely … Continue reading →

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Where did This Word Came From?

Posted on November 29, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Gaslighting Honestly, one day you’ve never heard of a word, and the next it’s everywhere. How does that happen? Gaslighting is a colloquialism, loosely defined as manipulating someone so as to make them question their own reality. The term derives from the title of the … Continue reading →

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And The Results Are (Not Quite) In…

Posted on November 13, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The 2022 American Midterm Elections It’s a very nebulous business, predicting elections. Obviously, the pundits got it wrong, but Michael Moore didn’t. Also, Cash Peters looked at a lot of individual races, and although he never sees who wins or … Continue reading →

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In Dreams, a Lychee is Not a Lychee; It’s…

Posted on November 12, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Stephen Lecce (November 26, 1986) My mind is playing pun tricks on me again, mainly because I’m not particularly interested in looking at a minor politician in the Ontario Parliament. But the Universe must have a different purpose, here. So, … Continue reading →

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Just a Reminder that the Midterm Elections are Built on:

Posted on November 5, 2022 by cdsmiller17

A House of Cards It is only after the voters have had they collective voices heard will we know what they really think. Everything up until that point is political spin (in other words, not real). So, I will refrain … Continue reading →

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When All Else Fails, Sue the B*stards

Posted on November 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Trump: Plaintiff in Chief It occurred to me last week that Donald Trump likes to think that there is an Art of the Deal. I’ve said before that it’s actually the Art of the Steal. Most of the time, he … Continue reading →

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Is This a Prophecy of Some Sort?

Posted on November 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Night of the Living Dead I’m in the middle of my own personal nightmare (my COVID patch). Last night’s dream, therefore, doesn’t need to make sense, to make sense. It was a mashup of several things and, even now, I’m … Continue reading →

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When Something is Not Meant to Succeed

Posted on November 1, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Paul Pelosi Attack (October 28, 2022) I have waited for the publicity dust to settle somewhat, before offering my take on what went down in the wee hours of Friday morning. The timing is so specific, how could I resist? … Continue reading →

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Young Man, You’re in the Army Now!

Posted on October 30, 2022 by cdsmiller17

All Quiet on the Western Front (2022) This is probably the first time I’ve seen a film about what it was like for a German foot soldier during the Great War. It wasn’t a great war, at least not on … Continue reading →

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