Tag Archives: politics

Question: What’s the MacGuffin?

Posted on November 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Answer: The Maltese Falcon Alfred Hitchcock is the master of the MacGuffin. It’s a plot device that carries the story along, but really is of no interest to the viewer. From Wikipedia: “It might be a Scottish name, taken from … Continue reading →

Posted in history, showbusiness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

More Scheer Hypocrisy

Posted on November 8, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Calls for an Apology Last night’s CBC news program The National had a lot of political stories, but one segment made me sit up and say, “What!?” That sequence was about the resolution to an issue that was raised by … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Just Add a Pinch of Blonde Rice

Posted on November 7, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Front Runner First of all, I have not seen this movie. That said, I remember the scandal that brewed around Gary Hart’s run for the Democratic Presidential Candidacy of 1987-8. In America, the term ‘ladies man’ took on a … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Gunning for the People

Posted on October 29, 2018 by cdsmiller17

The Right to Bear Arms Today, I’d like to take aim at the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution. “A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , , , | 2 Comments

What the Blazing Heck!?

Posted on October 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Mel Brooks’ Blazing Saddles Do you remember this one? If you want to understand what’s going on in the new Wild West of America, take a look back at Mel Brooks’ masterpiece. In 2008, the American people hired a new sheriff: … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia, showbusiness | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Blowing Up the Opposition

Posted on October 24, 2018 by cdsmiller17

“Suspicious” Devices in the Mail One was found in George Soros’ mailbox yesterday. That alerted the police to a potential threat to other liberals. Today, the rest were delivered. This is unprecedented. Two former Democratic Presidents were targeted. But this … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

This “Hack” Saw the Truth

Posted on October 19, 2018 by cdsmiller17

About the Saudi Crown Prince Jamal Khashoggi gave his life exposing the Saudi leadership under MBS (the media have decided his initials are enough, now). I asked for some insight into what happened to him, and received this flash of … Continue reading →

Posted in history, paranoia | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Lindsey Graham: “I’m Pleased as Punch”

Posted on October 9, 2018 by cdsmiller17

This gallery contains 2 photos.

    What he actually said was: “I’m as happy as a clam!” The difference is my hearing things in the English idiom.

More Galleries | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Kavanaugh/Ford: He Said, She Said

Posted on September 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus This clever book attempts to highlight, using an Astrological metaphor, that men and women are coming from two totally different places when it comes to relationship issues. Nowhere is this more obvious … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Michael Moore’s Prediction

Posted on September 18, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  Canadian Bacon (1995) Thousands of former employees are outraged with military businessman R.J. Hacker (G. D. Spradlin), who had closed down his weapons manufacturing plant, Hacker Dynamics. At a conference held at the former plant, he pins the blame … Continue reading →

Posted in history, showbusiness | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment