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The Day the French Republic Really Began

Execution of Louis XVI (January 21, 1793) Just to remind everyone, this is what happens to autocratic rulers and leaders when the people revolt. This chart is about as accurate as one can get when documenting someone’s demise. And, no … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts About the US Elections, This Year

“It’s a Tie” If you are a pundit, you will have an informed opinion. If you’re an ordinary person, you will have hopes and fears. If you’re a politician, you’ll have your fingers crossed. The world is holding its breath. … Continue reading

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Don’t Look at That; Look at This!

Distraction The American public are down to the final two weeks of the 2024 election cycle, and probably for the first time in my experience, I can see some sleight-of-hand going on in the main stream media (MSM). It’s nothing … Continue reading

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On Both Sides of the Political Divide, Everywhere

Wishful Thinking Right now, three countries that I know of are gearing up for a General Election. In the States, it looks like it could be a Biden-Trump rematch; in Canada, Pierre Poilievre hopes to unseat Justin Trudeau, finally; and … Continue reading

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How to Make Your Mark and Leave Your Stamp on Life

Julian Calendar Starts (January 1, 45 BCE) Julius Caesar liked to be a gamechanger when it came to the Republic of Rome. He saw that there were too many calendars in operation through the Roman conquered lands, so he decided … Continue reading

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Holy Sh*t, Batman, They’re Looking for a “Red Caesar”

In Order To Save America Just when you thought it couldn’t happen in the States, a rightwing thinktank group has decided that the Republic needs a Dictator to rule an updated Roman Empire version of America. Haven’t they seen how … Continue reading

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Fifty-Five Years of Independence has Led to This:

The Republic of Barbados (November 30, 2021) Yesterday was the first day of the Republic of Barbados. I wonder what that looks like StarLogically… Well, that’s a nice surprise: two incnjuncts, both of which are symbolic of this action. Moon … Continue reading

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So, That Leaves This Last Man Standing

Patrick Leahy (May 31, 1940) The extended comparison of Roman Emperors with United States Presidents leaves just one position unaccounted for: who would be the likely fourth person if history repeated itself. I’m not entirely sure Patrick Leahy is the … Continue reading

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Hypothetical Question: What Happens If History Repeats Itself?

The Year of Four Emperors (69 AD) It’s no exaggeration to suggest that the United States is going through a similar situation that the Roman Empire did in 69 AD. After Nero committed (assisted) suicide, four men in succession took … Continue reading

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Ah, That Clears Everything Up, to My Understanding

The United States of America is NOT a Democracy See, we’ve been viewing the States all wrong, since forever. It is supposed to be a servant of the people, not a government. Think SPQR, and you’ll finally get a glimpse … Continue reading

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