Tag Archives: Russia

Writing Yourself into the History Books

Posted on April 22, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Veni, Vidi, Vici I remember reading The Gallic Wars by Julius Caesar in Latin in Grade 10. The above-noted statement cannot be found there. (And for those whose Latin is a bit rusty, it means “I came, I saw, I … Continue reading →

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

Will He Be the New Boss (Same as the Old Boss)?

Posted on March 31, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Alexander Bortnikov (November 15, 1951) This man is the Director of the FSB (formerly the KGB). He is considered by many to be the next President of Russia, after Putin steps down (or is forced out, somehow). Change the head, … Continue reading →

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

Yesterday in History X

Posted on March 31, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Alaska Purchase (March 30, 1867) On this day in 1867: The U.S. buys Alaska from Russia for US$7.2 million. Big deal, eh? ‘Historian Ellis Paxson Oberholtzer summarized the minority opinion of some American newspaper editors who opposed the purchase: … Continue reading →

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

How Anything Happens, Against All Odds

Posted on March 11, 2022 by cdsmiller17

The Tipping Point (2013 Edition) My son got this book for me, for my 72nd birthday. Thanks, Derek. After reading most of my other books from my birthday, I am starting to settle on this one. The title alone has … Continue reading →

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

Question: Who Will Succeed, Zelenskyy or Putin?

Posted on March 10, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Psycard Reading, Today Seems dumb to even attempt a double-headed question, but it came out that way as I was shuffling the cards. As you can see I got a NO on one side and a YES on the other, … Continue reading →

Posted in history | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Putin: Be Careful What You Ask For…

Posted on March 9, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Tarot: 7 of Swords This is my three-thousand-and-first post. I may be starting to write about other divinatory processes. As I sat down to write this, the Seven of Swords came to mind, so I decided to go with that … Continue reading →

Posted in paranoia | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

War Is Hell, for Everyone Involved

Posted on March 5, 2022 by cdsmiller17

An Army Marches on Its Stomach Admittedly, this quote has been floating around my mental space for a week, now. It was prompted by the idea that Putin wanted to ‘conquer’ Ukraine as quickly as possible. Having a 61 km … Continue reading →

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

In the Past, Autocratic Rulers were Shot

Posted on March 4, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Czar Nicholas II of Russia (May 18, 1868 – July 17, 1918) I said I would contemplate who Roger Ailes was in a prior life. I got this individual. Why? Because of the way Ailes ‘ruled’ the Fox News Network: … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Spiritual “Brothers in Arms”?

Posted on February 27, 2022 by cdsmiller17

‘WWG1WGA” Does this thinking still apply, today? Is this why Zelenskyy is chiding the Western powers for standing at a distance and watching the events unfold in his precious country? And why didn’t NATO allow Ukraine to become part of … Continue reading →

Posted in history, spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Ukraine’s Resistance to the Russian Invasion

Posted on February 26, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Better Dead Than Red It’s a Cold War slogan, but one that encapsulates the unexpected strength of feeling among Ukrainians. Putin thought that the very fact that his troops could cross the line between their two countries with impunity would … Continue reading →

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