Tag Archives: Trump

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 →

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Not the Reaction Trump Expected

Posted on September 26, 2018 by cdsmiller17

Embarrassment Yesterday, Donald Trump delivered a speech to the United Nations General Assembly. In other words, to world leaders from everywhere else. As is his wont, he boasted about how good his administration is, compared to every other American government … Continue reading →

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Trump and the Law

Posted on August 25, 2018 by cdsmiller17

American Values and Traditions I read an interesting article today about why Trump supporters believe he is not corrupt. I suggest that you click on the above link and read it, too, before I continue my post. Done? Good, then … Continue reading →

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Call for the Priest!

Posted on August 22, 2018 by cdsmiller17

An Evil Spirit Needs Exorcism I saw this image on Facebook and couldn’t resist ‘borrowing’ it. The blending of that iconic scene in The Exorcist and a night-time shot of the White House is too clever to ignore. I don’t know who … Continue reading →

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History Repeats Itself

Posted on August 20, 2018 by cdsmiller17

  Until the Lessons are Learned Yesterday, President Trump likened the Mueller Special Investigation into the Russian meddling in the 2016 Election to the Army-McCarthy hearings of the early 1950’s. On the CBC, when it reported this on The National, … Continue reading →

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Helsinki Summit: No Punch & Judy Show

Posted on July 17, 2018 by cdsmiller17

What Did You Expect, Really? Trump and Putin have met before in private, at least twice, to my recollection. And each time, no one else (except interpreters, I presume) were in attendance and we have been none the wiser about … Continue reading →

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Total Eclipse of the Heart

Posted on August 6, 2017 by cdsmiller17

Solar Eclipse 2017 There has been a bit of excitement concerning the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21st. As always there is a lunar eclipse that happens two weeks before which is also important. But the more significant is what … Continue reading →

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