Tag Archives: United States history

What’s This: the Ides of July?

Posted on July 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Trump Shot At? Whatever the plan was, it doesn’t look like it was successful, unless it was a staged assassination attempt. To be sure, I raised the chart for the specific moment, as noted by observers at the rally. There … Continue reading →

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He Says It’s for Peace in Ukraine

Posted on July 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Victor Orbán (May 31, 1963) It’s always a little disconcerting when you start to realize that some world leaders are younger than yourself. This man is slightly younger than my ‘baby’ sister, Elizabeth. In the last few days, he’s been … Continue reading →

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Freudian Slipping Away? One “Riffs”, the Other Gaffes

Posted on July 12, 2024 by cdsmiller17

We all know what it’s like to say the wrong thing at the wrong time. It reveals what (or who) is really on our minds. When Biden introduced Zelenskyy as “President Putin”, yesterday, he quickly corrected himself. Last night, during … Continue reading →

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Not All Monsters Live Under the Bed

Posted on July 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Eric (2024) We watched episode one of this limited series on Netflix, last night. It is a mess of the worst of 1985 NYC: AIDS is killing people; homosexuality is bordering on pedophilia; kids go missing and parents are fighting … Continue reading →

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The “Evilution” of Politics

Posted on July 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Project 2025 I suspect that the Right to Far-Right of American politics were surprised that it took so long for the public to become aware of their proposed agenda, as spelled out in the documentation for Project 2025. Were the … Continue reading →

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Taking Responsibility for One’s Actions

Posted on July 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Is This the Result of Positive Thinking? We all sin. There’s no getting away from that truth. Most of us pay for our sins in small ways, and sometimes in large ways. But some think they are above the law, … Continue reading →

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Even a Broken Clock is Right Twice a Day

Posted on July 9, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Divine Prophecy I was watching a YouTube channel that purports to share God’s Word about what is going on in the world with politics and the environment. The YouTuber is a sincere Christian and he is trying his best to … Continue reading →

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Let the Mayhem Begin, Again

Posted on July 8, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) You wouldn’t guess that I’m an Eddie Murphy fan, would you? Silly as it seems, there’s something refreshing about visiting a 1980’s iconic character, 30 years later, after his 1994 revival. The only drawback … Continue reading →

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Lately, I’ve Been Thinking about Family, as a Concept

Posted on July 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Instant Family (2018) This film was yet another suggestion from Susan’s daughter. This one is on Netflix, even though it was a Paramount production. And, in my opinion, the only stable character in the whole show was the Bernese Mountain … Continue reading →

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Are the Media Suddenly in a Panic, on Purpose?

Posted on July 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Media Bias This illustration of media bias is from 2022. Until the first debate between Biden and Trump, I would have said that the positions had mostly stayed the same, then something went strangely awry. Most people would put the … Continue reading →

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