Tag Archives: United States history

Agents of Chaos: to Divide and Conquer

Posted on June 16, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Sometimes you have to look back to see a clear path forward. And, sometimes, you have to admit to being duped. “No collusion, no collusion…” Sure, pull the other one. (Even Canadian politics has had its ‘outside’ influences, and we’re … Continue reading →

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Hero or Villain; Patriot or Traitor?

Posted on June 13, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Edward Snowden (June 21, 1983) No matter which way you look at this individual, it took a lot of guts to be a whistleblower, even though his methods were questionable. In fact, almost 11 years later, he is still on … Continue reading →

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Moral: Your Past Always Catches Up With You

Posted on June 11, 2024 by cdsmiller17

The Outfit (2022) This sleeper of a story is presently on Netflix. We watched it over the weekend. Ordinarily, I wouldn’t even have bothered with it, but when you’re at someone else’s home, you go along for the ride. The … Continue reading →

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Two Classic Disturbers of Sh*te born the Mid-1930’s

Posted on June 10, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Dave Allen (July 6, 1936 – March 10, 2005) I used to watch Dave Allen on Canadian television, long before I moved to England in 1985. He was famous for being an Irish Roman Catholic who wasn’t afraid to make … Continue reading →

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Just Fox News Spin? But He Has Criticized Bragg’s Case

Posted on June 7, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Mitt Romney (March 12, 1947) I am usually circumspect when it comes to calling out politicians (in any country) for their disingenuous comments about events outside their purview. In this case, I couldn’t help but wonder why Romney has been … Continue reading →

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What a Person Says is Actually What is in Their Heart

Posted on June 6, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Projection Psychological projection is a defence mechanism of alterity concerning “inside” content mistaken to be coming from the “outside” Other. It forms the basis of empathy by the projection of personal experiences to understand someone else’s subjective world. In its malignant forms, it is a defense mechanism in which the ego defends itself against disowned and … Continue reading →

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Isn’t It Funny How Bible Scripture Can Be Relevant?

Posted on June 1, 2024 by cdsmiller17

“At the Last Trump…” (1 Corinthians 15:52) The full passage reads, as follows: In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we … Continue reading →

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I Neglected To Do This Man’s Chart, Way Back When

Posted on May 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Bob Lazar (January 26, 1959) Funny, isn’t it? I have tried to be scrupulous about making sure that all the ‘i’s are dotted and the ‘t’s crossed, but sometimes I just gap it, which I only realize much, much later … Continue reading →

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The Timing Speaks for Itself

Posted on May 31, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Jury: “We Have Reached a Verdict” I won’t belabour this point. The event chart, which I have set for 5:00 pm yesterday, says it all. A Yod points at the Ascendant @ 1° Scorpio 29′. It is formed by an … Continue reading →

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I’m Beginning to Resemble a Comic Strip Character

Posted on May 28, 2024 by cdsmiller17

Milquetoast (1937?) . Susan bought me a book last weekend. It was about Trump, but from the perspective of a right-wing political fan. I don’t want to read it. But I considered doing enough research on its author in order … Continue reading →

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