Tag Archives: United States history

Donald J. Trump is Learning Firsthand…

Posted on August 2, 2023 by cdsmiller17

History is Written by the Victors It’s a truism I’ve referenced before when discussing the conquest of North America by Europeans. Now Trump is experiencing it personally. Amen.

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From Wales to Walla Walla, Washington

Posted on July 31, 2023 by cdsmiller17

William W. Davies (August 9, 1833 – November 26, 1906) Now, most of us would ask, “Who the hell is William W. Davies?” myself included. This is the man who wanted to bring the Kingdom of Heaven down to earth. … Continue reading →

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Yesterday in History XXII

Posted on July 31, 2023 by cdsmiller17

USA Adopts “In God We Trust” Motto (July 30, 1956) It’s a shame that, as a country, the United States of America does act like it believes this motto. There is one inconjunct: I wonder what that means? Venus Inconjunct … Continue reading →

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When He Died, The Truth DID Out Him

Posted on July 29, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Raymond Burr (May 21, 1917 – September 12, 1993) We all love our heroes, even willing to forgive their foibles, whatever they were. The portrayer of Perry Mason was no different, especially those of us who watched him when we … Continue reading →

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One Man’s Sudden Death Became Immortalized

Posted on July 27, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Cocaine Bear: The True Story (2023) It’s the stuff that legends are made of. Someone comes across a dead black bear, with a duffle bag attached to a parachute lying nearby, and the story grows from that. But the bear … Continue reading →

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Let Him Who Is Without Sin Among You…

Posted on July 26, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Be the First to Cast a Stone at Her (John 8:7) They call it ‘projection’. Psychologically, we see in others what we don’t want to see in ourselves. In politics, this comes out as ‘but what about…?’ In the States … Continue reading →

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When a TV Show Proves To Be Popular

Posted on July 23, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Yellowstone (Season 5, Part 1) Honestly, it’s a slap in the face for fans of a show when the network airing the latest season decides to monetize the viewing of their episodes. I refused to sign up to Paramount+ when … Continue reading →

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Young Love: Romeo and Juliet were a Legal Couple

Posted on July 14, 2023 by cdsmiller17

The Age of Consent This is a very contentious subject matter. And yet, over time the lines of legality have shifted from younger to older. The first recorded age-of-consent law dates from 1275 in England; as part of its provisions on rape, … Continue reading →

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What’s Behind His Rivalry with Elon Musk?

Posted on July 12, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Mark Zuckerberg (May 14, 1984) Obviously, something’s going on behind the scenes. Reincarnation may be the reason. This chart is (perhaps) correct. But, as proof of reincarnation, it needs a link to the birth and death charts of someone in … Continue reading →

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She was the Original “Funny Girl”

Posted on July 10, 2023 by cdsmiller17

Fanny Brice (October 29, 1891 – May 29, 1951) Fanny Brice (especially as Baby Snooks) was a very funny lady. She also died too young (59). Since this chart is timed for 3 minutes after midnight, it rightly is considered … Continue reading →

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