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Tag Archives: Russia
Ukraine: Setting Things Straight
Is Europe, with the acquiescence of Biden, about to cave before Russian aggression? As the Russian invasion of Ukraine approaches it’s 4th month of slaughter, some NATO members are talking about pushing Ukraine to give up a portion of its … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, Russia, Ukraine, United States
Tagged 1956, 1968, 2019, Appeasement, Biological Weapon, Chamberlain, Chemical Weapon, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, Kurds, NATO, Nuclear Weapon, Prague Summer, Russia, Ukraine, United States
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Setting the Record Straight
I have come to the conclusion that Humanity is too stupid to live. Every day is chock-full of examples, both by individuals and groups, of short-sighted, self-serving, decisions that are clearly self-destructive. Gun control is one example. Good Guys With … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Democracy, Public Health, Public Safety, United States
Tagged 2nd Amendment, Christian White Nationalist, Fox News, GOP, Gun Violence, Republicans, Russia, Uvalde, White Nationalists
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Ukraine: Whispers from the Past
Last night I was up until 2:30am, watching the news coming from Ukraine. It was a very cold, dark night. Putin has unleashed the dogs-of-war on a peaceful people. This moment has been coming for years, a gathering gloom on … Continue reading
Posted in Democracy, History, Justice, Politics, United States
Tagged Cyber-Attack, Cyber-War, Fifth Column, Infrastructure, Judoka, Russia, Ukraine, Vladimir Putin, War
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Memorial Day 2021: What Did They Die For?
Another day of remembrance. Another day when Americans traditionally pause to reflect on the military history of the United States and the sacrifices made to keep us the “land of the free and home of the brave.” This Memorial Day, … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, History, Politics, United States
Tagged Autocrat, Big Lie, Bigotry, Civil War, Memorial Day, Nazi, Oligarchs, Russia
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WAR
We are at War! Just as certainly as the Greatest Generation was during World War 2, we are now too. Today the war is a shadow war, undeclared, yet just as real. Americans are suffering and dying. We have been … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Citizenship, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, History, Politics, United States
Tagged Attacked, Coup d"etat, Cyber Attack, Frontline, Propaganda, Ransomware, Republicans, Russia, Traitor, Victory, Vote, Voter Suppression, War
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9/11 And A Traitor Is President
Today is 9/11. Nineteen years ago, today, the United States was attacked, and 3,000 Americans died. Since then at least another 3,000 have died due to exposure to toxic substances released by the destruction of the Twin Towers. This day … Continue reading
Posted in Being American, Blog, Citizenship, Climate Change, Coup d"etat, Democracy, Ethics and Morality, Mental Health, Politics, United States, Vote
Tagged 9/11, Betrayal, Iran, Kurds, NATO, Nuclear Treaty, Putin, Russia, Traitor, Treachery, Treason, Trump, Vote
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