Every nation revises history. They leave out the bad bits — slaughters of the innocent, unjust wars against minorities and civilians. They invent heroes, turn defeats into victories. American history is no different. It’s relatively easy to make our history… Read More ›
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AMERICAN MYTHOLOGY – Marilyn Armstrong
Every nation revises history. They leave out the bad bits — slaughters of the innocent, unjust wars against minorities and civilians. They invent heroes, turn defeats into victories. American history is no different. It’s relatively easy to make our history… Read More ›
THE MYTHOLOGY OF AMERICA FOR AMERICANS – Marilyn Armstrong
Every nation revises history. They leave out the bad bits — slaughters of the innocent, unjust wars against minorities and civilians. They invent heroes, turn defeats into victories. American history is no different. It’s relatively easy to make our history… Read More ›
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION FOR THE UNKNOWING – Marilyn Armstrong
Every nation revises history. They leave out the bad bits — slaughters of the innocent, unjust wars against minorities and civilians. They invent heroes, turn defeats into victories. American history is no different. It’s relatively easy to make our history… Read More ›
HATE, ANGER AND SOCIAL MEDIA
A Firestorm of Misinformation, Rich Paschall There are always items in the news that bring out the social media commentators. There’s the economy, some collusion, and Supreme Court appointments. There are Trade tariffs and Trade Agreements. There is religious freedom and… Read More ›
STUPID IS AS STUPID DOES
The Elephant in the Room, by Rich Paschall Let’s talk about it, shall we? I am referring to the elephant. No, not a Ringling Brothers elephant. That matter has been resolved to almost everyone’s satisfaction. I say “almost” because there… Read More ›
WHO DO YOU TRUST?
It’s Not A Game, by Rich Paschall Many game shows are centered around the idea of trust. Whom do you trust to answer a question correctly or perform a task accurately? This critical questions is, of course, tied to the… Read More ›
WHAT U.S. STATES WANTED TO SECEDE IN 2012?
Not one single state filed anything suggesting secession. Why? First, because no state government was stupid enough to lose the benefits they get from the central government. Secession is illegal. The Civil War decided the issue and there’s no going… Read More ›
SEND IN THE CLOWNS
My father was not a wise man, but a smart one who knew how to make money. He was a lifelong Democrat, small businessman and other things I would prefer not to delve into right now. A big part of… Read More ›
DEAR LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD
A Citizen’s Open Letter, Richard Paschall Dear Leader, There are a number of problems in the world I would like to call to your attention in case you have not yet had time to notice them. First, there is this… Read More ›
HATE, ANGER AND SOCIAL MEDIA
A Firestorm of Misinformation, Rich Paschall There are always items in the news that bring out the social media commentators. There’s the economy, Obama Care, and campaign finance laws. There are Pipelines and Trade Agreements. There is religious freedom and freedom… Read More ›
IT IS SO ORDERED
Equality and the Supreme Court, Rich Paschall While the Supreme Court decision on gay marriage was expected by some, it was a total shock to others. Nevertheless, people took to the street to celebrate their activism. Many had demonstrated in front… Read More ›