Author Archives: johnrachel

Matthew Hoh Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 12, 2023 by johnrachel

Most recently and most admirably, Matthew Hoh ran this past election cycle for Senate, representing North Carolina. His bid was unsuccessful for the usual reasons, chiefly among them big money in politics. But I suspect there was another decisive factor. … Continue reading →

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Margaret Kimberley Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 10, 2023 by johnrachel

“Hegemons don’t have friends”, notes Margaret Kimberley. “They only have enemies and vassals.” That’s why the U.S. in its attempt to rule the world is becoming so disrespected and despised — and of course distrusted and feared. Margaret Kimberley doesn’t hold back one iota in this thought-provoking interview. Continue reading →

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William J. Astore Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 8, 2023 by johnrachel

As a former Lt. Colonel in the Air Force, William J. Astore knows the military. He’s seen how the closed loop of the DOD and the commercial defense industries has exponentially grown and now disproportionately determines the priorities and direction of America’s dealings with the rest of the world. Continue reading →

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Scott Ritter Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 6, 2023 by johnrachel

Here we look at the realities of the international power struggle unfolding in real time, specifically addressing the role of the U.S. in the tensions, and its capacity to reduce them. We hope to discover paradigm-shift ideas for improving the prospects for peace. Today’s interview focuses on five questions. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Let it snow! Let it snow!

Posted on January 29, 2023 by johnrachel

I believe that new records were set for Tambasasayama earlier this week. The temperature plunged to -13º C (8º F) and it snowed four days in a row. One day we got almost a foot of snow. It was spectacularly beautiful! Continue reading →

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Ajamu Baraka Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on January 18, 2023 by johnrachel

Ajamu Baraka is most famously known as the vice-presidential candidate in Jill Stein’s bid for the White House in the 2016 presidential race. But that is far exceeded in importance by his work as a peace activist. Continue reading →

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Dan Kovalik Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on January 6, 2023 by johnrachel

Dan Kovalik is a peace activist, and a human rights and labor attorney, with a professorship at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. Continue reading →

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Happy New Year (from Japan)

Posted on January 1, 2023 by johnrachel

It’s New Years Day here in Japan as I write this. The world has another chance at getting it right, 365 days to show respect and love for one another. I know that 99% of us will try to do just that. Continue reading →

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Brainwashing Is Not a Form of Personal Hygiene

Posted on December 30, 2022 by johnrachel

Can we develop the presence of mind and resolve to STOP DRINKING THE KOOL-AID? Continue reading →

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Are you pro-choice?

Posted on December 27, 2022 by johnrachel

Enough is enough. Tyranny under the smiley-face of fake democracy must be stopped IMMEDIATELY! WE THE PEOPLE MUST HAVE A CHOICE — the decisive choice — whenever anything of consequence affecting our nation comes up for consideration. Continue reading →

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