Category Archives: Peace Dividend

People Power – Part 4: The Peace Dividend Strategy

Posted on March 25, 2023 by johnrachel

The Peace Dividend strategy is a practical plan for achieving a very specific goal. That goal is regime change in Washington DC, i.e. replacing the pro-war, pro-Wall Street, anti-democratic, power-drunk megalomaniacs now in control, with individuals who reflect the real values and priorities of real people living real lives. Continue reading →

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War is over if . . .

Posted on June 14, 2022 by John Rachel

John Lennon was idealistic and inspiring. Personally, I appreciate Lennon’s genius most listening to the background vocals of his beautiful Christmas ode, “Happy Xmas”. But is it true? “War is over if you want it!” Hmm. Don’t think so, folks. Continue reading →

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The future is so bright . . .

Posted on March 29, 2022 by John Rachel

My prediction is that if we keep going the way we are, the future will indeed be . . . bright! Very bright! And hot! Sunglasses and SPF50 will not help. Continue reading →

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Ban the Bomb!

Posted on November 7, 2021 by John Rachel

The first philosophy book I ever read was Bertrand Russell’s Common Sense and Nuclear Warfare. I was 13 years old. It shaped my life. Continue reading →

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Useful Idiots Are Still Useful

Posted on April 21, 2021 by John Rachel

Political activists are always asking: how can we get people involved, how can we get them engaged, how can we get them to vote, be a part of the solution instead of a part of the problem? That means everyone! Even the sheeple deserve to have a voice, right? POWER TO THE SHEEPLE, RIGHT ON! Continue reading →

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War is the answer! But what was the question?

Posted on April 2, 2021 by John Rachel

In the forums for our national conversation, there is no earnest discussion of peace and cooperation now … period! How do we begin a national conversation which seriously promotes peace? Actually, there is a plan. People just need to know about it. Continue reading →

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John Rachel Is A Tedious Bore!

Posted on September 29, 2017 by johnrachel

I’m a tedious bore. Which begs the question: Why are you reading this? Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Dennis Kucinich on Peace in a Military State

Posted on April 30, 2017 by johnrachel

Dennis Kucinich, a man I truly respect and admire, gave a well-crafted, informative speech on April 26th at Cleveland State University. This is my critique as an open letter to this talented, dedicated man. Continue reading →

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The Peace Dividend: Some Perspective

Posted on March 3, 2017 by johnrachel

There is a powerful reason why the Peace Dividend project should target those Trump voters, who are becoming increasingly disenchanted with the orange demagogue. With the current insane drive to war, the risks of starting WWIII, the potential for nuclear annihilation, we need EVERYONE on board. As Trump and his neoliberal/neocon assault troops continue to wreak havoc — picture coming military conflicts and the inevitable crash of the economy this year or next — the masses will be singularly outraged, hungry for REAL ACTION. The Peace Dividend offers a simple direct decisive plan of action. Continue reading →

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