Category Archives: Political Analysis

United?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by johnrachel

What does the ‘united’ in United States of America now stand for? What exactly during these contentious, deeply divisive, tragically troubled times does it mean? Were we ever united? Or is it just more boilerplate mythology that allows us to hide from the real truth? Can we ever rise above the conflict, confrontation, divisiveness, the ‘us’ (we the conquerors) vs. ‘them’ (slaves, Native Americans) world view, that was and still is the historical foundation for our national unity? Continue reading →

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Distractions

Posted on January 26, 2015 by johnrachel

There are WMDs loose in the land of the free, land of the brave. Not weapons of mass destruction, but weapons of mass distraction. Unfortunately, they are still massively destructive. Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on January 21, 2015 by johnrachel

Books or bombs? America makes its choice and puts in perspective how twisted we have become. Continue reading →

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Long live the mob!

Posted on January 12, 2015 by johnrachel

Free speech is curtailed by governmental action, not by individuals acting sometimes imprudently or illegally. The right to free speech is not absolute and is rightfully and hopefully judiciously curtailed by legal instruments enforced by the state, hate speech being the best example of properly restricted expressions which do not deserve the protection of constitutional imprimatur. Continue reading →

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Self-Loathing

Posted on December 11, 2014 by johnrachel

I’ve never understood self-loathing. I just know it when I see it. Continue reading →

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U.S. Promoting An Agricultural Revolution!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by johnrachel

We’re creating an economic boom in Afghanistan! It’s part of our unique and aggressive approach to job creation. Promote heroin production, then hire people to fight the war on drugs. It’s also a shot in the arm for morticians and gravediggers, who get to take care of all of the victims of overdoses. Is this ingenious or what?!! Continue reading →

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Ten Commandments For The New American Century

Posted on October 29, 2014 by johnrachel

I got these without consulting a burning bush, or even having to leave the comfort of my home. People like rules. So here is fresh set of commandments, a divine path for putting America on the straight and true. Continue reading →

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Bye-Bye Miss American Pie

Posted on October 24, 2014 by johnrachel

I love pie charts! They are so deliciously informative. A good pie chart makes data so digestible! What’s your piece of the American pie? Are you one of the 400 aristocrats who own more wealth than the bottom 150 million people in America? Probably not, unless you’re reading this on your yacht or private jet. Continue reading →

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Absentee Patriotism

Posted on October 22, 2014 by johnrachel

Regardless of where I live, I’m just an ordinary citizen merely doing my duty. Continue reading →

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Starts With ‘C’ Rhymes With Dancer

Posted on October 17, 2014 by johnrachel

The food in America is toxic. Maybe not as poisonous as rat poison but ultimately just as lethal. Continue reading →

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