Category Archives: Social Commentary

War Is A Lie

Posted on September 4, 2013 by johnrachel

If we continue to accept the lies we are constantly given by the government and the media, we end up at war with one another, war with ourselves, war with everyone else in the world, and at war with the truth. Continue reading →

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Author John Rachel Wakes Up Black!

Posted on September 1, 2013 by johnrachel

I just became a black man. Continue reading →

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Online Interview: “Blinders Keepers”

Posted on July 12, 2013 by johnrachel

Keeping in mind that you never have a second chance to make a first impression, I always give it my best shot and reply from purest chambers of my soul. Honesty is the best policy, even at the expense of clarity. Continue reading →

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The ‘P’ Word

Posted on July 2, 2013 by johnrachel

When I was young and naive I believed in the perfectibility of humankind. Now I believe in the improvability of humankind. Maybe now I’m old and naive. I hope not. Continue reading →

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Gum Control

Posted on June 3, 2013 by johnrachel

Have you ever seen Grover Norquist chewing gum? Continue reading →

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National Values 103

Posted on May 28, 2013 by johnrachel

In his powerful speech “Where Do We Go From Here?” on August 16, 1967 in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Martin Luther King asked, “Why is it that people have to pay water bills in a world that’s two-thirds water?” Damn good question. Continue reading →

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National Values 102

Posted on April 29, 2013 by johnrachel

We often get so caught up in the fighting, name calling, assigning blame, bickering, that we forget that our nation was predicated on some very solid fundamental values, drawn from the Bible, the teachings of great philosophers and legendary teachers, the wisdom of the ages, even drawn from the ministry of Jesus Christ during his short time on Earth. Continue reading →

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National Values 101

Posted on March 31, 2013 by johnrachel

We need to have an adult conversation about America, what it is and what kind of country we the people want to live in. Continue reading →

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Dead kids sure are a bummer but….

Posted on March 28, 2013 by johnrachel

None of the discussions about guns and gun control are remotely coherent or rational. We can nitpick over the details of gun regulation but frankly the whole discussion is so far out off the edge, it’s like a conversation in an insane asylum between Napoleon and Jesus about what they should do with Elvis over there in the corner to keep him from singing “All Shook Up” during arts and crafts. Yes, it’s that bad. It’s pure insanity. Continue reading →

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Is John Rachel funny?

Posted on March 9, 2013 by johnrachel

People don’t seem to get my humor. Maybe I’m out of touch. I haven’t been watching much TV lately. So you tell me . . . Continue reading →

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