Category Archives: War and Peace

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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Conscious . . . Conscience . . .

Posted on September 16, 2014 by johnrachel

Question of the day: How do we deal with people who are fully conscious, basically stable and mentally sound, have a conscience, but who ignore what that conscience is saying to them? Continue reading →

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The Bully Pulpit vs. American Idol

Posted on September 8, 2014 by johnrachel

When presidential elections are run as beauty pageants, or talent contest spectacles like American Idol, we can’t expect real leadership. We can only expect a president who struts and works the audience, plays the judges, gives crowd-pleasing performances, and soaks up the all the love he can get. We certainly can’t expect thoughtful, principled stands on the vital issues, responding to the greater needs of the country and serving the general welfare of the public. Continue reading →

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Proof! Putin Fighting in the Ukraine!

Posted on September 1, 2014 by johnrachel

To say Russia is a player in the ongoing conflict in the Ukraine is a vast understatement. The fact is PUTIN IS ACTUALLY IN THE UKRAINE LEADING THE FIGHT!! Continue reading →

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Russia Bad! America Good!

Posted on August 30, 2014 by johnrachel

The white hat-black hat characterization of the crisis in the Ukraine and Putin’s role is simplistic and dangerous. Extending it to suggest that Russia’s actions are entirely malevolent and bad, America’s are similarly beneficent and good is a prescription for disaster and possibly World War III. Both America and Russia have done some foolish and deceptive things, as well as positive, constructive things. Time to retire the fairy tales. We are all saints and sinners in the game of international politics. Risking total annihilation of humankind seems like a rather high price to win this year’s Good Fairy Trophy. Continue reading →

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Negotiating With A Rapist

Posted on August 27, 2014 by johnrachel

Aren’t there any absolutes anymore? Aren’t there some things that are not negotiable? We’ve been on the slippery slope too long and it may be a one-way street. Maybe we need to think a little harder about our core values before it’s too late. Continue reading →

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Irony Deficiency Anemia

Posted on August 21, 2014 by johnrachel

Irony can be mildly amusing or horribly grating. The inability of our political leaders to appreciate the self-sabotaging irony of their misguided policies will ultimately destroy America as we know it. Continue reading →

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This Is War

Posted on August 11, 2014 by johnrachel

War is bloody, slimy, foul, sickening, noxious, nauseating, horrifying, debilitating, degrading, disgusting, appalling, and often lethal. If it doesn’t kill you, it will change you permanently, and not for the better. But don’t tell anyone. Continue reading →

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Connect The Dots

Posted on July 20, 2014 by johnrachel

With a little practice, we can all get good at connecting the dots. Continue reading →

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Character Witness

Posted on July 19, 2014 by johnrachel

I make no secret of this. My novel “An Unlikely Truth” has been out since mid-February of this year. Two-and-a-half years in the making, it’s not just more pulp fiction to add to the pile. I sincerely hope it makes a difference. Continue reading →

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