Tag Archives: America

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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100 People

Posted on August 29, 2012 by johnrachel

In Japan there is a beautiful story which is taught in schools to elementary students called “100 People”. Continue reading →

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Gridlock or Lockstep?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by johnrachel

We may be down but we’re not out. Over the next couple weeks, follow a plan that will take any incumbent down who insists that his rich friends with the big check books are more important than you and I. Continue reading →

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Dennis Kucinich: Another Victim of Fragging

Posted on March 7, 2012 by johnrachel

American politics conducts its own fragging. It shoots its leaders for political reasons. Under the current system, our best, most creative, most talented politicians can be sidelined and marginalized, eliminated altogether. That’s the way it works now. Continue reading →

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The Truth Hurts (Those Who Tell It)

Posted on February 12, 2012 by johnrachel

As this Truthdig article clearly argues, the land of the free is becoming the land of the mute. Continue reading →

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Bank of America Declares War on the United States

Posted on October 22, 2011 by johnrachel

Bank of America has declared war on our country. The recently announced transfer of $75 trillion in derivatives _ much of which is toxic assets _ has the potential for bankrupting the nation. Continue reading →

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Chris Hedges: Speaking Truth To Power

Posted on October 18, 2011 by johnrachel

In a OpEdNews essay titled “A Movement Too Big To Fail”, Chris Hedges explains why we must never compromise our values or temper our legitimate criticism of America. Continue reading →

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Really Bad Television

Posted on August 1, 2011 by johnrachel

The whole debt ceiling debacle is a really bad made-for-TV drama. The show should be immediately canceled. It never should have aired in the first place. Continue reading →

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We are doomed! And now on an even more pessimistic note . . .

Posted on July 20, 2011 by johnrachel

We can circle the wagons but remember THEY own the wagons. Continue reading →

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