Tag Archives: democracy

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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Absentee Democracy

Posted on April 28, 2014 by johnrachel

Sometimes I am challenged by the dimmer bulbs among us: “What kind of American are you? YOU LIVE IN JAPAN!” The answer that comes immediately to mind is: “I’m the kind of American who lives in Japan.” Continue reading →

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VIDEO BLOG: Trust No Incumbent

Posted on February 25, 2014 by johnrachel

The bribery and blackmail has destroyed any semblance of representative government in contemporary America. We have learned our lesson. The faith both in our democratic system and the politicians we entrusted with the future of our nation and the quality of our lives was misplaced. The system has been corrupted by money and the trustworthiness of our “representatives” in public office been sabotaged. No more apologies. No more excuses. No more bullshit. Trust no incumbent! Continue reading →

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Ship of State

Posted on February 10, 2014 by johnrachel

We can sweat the small stuff but all we will end up doing is standing in a puddle of sweat. Continue reading →

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“You wanna fight about it?”

Posted on December 31, 2013 by johnrachel

It’s become increasingly clear __ at least to someone who is outside the constant barrage of 24/7 bullshit that passes for news and a national conversation __ that all of the fighting and bickering is intentional. Continue reading →

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VIDEO BLOG: They just don’t care!

Posted on December 16, 2013 by johnrachel

Here’s some tough love on the class war that’s been going on in America for 250 years. It’s time to confront reality. One step closer to a solution, eh? Continue reading →

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VIDEO BLOG: It’s too complicated.

Posted on December 13, 2013 by johnrachel

There’s a smugness that has overwhelmed our political system. It’s the patronizing, know-it-all, self-congratulating, self-important smugness of our elected officials. Time to do something about it. Continue reading →

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Bullies Can’t Be Domesticated

Posted on November 25, 2013 by johnrachel

The rich elite bullies in our society __ who are strip mining America for all its wealth __ are dangerous predators who must be stopped. Continue reading →

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No . . . THEY DON’T!

Posted on November 14, 2013 by johnrachel

Here’s some tough love on the class war that’s been going on in America for 250 years. It’s time to confront reality. One step closer to a solution, eh? 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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