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The Boll Weevil Bluegrass Band Performs “War Is Making Us Poor”

Posted on February 2, 2025 by johnrachel

Get out those straw hats! Bring on the moonshine! It’s time to sing along. Continue reading →

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Sarah Shipley Performs “War Is Making Us Poor”

Posted on January 30, 2025 by johnrachel

The lovely and talented Sarah Shipley sings out against war in this country version of my newest antiwar song. Thank you, Nashville for your excellent work! Continue reading →

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‘Meggie’ Taylor Performs “War Is Making Us Poor”

Posted on January 30, 2025 by johnrachel

Rapper Tyrone Megaton Taylor performs my new anti-war song, “War Is Making Us Poor”. Continue reading →

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War is making us poor?

Posted on January 13, 2025 by johnrachel

‘Poor’ is a relative term. The US constantly trumpets itself as the richest country in the world, the richest country in history! And via carefully compiled spread sheets prepared by neoliberal economists, we can find strong evidence for the claim. However, facts on the ground for millions of American citizens, tell a different story. Continue reading →

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Margaret Kimberley Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on February 10, 2023 by johnrachel

“Hegemons don’t have friends”, notes Margaret Kimberley. “They only have enemies and vassals.” That’s why the U.S. in its attempt to rule the world is becoming so disrespected and despised — and of course distrusted and feared. Margaret Kimberley doesn’t hold back one iota in this thought-provoking interview. Continue reading →

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Brainwashing Is Not a Form of Personal Hygiene

Posted on December 30, 2022 by johnrachel

Can we develop the presence of mind and resolve to STOP DRINKING THE KOOL-AID? Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Wedge Issue Test

Posted on September 26, 2022 by johnrachel

Enough is enough! Which starts with us no longer being gullible fools. Those in power will continue to lie to us, continue rigging the system in their favor and that of their patrons, the privileged elite, if we let them. Time to get serious about installing a government of the people, by the people, for the people. By electing “people’s candidates” who have proven themselves worthy of our vote. Continue reading →

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“Daddy is a drunk!”

Posted on July 14, 2022 by John Rachel

I’ve spent at least ten years talking about “regime change in Washington DC”, trying to explain exactly what that entails, and why it’s necessary for the survival of our nation. Daddy is a drunk! It’s an allegory. Continue reading →

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People Power – Part 2: Focus and Unite

Posted on April 30, 2022 by John Rachel

History teaches us that the more ennobling, inspiring periods of history, those occasional surges that we deem progress, result from substantial numbers of people focusing on the challenges and uniting their energies, dedication, determination, creativity and time. Focus and unite . . . the only solution. Continue reading →

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People Power – Part 1: The Only Possible Path to Peace

Posted on April 14, 2022 by John Rachel

To make peace activism effective, there is a fundamental reality we must accept. Those in power now do not care about what we think, say, or want. The first step for progress is removing them from power. Continue reading →

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