Tag Archives: Vladimir Putin

No Excuse For Ignorance

Posted on October 31, 2022 by johnrachel

If you’re tired of being deluged with lies and propaganda about Russia and Ukraine, or just confused about the current international political landscape, there are three books which will clear the fog, part the clouds and beam the pure white light of truth your way. Continue reading →

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Gay Whales

Posted on March 27, 2017 by johnrachel

I remember back in the 90s seeing a bumper sticker . . . Nuke the gay whales! I thought it was pretty funny at the time. But it’s no longer a joking matter. It’s now the newest battle cry in our president’s noble struggle to make America great again. Continue reading →

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The Politics of Panic and Puerile Propaganda

Posted on December 19, 2016 by johnrachel

Every day I scan the pages and websites of main stream media and nowhere can I find a discussion of truly critical issues, much less a serious attempt to address them with cogent, creative, promising solutions. This should be shocking but it’s not. It’s the new normal. Continue reading →

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U.S. Blames Northern Lights on Russia, Imposes Sanctions

Posted on October 21, 2016 by johnrachel

The State Department has accused Russia of hacking into the ionosphere causing excessive and annoying levels of Northern Lights activity, and is calling on the international community to impose a brutal new round of sanctions. Continue reading →

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Putin’s War on America’s Christmas!

Posted on December 22, 2015 by johnrachel

Cleverly disguised as attacks on ISIS, Putin is actually conducting a ruthless war in the Middle East targeting our Christmas holiday celebrations. Continue reading →

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War Criminal as Stand-Up Comedian

Posted on November 18, 2015 by johnrachel

I’ve decided I should be a proper patriot and make a point of respecting Mr. Obama and honoring his service as our president to our country and the world. After all, he’s the best smart-ass money can buy. As war criminals go, the guy can sure can yuk it up! Continue reading →

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The Unbearable Lightness of Being Shallow

Posted on June 17, 2015 by johnrachel

Obama thinks being president is a fun job. Now we know. Continue reading →

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Plausible Deniability

Posted on May 20, 2015 by johnrachel

The latest diplomatic initiative by the U.S. in what appears to be the beginning of a welcome and very necessary rapprochement with Russia, requires withholding quick judgment and maintaining a judicious eye. Continue reading →

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