Category Archives: Deconstruction

Are you pro-choice?

Posted on December 27, 2022 by johnrachel

Enough is enough. Tyranny under the smiley-face of fake democracy must be stopped IMMEDIATELY! WE THE PEOPLE MUST HAVE A CHOICE — the decisive choice — whenever anything of consequence affecting our nation comes up for consideration. Continue reading →

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Peter Kuznick Interview (Video): An Objective Look at U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on December 5, 2022 by johnrachel

Here I interview Professor Peter Kuznick of American University for his views on the current state of U.S. foreign policy. Peter is best known for his work with Oliver Stone on The Untold History of the United States, which has seen exposure both as a book and movie with millions of folks across the globe. It’s a long interview but rich in historical perspective and keen insights on the reasons America is immersed in such turbulent times. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Kogenji Temple

Posted on November 25, 2022 by johnrachel

Going to a shrine or temple for me now is one of life’s simple pleasures. So last weekend, we went to Kogenji Temple in nearby Tamba. It’s not a particularly fancy or spectacular temple but it’s very popular this time of year for it’s maple trees. (This article has some harsh things to say about Christianity and Catholicism. If you’re not up for it, don’t read it.) Continue reading →

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Another 5-Star Review: Blinders Keepers

Posted on October 30, 2022 by johnrachel

Just got another 5-star review for “Blinders Keepers”, posted all over the book-o-sphere. Specific incidents aside, as whacky and outrageously funny as it apparently is, I think it’s astonishing how well it captures the absurdity and circus-like environment of our current politics. Continue reading →

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The Trajectory of U.S. Foreign Policy

Posted on September 30, 2022 by johnrachel

There is nothing in the historical record of the last 100 years which offers any hope that the constant beating of the war drums will magically stop. That the trajectory of imperial conquest, and all the misadventures and war crimes which follow from that, will spontaneously reverse. Our only hope is removing the power-drunk lunatics now pushing us toward WWIII from decision making positions, i.e. regime change in Washington DC. Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Punctuation Mark

Posted on September 27, 2022 by johnrachel

Yes, I’ve come up with a new punctuation mark! And without intending to blow my horn, bring undeserved attention to my genius, or capitalize on your gullibility as a reader of my articles, I’d like to say unequivocally that this innovative punctuation mark completely and thoroughly sums up the current mood of a huge segment of the people living on the planet. 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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Life In Japan: Revenge Bento

Posted on July 13, 2022 by John Rachel

Hope you find this as funny as I did when my Japanese wife, Masumi, told me about it. Continue reading →

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Life In Japan: Lunch Anyone?

Posted on June 28, 2022 by John Rachel

A few days ago, my wife Masumi decided we should go to one of her favorite cafés for a special Saturday lunch. It’s truly astonishing what a person can learn from just eating lunch. Continue reading →

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