Tag Archives: Barack Obama

War On Terror = More Terrorism and More War = More Terrorism and More War = . . .

Posted on November 24, 2016 by johnrachel

We can talk and talk, cite all sorts of statistics, construct marvelous narratives, collect anecdotes, offer incisive and powerful analysis. But sometimes a few charts says it far better than any amount of verbiage. These charts say all that needs to be said. Continue reading →

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ASD: A Pandemic for an Empire in Decline

Posted on May 11, 2016 by johnrachel

Who is to stop our sociopathic leaders from destroying everything? After all, it would be such an awesome selfie! Continue reading →

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Let’s just shake hands and smile for the camera!

Posted on November 19, 2015 by johnrachel

John Kerry will represent the U.S. at the upcoming UN climate conference next month in Paris. But he can’t be bothered with legalities. He’s there to have a nice chat, smile and wave for the cameras, and tell the world America is really concerned about climate change. He really cares and so does Obama … cross their hearts and hope to die. Continue reading →

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I really like them!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by johnrachel

Image isn’t everything when it comes to good leadership. More important are good policies and integrity. Continue reading →

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When Hope Becomes Hype

Posted on May 25, 2014 by johnrachel

What happens when hope turns out to be hype? Continue reading →

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VIDEO BLOG: “Take me to your leader!”

Posted on December 6, 2013 by johnrachel

I personally believe the President, and members of the House and Senate, both Democrat and Republican, fail on all counts to provide anything resembling strong, visionary, decisive leadership. They have proven time and time again to be weak, evasive, cowardly, unimaginative, sometimes simple-minded, at a time in our history that demands much more. Continue reading →

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“Take me to your leader!”

Posted on December 31, 2012 by johnrachel

I personally believe the President, and members of the House and Senate, both Democrat and Republican, fail on all counts to provide anything resembling strong, visionary, decisive leadership. They have proven time and time again to be weak, evasive, cowardly, unimaginative, sometimes simple-minded, at a time in our history that demands much more. Continue reading →

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One Million Today, One Hundred Million Tomorrow

Posted on May 19, 2012 by johnrachel

I propose a million person march on each of the major political conventions. Wednesday August 29th – One million marchers in Tampa, Florida. Wednesday September 5th – One million marchers in Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading →

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