Tag Archives: exceptionalism

It’s not easy being infallible . . .

Posted on September 23, 2016 by johnrachel

Do you think it’s easy being infallible? Maybe we should ask President Obama at his next news conference. Continue reading →

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The Peace Dividend Concept . . . Now A Book

Posted on September 19, 2016 by johnrachel

The Peace Dividend concept originally appeared and is explored in summary form in two previous books, “Candidate Contracts: Taking Back Our Democracy” and “Fighting for the Democracy We Deserve.” But now it has its own dedicated volume, with full explication, justification, and documentation: “The Peace Dividend: The Most Controversial Proposal in the History of the World.” Continue reading →

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In a land of pigs . . . bacon is a sacrament!

Posted on May 23, 2016 by johnrachel

I’m great! You’re great! We’re great! America is great! It makes me feel . . . GREAT! 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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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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What Passes for Rationality in the Modern World

Posted on September 16, 2015 by johnrachel

Who in their right mind would come up with MAD __ mutual assured destruction __ then destabilize it with policies which replace its precarious, paranoid, hair-trigger brinkmanship with more confrontation and a renewed arms race? Continue reading →

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United?

Posted on February 2, 2015 by johnrachel

What does the ‘united’ in United States of America now stand for? What exactly during these contentious, deeply divisive, tragically troubled times does it mean? Were we ever united? Or is it just more boilerplate mythology that allows us to hide from the real truth? Can we ever rise above the conflict, confrontation, divisiveness, the ‘us’ (we the conquerors) vs. ‘them’ (slaves, Native Americans) world view, that was and still is the historical foundation for our national unity? Continue reading →

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It’s Nothing Personal

Posted on January 31, 2014 by johnrachel

Our elected representatives may or may not be nice folks. It’s irrelevant. They are out of touch and working day and night in opposition to the interests of the majority of Americans. Time to give them their walking papers. 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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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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