Tag Archives: NDAA

Absentee Patriotism

Posted on October 22, 2014 by johnrachel

Regardless of where I live, I’m just an ordinary citizen merely doing my duty. Continue reading →

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Militarizing The Police – Part 3

Posted on June 30, 2014 by johnrachel

What is our government preparing for? 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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America Has Become Anti-American

Posted on May 20, 2014 by johnrachel

Because I live in Japan and post articles which are critical of America, I am often accused of being anti-American. The truth is both counter-intuitive and extremely disturbing. I haven’t changed but America certainly has. America has become anti-American. Continue reading →

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“Free as a butterfly in a hurricane.”

Posted on September 11, 2012 by johnrachel

I say lift thy skirts, lo! come to my door
I embrace thou even as a common whore
‘Tis the illusion of freedom you implore?
Here you have it, you shall seek no more Continue reading →

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