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  • August 18, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    Unintended Lessons from Nazis

    Meeting free speech with arms and violence is tyranny, whether it be alt-right, Antifa, or otherwise. Imposing one’s philosophy by force of arms or violence is the vilest form of Anti-Americanism there is. We are our own worst terrorists. 620,000…

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  • August 13, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    Presidential Words

    Yesterday I posted something on Facebook that sparked a discussion. I’ve made no secret of my contempt and disagreement with President Trump. However, I was rightfully called out for my statements that, while reflective of many Americans impression of the…

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  • August 11, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    Soothing the Savage Beasts: Trump vs.Kim Jong-un

    William Congreve wrote in the play, The Mourning Bride, that “music hath charms to soothe the savage breast.”  The line is often twisted into “ soothe the savage beast” which may be more appropriate to this piece. Our saber-rattling, questionably…

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  • July 7, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    A Rumor of Greatness: Lessons in America’s Past

    If we are to make America great again, shouldn’t there be a point in time we can look to as the standard for this greatness? When did we hit the peak of American greatness? What started the decline? Don’t we…

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  • July 1, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    Welcome to America (here are the rules)

    As shocking as this may be, I am not a Trump fan. But this post goes to show how, if you look hard enough, you can find commonalities where you least expect them. The debate over how, or even if, we…

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  • June 28, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    Competing Disappointments: Barack Obama and Donald J. Trump

    One of the biggest criticisms early in the Obama administration was his blaming of George Bush for the many problems he faced. It would seem Mr. Trump doesn’t remember this criticism. Mr. Trump is leveling blame on Mr. Obama for…

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  • June 23, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    The (Tall) Tale of the Tapes that Never Were

    Sung to the tune of “I’ve Got No Strings” from Pinnochio. (Click for a reminder) I’ve got no tapes To back me up It makes me fret It makes me frown If I had tapes Then I’d be free From…

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  • June 9, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    American Albatross

    The prescient genius of the founding fathers understood that the future may yield a President who might commit a crime, be subject to impeachment, and cause removal from office. They provided a mechanism for it, even as they hoped their…

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  • June 4, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    Presumptuous Trumpism

    From September 7, 1940, until May 10, 1941, England endured a period known as the Blitz. It is a derivative of the German word Blitzkrieg, “Lightning war.” Germany sent wave upon wave of bombers to bring terror, genuine countrywide terror,…

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  • May 30, 2017 · Mind Wanderings

    The Death of Civil Discourse: Libtards, Nutjobs, and Trolls

    Civil discourse is dead in America. Considered thought, rational analysis, and meaningful discussions are a lost art. Name calling is the new debate tactic. Whenever I write something others may disagree with it is often met with invectives and name-calling…

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