On Tuesday evening of this week I went to see a local model railroad museum. It had come to my attention in a local online news article. No, I’m not a model railroader, but I do very much like model railroads, and railroads in general. And this makes for a nice diversion from staying home …
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A 14th Amendment (Section 3) Prediction
And Remedy Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution bars anyone who has formerly taken an oath to support the Constitution and then engaged in insurrection, or gave aid and comfort to anyone who did from ever holding public office in the future. This seems plainly to apply to Donald Trump, who …
Alien Skepticism
I do not believe that any intelligent life has ever visited Earth, nor has any such life directed devices or craft to do so. Though I do remain open to evidence to the contrary that could change my belief, should the evidence be sufficient. My reasons are simple: I consider the vastness of the galaxy …
I’m Sorry I Offended You
(The Modern Dodge) Twice this year I’ve heard that phrase directed to me. It came from two different people in two widely separated forums. Both times they were offered when I called out someone for an indefensible and disturbing statement they had made. I’ll get to the problem in a bit, but first I’ll briefly …
Republic Not Democracy
As far back as I have memory regarding the formation of the structure of American government, the phrase “We’re a republic, not a democracy,” has been part of my education. And once I came to understand those two words I recognized how troublesome the distinction has become. And it was clear to me that when …
Again Taiwan
It’s June of 2023 and a warship of the People’s Republic of China’s navy has harassed a US Navy destroyer in the Taiwan Strait, and the video of that encounter (taken from a Canadian warship that was also present) is getting wide attention. From what I have seen online, there is some confusion for many …
The Latest Top Secret Leaks
The recent revelation of a trove of top secret and confidential files related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the defense department assessment of the war situation is a concerning matter. Of course. We cannot be comfortable in this world if bad actors know what we are planning, and what we see as weaknesses. …
The Catholic Church
I was born to parents who had converted to Catholicism. They had done so for practical purposes, as the small mining town they moved to, which had just been built to mine the taconite of the Mesabi Iron Range, only had a catholic church. I was christened by Father Crispin, who was a friend and …
What We Can Learn From Messaging
What Messaging Says About The USA And Russia There is little doubt about the reality of Russia’s war against Ukraine. The attack, called a Special Military Operation by the Russians, is a war of conquest intended to advance the geopolitical ambitions of the Russian dictator Vladamir Putin. (I say dictator because it is more accurate …
Drinking Fascist Whine
It is March 31, which marks the one day anniversary of the news that a Manhattan, New York Grand Jury has voted to indict former President Donald John Trump for upwards of thirty felony charges relating to fraud committed in the furtherance of his political career. The crimes took place when he arranged for payment …