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The current presidential election cycle has been and continues to be an unusual one for many reasons. Both debates have been memorable. In the first debate, one candidate lost so badly he ended up withdrawing from the race. In the second debate, one candidate also lost but instead of acknowledging his humiliation, he claimed victory, […]
There is much that needs to be done And even more that we can do. We may fail; we have no guarantee of success But a destiny awaits that only We the People can fulfill. For as this vibrant ball of blue sails the celestial void, We stand on the shoulders of the giants of […]
Friday Night Lights has been the topic in multiple blogs. Its story transcends high school to encompass the entire community in small town America. It joins with other stories like Remember the Titans and Hidden Figures among others to showcase the social fabric of the communities that make up the country. These stories stress family, […]
The two presidential campaigns in 2024 have two different ways of communicating. One has used a heretofore unused form of communication taking advantage of changed technologies since COVID. The other employs the same venue he used in prior presidential elections. PROFESSIONAL POLITICAL WRESTLING ARENA For Trump, the standard mode of communication continues to be the […]
There has been big news on the American Revolution 250 front. Two former Presidents and First Ladies were named honorary co-chairs on August 1, 2024. Before turning to that event, let’s put that announcement in perspective starting with a blog in 2020. The American Revolution 250th and Joe Biden: An Historic Opportunity November 6, 2020 […]
Vladimir Putin agreed to step down before he reaches the age of 80. Xi Jinping agreed to step down before he reaches the age of 80. All African strongmen agreed to step down before they reach the age of 90. All African strongmen agreed to step down before they reach the age of 80. All […]
On July 13, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette left France for the United States. He did so at the invitation of President James Monroe. Lafayette was the last living general from the American Revolution. His invitation came as veterans of the American Revolution were dying off just as we recently saw with veterans from the […]
As of June 27, the Oklahoma state superintendent of public instruction now requires all public schools to teach the Bible in grades 5-12. The decree is not directed to home school, private voucher schools, and parochial schools presumably because they already teach the Bible! He expects “immediate and strict compliance” to this new policy (see […]
The thrilla in Manila is upon us. Or the Devil and Daniel Webster. Or Williams Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow. Or Earth 1 versus Earth 2. We are at point which tonight may determine the outcome of the American Presidential race. For all the talk about it being too early, it really is not since […]
Willie Mays died last week and the celebration of his life continues. His place in Major League Baseball is firmly established. It seems unlikely that we will see another ballplayer like him at least in the foreseeable future. His comparatively injury-free longevity with a single team (even one that moved across country) will be difficult […]
by Peter Feinman
by Peter Feinman
by Peter Feinman
