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The two cultic sites of Mar-a-Lago and Mount Ebal are rarely linked. I may be the first to do so. Mar-a-Lago is the home of a former President of the United States who is regarded by some of his followers in Jesus-like terms. It is a place where people go to kiss the king and […]
The 2024 Presidential elections is shaping up as an historic one in many ways. Of course, in this rapidly changing world, sometimes it is hard to keep up with events. I tend to read the morning papers in the evening. Frequently I learn that what I am seeing on the TV screen and reading in […]
Please answer the following questions. 1. The documents at the home of the rightful President were __ planted by the FBI which should be defunded __ declassified and of no value __ legitimately there since the election was stolen and he is the rightful President __ all of the above 2. The United States under […]
On Monday, I was minding my own business thinking about what blog to write: Will Ukraine Be Rebuilt? End Confederate Welfare Indict Everyone but Trump First Did Tom Cruise Try to Kill Hitler? Suddenly out of nowhere the Rubicon was crossed to use a popular metaphor. [Forthcoming history blog – Do Audiences Understand Your Metaphors […]
In 2018, the President of the United States predicted a Congressional red wave. He was wrong. In 2020, the President of the United States predicted a Congressional red wave. He was partially right but not enough to save him from the House Select Committee and DOJ indictment. In 2022, everyone in the political chattering class […]
Who will flip? Who will be thrown under the bus? Who will be convicted? You can’t tell the players without a scorecard and it’s a big scorecard. Steve Bannon Andy Biggs Christina Bobb Mo Brooks Gary Michael Brown Kenneth Chesebro Jeffrey Clark John Eastman Jeanna Ellis Boris Epshteyn Michael Flynn Rudy Giuliani Paul Gosar Jim […]
This past week, two events have reminded me that the battle against those who would erase Israel and the Holocaust. Both occurrences are education/academic in nature and do not involve any direct physical threats or examples of violence. However, they do help support those who wish to inflict violence in the future. CANCEL ISRAEL The […]
One of the many stirring moments in the Hebrew Bible occurs when the prophet Nathan says to King David: THOU ART THE MAN (II Sam. 12:7). This example of truth to power has had an enduring impact on Western cultural values. It strikes a chord when Martin Luther nails his theses to the wall or […]
Expectations for the House Select Committee presentations were not high before it began. “Don’t Expect Must-Watch TV” Jacob Bacharach (NYT 6/9/22) But the Capitol riot hearings, which begin on Thursday night, may well be a dud. Even if they manage to drag a few million eyeballs away from the streaming platforms for a few […]
Tom Cruise and Kevin Costner are having a moment. So are Donald Trump and Joe Biden, but in a different way. The juxtaposition of these two pairs provides an opportunity to compare the people we admire as heroes with the actual leaders we have. The difference exposes the challenge to America today and in the […]
by Peter Feinman
by Peter Feinman
by Peter Feinman
