Tag Archives: politics

Respectable

Posted on July 9, 2020 by swabby429

During this year’s political campaign season, we’re going to be inundated with seemingly endless advertising about this or that politician’s respectability. We will once again be subjected to a peculiar form of narcissistic speech and behavior that has long been … Continue reading →

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Peace On Earth

Posted on August 22, 2018 by swabby429

I picked up the old library book and found a thin, vintage Christmas card somebody used as a book mark. There was only one phrase on the card, “Peace on Earth”. It was an odd, little surprise to come across … Continue reading →

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Fighting Liberal (Review)

Posted on January 9, 2017 by swabby429

He was probably the greatest politician to ever represent the State of Nebraska. George W. Norris is fully responsible for many great accomplishments of the 20th Century and can take partial credit for many others. Even though he is of … Continue reading →

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International Day Of Peace

Posted on September 21, 2015 by swabby429

I understand that archaeological evidence consisting of spear tips, arrow heads, blunt force damage to human bones and similar artifacts has been dated back many thousands of years.  This is apparently proof that humans and our predecessor species have engaged in … Continue reading →

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Such Cruelty

Posted on May 24, 2015 by swabby429

It’s a very rare individual who has not been the target or witness of cruelty. This evil act and state of mind has infected human relationships since time immemorial. Our history, literature, psychology, and human relationships have dealt with it … Continue reading →

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Religious Restoration

Posted on April 14, 2015 by swabby429

To many people’s dismay, the US has become embroiled in something called “religious restoration”.  The politicians and religionists who favor so-called religious restoration laws say that they protect the religious freedoms of the people.  Those who are wary of such … Continue reading →

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Our America (Review)

Posted on April 22, 2014 by swabby429

I’ve noticed several new “histories” appearing on the shelves at the public library the past few months.  This presents a bit of a happy quandry for me, though.  Which ones do I read sooner rather than later?   The answer came … Continue reading →

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