[NOTE: I have no strong opinions about Harry & his book & the surrounding soap opera. I wish him & Meghan and their kids a happily ever after, which I expect to ignore. If they shake up the UK monarchy along the way, so much the better. But as usual, I find the reactions of … Continue reading Likely the Only Post Here About Prince Harry’s Book “Spare” – by Gwynne Dyer
[NOTE: Making, Un-making, and Re-making history: this piece has it all; plus two kinds of revolutionary art, personal achievement, bulletproof vests, and religion in action.] The Washington Post — January 2, 2023 White contractors wouldn’t remove Confederate statues. So a Black man did it. Story by Gregory S. Schneider RICHMOND — Workers in bright yellow vests … Continue reading Taking Down “Stonewall” Jackson & Robert E. Lee: A Saga of Now 4e&
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse: In World Wars I and Il, it was common for naval vessels to burn oil and create thick clouds of smoke they could hide behind. The smoke threw off the gunnery of their adversaries. Those gunners may not have been able to target the smoke-screened ships with precision, but they sure as … Continue reading The Supreme Court’s Five-Alarm Fire–“The Scheme”: Conclusion
Gwynne Dyer: A Couch Stuffed With Cash? December 22, 2022 Gwynne Dyer is a UK-based Canadian journalist and historian who writes about international affairs. “Don’t have a couch stuffed with cash? Don’t worry, you can keep reading for free,” read the ad on the website of the ‘Daily Maverick’, a tough and sometimes very funny … Continue reading Gwynne Dyer on the Decline of the ANC
It was tempting to open with a passage from Volodimir Zelensky’s memorable address to Congress. But that is everywhere today. Instead, here’s a bit from a tribute by columnist David Ignatius: Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, likes to quote a comment attributed to Napoleon: “In war, the moral is … Continue reading Quotes for the Day