Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II? Sunset or new dawn for the British monarchy after Elizabeth II? Second in line to the throne Prince William is reported to want a more slimmed down, modern monarchy fit for the 21st century (AFP/Jane Barlow) Martine PAUWELS — Wed, May 25, 2022 British … Continue reading God Save, King Chuck? Or King Billy? Or — No King at all??
[NOTE: Besides (another) sleazy church “leader” sex saga, the Southern Baptist coverup scandal (which should, if there’s justice, demolish the denomination’s thoroughly corrupt lying superstructure, and send numerous pervy pastors and their protectors to do some praying in prison) is telling another very significant story: the crucial role of a healthy, smart, dogged free press … Continue reading Newspapers vs the Southern Baptist Sex Abuse Coverup
Just another message, about just another school day for a family member of mine, here in America. This is a real excerpt. (But note: they’re not teaching about CRT, not saying “Gay,” or watching Disney, so everybody relax.)
Two Commentaries by a widely-respected analyst: Russia will not disappear Gwynne Dyer — May 23, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin will almost certainly not be in power three years from now. The war he foolishly began in Ukraine has fatally undermined his political credibility among the Russian elite (and among a large though mostly silent part … Continue reading Russia’s Future; Taiwan, Ambiguity & Ukraine
I don’t believe in reincarnation. But if I did, I’d be pretty sure that in a previous life, I shambled through the American 1850s. That might help explain why lately I’ve been having vivid dreamlike flashbacks about them. A few acquaintances would nod knowingly at this admission, and murmur something about “past lives.” What I … Continue reading Seeing Our Future in the Past? Flashbacks from the 1850s