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  • The democratic dream: you have to be asleep to believe it

    There was a time when I truly believed that voting was a right, a privilege, and a civic duty. I used to think that voting made a difference and led to change for the better. It took three decades of bitter disappointment to disabuse me of that naive notion. I don’t vote in political elections… Read more

  • Holiday all day, every day

    Not sentimental or religious, I wasn’t particularly drawn to any holiday, public or otherwise. My favourite holiday was any day I didn’t have to be at work. What’s not to like about that? Since retiring, I’ve lost track of holidays and must be reminded when one comes around, since every day is now a holiday. Read more

  • What a book, a song and a movie says about American politics

    The content critiques Donald Trump’s presidency, highlighting his failed economic policies, scandals within his administration, and Elon Musk’s unpopular role, suggesting a chaotic deterioration of American institutions and public trust. Read more

  • Everywhere Is War

    Everywhere Is War

    Persistent justifications for war highlight how political leaders, driven by power and profit, perpetuate violence while ignoring its devastating effects on innocent lives. Read more

  • Destination non grata

    What place in the world do you never want to visit? Why? There are a few places I never want to visit, but right now, America has moved to the top of the list. With Donald Trump leading the country headlong into the Twilight Zone, my forthright views on his dystopian wet dreams not only… Read more

  • Israel has…

    Israel has…

    The irony of becoming what you once hated. Read more

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