“The great masses of the people will more easily fall victims to a big lie than to a small one.” – Adolf Hitler This is an image of Charlie Chaplin in “The Great Dictator” Charlie was also not a Fascist This chilling statement from the world’s most infamous fascist, Adolf Hitler, serves as a stark…
From Tourist Attraction to Environmental Challenge In 1938, Colonel Tooey, a resourceful tour boat operator, devised a unique plan to boost tourism in Silver Springs, Florida. His idea was simple yet captivating: introduce rhesus macaques to a small, man-made island in the Silver River, creating an exotic allure for visitors. Six monkeys were brought in…
A role model is someone who is worthy of imitation. In my 60-plus years of life, outside of my parents and siblings, I have not seen or felt that there are any positive role models in America. In the world of wealthy people, you do not often see them doing much good with their money. If…
[gtranslate] Did you know that in the past 3.5 years, we have had to evacuate 11 U.S. embassies? As most of my readers know, I’ve traveled the globe for the past 40 years, working with various governments on topics from peacebuilding to conflict resolution. In many cases, I have found myself working closely with the…
The Silent Demise of the Petro Dollar Recently, as I was flipping through posts on X, a particular post caught my attention. Amidst the usual clamor of online doomsayers, one man’s impassioned claim that the world as we know it was about to end piqued my curiosity. Unlike the myriad other end-of-world scenarios, this one…
Voter Fraud: Looking to the Past for Clues on How to Protect the Integrity of America’s Elections In a democracy, the integrity of elections is paramount. As we approach the 2024 presidential election, it is crucial to understand the historical context of voter fraud and how past incidents can inform our efforts to safeguard our…
The Beginning of the End May 30, 2024, marked the day the United States of America began its descent into chaos and tyranny. The conviction of the 45th President, Donald J. Trump, not only shattered the nation’s moral high ground but also set into motion a series of events that would dramatically alter the course…
Preface I do all I can to stay neutral in politics, other than voting, which I consider a personal duty. I was a Democrat when I was younger, and I almost became a Republican, but they invoke God too much for my taste, so I identify as an Independent. I would be a Libertarian, but…
As we gather with family and friends this Memorial Day, let us pause to reflect on the true meaning of this solemn holiday. Memorial Day is not just the unofficial start of summer or a day for barbecues and beach outings; it is a day of remembrance, a day to honor the brave men and…
Mental Health. Recently the world seems to become more and more unhinged. While watching the Columbia University graduation, I observed a graduate who walked up to accept her diploma. She spent four years and $400,000 to earn it, and yet, she tore it into pieces on stage—a gesture that was clearly a call for help….
