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Lessons that U.S. citizens [FN1] can learn from 9/11 & its aftermath seem to elude many of us. The attacks were abhorrent, but not “senseless.” [FN2] Terrorists chose targets in the U.S. Our policies toward & backing of the same despots as pre-9/11 should be noted. 1/10
September 11, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Lessons that U.S. citizens [FN1] can learn from 9/11 & its aftermath seem to elude many of us. The attacks were abhorrent, but not “senseless.” [FN2] Terrorists chose targets in the U.S. Our policies toward & backing of the same despots as pre-9/11 should be noted. 1/10
Over the past month, on numerous threads I’ve followed or read on different platforms, one reply on the issue of crime rates for immigrants [FN1] has been iron-clad and definitive. “If they wasn’t here illegally, that person would still be alive.” Fortunately, although such 1/8
September 9, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Over the past month, on numerous threads I’ve followed or read on different platforms, one reply on the issue of crime rates for immigrants [FN1] has been iron-clad and definitive. “If they wasn’t here illegally, that person would still be alive.” Fortunately, although such 1/8
As we approach the mid-term elections, we should think about accountability. “The President ... shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.” [FN1] This power is quite broad. [FN2] 1/8
August 19, 2026 at 1:05 PM
As we approach the mid-term elections, we should think about accountability. “The President ... shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offences against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.” [FN1] This power is quite broad. [FN2] 1/8
Madison arrived 10 days early in Philadelphia and kept busy. His study of the histories of republics was of republics from “classic” times (i.e., Greece and Rome) before events described in the New Testament and thus inherently not Christian. [FN56] 1/11
August 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Madison arrived 10 days early in Philadelphia and kept busy. His study of the histories of republics was of republics from “classic” times (i.e., Greece and Rome) before events described in the New Testament and thus inherently not Christian. [FN56] 1/11
James Madison (called “the Father of the Constitution”) [FN48] saw defects in the Articles of Confederation (“Articles”), [FN49] comparable “to the League of Nations.” Each State was a “sovereign” that could ignore a single-chamber Congress. [FN50] 1/10
August 13, 2026 at 10:33 AM
James Madison (called “the Father of the Constitution”) [FN48] saw defects in the Articles of Confederation (“Articles”), [FN49] comparable “to the League of Nations.” Each State was a “sovereign” that could ignore a single-chamber Congress. [FN50] 1/10
How do you evaluate whether the following statement is true: The United States was founded as a Christian country? You have to rely upon items that can be examined or reviewed by others. [FN40] Our inquiry is of events, their conclusion, and the nature of that conclusion. 1/11
August 7, 2026 at 7:26 PM
How do you evaluate whether the following statement is true: The United States was founded as a Christian country? You have to rely upon items that can be examined or reviewed by others. [FN40] Our inquiry is of events, their conclusion, and the nature of that conclusion. 1/11
Factors/issues at play as States selected delegates who traveled, to meet in Philadelphia.
1) Travel to Philly was difficult and slow. “Muddy roads” and “spring rains” delayed many of the delegates, resulting in a delay of 11 days from the date set by Congress. [FN26] 1/17
1) Travel to Philly was difficult and slow. “Muddy roads” and “spring rains” delayed many of the delegates, resulting in a delay of 11 days from the date set by Congress. [FN26] 1/17
August 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Factors/issues at play as States selected delegates who traveled, to meet in Philadelphia.
1) Travel to Philly was difficult and slow. “Muddy roads” and “spring rains” delayed many of the delegates, resulting in a delay of 11 days from the date set by Congress. [FN26] 1/17
1) Travel to Philly was difficult and slow. “Muddy roads” and “spring rains” delayed many of the delegates, resulting in a delay of 11 days from the date set by Congress. [FN26] 1/17
GOP officials are pushing religion. “Christian nationalism” (“CN”) is based on the belief that the U.S. is divinely chosen, the New Testament should shape gov’t policies & white Christians should dominate American culture. [FN16] Some are open about the label. All ignore 1/15
August 6, 2026 at 11:22 AM
GOP officials are pushing religion. “Christian nationalism” (“CN”) is based on the belief that the U.S. is divinely chosen, the New Testament should shape gov’t policies & white Christians should dominate American culture. [FN16] Some are open about the label. All ignore 1/15