Category Archives: politics

We have become the Germans

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Jerry

No, not the modern efficient pacifists, but the martial tribe who felt that military might was the way to run foreign policy. A few days ago my wife and I were watching a PBS show about a bombing raid against London … Continue reading →

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Guns, Killing and Male Bravado

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Jerry

Trayvon Martin is dead and George Zimmerman has been found not guilty of a felony.  Many people are blaming racism, and there is little doubt that George Zimmerman targeted Trayvon because he was a young black male, but other factors are … Continue reading →

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Getting Upset With Obama

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Jerry

Should we all be upset with Obama and cry in our chosen beverage (which is a beer in my case)? My initial reaction was to be upset. If I understand it correctly the Obama administration wants to collect phone logs … Continue reading →

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