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A web log based on the principle that a civilized society deserves democratic government based on integrity. The premise here is the U.S. democracy has effectively been subverted by oligarchical forces which must be opposed with facts and rational thought. (An RSS feed is recommended.)

History in the Making

History in the Making
Founding Fathers and the Declaration of Independence

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Goodwill Has Power, Too


 

Here we have a tome on the fascinating history of the ascendant Allied powers as they sought to stop the march of fascism around the world. 

I have already read the first book in the series — The Rise of Germany; and now I look forward to reading this volume.

As we have a new rising tide of fascism in the United States, the more background we can get on fascist countries of the past, the better.
 

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Justice Can Be “Fun”

Taking a break for humor —


With all the serious problems and crises of now, an interlude for a funny skit from the Carson “Tonight” show seems appropriate.  Mirth-ful, yet constructive.


From 1986:

 https://youtu.be/YFNGmFnPGnM

Friday, January 14, 2022

Guest Columnist Asks Whether it Is Time to Think About the Unthinkable in Our Country

 What the authors are speaking of is the possibility of the break-up of the United States as we know it.  Sadly, this can be called a supportable conjecture.  

In any event, this is an extremely important article and one which deserves the most serious consideration.

(Article may be behind a paywall.)


 Rapid Resource --

 Time to Think the Unthinkable?

 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/13/opinion/january-6-civil-war.html

Friday, October 15, 2021

Country in Exigency


 Is the country really in extremis?  

This writer would say definitely so.  Clearly, the democracy is in danger.  And in my view, that means the nation is in danger, and also, yes, the country.

I will have more resources to share on this urgent matter soon. 


Tuesday, May 11, 2021

President Biden's Plan to Build Back Better: The Facts

Quick Reference:

 

The link below will take you to the White House page which gives a solild rationale for the new stimulus plan, as well as details about all recent plans of the Admionistration.

It is a pleasure to present here a positive, workable program for America's recovery -- even if only partially. 

 

President Biden's Plan to Build Back Better 

Thursday, January 21, 2021

Noam Chomsky: The January Rebellion Hit Closer to Home than Hitler's 1923 Putsch

Rapid Resource:  

 

Noam Chomsky provides context for the horrific events of January 6, 2021 in Washington, D.C.  

 What happened almost 100 years ago, and what happened in 21st century Washington, D.C. 

 The January Rebellion Hit Close to Home

Wednesday, November 18, 2020

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, But Necessary

 Rapid Reference:

 

It is as if the country, says this article, has been suffering from PTSD, through its relationship with Our Military Leader.  With efforts to undo the voters' will on-going, we must step up our non-violent efforts to defend democracy.


Breaking Up Is Hard to Do, But Necessary

Monday, July 6, 2020

America's Most Under-rated President

Who is America's most under-rated President?  John Adams?  Grover Cleveland?  Jimmy Carter?
There could be several former Presidents who would fit the moniker of "most under-rated."   However, I'd like to nominate Ulysses S. Grant.

Certainly Grant has been highly esteemed as the general who saved the Union Army, thus securing victory for the U.S. nation over the Confederacy.

But what of Grant as President?  A quick review this morning of his record prompts a re-assessment.  For instance, his insistence that African-Americans be guaranteed the right to serve on juries is in and of itself an important and amazing achievement.  And there are others.

For instance, Grant supported the Fifteenth Amendment which guaranteed blacks the right to vote, as well as the Civil Rights Act of 1875.

Additionally, he established Yellow Stone as the country's first National Park, and presided over the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad.

The accomplishments of such a one as Ronald Reagan, for instance, pale in comparison to President Grant's.  Thus it seems completely right that U. S. Grant remain immortalized on the fifty-dollar bill.

True, Grant made mistakes in not over-seeing certain associates and some became embroiled in scandal.

But if Grant misses the mark in terms of the very greatest Presidents, he surely ranks highly in regards to the very important Reconstruction era.  For this we can be inestimably grateful to him.