Author: Simon

Fake News?

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The news is full of stories of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the horrible civilian toll. But the statistics tell a different story. In two weeks of fighting the Washington Post reports that 752 ... Read More

How to Win a War

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One of the mistakes that George Bush the Younger made after 9/11 was that he didn’t ask the people to sacrifice to destroy the Taliban and Osama Ben Ladin. No war bonds, no draft, tax increase a... Read More

Time

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“It is time for us to do what we have been doing. And that time is every day.” Kamala Harris Vice President of the USA Speaking about the correct Covid Response in January 2022... Read More

Words Seldom Seen: Hegemon

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Hegemon Noun: A Hegemon is a state that has political, economic, and military predominance over other states. Example: “Since WWII the United States has been the worlds undisputed hegemon.”... Read More

Possessions

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“Enjoy your possessions, but be able to live just as happily without them.” Epictetus Greek Stoic Philosopher Photo is of Four Peaks from the Massacre Grounds trail in the Superstition Mountains.... Read More