Monthly Archives: September 2016

Thoughts: The Trump/Clinton ‘Debate’

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Well, it was no debate. A debate presents opposing speakers who first display their ideas and research respecting a given subject and then are allowed to criticize what the other has said. Our Trump/Clinton foofaraw was more a recitation of … Continue reading →

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Gleanins From The Passing Scene … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Jack Curtis

This weeks’ work: Reality sucks?  Trump facts from the past … Russia’s national legislative election is looking rocky. The pro-Putin party ‘s prospects seem bright. (Too bright?) The European Union: Why the center cannot hold and fracture will proceed. (Article) … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The Charlotte ‘Protests’

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Jack Curtis

We are becoming used to the sight of black mobs destroying property and beating people; that is losing its shock value and becoming, as radio host Rush Limbaugh said today, “Normal.” That set us thinking. Why are these people doing … Continue reading →

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What Is Terrorsm?

Posted on September 21, 2016 by Jack Curtis

To ruminate productively upon our subject, we must first define it. Terrorism: the use of violence and intimidation in pursuit of political aims. Terrorism is an extension of politic, as is war said to be. Terrorism might be said to … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Numinous newsbits to nosh upon … The culture? Murder rates rose significantly in 25 of the largest U.S. cities in 2015. (Deadly!) U.K. hospitals are on the edge of collapse, per National Health Service chiefs. (A new budget cycle starting?) … Continue reading →

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George Soros Advises Europe On Its Obligations …(Why Not … It Isn’t His Money)

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Jack Curtis

George Soros warned Europe on its refugee problem.  He is a far left billionaire, somehow convinced that his monetary accumulations entitle him to prescribe the lives of all who lack his wealth.  He appears unaware of how his wealth insulates … Continue reading →

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U.S. Minorities: The Tail Wagging The Dog

Posted on September 15, 2016 by Jack Curtis

First, blacks and other minorities were considered victims of discrimination by the majority whites and anti-discrimination laws came because discrimination based on race was wrong. Those were followed by “affirmative action” that discriminates against whites in favor of blacks and … Continue reading →

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What Can Be Learned From Naked Cyclists?

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Jack Curtis

3,000 naked cyclists rode through Philadelphia last Saturday, an annual event aimed at … what, exactly? In our era of gender being whatever one wishes to suppose and a supposed ‘right’ of a prospective mother to kill her innocent prospective … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 10, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Our week’s worth: Do Airbmb hosts swap secret sex videos of their guests, taken with hidden cameras? (Or is that story from hotels that must compete with them?) Montreal seems really reaching for anti-bedbug measures. (New York, Chicago etc. prefer … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Jack Curtis

Another weeks’ worth: The Illlinois governor was furious when the state retirement fund lowered its return forecast, sticking taxpayers with higher taxes. (7% return, down from 7.5%). The Japanese government blew $130 B of pension funds on stocks losses. (A … Continue reading →

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