Monthly Archives: September 2019

GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 28, 2019 by Jack Curtis

From the week: France: Another massive “Yellow Vest” protest ignored by the media? (Report) The culture: First grader arrested, handcuffed, charged for school tantrum (Report) More culture: Trump tells University of North Carolina and Duke: Quit promoting Islam on our … Continue reading →

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THE SUICIDE OF THE WEST?

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Jack Curtis

The earth’s preeminent civilization is a suicide by self-administered politicization. It is but the latest in a long line of predecessors.  Civilizations rise upon the shoulders of their citizens, they are enlarged by their governments and when they are no … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 21, 2019 by Jack Curtis

Guns: New  bill in Congress would require a federal license for gun ownership (Report) Corruption: Wife of indicted political boss will hold highest judicial office (Article) America’s young adults live with parents and reject having children? (Article) Surveillance: 30 state … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 14, 2019 by Jack Curtis

A week’s worth: The economy: Gold price rising with financial risk? (Article) (Interest rates aren’t allowed to anymore) More economy: The U.S. fracking oil boom is fading? (Article) The climate: Banning heating/cooking with gas to save the planet (Report) Facial … Continue reading →

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The Passing of PRIVACY

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Jack Curtis

Privacy: The state or condition of being free from being observed or disturbed by other people. Computers, cameras, microphones, drones and satellites are surrounding us with observers these days, much to the indignation and even outrage of many. Never mind … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Jack Curtis

Another week’s worth: China has printed more fiat money than the U.S. since 2009? (Article) Technology: Pope stuck in Vatican elevator; rescued by firemen (Report) The culture: New “Joker” movie raises mass shooting reality ignored by gun-fixated Left (Article) Financial … Continue reading →

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