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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on July 22, 2017 by

As the week proceeded: China/India: Will India fight, or let China bite off a chunk of Sikkim/Ladakh? Report It builds (Report) The culture: Bathroom in the U.S. Army? Female soldiers will shower with wanna-be female men? (Report) Science: China has … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

Another 7 days’ worth: Science: A tunnel has been found under Teotihuacan’s Pyramid of the Moon. (Report) (For any who dig archeology) The climate: A global warming study was canceled because there is too much ice in the Arctic this … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

This week’s accumulation: Afghanistan: The 4000 troop increase is resisted as too few?  (Article) (Shouldn’t the money be found before the troops? And why are U.S. troops there, anyway?) Washington wants chaos in the Middle East? (Article) Illinois: State in … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

Qatar, cut from trade and diplomacy by its neighbors led by the Saudis over allegations of terrorism support and a too friendly posture toward Iran and notably not accused if its plan to compete with established energy powers using its … Continue reading →

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Why Are We Surprised By Political Violenc?

Posted on June 17, 2017 by

While not rare in the preceding Judeo-Christian United States, violence against people was not thought acceptable; the culture embraced the Fifth Commandment: “Thou shalt not kill.” That ended with the acceptance of killing inconvenient nascent babies at the behest of … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on May 27, 2017 by

Your week’s assortment: The War On Trump: A dyspeptic take from a reality-struck observer. (Article) India: Update (Article) Will the attempt to replace cash with electrons disintegrate the economy? A mysterious reappearance: A ship that disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS FROM THE PASSING SCENE … (Politically Uncorrected)

Posted on May 6, 2017 by

Another week’s worth: Trump’s “Tax Reform” per David Stockman (President Reagan’s budget boss): “Trump is a kid in a candy store who wants one of everything … without paying for any of it.” The current spending bill in Congress demonstrates … Continue reading →

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