via The Economist, Judge Kavanaugh, and Saudi Journalist Khashoggi. Authored by the writer of Rogue Journey, Asia, 1935- 1975, the way it was for me, and Vietnam Journey, ten years in the Nam, a family at war story.
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via The Economist, Judge Kavanaugh, and Saudi Journalist Khashoggi. Authored by the writer of Rogue Journey, Asia, 1935- 1975, the way it was for me, and Vietnam Journey, ten years in the Nam, a family at war story.
Greetings Readers,
I have always, well probably for decades at least, admired the British weekly magazine, the Economist. Never a small cursory issue, but an in-depth extensive well written detailed reporting with frequent inside the news stories in every issue. One can read Time Magazine in about an hour. I have never read the Economist with some degree of speed for under three. Usually with care one farms many significant facts and details that do not appear easily in any of the other weekly periodicals
I admire its accuracy and opinions. It is a well thought out and thoroughly researched publication before the print is set. I do not know how they do it? The magazine must have superb reporters and experts devoted to the magazine in every country. The imperialist, colonist British press in times gone by in all probability got the jump on other western media publications for two hundred years, and the Economist as recipient of this history has deservedly gotten solid international popularity because of it.
During the past years I have subscribed to the magazine several times, but it often did no arrive because I suspect it was pilfered and resold to a group of local academic fans, or in lieu of poor postal service and constant moving about by this addressee.
Within the magazine this week was of the Kavanaugh vs. Ford , she said, he said, row decision in senate’s favor of Kavanaugh by passing his nomination by two votes within the conundrum of two personal political personality.
In pure politics and law Kavanauagh was unwilling to show impartiality in legal decisions, not only by his own ranting words against the Democrats, but his long supportive loyalist GOP career. The candidate has never been neutral in or on issue that the Economist could research and fully determine while on the staff of Ken Starr’s impeachment efforts against Bill Clinton, and when on the staff of George Bush which was firmly against the second ballot recount during the Florida presidential election bid that gave Bush the victory in the 2000 election. The decision was outright closed with only a mere 600 state votes bush lead. The decision was then finalized by the GOP governor agreeing to it. (Perhaps, just perhaps, if Gore had won there would not have been an Iraq ll?)
Moreover, as an aside note, the text of the FBI investigation report was softened, perhaps deliberately as not to embarrass, but college school boy’s word for “spoofing” meant not what was reported, its meaning is three-way sex, anal sex, and induction of alcohol and drugs. To be fair Brett may not have ever meant that after supporting it in writing.
Yes, from what I surmise, as the most important swing vote in the Supreme Court Kavanaugh will support anything placed before him by the Trump and the GOP. He is safely under their wing for his term for life and for the swing vote power he now holds in his hand.
Under the FOx network Trump and his Administration can do no wrong, as Trump dickers and threatens ‘Severe punishment’ against those responsible for the alleged Khashoggi — Saudi Arabia — assassination fray. No concrete proof has surfaced thus far except the deep-seated suspicion the target of the assassination was Khashoggi, is highly suspected to be dead and has complete disappeared from the face of the earth. However, the Saudis have ventured other confidential explanations for the disappearance:
1. Khashoggi was walking on slippery marble steps and fell by accident killing himself. The Saudis were so embarrassed by the incident, because the janitor was the cause not performing his duties satisfactorily was immediately beheaded on the spot. The accident was not reported to the outside world. Jamal’s dismembered and pulverized body was flushed down the toilet.
2. Nearly similar in some aspects. Khashoggi was applying for a license to marry his Turkish sweetheart whom he loved deeply, and was told she was not a virgin and shown video proof. At that Jamal became distraught, felt dishonored, disgraced and committed suicide. Under Muslim law the dead must be buried before sunset, but no means were available, so it was decided to dismember and dispose of him by flushing the parts down the toy-toy.
3. Jamal Khashoggi was an agnostic, and at the last moment after a friendly beating he regretted being one therefore for himself his family and loved ones became a born again Muslim of deep faith. Allah and Mohammed were delighted on hearing the new and they immediately sent a white horse with feathered wings to take him from Jerusalem directly to heaven. He was invisibly whisked away in seconds from the Consulate. (The Muslims disregard animal and humankind types with the assistance of evolution took 100 million years to create the feather, presently man can make feathers with machines)
Sorry, but I don’t quite believe those reasons. But I do know this, kings and dictators want complete power and need to destroy dissent in any form. Evil anti-government non conforming ideas must be destroyed. They then make examples of dissenters with poison, bombs, armed drones, and hit squads which are more effective than says torture, prison terms, and surveillance.
As an older observer writing this I recall comedian Bob Hope returning from Cold War Russia in the 1950s and authoring a humorous book (I Owe Russia $1200 Dollars) in which he wrote ‘In Russia they have television, but you don’t watch it, it watches you’ and ‘In Russia you can say anything about the government, the difference is, you say it only once.’
All the Best to you.
Ron Miller
Posted by the author of Rogue Journey, Asia, 1935-1975, the ways it was for me, and Vietnam Journey, ten years in the Nam, a family at war story. via Trump: The Great Divider
Greetings Readers,
From the very beginning Democrats and liberals have badly underestimated Donald Trump. There is no political opponent of sufficient stature at this time to oppose his bluster, brilliance, and gravitas.
During the campaign and after it people scoffed that he would become a threat to democracy despite the bad publicity, the lies, scandals, tax evasions, the alleged frauds committed, and the dirty international business connections of which some have said he, Trump, is actually good for the country.
A change in democratic administrations is often a good thing and reassuring, a little more to the left or to the right, adjustments, compromises, and the rigged system unfortunately, quietly, goes on itis merry way as before. In the case of Trump 45, it has gone far, too far in the direction of the Altr-right conservatives and has rapidly become a detriment to the balanced system we know as delivered to the American people in the Constitution. The healthy balancing act has completely swung over for the benefit of the elitist and other powerful controlling elements of government overseeing our lives and fate.
The president is a smart and able campaigner whose showmanship, personality and ceaseless campaigning prove, as he gathers enthusiastic crowds of supporters each week. His maneuvering is affective in this regard as well as managing his persona and ego.
The pillars of Trump support of which I often refer for the blonde demagogue are as strong and committed as ever before: Internationally, Israel love him and apparently he them. The Saudi Kingdom will do Trump’s bidding in Yemen against the Iranian backed Shia Houthis as one of their prime allies.
Domestically, Trump has pocketed and intimidated the GOP, and Wall Street after more than a twelve point tax write off overhaul that has consummated a long-term marriage with the president. The Israel lobby with its billionaire contributors is esthetic, never have they had such control over the office, while the sometime wavering military, due mostly to Trump’s ridicule of the hero McCain, continues to be entirely with him as do the perennial defense lobbyist and contractors hangers on. Readers we must understand one party or group of parties cannot overcome these five powerful political and economic Trump forces. It’s Trump Incorporated.
Most U. S. citizenry do not appear to care in what direction the country is heading toward which is catastrophic and eventually to military clashes and war to ostensibly save our capitalistic democracy headed by the racist leader. Apparently people are gratified by the economic progress made under Trump’s administration. I for one am not taken in or intimidated by it and do not live by economic bread alone. There is something bigger more important at stake…. Individual freedom and, democracy not the tyranny of one man. As many other Americans I feel there is a disappearing democracy that lay before us.
While the sheep are led down the rosy path of temporary prosperity dependent larely on International economic cooperaton on international issues of conflicting trade barriers, sanctions declarations etc., it is asked where are the opposing working and middle classes to meet the rising tide of Mr. Trump’s divisive nationalism? Where are the combined and unified street demonstrations, the regrouping of a third-party, the George McGoverns, the Martin Luther Kings, and yes as radical as it sounds, the likes of an armed but peaceful weathermen, and Black Panthers of decades ago who attempted to make a difference during the fiasco of the Vietnam War.
The seeds of destruction are being sewed by Trump and the GOP at a very dangerous period in world history..
Where are the brave of heart and not the Summer soldiers?
All the Besst to you.
Ron Miller
Written by the author of Rogue Journey, Asia, 1935-1975, the way it was for me, and Vietnam Journey, ten years in the Nam, a family at war story.
Greetings Readers
In these times of political stress, it is always good for one to induct a little crazy irony and humor now and then. In this I ask you the reader to view the following with a smile and perhaps a little criticism:
So, I have found the anti-Trump public will not engage with me in a harmless prank or two aimed at the expense of Donald Trump and his White House.
Among the dirty tricks I’ve planned I mention placing pieces offal in a well sealed envelope and posting it to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC with an appropriate note. I had already prepared for the task with surgical gloves and masks for bagging the stuff. After the act I would admit doing the dirty deed taking full responsibility. Strangely enough I did not have not one taker. Hmm! Trump must be getting popular.
Of course it was too mild a prank, so I decided to do something more exciting and lethal. That was to deliver a peace proposal directly to hand of Donald Trump in person. This, thanks to the inspiration by singer, songwriter Marty Robbins. Reference Robbin’s song: EL PASO, the last five paragraphs to see how I made out.
Here I am at last high on a h hill overlooking the White House, I can see Trump’s office door below. My love for Peace and Justice pushes me onward so off the hill with my scooter I go.
I look to my right, I see five Secret Service agents, off to my left are a dozen or more, shouting and shooting, I can’t let them catch me, I must make it to Trump’s office door.
Suddenly there is something dreadfully wrong for I feel a deep burning pain in my side. I’m trying to stay on the scooter, but I’m unable to ride. But with my love for peace and Justice I rise where I had fallen, although I am weary I can’t stop to rest. I must make delivery to Trump’s office front door.
Shortly I hear the crack of a rifle and see the white puff of smoke from a sniper. I feel the bullet go deep into my chest. From out of nowhere evils U. N. Ambassador Haley a former CIA Director John Pompeo have found me; John grasping my throat as he kneels by my side fumbling an attempt at CPR.
Who do you work for? Who are your contacts? China, Russia, Iran, Australia?
I gasp, ” Please no more fake questions, Pompeo. Haven’t you realized the U. S. alone is its own worst enemy? Gruggle, gurggle and fading as I rasp a Good Bye..!
All the Best… and some of the worst political humor you’ll ever hear.
Ron Miller
