“Politics, as a practice, whatever its profession, has always been the systematic organization of hatreds.”~Brooks Adams American attorney, historian, political scientist, and critic of capitalism, Brooks Adams was born on this day in 1848.
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Random Quote for June 23, 2025
“All conflicts can be resolved. Wars and conflicts are not inevitable. They are caused by human beings. There are always interests that are furthered by war. Therefore those who have power and influence can also stop them. Peace is a question of will.”~Martti Ahtisaari Finnish politician, president, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, diplomat, mediator, and peace … Continue reading Random Quote for June 23, 2025
The Longest Day
The sun rose early over the Dragonspine Mountains, casting its golden light across the forested valleys below. Birds screamed, warnings piercing the trees. Dry wind twisted through the cedars. The sky stretched cloudless. At the edge of the old world, Artin stood barefoot in the dewy grass, staring at the horizon where darkness should have … Continue reading The Longest Day
Random Quote for June 21, 2025
“Fascism is not defined by the number of its victims, but by the way it kills them.”~Jean-Paul Sartre French philosopher, playwright, novelist, screenwriter, political activist, biographer, and literary critic Jean-Paul Sartre was born on this day in 1905.
Random Quote for June 20, 2025
“There is no such thing as being non-political. Just by making a decision to stay out of politics you are making the decision to allow others to shape politics and exert power over you. And if you are alienated from the current political system, then just by staying out of it you do nothing to … Continue reading Random Quote for June 20, 2025
Random Quote for June 19, 2025
“Truth is so obscure in these times, and falsehood so established, that, unless we love the truth, we cannot know it.”~Blaise Pascal French mathematician, physicist, inventor, philosopher, and Catholic writer Blaise Pascal was born on this day in 1623.
Random Quote for June 18, 2025
“Gloom and despondency have never defeated adversity. Trying times need courage and resilience. Our strength as a people is not tested during the best of times.”~Thabo Mbeki South African politician Thabo Mbeki was born on this day in 1942.
Random Quote for June 17, 2025
“There is no lasting hope in violence, only temporary relief from hopelessness.”~Kingman Brewster, Jr. American educator, academic, and diplomat Kingman Brewster, Jr., was born on this day in 1919.
Random Quote for June 16, 2025
“Democracy depends on information circulating freely in society.”~Katharine Graham American newspaper publisher Katharine Graham was born on this day in 1917.
No Kings!
(C) 2025, JJ Shaun Once more, First Reader and I took to the streets to protest against the insanity happening across the United States. Like the last few protests, we stayed local once again. Unlike the Hands Off march in early April, we certainly didn’t have to bundle up for the cold. The weather was … Continue reading No Kings!
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