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Biden and the Ghost of Duncan Lemp

American Conservative, March 1, 2024 Inside the Latest Biden Showdown With Second Amendment Devotees by James Bovard The White House’s anti-gun campaign threatens to repeat sins of law enforcement’s recent past.   “His name was Duncan Lemp” is a common phrase among violent extremists, according to the FBI’s Domestic Terrorism Symbols report. The Washington Post sneered […]
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How the West Provoked an Unprovoked War in Ukraine

“Toward the end of 2021,” The New York Times reports, “Mr. Putin was weighing whether to launch his full-scale invasion when he met with the head of one of Russia’s main spy services, who told him that the C.I.A., together with Britain’s MI6, were controlling Ukraine and turning it into a beachhead for operations against … Continue reading "How the West Provoked an Unprovoked War in Ukraine"

Netanyahu’s Last Battle Promises No Victory, Just Slaughter in Rafah

The Palestinian city of Rafah is not only older than Israel, it is also as old as civilisation itself. Rafah has existed for thousands of years. The Canaanites referred to it as Rafia, and Rafia has been almost always there, guarding the southern frontiers of Palestine, ancient and modern. As the gateway between two continents … Continue reading "Netanyahu’s Last Battle Promises No Victory, Just Slaughter in Rafah"

Washington DC: War Capital of the World

Holy Moly! Just imagine if Washington discovered Russia or China had placed 12 spy stations on the Texas border. The beltway pols already foaming at the mouth about the alleged hordes of Nigerians, Albanians, Chinamen and commie agents of Cuba and Daniel Ortega already bursting through America’s borders would be splitting a gut or even … Continue reading "Washington DC: War Capital of the World"

Pummeling Pillaging Police on the Brian Wilson Podcast

The latest episode of the Two and Only Podcast –   his summary: The Two and Only S3 Ep 9 — Brian Wilson and James Bovard “Do you drive, travel or think you actually own something? The Two and Only, Brian Wilson and Jim Bovard explain why not and why why not.” can listen or download […]
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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: Building peace is persuading God to enfold all in his shepherd’s cloak

==== Anti-war essays, poems, short stories and literary excerpts French writers on war and peace ==== Antoine de Saint-ExupéryCitadelle (The Wisdom of the Sands)Translated by Stuart Gilbert Thus we made essay of poets’ songs upon our army, now beginning to fall asunder. But a strange thing befell: the songs took no effect, our soldiers laughed … … Continue reading →

Desperate for Peace: From Tunisia to Gaza

Twenty-five-year-old Aaron Bushnell, an active-duty member of the United States Air Force, died on Sunday after setting himself on fire in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington DC as an act of protest against the slaughter in Gaza. Unfortunately, the act is noteworthy not because of the resulting suicide but for the underlying motivation … Continue reading "Desperate for Peace: From Tunisia to Gaza"

Japan-Russia Relationship Is US-Russia Relationship

The reason why Japan and Russia have not settled the territorial dispute is Washington’s influence over Tokyo through the US-Japan Status of Forces Agreement. Northern Territorial Day February 7th is Northern Territorial Day in Japan. There has been a territorial dispute between Japan and Russia over the Northern Territories. Thus, the day has been established … Continue reading "Japan-Russia Relationship Is US-Russia Relationship"