Tag: Southeast Asia
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The Utter Collapse of Independent Media — and the Impact on American Democracy
IS THE MEDIA INVOLVED IN ITS OWN “CONSPIRACY” TO DEPRIVE AMERICANS OF THE TRUTH? October 16, 2019 Dear Friends and Colleagues: The First Amendment to our Constitution was thought by some of the founders to be unnecessary as they believed that by itself, the basic document made it clear that government powers would be limited…
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Ever Use a Vacuum Cleaner Bag? (RR)
FRIENDS VS. ENEMIES by OPOVV, ©2017 (Jul. 29, 2017) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the ever-more and more popular show that’s taken the city by storm, ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ Our job is to — besides fill the empty time between commercials — let you know what the concerns of…
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They Didn’t Get it Then and They Don’t Get It Now
THE “UPSET” by OPOVV, ©2016 (Nov. 16, 2016) — Like the giant spider Shelob after she stung Frodo, the Hillary supporters (Obots) slithered into the dark and deep crevices, the ones that are dirt-encrusted, the entrances laid with every shade of brown moss that traps cigarette butts, to hide in shame and despair after the count…
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Thailand Hit by 11 Explosions in Two Days
TERRORISM OR SOMETHING ELSE? by Sharon Rondeau (Aug. 13, 2016) — On Friday the AFP news service reported that Thailand had suffered 11 explosions over the past two days which killed four people and wounded “many others.” Those killed were reportedly Thai citizens, while about three dozen others, including ten tourists, were injured. On Thursday,…
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Fair Warning (RR)
“JUST DON’T PUSH IT” by OPOVV, ©2016 (Mar. 13, 2016) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to ‘Pulse of the Nation,’ where we discover what’s on the mind of the average American, speaking of which, here comes one now. “Excuse me, sir, I’d like to ask you a question.” “Sure thing.” “What’s your take…
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They Killed the Dream (RR)
“WHAT USA?” by OPOVV, ©2016 (Feb. 5, 2016) — “Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you for tuning in to ‘The Pulse of the Nation.’ We’re at the dog park to see what’s up with the world. Hello, sir, Roving here with a question for you.” “Hey, you’re that reporter on TV! Miss Sheba! Look who’s…
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“It’s Too Late”
OR IS IT? by OPOVV, ©2013 (Aug. 9, 2013) — Au contraire. No, I don’t believe it is too late. It’s not too late, it’s never too late, for as long as there’s an ounce of hope, a glimmer of success, the slimmest chance imaginable, there’s still a chance, there’s hope alive and well and blossoming…
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The Last Act to Atone for Regrets
“IN DEFENSE OF OUR REPUBLIC” by OPOVV, ©2013 (Aug. 3, 2013) — No, this is not one of those “Crying in My Whiskey” declarations full of remorse and “Golly, I’m so sorry.” On the contrary, it’s one of those “I didn’t do it then but, by God, I’m here tell you I’m going to get it…
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Manchurian Candidate John McCain
“ALLAH AKBAR!” by OPOVV, ©2013 (May 28, 2013) — We all know Juan McShame was a guest at the Hanoi Hilton, but what we don’t know is what the deal was between him and his conscience. We’ve all seen the cartoons where the Devil is whispering in one ear while the Good Half, the morally responsible…
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What Was Wronged Will Be Put Right
HOW MANY WAYS ARE THERE TO DISMANTLE A NATION? by One Pissed-off Vietnam Vet (Aug. 3, 2011) — Mistakes? Are you kidding me? The word “mistake” is now the politically-correct definition of “grievous felonious mortal failure”? Whatever the bum, meaning, of course, our de facto “Scorch America” president, signed into law will be rendered null…