He is definitely a tool. But so was Reagan, so were most of them. Maybe Carter didn't fit the mold, but the establishment really hated him because they couldn't control him the way they wanted. the few

Thank you for your response and that information. Most of us are not in a position to asses the practical claims of this action (about oil production). All of that really is beyond me and not part of my

The turnaround in official U. S. values was rapid. It happened with the election of Donald Trump. The turnaround I address is not in policy. Our government has always used for to take what we want. That's

Thank you very, very much @discovery-it. Your support is greatly appreciated.

I'll have to admit to being self-centered when it comes to this issue. The U.S. has always done exactly what it wanted in the Western Hemisphere and has made often superficial excuses to justify its actions.

The system has ceased paying lip service to liberty and transparency. We’re living in a post-law, post-morality world Exactly the point. When we pretend to follow the rules, when we acknowledge that there

This is not the first time I am appalled by the actions of my country. I am appalled because I actually believe in those principles I was taught as a child, ideals that are supposed to represent the ethos

Valuable posts from the front lines, where it's happening. So hard. So much avarice that has caused such suffering. I have nothing wise to say except, stay safe.

Wow! What a smashing year you have coming. You'll have to reveal in a future post where in Central America and why. Be sure the U.S. army hasn't invaded the country first...that would be awkward. The driving

How refreshing :)

My kids never took out a school loan. I made a lot of mistakes as a parent, but this is one thing I did right. With all the challenges they have had to face in life, paying off school loans was not one

It's a wonderful thing to have a vision and be able to express it in this way. Beautiful.

Thanks for this insight into a quite historic night. Wishing for you and your country peace. Tense times, uncertainty.

I've always been suspicious of silver as an investment. I think, historically, it has been mercurial. Ever since I learned about the Panic of 1893, I've just had a bad impression of silver.

Happy New Year @zuerich! I think your predictions might have been different had you written them today, the day after the U. S. attacked Venezuela and brought about regime change. Well, not quite regime

Woke up to news of the Venezuela invasion. Would we care so much if there was no oil?

Hello @empress6, You have such wonderful material here. The circumstances you describe are important for everyone to know about, to understand how precious water is. As a story, though, a creative nonfiction

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Love the 'courtship' picture :) Posting every day...I can't imagine. I know people do it... I look forward to seeing more of your posts this year. I'll try, also, but I think two a week is my max. Happy