Some years back I composed a war abolition statement for Pope Francis to use as a draft for an encyclical. He and the previously two Popes have been environmentalists and increasingly looking for non-violent solutions. I rewrote the statement for the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists. I offer the major additions and invite you to read…
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David Brooks Has Changed Sides – Ed O´Rourke
I have been seeing David Brooks on the PBS Newshour on Friday night for many years, possibly two decades plus. With DT coming on the scene, he did not like what he saw. This is old news but today´s commentary reminded me about the way he was. I invite you to read this excerpt and then…
Go Chiefs – Ed O´Rourke
I like these YouTube presentations for the Super Bowl. This game will be close. It is an honor and an achievement to get there. Sincerely, Ed The NFL Has NO ANSWER For The Kansas City Chiefs … (About 8 minutes) The NFL Has NO ANSWER For The Kansas City Chiefs … The NFL Has NO ANSWER For…
My Upcoming Letter to the Peace Groups – Ed O´Rourke
I will send the following letter to peace groups in mid-February. I appreciate your examination for recommendations. Thank you for your attention. Sincerely, Ed War Abolition Goals for 2024 and Beyond To achieve the seemingly impossible, you must be unafraid to dream the seemingly impossible. Vaclav Havel The difficult we do today. The impossible takes a little…
Fun Commentary from Brian Tyler Cohen – Ed O´Rourke
Fox hosts have been obsessing about Taylor Swift lately. I invite you to see this 9 and a half minute commentary. Sincerely, Ed Taylor Swift sends Fox hosts into MELTDOWN Taylor Swift sends Fox hosts into MELTDOWN Taylor Swift sends Fox hosts into MELTDOWN
A Look at the Erie Canal – Then and Now – Ed O´Rourke
I invite you to see this 8 minute video showing how hard it was getting started and the canal today. Then, hear Bruce Springsteen play the famous song. Sincerely, Ed 200 years on the Erie Canal Two hundred years ago, construction began on a 363-mile canal linking the Great Lakes…
Our Leaders Have Failed – Ed O´Rourke
Noam Chomsky observed that the One Percent keep that society´s attention span narrow but intense. There is much fuss about the 2024 elections and DT. I am addicted to coverage about his latest outrage which is more interesting than what Jerry Kroth talks about in his video. A controversial professor emeritus looks at the America Empires coming…
A Look at the DT Followers – Ed O´Rourke
When you talk to DT followers, you are entering a fact-free zone and an ethics-free zone. I have the idea that about half would stop a bullet for him. I had the hope that President Biden could convince the Congress to approve the Child Tax Credit, raise the income tax rates on rich Americans and…
President Biden´s 23 Minute Speech in North Carolina – Ed O´Rourke
Refresh your memories about his accomplishments. Lower insulin costs, highest job number creation in 4 years in American history, the infrastructure projects, high speed Internet and more. When DT was president, we had the first president since Herbert Hoover to have a decrease in jobs. Compare this with any deranged speech from DT. Sincerely, Ed ‘Everything…
Inflation Perception – Ed O´Rourke
Inflation is slowing down but most people do not feel that way. I wondered why until I saw this commentary this morning. Take a look at excerpts and then read the entire article. Sincerely, Ed The United States has just experienced one of the biggest collapses in consumer inflation in modern history. In June 2022 consumer…