Jimmy Carter accomplished much that is easily forgotten. Not mentioned here, Ronald Reagan and George Bush the father made a deal with the Iranians to release the hostages when they were sworn into office. L was When the Iran Contra story broke, this deal became known as plausible. Senator Chris Dodd chose not to open Congressional hearings…
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Humane Animal Slaughter Do Not Exist – Ed O’Rourke
Ultimately, even if all animals used for food were properly stunned and equally protected under the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act, they’d still be raised in misery, and slaughterhouses would still violently kill beings who value their lives just as we value ours. Most farmed animals endure a hellish existence confined with thousands of others…
Greta Thunberg’s Book Covers the Waterfront – Ed O’Rourke
This is the description on Amazon.com: We still have time to change the world. From Greta Thunberg, the world’s leading climate activist, comes the essential handbook for making it happen. You might think it’s an impossible task: secure a safe future for life on Earth, at a scale and speed never seen, against all the…
See the 65 Yard Punt Return from Yesterday’s Super Bowl – Ed O’Rourke
See How Kansas City Secured Its Comeback With a 65-Yard Punt Return See How Kansas City Secured Its Comeback With a 65-Yard Punt ReturnIn the fourth quarter, Kadarius Toney of the Kansas City Chiefs returned a punt to Philadelphia’s 5-yard line, s… Hats off to both teams, Ed
Three Looks at Chillicothe, Missouri – Ed O’Rourke
In the past few days, I have seen these three presentations on YouTube which I am sharing with you. I am impressed with the murals that I see in Chillicothe. Go Chiefs, Ed Small Town Showcase: Chillicothe, MO Small Town Showcase: Chillicothe, MO Small Town Showcase: Chillicothe, MO Highlight of Chillicothe, MO – October 2016…
Burt Bacharach 1928-2023
I liked his songs. I invite you to hear this one from the Zombies. The Zombies – The Look of Love The Zombies – The Look of Love The Zombies – The Look of Love Sincerely, Ed Attachments area Preview YouTube video The Zombies – The Look of Love The Zombies – The…
President Biden Needs Competition – Ed O’Rourke
Having challengers will make him a better candidate. See the story here from a source that I failed to keep. Sincerely, Ed President Biden has surely faced shameful obstruction from the GOP, from Senators Manchin and Sinema, and from the courts — but on too many issues on which he made big promises, he’s lacked either the…
A Fond Farewell to the 747s – Ed O’Rourke
I did not realize what a change the 747s have made in our world until I read this commentary in today’s NY Times. Sincerely, Ed Bon Voyage, Boeing 747. You Really Did Change Everything. By Sam Howe Verhovek Mr. Verhovek is the author of “Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the…
UFOs –Wright Patterson Air Force Base – Ed O´Rourke
The US Air Force has been taking crashed UFOs to Wright Patterson Air Force Base for years. The activity takes place at Hangar 18. Until I saw this 444 minute presentation, I had only heard about Area 51. Sincerely, Ed Top Secret Facility “Hangar 18” Hides UFO Evidence (S3, E12) UFO Files | Full Episode Top Secret…
The Alaska Purchase – More Complicated Than You Thought – Ed O’Rourke
When I was studying history, I had the idea that the deal was accomplished despite public opinion. The presentation here is that opposition people were in the minority. The business community wanted it to happen. I invite you to see this 17 minute video. The Alaska Purchase – debunking a myth The Alaska Purchase…