“The middle class is the backbone of our economy.”— Barack Obama I remember asking my dad what was the difference … More
Tag: history
Why Are the Crusades Looked Upon Today as Something Evil?
With everything that is happening around the world today this question has been rattling around in my head lately, because … More
If You Can Make It There, New York New York
My first full time job and how it gave me my current view of business and world leaders. In the … More
The Long Road to Seeing the World a Little Clearer
“It is the sufferings of the many which pay for the luxuries of the few.”That line hits harder the older … More
Population Decline, Replacement Patterns, and Cultural Change
“In our time, the people have become so addicted to luxury that they do not marry, or if they do, … More
The Old Wounds We Don’t Talk About — And the Strength That Came From Them
One thing I’ve learned is that discrimination isn’t unique to any one group — it’s something almost every minority faces … More
The John Brown Moment in 1859
When Will the John Brown Moment Happen again in the US? Every so often, history echoes back at me — … More
The Forgotten Birth of Freedom The signing of The Magna Carta
“No man is above the law and no man is below it.” If you asked a hundred people what the … More
The Glue That Holds Nations Together
“We came to America, not to bring our past, but to build our future.” When we talk about what keeps … More
The Moments That Lifted Me Up “edited version”
History is what we remember, not what we try to forget. When I read today’s prompt — “What major historical … More
The Moments That Lifted Me Up
History is what we remember, not what we try to forget. (By Beebop — Beebops.blog) When I read today’s prompt … More
The Pull of the Unseen: Why We Believe in Conspiracies
“The truth is messy, yet our minds crave a clear story that makes sense and delivers a touch of justice … More
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