[redacted], Chamberlain, and the Crisis of Western Resolve I. Introduction Does [redacted]’s foreign policy toward Russia and Ukraine mirror Neville Chamberlain’s appeasement of Hitler? As [redacted]’s administration signals a reluctance…
Some 'almost certainly' unpopular thoughts I’m reasonably certain most people realize that there is something amiss with our climate. If not actually amiss, then, at least, peculiar. Many adults probably…
Introduction Did you know that small changes in your daily energy use can lead to significant savings—both financially and environmentally? With rising energy costs and increasing concerns about climate change,…
Internet, email, computer security Top Photo by Markus Spiske on Unsplash Welcome to a bunch of data links re: securing your information/ internet life. I have built this simple ‘tutorial’…
My grandsons' music My grandsons’ (both of them) love this music and think everyone should. I doubt everyone will, but my youngest grandson (7) especially wants you to have a…
many have fallen by the wayside. Some of you may know, I read a lot. Really. It’s true. In 2024, I was in the top 1% of GoodReads’ readers in…
For those interested in preparing… What follows are some current and up-coming courses on Non-violent protest and resistance. I hope folks find them helpful. (I obtained these by augmenting my…
Public Domain, Declassified Guides Caution!The document links in this message seem to be disappearing. A significant number of those that were housed at NSA, CIA, Archive.org have disappeared. I will…
The Dangerous Precedent of Mass Deportations and Offshore Detention The United States stands at a crossroads, facing a policy decision with profound human, economic, and legal consequences. The expansion of…
Hacking has evolved from a niche subculture into a global force with significant political, economic, and security implications. Over the decades, hacker communities have expanded their reach, moving beyond simple…