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Truthful Lies

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Joe Benning

Sometimes lies tell the truth, however inadvertently.  Ever since May when George Floyd was killed while in police custody there have been waves of protest in America’s cities, often spilling into violence. The violence has not been random and sporadic. … Continue reading →

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Mostly Peaceful Protests

Posted on August 26, 2020 by Joe Benning

“Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play?” Spurred by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, protests against police violence—defined as the unjustified use of force—have erupted across America. These protests are invariably described … Continue reading →

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A Failure of Governance

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Joe Benning

“The guerrilla must move amongst the people as a fish swims in the sea.” Mao Zedong “It is a general popular error to suppose the loudest complainers for the public to be the most anxious for its welfare.” Edmund Burke … Continue reading →

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The Moderate Mr. Biden

Posted on July 22, 2020 by Joe Benning

Former Vice-President Joe Biden accused federal law enforcement officials of “brutally attacking peaceful protesters” in Portland Oregon. The officers, he said, were operating “without a clearly defined mandate or authority”. He went on to say, without a hint of irony, … Continue reading →

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The Week Trump Lost the Election

Posted on June 5, 2020 by Joe Benning

When the history books of the 2020 election are written they will most likely say that this was the week that Donald J Trump lost his bid for re-election. Not because of the economy; not because of the killing of … Continue reading →

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While America Burns

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Joe Benning

Perhaps it was inevitable; it’s starting to look like 1968 again. According to press reports, at least 15 of America’s large cities have recently experienced what we decorously refer to as “civil unrest”. Needless to say, politicians—the people who are … Continue reading →

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