Category Archives: History

THE END OF OUR FIRST REPUBLIC (1776-2012)!

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

By Jack Jodell, Apr. 2, 2012 Many here in America have a tendency to ridicule the French, whom we seem to  view as weak, indecisive, conceited, and unreliable. While it is true that we had to assist them in both World … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama Is NOT A FASCIST!

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

By Jack Jodell, Mar. 15, 2012 We have oftem heard claims from irrespnsible alarmists and fearmongers on the far right that President Obama has been, of all things,  a fascist. Those of us who are not misguided reactionaries and who … Continue reading →

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WHEN PRESIDENTS WERE ACTUALLY QUALIFIED!

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

By Jack Jodell, Dec. 7, 2011 As I look over the current seeming parade of 2012 presidential wannabes we have seen from the Republican side thus far, I am struck by how downright provincial and totally unqualified most of them have shown themselves to … Continue reading →

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THE GLARING FAILURE OF REPUBLICAN “FREE MARKET” ECONOMICS!

Posted on October 18, 2011 by

By Jack Jodell, October 18, 2011 The  widespread and ongoing OCCUPY TOGETHER movements all over the world show a massive, almost universal, displeasure with capitalism as an economic model, particularly the  ”free market” variety so beloved and espoused by today’s … Continue reading →

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OCTOBER 6, 2011 AND BEYOND!

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

 By Jack Jodell, October 5, 2011 This is a busy and exciting time for committed progressive activists. Tomorrow, in Washington, D.C., and in solidarity with the OCCUPY WALL STREET effort being waged in New York and all throughout the country, … Continue reading →

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HATS OFF TO THE PATRIOTIC MILLIONAIRES! (PART ONE)

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

By Jack Jodell, Aug. 19, 2011 In my last post I mentioned that I do NOT hate rich people simply for being rich, and that there were many deserving of commendation due to their sense of civic duty, social responsibility, … Continue reading →

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WHAT THE HELL HAS HAPPENED TO MY HISTORY CHANNELS?

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

By Jack Jodell, Aug. 3, 2011 A very strange thing happened as I went to post this piece. I had essentially the same piece written, saved, and all ready to go, but when I went to proof it one last time, THE … Continue reading →

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KILLED BY AMERICAN SPECIAL FORCES!

Posted on May 2, 2011 by

By Jack Jodell, May 1, 2011 IT WAS JUST REVEALED LATE TONIGHT THAT, EARLIER TODAY, OSAMA BIN LADEN WAS KILLED BY AMERICAN SPECIAL FORCES IN AN ACTION ORDERED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA! MORE DETAILS WILL BE FORTHCOMING, BUT THIS SHOULD PROVE, … Continue reading →

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HEROES OF AMERICAN LABOR (Part VII)

Posted on May 1, 2011 by

By Jack Jodell, May 3, 2011 (originally appeared May 1, 2011) Today is May Day, celebrated in every country (except the United States) as a day to honor laborers. This is my seventh and final installment devoted to people who struggled … Continue reading →

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