Category Archives: politics

TRUMPOCALYPSE: Telling the Children

Posted on 2016/11/09 by circuskitchen

2016-11-09   The last apocalyptic disaster on American soil took place on 9/11 (2001). Now we have 11/9 (2016). 1) Telling the Children: Everyone is asking “How do we explain this to the children?”  Here is how I did: 2016-11-09 … Continue reading →

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Aleppo Swimming Hole

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

  This just in from Syria, by way of a London “Channel 4 News” Report.  ‘Course this was 9/28/2016 in Aleppo, more than 4 days and 100 children’s bombing deaths ago:

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And the Carnage of Humanity

Posted on 2016/10/03 by circuskitchen

[Title to the tune of “12 Days of Christmas”] Monday, October 3rd 2016   Hubsand and I are palpably aware of our blessings; humbled with gratitude, awe-filled in our appreciation.  That doesn’t mean life is easy or that we’re immune to ever … Continue reading →

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Political Corruption 101 with Zephyr Teachout

Posted on 2016/09/19 by circuskitchen

September 2016 I hope everyone gets a chance to see these three incisive minutes about how Washington D.C. “works,” by Zephyr Teachout: Political Corruption 101 with Zephyr Teachout [3:39]:

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#NoDAPL Protest at Standing Rock

Posted on 2016/09/14 by circuskitchen

September 2016   As I write, the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline at Standing Rock, North Dakota has been *temporarily* stopped thanks to a late injunction by President (thanks) Obama responding to the amazing demonstrators at Sacred Stone Camp. … Continue reading →

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9/11 “Explained” in <5 mins

Posted on 2016/09/13 by circuskitchen

  9/11: A Conspiracy Theory [4:56]:     “It’s easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled.” ~ Mark Twain     Ya gotta admit, staging a new Pearl Harbor is one heckuva way to kick off a new war, … Continue reading →

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Schoolhouse Rocking the Government with my Dad

Posted on 2016/08/26 by circuskitchen

Friday August 26th 2016 Doing some research about how the U.S. Government works with my Dad. Schoolhouse Rock to the rescue!   No More Kings [3:10]:     Shot Heard Round the World [3:00]: The Battles of Lexington and Concord … Continue reading →

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The Farce of the DNC Convention

Posted on 2016/07/31 by circuskitchen

July 2016 Here is a closer (and I think very well done) look at at exactly what happened at the DNC Convention in Philly 2016; just so we know.   It is so sad the queen has to go to such … Continue reading →

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Laybag Times – Philly Edition

Posted on 2016/07/27 by circuskitchen

July 25-27th 2016 The Laybag… it’s a bean bag, it’s a hammock, it’s a floaty thing.  New to our flamly this summer for $32 bucks, we keep using it over and over.  It defies description and speaks for itself.   … Continue reading →

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Phillin’ the Bern with my Kids – 2016

Posted on 2016/07/26 by circuskitchen

Sunday, July 24th – Thursday, July 28th 2016 Remembering the incomparable experience of protesting the 2016 Democratic National Convention with my kids in Philadelphia. Those were the days   I will ALWAYS relish these days where the ENTIRE city was … Continue reading →

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