Monthly Archives: October 2016

Native grievances and Standing Rock

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Stephen W. Browne

It has all the ingredients of a Great Cause. Native Americans versus corporate greed with jackbooted company thugs and sinister militarized police forces. Wasn’t there a Steven Seagal movie with this plot a few years ago? But say it softly… … Continue reading →

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What could be worse than a Trump/Clinton presidency

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Stephen W. Browne

In two short weeks America will simultaneously be destroyed as a nation and saved from the brink of disaster depending on who you listen to. Obviously someone is going to win this election and someone is going to lose. Passions … Continue reading →

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The national question

Posted on October 17, 2016 by Stephen W. Browne

If anything good comes out of this election, it may be that we’ll finally approach some sensible dialog about what some call “the national question,” immigration. The question is, what kind of a nation are we and what kind of … Continue reading →

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Questions of words and deeds

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Stephen W. Browne

If there is anything this election is doing it’s bringing certain fundamental differences in the way people think into sharp focus. Some of the issues that illustrate what I’m talking about. One is the question of Trumps alleged history of … Continue reading →

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Why are smart people so stupid?

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Stephen W. Browne

Some time back after I had returned to the United States after living in Eastern Europe I was invited to speak to a local chapter of Mensa about my experience living abroad during an exciting time in history. Mensa is … Continue reading →

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