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Some members of the public may have ongoing thesis that are not so much political in nature, but, moreover, express an interest in the continual human condition.

You need to know that in the 60s censorship was such that even Girly Magazine models wore shorts and tank tops.
You need to know that in the 60s censorship was such that even Girly Magazine models wore shorts and tank tops.
 
Facebook occasionally has FAKE NEWS but Their Advanced algorithms will catch most of them. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
Facebook occasionally has FAKE NEWS but Their Advanced algorithms will catch most of them. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?
 
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
The war with France in 1946 and a final war with Cambodia in 1978 are like book ends to 30 years of conflict. Maybe West Point studies this one.
 
We often hear metaphors to describe situations by politicians and media to add a rhetorical flourish to their position. But reality is a considerably more harsh than a catchy phrase.
We often hear metaphors to describe situations by politicians and media to add a rhetorical flourish to their position. But reality is a considerably more harsh than a catchy phrase.
 
   Data doesn’t lie: how top brands use data to spot trends, read minds, and improve products
   Data doesn’t lie: how top brands use data to spot trends, read minds, and improve products
 
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
In 1960s Jungle, you could not call a taxi. You could radio base for a Chopper ride and mark your clearing with Smoke.
 
The Military has a simple 10 week method to determine mental health ... called boot camp.
The Military has a simple 10 week method to determine mental health ... called boot camp.
 
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
Cambodian Genocide (The Killing Fields) was the dream of Pol Pot to return Cambodia to an agrarian society by murdering the elite.
 
Vietnamese are not fond of mixed children and I am told the Chinese offered to send troops but got a 'thanks but no thanks'.
Vietnamese are not fond of mixed children and I am told the Chinese offered to send troops but got a 'thanks but no thanks'.
 
Zell Bryan Miller-(February 24, 1932 – March 23, 2018)
 
Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
Your state's entitled allotment of electors equals the number of members in its Congressional delegation: one for each member in the House of Representatives plus two for your Senators.
 
Every now and then a Church Sign grabs my attention and fuels my belief that a picture is worth 1000 words.
Every now and then a Church Sign grabs my attention and fuels my belief that a picture is worth 1000 words.
 
Worrying about wealth inequality is like worrying about the last runner in a marathon race not getting a trophy.
Worrying about wealth inequality is like worrying about the last runner in a marathon race not getting a trophy.
 
You could do a whole lot worse than have your own parking lot sign behind a bar.
You could do a whole lot worse than have your own parking lot sign behind a bar.
 
I decided to call this article Coach to simplify my thought process. Senior men can coach youngsters then get out of the way and let them succeed or fail.
I decided to call this article Coach to simplify my thought process. Senior men can coach youngsters then get out of the way and let them succeed or fail.
 
Starting or putting out a fire requires three components, So does a Political Movement
Starting or putting out a fire requires three components, So does a Political Movement
 
If you are old enough to have played on the playground see-saw, you no doubt know that the biggest kid can keep you up in the air all day if he wants to and there ain't much you can do about it
If you are old enough to have played on the playground see-saw, you no doubt know that the biggest kid can keep you up in the air all day if he wants to and there ain't much you can do about it
 
I bought a Kel-Tec. Why? For pocket carry, a Baby Browning 25 is too small and a Glock 42 380 is too big.
I bought a Kel-Tec. Why? For pocket carry, a Baby Browning 25 is too small and a Glock 42 380 is too big.
 
I have no idea or memory where I was when I heard and saw the events of the world Tower and Pentagon tragedies.
I have no idea or memory where I was when I heard and saw the events of the world Tower and Pentagon tragedies.
 
Perhaps our biggest challenge as a country is to come to some agreement on our current situation in the world and formulate a plan to deal with the realities of the current environment rather than re-fight a war long since lost or won depending on your heritage.
Perhaps our biggest challenge as a country is to come to some agreement on our current situation in the world and formulate a plan to deal with the realities of the current environment rather than re-fight a war long since lost or won depending on your heritage.
 
Federal Liberals are incapable of Nation Building. Today, one in four Americans in all states would vote to secede from the USA.
Federal Liberals are incapable of Nation Building. Today, one in four Americans in all states would vote to secede from the USA.
 
These Silver Half Dollars sell for $80 today. You will easily find more information on laptops. Funds were raised in 1925 but real progress was delayed until the 60s.
These Silver Half Dollars sell for $80 today. You will easily find more information on laptops. Funds were raised in 1925 but real progress was delayed until the 60s.
 
A recent article on Beaufort County Now impressed me with the short sighted vision of many companies regarding Employee Training and Apprenticeship programs.
A recent article on Beaufort County Now impressed me with the short sighted vision of many companies regarding Employee Training and Apprenticeship programs.
 
Ken Burns' documentaries give us great history lessons and the CSA letters personify the history.
Ken Burns' documentaries give us great history lessons and the CSA letters personify the history.
 
When the oppressed take over from the oppressor, they usually remove all the statues and reminders of their former masters.
When the oppressed take over from the oppressor, they usually remove all the statues and reminders of their former masters.
 
If this article does not interest you or you don't like to read any of BT's post , you have the free choice to move on without reading.
If this article does not interest you or you don't like to read any of BT's post , you have the free choice to move on without reading.
 
The inventor of Coca-Cola died penniless and addicted to Morphine. John Pemberton fought in the civil war on the losing side. He was almost killed by a saber wound and became addicted to morphine to ease the pain.
The inventor of Coca-Cola died penniless and addicted to Morphine. John Pemberton fought in the civil war on the losing side. He was almost killed by a saber wound and became addicted to morphine to ease the pain.
 
A few minutes of laptop research reveals good and bad history. Why did 500,000 Free Blacks remain in the 1860s South?
A few minutes of laptop research reveals good and bad history. Why did 500,000 Free Blacks remain in the 1860s South?
 
December 29, 2016 ...128 years ago today, a group of Lumbee petitioned the United States Government for recognition as an American Indian tribe. That fight continues today.
December 29, 2016 ...128 years ago today, a group of Lumbee petitioned the United States Government for recognition as an American Indian tribe. That fight continues today.
 
William Ellison Jr., born April Ellison, (c. April 1790 - December 5, 1861) was a cotton gin maker and blacksmith in South Carolina, a free Negro and former slave who achieved considerable success in business before the American Civil War.
William Ellison Jr., born April Ellison, (c. April 1790 - December 5, 1861) was a cotton gin maker and blacksmith in South Carolina, a free Negro and former slave who achieved considerable success in business before the American Civil War.
 
I heard one of the pundits on the morning news make a statement that struck me a very profound. Speaking about the bombing in Manchester, England, he stated that England is the most surveilled country in the world. Manchester is 2nd behind London as the most surveilled city in England.
I heard one of the pundits on the morning news make a statement that struck me a very profound. Speaking about the bombing in Manchester, England, he stated that England is the most surveilled country in the world. Manchester is 2nd behind London as the most surveilled city in England.
 
There was a TV show in the mid nineteen Seventies called Movin' On. It starred Claude Aikins and Frank Converse. They filmed all over the country. It was kind of a travelogue version of "Then Came Bronson" except in a big ole Kenworth-Truck instead of a Harley.
There was a TV show in the mid nineteen Seventies called Movin' On. It starred Claude Aikins and Frank Converse. They filmed all over the country. It was kind of a travelogue version of "Then Came Bronson" except in a big ole Kenworth-Truck instead of a Harley.
 
Fortunately the list of Slave Owners includes General U.S. Grant and numerous Presidents.
Fortunately the list of Slave Owners includes General U.S. Grant and numerous Presidents.
 
I have found that it is always good to end the week or start the weekend with a touch of humor. Since I retired, I have not had to worry much about how to start the week. I seem to remember it starts with an Alarm, but I could be wrong about that.
I have found that it is always good to end the week or start the weekend with a touch of humor. Since I retired, I have not had to worry much about how to start the week. I seem to remember it starts with an Alarm, but I could be wrong about that.
 
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