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Honeydew List for Saving a Nation bwf27.substack.com/p/honeydew-l...

A bit of recent history, but history nonetheless, especially given 21st Century America's debilitating amnesia for salient events. Notes from just the 4th month of King Donald's 2nd term in office, just a year & a half ago. Thoughts on 5/29/25 bwf27.substack.com/p/thoughts-o...

Infinite Stupidity and Beyond bwf27.substack.com/p/infinite-s...

To Be or Not to Be?... in a Crisis bwf27.substack.com/p/to-be-or-n...

In the spirit of the aphorism "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it" attributed to philosopher George Santayana, I wrote this short essay in response to King Donald's open disdain for NATO early last year. Relearn to Learn from History bwf27.substack.com/p/relearn-to...

To Be, or Not to Be... a Democracy bwf27.substack.com/p/to-be-or-n...

What we know: 1) at least hundreds of US citizens detained by ICE/CBP/HSI 2) detentions range from minutes to days 3) ample evidence of excessive use of force, rights violations w/ no consequences to agents 4) ICE/CBP/HSI records are criminally insufficient or nonexistent youtu.be/E8Ymn3IYW6c?...

Is Jared the New Mata Hari? bwf27.substack.com/p/is-jared-t...

National Democrats! Pay attention to Arkansas. There's an amazing candidate, Hallie Shoffner, who could displace Sen. Cotton if she gets enough support. She speaks sensibly & w/ genuine insight into the needs of the people of Arkansas. www.youtube.com/live/fkqzLVL...

24 minutes of your time well spent to hear a quick synopsis of our current crisis in democracy youtu.be/2176dnVR02E?...

Although the entire episode is worth listening to, the critical segment is the first 7:20. Zakaria gives the best critique I've heard of how America and "The West" truly reshaped history for the good. youtu.be/rbIFjiV4ZNY?...

The young Mr. Welles found a way to blend Bob Dylan with Todd Snider. Musical alchemy. youtu.be/Lwz1XwHwWhY?...

For understanding our current situation & crisis, Tim Snyder is always hearing. In this video, between around the 3:10 mark & 6:10 mark, you will hear a clearly stated, user-friendly way to recognize a fascist or fascism, & how King D & family are a half-assed version. youtu.be/BhZ2LxZHTQM?...

Was “Canadian Bacon” Comedy or Prophecy? bwf27.substack.com/p/was-canadi...

Wrote this a year ago regarding just one week(!) in October of 2025. With only a few tweaks & updates the same could be written about one week in October 2026. The level of chaos should be unsustainable, but somehow continues. Flood the Zone with [Excrement] bwf27.substack.com/p/flood-the-...

Random Thoughts bwf27.substack.com/p/random-tho...

45 minutes of your time to hear two enlightened Americans w/ connections in Canada talk about the US today from both an American & a Canadian perspective www.youtube.com/live/3J6Nihp...

Something that will surely need frequent updating throughout Trump 2.0. Have included some links for background, or, if you're interested, a fun rabbit hole to explore. bwf27.substack.com/p/the-wrecki...

The Port Shuaiba Shit-Show bwf27.substack.com/p/the-port-s...

For anyone into 3-part harmonies, this group is a treat, whether or not you are into their style of music. Harmonies are tight & sweet. For those who live & breath music, you'll enjoy the conversation between minutes 19 & 21. youtu.be/8lupQp9Tu6g?...

37 minutes of your time to get ideas on how to reform the Supreme Court, esp. given the damage done by the Roberts Court youtu.be/PGmhOh7J7zM?...

Had we given the weapons King D wasted in Iran to the Ukrainians, Ukraine would have won by now, gas & diesel would still be around $3/gal, 18 American service members would still be alive, hundreds would be uninjured. That & other things to think about this discussion. youtu.be/23edIQ-lmU0?...

Always worth your time. 35 minutes in this case. youtu.be/6sf_HMpq-AY?...

As SecDef Hegseth [aka Whiskey Pete; Sec. Kegbreath] again exposes himself as grotesquely unqualified & unsuitable for his Cabinet post, I am reposting his from a year ago. Declaring "We the People" as the Enemy bwf27.substack.com/p/a-potus-de...

53 min of your time to hear thoughtful discussion of what needs to be done to reclaim our democratic republic. Things to consider: 1) Get money out of politics 2) Clarify in law money is not speech 3) Clarify in law corporations are not persons 4) reform the Supreme Court youtu.be/zJOJ3y1UMDc?...

Oligarchs & oligarchy have played a significant role in our 250 yrs to one degree or another. The challenge for We the People has always been to push back against oligarchs & oligarchy w/ as much lawful, political & moral force as we can muster. youtu.be/8LDhLXOwjcI?...

44 minutes of your time to enhance your understanding of the current contest between democracy & autocracy/oligarchy & what we need to do & attend to steer ourselves back toward democracy. youtu.be/TKwfEs71VQI?...

Executive Tyranny [Part 1] bwf27.substack.com/p/executive-...

Are You Ready, Madame President? bwf27.substack.com/p/are-you-re...

35 minutes of your time well spent. youtu.be/z4t80wGsT3k?...

For all the questions about his private conduct, he was a hugely successful POTUS in spite of GOP efforts to sabotage his presidency. And he was gifted at expressing complex geopolitical dynamics in common sense language. 27 minutes of your time. youtu.be/pxHfHypT_-w?...

Something we all must hear. Please give a listen. youtu.be/ikZv-mEHeSs?...

30 minutes of your time. Self-explanatory. youtu.be/lpjdmSC41bU?...

42 minutes of your time to listen to two informed individuals give us a better understanding of our moment in time. www.youtube.com/live/zcMSxfX...

24 minutes of your time. A vital heads-up on the next round of Russian meddling in US elections. This is 3rd in a series. youtu.be/cXbgwRSU_uA?...

15 minutes of your time for a reminder of how the current administration & current zombie version of the Republican Party work to hobble or disable our democracy & other democracies. youtu.be/17RsyBeFaSw?...