Monthly Archives: December 2015

Star Wars – A Reminiscence

Posted on December 20, 2015 by Al

Four decades ago, in a city far, far away, I started seeing intriguing billboards all over Venice and West LA: Most of us thought this was some type of Star Trek rip-off – “Wars” and “Trek” each having four letters, … Continue reading →

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A Well Regulated Militia

Posted on December 5, 2015 by Al

I’m not interested in “gun control”, as in getting rid of some or all guns. Given the genesis of our country, and our centuries long relationship with universal personal gun ownership, that’s not going to happen. Rather, I’m interested in … Continue reading →

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What Difference, At This Point, Does It Make?

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Al

“What difference, at this point, does it make?” – Sect’y of State, Hilary Clinton, in 2012 at Congressional hearings investigating the killing of four US diplomatic personnel in Benghazi, Libya. The Washington Post reports that, as of Tuesday, December 2, … Continue reading →

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