Tag: History

The U.S. Is Not A Banana Republic — YET!

by Joyce O’Day, posted in Politics

Photo by Oleksandr P on Pexels.com Donald Trump and others are mistakenly calling the United States a Banana Republic.  By Definition  According to Merriam Webster, a Banana Republic is “a country that is exploited by foreign interests for profit and whose economy typically depends on a single major export (such as bananas); also a country … Continue reading The U.S. Is Not A Banana Republic — YET!

The Press Is Destroying Joe Biden’s Chance for Reelection

by Joyce O’Day, posted in History, Politics

Photograph of Joe Biden: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Shame on CNN and all the others Sure, President Biden is old. Born in November 1942, he will 81 in 2024. The Republicans don’t seem to care that at age 77 Donald Trump is only four years younger. On a daily basis, the media makes numerous … Continue reading The Press Is Destroying Joe Biden’s Chance for Reelection

Get Ready For The Juiced Olympics

by Joyce O’Day, posted in Culture, Health, History

Illustration by author Let’s see what athletes can do at their peak – or when they’re peaking on drugs There’s the regular Olympics, the Special Olympics, and the Paralympics. Isn’t it time for the Juiced Olympics? The history of drug use for athletes  Athletes have been trying to game the system by doping since ancient … Continue reading Get Ready For The Juiced Olympics

AI Will Destroy History Education

by Joyce O’Day, posted in Education, History

Photo by author Academic content will be a controlled, whitewashed, vanilla version of the past AI (Artificial Intelligence) will determine what historical knowledge is commonly available for review by all but the most dedicated researchers. Whoever controls the dominating AI programs will dictate what the public sees, learns, and ultimately believes. Only individuals with the … Continue reading AI Will Destroy History Education