Author Archives: Luke Ford

About Luke Ford

I've written five books (see Amazon.com). My work has been covered in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and on 60 Minutes. I teach Alexander Technique in Beverly Hills (Alexander90210.com).

What are the chances that America takes over Canada in the next 10 years?

Grok says: The odds of America “taking over” Canada in the next 10 years—by March 15, 2035—depend on what “takeover” means: annexation by force, economic domination, or some voluntary union. It’s March 15, 2025 now, and Trump’s in his second … Continue reading

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What is Trump trying to do with his chaotic tariff policies?

Grok says: Trump’s chaotic tariff policies in March 2025—slapping 25% on Canadian imports, 10% on energy, and keeping the heat on China—are a messy stew of goals, tactics, and theater. He’s in his second term, still riding that manic wave … Continue reading

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Please explain Trump’s charisma

Grok says: Trump’s charisma is a raw, unpolished force—less textbook charm, more street-fighter magnetism. It’s not the smooth eloquence of an Obama or the polished gravitas of a Reagan; it’s something messier, visceral, and divisive. Here’s how it works, broken … Continue reading

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Did Andrew Breitbart die because of an addiction?

I knew Andrew well between 2002 and 2007 and I never saw any signs of addiction, but after he died, I read speculation that he might have been using substances. Grok says: There’s no definitive evidence that Andrew Breitbart died … Continue reading

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Charismatic figures come to bad ends

Trump is a charismatic figure. How will things end with Trump? Grok says: The idea that charismatic figures often meet bad ends has some historical juice—think Caesar stabbed in the Senate, JFK in Dallas, or even someone like Huey Long … Continue reading

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