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 does abductive reasoning tell us about why Israel and then America attacked Iran recently?

Leading with vulnerability works for individuals at times, but it is not a great strategy for states. Grok says: Israel’s Attack (June 13, 2025): Israel launched a surprise attack targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities (e.g., Natanz, Fordo), military bases, and key … Continue reading

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‘Zhang Youxia’s relentless purge of Xi Jinping’s influence in the military’

I was passively listening to Youtube’s autoplay of various videos while doing humdrum work on my computer when I noticed this video below talking about the new boss in China. Nothing about this in the news yet. I looked up … Continue reading

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Trump Gets His Big Beautiful Bill To Restore American Dignity (7-4-25)

05:0 There are excellent critiques of Donald Trump 10:00 Video: After the “Hammer”: Postwar Opportunities and Risks for U.S. Policy in the Middle East, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9w5Vn8ko-425:00 The best way to have a safe community and safe country is high trust & … Continue reading

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What were the biggest battles over reality in America this past week?

Professor Darel E. Paul wrote in his 2019 book, From Tolerance to Equality: How Elites Brought America to Same-Sex Marriage: “The fight is over nothing less than who shall have the power to define reality. All the combatants know as … Continue reading

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How Much Money Has Trump Raised Through Tariffs?

Grok says: The revenue generated from tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency, particularly in his second term starting in 2025, has been significant but varies based on different estimates and timeframes:First Term (2017–2021): During Trump’s first term, tariffs on goods … Continue reading

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