Category Archives: America

Constitutional Dictatorship: Crisis Government in the Modern Democracies

I love this 1948 book by Clinton Rossiter. Here are some excerpts: * In 1922 Article 48 was a blessing, in 1932 it was a curse. The only moral can be: never let an enemy of democracy get his hands … Continue reading

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Decoding Jean Marie Le Pen (3-17-25)

01:00 I’m holding on for a hero, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=15983705:00 Just because a rare earth deal with Zelensky was a major part of the news doesn’t mean it is important or determining our foreign policy.07:00 Dan Turrentine is on the Laura Ingraham … Continue reading

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Make The Alien Enemies Act of 1798 Great Again (3-16-25)

01:00 I’m developing a relationship with Grok06:00 Jews, Judaism & Humor, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=15982408:00 I find almost everything amusing. Does this make make me a nihilist?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=15982212:00 Holding Onto Ourselves in Relationships, Part Ten, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmJKUpSt6NI28:00 Why would a fan of air supply … Continue reading

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What makes for a great 80s party?

Grok says: A great ‘80s party is all about nailing the vibe—big hair, bold colors, and that mix of cheesy fun and rebellious energy. Here’s what makes it pop, whether you’re in Australia, America, or anywhere else: Music That Slaps … Continue reading

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How is dating different in Australia vs America?

Grok says: Casualness vs. Formality In Australia, dating tends to be more laid-back. It often starts organically—through friend groups, a night out at the pub, or a barbecue—rather than a formal “date.” Aussies might not even call it “dating” until … Continue reading

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What are the biggest cultural differences between Australia and America?

Grok says: Attitude Toward Authority and Egalitarianism Australians tend to have a more laid-back, anti-authoritarian streak, often described as a “larrikin” spirit. This comes from their history as a penal colony and a distrust of hierarchy. You’ll see it in … Continue reading

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Did Ilhan Omar marry her brother?

Grok says: There is no conclusive evidence to confirm or disprove the claim that U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar married her brother. The rumor originated in 2016 from an anonymous post on a Somali-American online forum, alleging that Omar married Ahmed … Continue reading

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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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