(Timothy Ashby, Spain, 01/21/21 7:16 am)
As for our discussion on the meaning of bravo in various languages, let's never forget Patatas Bravas!
JE comments: Ferocious potatoes--one of the simplest, and most delicious, of
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Revisiting Dr Robinson`s Statement on Biden`s Health
(Francisco Wong-Diaz, USA, 01/21/21 4:29 am)
When commenting on Dr John Robinson's appraisal of Biden's health, what did John E mean by "no proof for either claim" that it is authentic or a forgery?
The good doctor wrote
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Thoughts on the Biden Inauguration
(Paul Pitlick, USA, 01/21/21 3:49 am)
As I sat listening to our new president, I recalled four years ago. Our previous president, in his inaugural address, talked about "carnage" all around. At the time I thought that he was m
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Congratulations for Richard Hancock (Several WAISers)
(John Eipper, USA, 01/21/21 3:34 am)
The historic event of the week, of course, occurred on January 19th, when our friend and the Dean of WAISworld, Richard Hancock, turned 95. (I can't think of anything else of significance in rece
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Posts on 01/20/21
Congratulating Richard Hancock on His 95th
(José Ignacio Soler, Venezuela, 01/20/21 3:20 pm)
First of all, I would like to add my compliments to Richard Hancock, who has reached this honorable age. It is not every day that people can lead such a long, virtuous and, above all, fruitful life.
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Richard Hancock`s Birthday
(Enrique Torner, USA, 01/20/21 3:59 am)
Happy birthday, Richard, and thank you for serving our country so faithfully! May God bless you and your wife with a continued life full of health and happiness.
Thank you, also, for sharing yo
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Two Conspiracy Theories: Comparing the Complexity of JFK and Defeating Trump
(David Duggan, USA, 01/20/21 3:42 am)
In response to JE's comment, here's a partial list of those in on the JFK conspiracy:
LBJ (who stood to gain the most from Kennedy's assassination: Brother Bobby was on the trail of
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Capitol Riots from a Non-US Perspective
(Mendo Henriques, Portugal, 01/20/21 2:56 am)
John E asked a few days ago for reactions from non-US WAISers on the Capitol riots.
I state my opinion, aware that it is both a personal catharsis in the face of the avalanche of information and
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Posts on 01/19/21
Richard Hancock Turns 95!
(John Eipper, USA, 01/19/21 4:55 pm)
WAISers, let's put our political divisions aside to wish our beloved colleague Richard Hancock a happy 95th birthday!
Richard is a living legend, a direct connection not only to our Patriarc
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"Cult Deprogramming" and the True Believers
(Helen Pitlick, USA, 01/19/21 11:48 am)
My roommate and I recently had a great conversation about how to talk with Fox News watchers or QAnon believers, and it essentially comes down to the same principles as cult deprogramming.&n
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