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On X, they call it a Timeline Cleanse, a post lacking politics, or anything containing fear or unhappiness. Beauty and culture to show the treasures of Western Civilization.

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No one should ever lose sight of the manifest benefits that western culture has bestowed upon the world, no matter how much the Left attempts to denigrate or dismantle it. Parents, be sure to show your children the very best of Western Civilization. https://twitter.com/jscotteswood/status/1944946200542593024?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ The Renaissance https://twitter.com/archi_tradition/status/1945140945516654659?s=46&t=AkJV8dX_RyhUKPG8uj0KNQ Homes, and defensive fortresses. 14th Century coaching inn. …

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Eloquence: Guest Author, Kaelion on X, on electric vehicles

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I am going to post this in its entirety, so those of my readers who are not members of X/Twitter can partake of the eloquence. You will know that these are my sentiments, exactly, as I have written here many times. It was inspired by a post by Elon Musk about how the government of …

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This one is for Hubby. Rural Britain.

On By rushbabe49In Culture, Nature, photography, Random Musings About Life, social media, Travel and VacationsLeave a comment

For the 25 years we have been together, I have sung the praises of rural Britain to my husband, who has never been to Europe. In my younger days, I traveled to Britain twice, and I have longed to return, to show him the loveliest places I have ever been. So, I found numerous great …

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Guest Author: Dr. Ahmad Malik on what’s in store for the world

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His post from X is copied in its entirety, for those of my readers who are not members of X. But they should be, because X is now the best and most-accurate source of news on the planet. This is not an exaggeration either. As some legacy media used to say, "You heard it here …

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Seen from the airplane window. Everett WA to Phoenix.

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Yesterday morning very early, in the cold rain, we boarded our Alaska Airlines flight to Phoenix for a Hillsdale College National Leadership Seminar. I had the window seat in First Class. Here is what I saw. Above the clouds Sunrise Mount Rainier Curvature of the Earth Snowy mountains Natural beauty Mountain ranges I would love …

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On the Los Angeles Wildfires happening now

On By rushbabe49In Authoritarianism, Crime and Punishment, DEI, Economics, environmentalism, government, immigration, Media bias, Politics in the Age of Trump, Progressive "Thought", social mediaLeave a comment

For the past few days, fires have been raging in Los Angeles, California, consuming the mansions of wealthy celebrities in Pacific Palisades and other neighborhoods, causing widespread devastation. Due to these huge fires, much useful and sometimes shocking information has been revealed, pertaining to the political and social conditions in Southern California. The public is …

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Merry Christmas to my Readers and Followers

On By rushbabe49In art, cats, Culture, elections, government, humor, Nature, photography, Random Musings About Life, Travel and Vacations2 Comments

As I write this, it's 1:00AM on Christmas morning. I want to wish all my followers, and occasional readers, the happiest of holidays, and peace and prosperity in the new year of 2025. We all can give thanks that the new year will bring a new President, and a New Birth of Freedom to our …

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On Electrified Aviation…From an Aerospace Insider

On By rushbabe49In Authoritarianism, business, Culture, environmentalism, Progressive "Thought", Science and research, technology, transportation2 Comments

The author of this opinion piece is a friend of mine, and my opinions are nearly identical. He says it better than I can. My readers know I am against electric cars, especially when the all-powerful hand of Government mandates that we buy them (this is a total failure so far). Here's what my friend …

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Lens-Artists Photo Challenge #324: In The Details

On By rushbabe49In art, Culture, Nature, Photo challenges, photography, Travel and Vacations2 Comments

This week's topic is right up my alley. To start with, my favorite styles of architecture are Art Nouveau and Art Deco, both from the early to mid-20th Century. Both styles involve decorated buildings, with all sorts of frilly details, very unlike more-modern buildings which have no decoration at all (and are quite boring to …

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Time for Another Dispatch from the All-Leftist, All the Time, Western Washington

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Now that the entire State of Washington will be ruled, from DC to Seattle, by far-Left DemocRats, it's time for some news from around here, west of the Cascades. Our area is the home of Seattle and King County, well-known for high crime and judges who refuse to incarcerate repeat offenders. Also known for high …

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