Category Archives: War

“They ruined a great spy game with this stupid war.”

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Naomi

In the September 16 New Yorker, Ben Taub’s “The Dark Time: On the Arctic border of Russia and Norway, an espionage war is emerging,” has enthralled me completely. It’s a must-read and for me, a must re-read. The story centers … Continue reading →

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The Weimar Republic versus the United States.

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Naomi

Seems to me this country of ours is indeed splintered…into chunks of fear. A certain percentage of us has been terrified and enraged by endless lies and crazy threats from non-existent enemies. A much larger percentage of us are being … Continue reading →

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A Battle Cry for the Unpolled

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Naomi

That’s me. Is that you, too? Haven’t received a pollster call in years and years. But I do want to mention I receive calls from one or another woman on behalf of the Republican National Committee. Although I’m fascinated by … Continue reading →

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