James Forrestal was a man Who served this country well. He wisely sounded warnings When he saw us bound for…
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Tag: American history
Moon Landing: Nice Trip If You Can Take It
To the tune of “Nice Work If You Can Get It” We might proudly boast of our astronauts, While the…
FULL ARTICLEWaxing Indignant at the ITMS over Merton
“How dare you?” they said. What else could they say? The facts of the case Would not go away. Thomas…
FULL ARTICLEA Vietnam War Ghost Story
The street sounds to the soldiers’ tread, And out we troop to see: A single redcoat turns his head, He…
FULL ARTICLEStreet Art?
Street Art? On the corner of a street in Louisville Where Merton had his epiphany There’s a sign of commemoration.…
FULL ARTICLEFooling Us Badly with Psyops
To the tune of “Killing Me Softly with His Song” Having their way through their scheming, Through their diabolical plans.…
FULL ARTICLETo a Journalist Dying Youngish
(Tim Russert, R.I.P.)* We originally posted this poem parody with the title and subtitle reversed in 2008 in the wake…
FULL ARTICLEImagine, the Remake
To the tune of “Imagine” Imagine there’s a free press. It’s easy if you try. No talk of “conspiracy theories.”…
FULL ARTICLEMother Teresa, Fr. Richard Rohr, and Thomas Merton
Guest article by Hugh Turley Franciscan priest Richard Rohr founded the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.…
FULL ARTICLERampant “Righteousness” and the Covid Cult
Guest article by Sam Jacobs There are two ways of getting things done: persuasion or coercion. You either convince someone…
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