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John Rachel has a B.A. in Philosophy, and has written ten novels and six political non-fiction books. His political articles have appeared at OpEdNews, Russia Insider, The Greanville Post, and other alternative media outlets. Since leaving the U.S. in 2006, he has lived in and explored 35 countries. He is now somewhat rooted in a traditional, rural Japanese community about an hour from Osaka, where he lives with his wife of 12 years. You can follow his writing and the evolution of his world view at: https://jdrachel.com "Scribo ergo sum."
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
It's About Regime Change As long as we have treacherous people in power, we can expect treachery.
Sunday, July 19, 2026It's About Regime Change As long as we have treacherous people in power, we can expect treachery.
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Sunday, July 19, 2026
The Challenges Faced by a Non-Establishment Candidate Non-establishment candidates (minor party and independents) face formidable obstacles, dramatically compromising the integrity and functioning of our democratic system.
Sunday, July 19, 2026The Challenges Faced by a Non-Establishment Candidate Non-establishment candidates (minor party and independents) face formidable obstacles, dramatically compromising the integrity and functioning of our democratic system.
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Monday, July 6, 2026
Putting Non-Establishment Candidates on the Ballot The Democratic and Republican establishments have both made it increasingly necessary to put our own "people's candidates" on the ballots to assure real choice at the polls.
Monday, July 6, 2026Putting Non-Establishment Candidates on the Ballot The Democratic and Republican establishments have both made it increasingly necessary to put our own "people's candidates" on the ballots to assure real choice at the polls.
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Saturday, July 4, 2026
Labels Are A Bad Joke Drop all the labels. Forget party affiliations. Look at the problems. Identify the solutions. Find individuals who will implement those solutions. Democrat? Republican? Libertarian? Green? Independent? Who cares? What matters is solving the problems! What matters is fixing the mess!
Saturday, July 4, 2026Labels Are A Bad Joke Drop all the labels. Forget party affiliations. Look at the problems. Identify the solutions. Find individuals who will implement those solutions. Democrat? Republican? Libertarian? Green? Independent? Who cares? What matters is solving the problems! What matters is fixing the mess!
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Friday, June 26, 2026
Against All Odds ("The System is Rigged") The system is truly rigged! The ruling class completely owns and controls both of the two major political parties. Sure we get to choose. We get to choose between candidates, who regardless of whether they are Democrats or Republicans, who despite despite inconsequential differences on some issues, will go to Washington DC, ignore the will of the voters on the truly important issues.
Friday, June 26, 2026Against All Odds ("The System is Rigged") The system is truly rigged! The ruling class completely owns and controls both of the two major political parties. Sure we get to choose. We get to choose between candidates, who regardless of whether they are Democrats or Republicans, who despite despite inconsequential differences on some issues, will go to Washington DC, ignore the will of the voters on the truly important issues.
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Friday, June 19, 2026
Introduction: "We the people . . ." It is the recognition of the value of every individual on the planet for just being a human being and thus having agency both personally and in terms of the institutions of society, that is the fundamental underpinning of the democratic way. It is this a priori proposition on which American democracy is allegedly built.
Friday, June 19, 2026Introduction: "We the people . . ." It is the recognition of the value of every individual on the planet for just being a human being and thus having agency both personally and in terms of the institutions of society, that is the fundamental underpinning of the democratic way. It is this a priori proposition on which American democracy is allegedly built.
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Friday, January 16, 2026
Book Review: "Killing Democracy" by Finian Cunningham "Killing Democracy" is a must-read for an appreciation of the extent of regime change efforts are an integral part of U.S. foreign policy, and the total complicity of mainstream media in promoting that policy.
Friday, January 16, 2026Book Review: "Killing Democracy" by Finian Cunningham "Killing Democracy" is a must-read for an appreciation of the extent of regime change efforts are an integral part of U.S. foreign policy, and the total complicity of mainstream media in promoting that policy.
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Monday, November 3, 2025
Contract For American Renewal 2026 I'm looking for intelligent, constructive feedback. Here is this coming election's Contract For American Renewal, this one specifically for House of Representatives. There's also one for Senate. What do you think?
Monday, November 3, 2025Contract For American Renewal 2026 I'm looking for intelligent, constructive feedback. Here is this coming election's Contract For American Renewal, this one specifically for House of Representatives. There's also one for Senate. What do you think?
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
China Bad I dont want to be simplistic here. But frankly, much of the China bashing comes down to a mouthful of sour grapes. Jealousy gives off a stinky odor, eh?
Saturday, August 30, 2025China Bad I dont want to be simplistic here. But frankly, much of the China bashing comes down to a mouthful of sour grapes. Jealousy gives off a stinky odor, eh?
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Saturday, August 30, 2025
Russia Bad America Good Nothing good about Russia ever makes the cut these days, only the bad, much of it fabricated by the U.S. government itself. Russia Bad! America Good! Nothing is that simple. Unless you're simpleminded.
Saturday, August 30, 2025Russia Bad America Good Nothing good about Russia ever makes the cut these days, only the bad, much of it fabricated by the U.S. government itself. Russia Bad! America Good! Nothing is that simple. Unless you're simpleminded.
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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Peace? Peace is a warm and fuzzy idea. It's something you can wriggle right up to, get all friendly, pinch its cute little cheeks, coddle it like a newborn, smile for the camera. Yes, peace is really awesome! As long as you don't have to be peaceful.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025Peace? Peace is a warm and fuzzy idea. It's something you can wriggle right up to, get all friendly, pinch its cute little cheeks, coddle it like a newborn, smile for the camera. Yes, peace is really awesome! As long as you don't have to be peaceful.
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Friday, August 22, 2025
Gaza I confront bottomless depths of despair and uncontrollable weeping when I just think about the horrors currently unfolding in Gaza.
Friday, August 22, 2025Gaza I confront bottomless depths of despair and uncontrollable weeping when I just think about the horrors currently unfolding in Gaza.
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Friday, August 22, 2025
The Death of Hulk Hogan Lets give Hulk the credit he deserves. While its doubtful that Hulk Hogan single-handedly was responsible for this profound shift in American politics, he was entirely emblematic of what America has become and now will always be. Hulk Hogan was the Founding Father of the New American Century!
Friday, August 22, 2025The Death of Hulk Hogan Lets give Hulk the credit he deserves. While its doubtful that Hulk Hogan single-handedly was responsible for this profound shift in American politics, he was entirely emblematic of what America has become and now will always be. Hulk Hogan was the Founding Father of the New American Century!
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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
What Exactly Does 'United' Mean? Will the ascendancy of factionalism and authoritarian rule in America be its final undoing?
Tuesday, April 29, 2025What Exactly Does 'United' Mean? Will the ascendancy of factionalism and authoritarian rule in America be its final undoing?
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
This Is War A picture is worth a thousand tears. Times 8 billion people. That's an ocean of sorrow.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025This Is War A picture is worth a thousand tears. Times 8 billion people. That's an ocean of sorrow.
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Friday, April 18, 2025
America Has Become Anti-American The irony is sickening. But America has become its own worst enemy.
Friday, April 18, 2025America Has Become Anti-American The irony is sickening. But America has become its own worst enemy.
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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
The Fraud of Endless War There are three fundamental reasons why the U.S. is a belligerent, bullying aggressor. Thus there are three reasons we are perpetually at war. If we the people don't put a stop to this wanton aggression, then the U.S. will destroy itself as a functioning nation.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025The Fraud of Endless War There are three fundamental reasons why the U.S. is a belligerent, bullying aggressor. Thus there are three reasons we are perpetually at war. If we the people don't put a stop to this wanton aggression, then the U.S. will destroy itself as a functioning nation.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
A Simple Peace Candidate Platform The major parties are both pro-war. We need "peace candidates" to run for every major federal office. Here's an idea for the platform of such individuals.
Wednesday, March 19, 2025A Simple Peace Candidate Platform The major parties are both pro-war. We need "peace candidates" to run for every major federal office. Here's an idea for the platform of such individuals.
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
Fool Me Once . . . Of course, I want to have "hope" for a more peaceful world. But hope is not a reliable catalyst for genuine peace. Thanks to Obama, 'hope' is a four-letter word, fuel for snark and cynicism. Let's not get duped by the doublespeak again.
Thursday, March 13, 2025Fool Me Once . . . Of course, I want to have "hope" for a more peaceful world. But hope is not a reliable catalyst for genuine peace. Thanks to Obama, 'hope' is a four-letter word, fuel for snark and cynicism. Let's not get duped by the doublespeak again.
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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Sovereignty? Is all of this talk in America about respecting sovereignty a joke? With Trump's recent tongue-lashing of Zelensky at their meeting in Washington DC, social media is now flooded with anguished cries about Ukraine's sovereignty and how the U.S. must stand up to Russia's empire-building invasion. People are saying Russia's violation of Ukraine's sovereignty must be punished. Hypocrisy apparently is viewed as a winning strategy.
Wednesday, March 12, 2025Sovereignty? Is all of this talk in America about respecting sovereignty a joke? With Trump's recent tongue-lashing of Zelensky at their meeting in Washington DC, social media is now flooded with anguished cries about Ukraine's sovereignty and how the U.S. must stand up to Russia's empire-building invasion. People are saying Russia's violation of Ukraine's sovereignty must be punished. Hypocrisy apparently is viewed as a winning strategy.
