Author Archives: Stella

What is the “Monroe Doctrine”? Does it apply to Venezuela?

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

The Monroe Doctrine is a United States foreign policy position that opposes European colonialism in the Western Hemisphere. It holds that any intervention in the political affairs of the Americas by foreign powers is a potentially hostile act against the … Continue reading →

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Trump Liberates Venezuela From The ‘Warm Embrace Of Collectivism’

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Issues & Insights You have to marvel at the sequence of events we just experienced. On Jan. 1, a socialist was sworn in as mayor of New York, promising the “warm embrace of collectivism.” On Jan. 3, President Donald Trump … Continue reading →

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The origins of Christmas trees

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Records of using greenery to celebrate the holidays predate widespread use of the phrase “Christmas tree.” Rural English church records from the 15th and 16th centuries indicate that holly and ivy were bought in the winter — hence the British … Continue reading →

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When will it end?

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella
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Music of the day – O Tannenbaum

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Believe it or not, I learned one verse of this carol in German (the second one he sings here) when I was in about 2nd grade! The church we attended was founded in a German community, and many of the … Continue reading →

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General Discussion, Sunday, January 4, 2026

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Stella

Day THREE HUNDRED FIFTY of Presidential recovery.    

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U.S. Military Invades Venezuela, Capturing President Nicolas Maduro – 11:00am Press Confererence

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Stella

11:00 am press conference from Mar-A-Lago. President Donald Trump addresses the nation following the U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, during what Trump described as a ‘large-scale’ strike.  

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Trump talks about ‘AMAZING’ capture of Venezuela’s Maduro: ‘Could not have been better’

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Stella

This morning on Fox & Friends. Press conference will follow shortly.

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Story of the day: Silent night, Holy night

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Stella

“Silent Night, Holy Night” as told by Walter Cronkite. The 1900’s, the final century of the recent millennium, brought unprecedented possibilities and promise. The children of these hundred years would see more improvement in the human condition than ever before … Continue reading →

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How Elon Musk plans to return to politics in 2026

Posted on January 3, 2026 by Stella

The ‘Outnumbered’ panel discusses Tesla & SpaceX CEO Elon Musk returning to politics by funding GOP campaigns ahead of midterm elections.

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