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Mark Morgan Ford

The Case for Leaving NATO and Other Military Alliances
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The Case for Leaving NATO and Other Military Alliances

Feb 6, 2025 4 min read

The Case to Get Out of NATO Now Trump has plans to divest the US from many global and regional alliances and organizations. On top of my list of what…

Best Bourbons 2025: Top Bourbon Whiskey Picks, Reviews & Budget-Friendly Options
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Best Bourbons 2025: Top Bourbon Whiskey Picks, Reviews & Budget-Friendly Options

Feb 6, 2025 4 min read

As I said above (in “Notes from My Journal”), I’m not a bourbon drinker. This list is based solely on reading a half-dozen articles I found online. If…

Nature’s Winter Wonders: An Ice Mushroom Discovery
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Nature’s Winter Wonders: An Ice Mushroom Discovery

Feb 6, 2025 1 min read

Ice Mushroom From photographer Peter O’Hara: “This photo is a great example of why winter is one of my favorite times of year. You never know what…

Why Trump’s Victory Changed Everything for American Jews
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Why Trump’s Victory Changed Everything for American Jews

Feb 6, 2025 3 min read

From CM re my piece on the Arab-Israeli conflict: “Antisemitism is the canary in the coal mine. It never stops with the Jews. Do I see antisemitism as…

February Reviews: Elon Musk, Faulkner, and Films I Couldn’t Finish
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February Reviews: Elon Musk, Faulkner, and Films I Couldn’t Finish

Feb 6, 2025 1 min read

February’s Review Issue Here’s what I have lined up so far: The Books: Isaacson’s Elon Musk… Faulkner’s The Reivers… Into the Buzzsaw: The Myth of the…

This Cookbook Infomercial Isn’t an SNL Skit
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This Cookbook Infomercial Isn’t an SNL Skit

Feb 6, 2025 1 min read

Believe it or not…  This cookbook infomercial isn’t an SNL skit.

24 Quick Videos Worth 12 Minutes of Your Time
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24 Quick Videos Worth 12 Minutes of Your Time

Jan 30, 2025 2 min read

Funny, Fascinating, Surprising, Shocking… 24 Quick Videos Worth the Watching Average Watch Time: 30 seconds Total Watch Time: 12 minutes 1…

A Quick Course on the History of the Arab/Israeli Conflict
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A Quick Course on the History of the Arab/Israeli Conflict

Jan 25, 2025 1 min read

A Quick Course on the History of the Arab/Israeli Conflict From my newly invented Quick & Easy Video University Today: Take Part 1 of the course…

A Quick Course on the History of the Arab–Israeli Conflict: Origins, Key Events, and Competing Narratives
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A Quick Course on the History of the Arab–Israeli Conflict: Origins, Key Events, and Competing Narratives

Jan 25, 2025 5 min read

I tried to address this topic in a single essay, but I quickly realized that wouldn’t be possible for several reasons. First, because it is so…

February Issue Preview: Economy, Politics, and Arab-Israeli History
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February Issue Preview: Economy, Politics, and Arab-Israeli History

Jan 25, 2025 1 min read

In the first February issue of the year, you’ll find clippings from my Journal, News & Views (political, social, and cultural news stories about…

How I Changed My Relationship With Money (And My Family)
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How I Changed My Relationship With Money (And My Family)

Jan 25, 2025 3 min read

LJ asks for my advice on marriage: “Somewhere around 2011 or 2012, you gave a talk at AWAI’s copywriting conference. Funnily enough, what stuck out…

Russian Dancers Display Jaw-Dropping Athletic Prowess
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Russian Dancers Display Jaw-Dropping Athletic Prowess

Jan 25, 2025 1 min read

Prepare to be amazed! Click here to watch dancers from Russia’s Moiseyev Ballet show off their incredible athletic ability