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9/19/2025 Psychological operations, or PSYOPs, are deliberate strategies designed to influence what people believe, how they feel, and ultimately how they behave. While most people imagine PSYOPs as tools of wartime propaganda or military operations, in reality, they extend far beyond the battlefield. They appear in politics, religion, advertising, public health campaigns, news coverage, and…
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9/18/2025 Here is a ChatGPT summary of how Joel Skousen sees major Cold War-/post-Soviet events, especially the “phony fall” of the USSR and the 2014 Ukraine events. See: JoelSkousen.com and WorldAffairsBrief.com. Skousen’s Key Claims Skousen argues that the collapse of the Soviet Union was not genuine in the sense that communism and its power structures…
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9/17/2025 – How to Analyze the News These days, it feels like the world spins faster, the propaganda shafts get slicker, and the hidden agendas behind global events are more evident than before. I’ve spent years reading JoelSkousen.com and his World Affairs Brief to see how those perspectives have sharpened, and where they align with…
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8/28/2025 Among the many compelling character arcs in Star Trek: Voyager, the journey of Icheb stands out as a profound exploration of transformation, loyalty, and sacrificial love. Introduced as a Borg drone liberated alongside other young captives, Icheb evolves from a collective-bound adolescent into a man defined by his courage, selflessness, and devotion to others.…
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8/28/2025 Among the most compelling characters in Star Trek: Voyager, Seven of Nine embodies both the dangers of technological assimilation and the hope of human redemption. Severed from the Borg Collective in Season Four, she emerges as a liminal figure—part machine, part human, yet more than either. Her arc is a study in striving: ceaseless…
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8/28/2025 Introduction Among the enduring figures of Star Trek, Mr. Spock stands as one of the most influential archetypes of wisdom, discipline, and self-sacrifice. As a Vulcan raised within a tradition of logic, meditation, and self-mastery, Spock reflects humanity’s highest aspirations for reason and harmony. Yet as half-human, he also embodies the tension between passion…
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6/19/2025 In the Old Testament, the concept of wives submitting to their husbands is often implied through narrative rather than directly commanded in the way it is in the New Testament. Ancient Hebrew culture was patriarchal, and the husband was typically the head of the household. However, many biblical stories show nuanced dynamics in marriages—sometimes…
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6/18/2025 – 2nd Edition Several days ago, I published a post titled “A Virtuous Wife.” This post has been edited and greatly expanded. Please read this second edition. I have added many very important clarifications and distinctions. For your convenience, I have republished this second edition below: A Virtuous Wife Happiness and fulfillment in life…
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6/15/2025 Understanding the Dynamics of Living the Gospel This conceptual three-dimensional model is designed to demonstrate the dynamics of one’s success in living the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each axis of the model conveys a crucial aspect of discipleship, and together they create a holistic view of spiritual growth and dedication. The Axes of the…
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6/9/2025 Achieving independence early in life is not only a practical goal but also a crucial step toward becoming a responsible and productive adult. It is also vitally important in preparing for marriage and family responsibilities. For high school graduates, establishing a clear path to independence—through specialized training, securing a high-quality job, and living independently—provides…
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