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WoodSnake2025
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Born 1953. Currently retired.
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The economic cost of America’s changing global reputation is measured in billions—and its loss of influence is priceless.
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The Quiet Global Retreat from America
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The Quiet Global Retreat from America
The world’s former gravitational center is discovering what happens when its influence quietly weakens.
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November 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Why copying big-company rules for your small team is the fastest way to kill your speed, your best ideas, and your direct connection to the customer.
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The Silent Killer of Startups Is Early Structure
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The Silent Killer of Startups Is Early Structure
Early Process Kills Speed, Ownership, and the Essential Connection to Your Customers.
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November 12, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The fight for global power is no longer on a battlefield. It’s in the banks, on the trade routes, and in the ground beneath Central Asia.
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The New Great Game: How the US Is Moving on the BRICS Heartland
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The New Great Game: How the US Is Moving on the BRICS Heartland
The US and BRICS are now locked in a tactical race for dominance in Central Asia.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM
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Are you tired of being stuck between worry and what-ifs? Learn the simple, ancient wisdom of the Stoics to separate what you control from what you don't and reclaim your power in the present moment.
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How Ancient Wisdom Helps Us Beat Fear and Regret
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How Ancient Wisdom Helps Us Beat Fear and Regret
Fear and regret steal the present by forcing us to cling to an imagined future or a fixed past. The Stoics teach us how to reclaim our choices through clarity and action.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:40 AM
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Discover the 22 principles that help Pixar create timeless hits. Learn why you must start with the ending and why passive characters are "poison" to your audience.
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The 22 Timeless Rules for Writing Stories That Last
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The 22 Timeless Rules for Writing Stories That Last
Great stories don’t rely on luck; they rely on a clear process and strong framework.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Why are moderate Republicans ditching their party's hard line? The SNAP cuts and massive healthcare spikes are hitting them where it hurts most: their next election.
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The Silent Threat to Free Minds: Reclaiming Honest Public Talk
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The Silent Threat to Free Minds: Reclaiming Honest Public Talk
How Digital Echo Chambers and Distorted Information Undermine Our Right to Decide.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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Why did a 30-year-old speech from Ronald Reagan matter more than current threats? See how Canada used history to turn a political tantrum into an economic win.
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A Line in the Sand: Why Reagan’s Words Sparked an International Trade Fight
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A Line in the Sand: Why Reagan’s Words Sparked an International Trade Fight
Canada ran a powerful ad using Ronald Reagan’s own words against tariffs, causing a former U.S. president to lash out and threaten trade deals.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Discover why US tariffs are pushing Canada into Asia's arms and how the $1.8 trillion national deficit is fueling gold's long-term rise.
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Trade Wars, Debt, and Gold: How Global Politics Is Reshaping the Economy
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Trade Wars, Debt, and Gold: How Global Politics Is Reshaping the Economy
The US is pushing allies and rivals too hard, forcing new trade routes and putting the spotlight back on gold as the dollar system shakes.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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How will Canada's push to become an "Energy Superpower" change its relationship with Asia? Dive into the details of the ambitious plan to double non-US exports and sign a major new trade deal.
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Canada’s New Path: Becoming a Key Partner in Asia
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Canada’s New Path: Becoming a Key Partner in Asia
Canada is embracing a values-driven identity to build stability on the global stage.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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This is how power is not lost overnight; it is simply handed away, one decision at a time.
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The Post That Changed North American Power
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The Post That Changed North American Power
An impulsive U.S. trade decision handed Canada the keys to the West’s industrial future, creating the powerful Clean Mineral Alliance.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Why did Canada’s Prime Minister get a military honor guard in Malaysia while the US President got zero meetings? Explore the calculated strategy behind Canada’s bold, new economic direction.
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Canada’s Big Move: The Red Carpet and the Global Reset
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Canada’s Big Move: The Red Carpet and the Global Reset
A major diplomatic event signals Canada’s calculated shift away from American economic dependence.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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October 26, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Do you feel too tired to keep up with the news? That fatigue is the true weapon. Learn how political leaders use non-stop drama to hide the systematic dismantling of democratic rules.
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The Real Reason Political Chaos Is the Point
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The Real Reason Political Chaos Is the Point
When governments use non-stop drama to wear out the public, the real, serious changes happen quietly in the background.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Don’t miss the full story on how Canada is redefining its global role and what it means for future economic growth and international partnerships!
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Canada’s Global Rise: Why the Asia Pivot Ends US Dependence
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Canada’s Global Rise: Why the Asia Pivot Ends US Dependence
Prime Minister Carney’s landmark visit to the ASEAN Summit marks the start of a new, independent Canadian global strategy.
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October 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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October 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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A promised diplomatic victory tour became a worldwide warning about shifting global power.
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The Global Wake-Up Call: Why US Power Faltered on the World Stage
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The Global Wake-Up Call: Why US Power Faltered on the World Stage
A promised diplomatic victory tour became a worldwide warning about shifting global power.
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October 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The US economy is riding on a $400 billion AI investment wave, but is it a path to victory or a ticking time bomb? Learn why the numbers don’t add up and how a credit crisis could be sparked by data center loans.
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The American Economy’s All-In AI Bet
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The American Economy’s All-In AI Bet
The US economy is dangerously relying on a single, massive technology bubble to maintain global dominance against China.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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This pattern shows us that political survival sometimes depends on making sure the audience is too busy watching the stage to worry about the quiet reality backstage.
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Why Political Drama Hides the Real Economic Crisis at Home
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Why Political Drama Hides the Real Economic Crisis at Home
The sudden collapse of a major trade deal was a manufactured spectacle designed to pull your attention away from vanishing inflation data and a massive social safety net failure.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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Discover how Mark Carney used a 15-word statement and a quiet trade strategy to expose a presidential lie and make Canada the most trusted voice in Western economics.
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When History Fights Back: Canada’s Quiet Win Over Chaos
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When History Fights Back: Canada’s Quiet Win Over Chaos
Canada’s Calm Response Exposed the Truth About Tariffs and Sparked a New Economic Era, Shifting the Balance of Power in North America.
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October 25, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Discover how Canada turned a crisis into its biggest economic opportunity by leveraging its position between the US and China. The “Carney Doctrine” is changing everything.
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Canada’s New Path: The Quiet Strategy That Rewrote Global Trade
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Canada’s New Path: The Quiet Strategy That Rewrote Global Trade
How One Canadian Economist Turned American Tariffs into a Powerful Move for Independence.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Real nation-building moves beyond pipelines and subsidies. Join the shift from defense to offense to fight for a Canada defined by democracy, inclusion, and shared values.
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Standing Up for Canada: Why True Nation-Building Needs Every Citizen
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Standing Up for Canada: Why True Nation-Building Needs Every Citizen
From the Atlantic to the Pacific, a movement is rising to defend democracy and redefine what it means to build a strong, inclusive, and free nation.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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The generational budget demands sacrifice, but promises opportunity. Can Canada double its exports and redefine its economic destiny without the US?
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Canada’s Economic Reckoning: Why the Old Rules Are Broken
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Canada’s Economic Reckoning: Why the Old Rules Are Broken
The decades of relying on a single major partner are over. The government demands we must choose a new path now.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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Learn how Canada’s unique ‘supply management’ system protects your family from food price spikes and quality risks like Avian Flu and why politicians want to dismantle it.
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Moving Past the Boycott to Build Canadian Food Security
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Moving Past the Boycott to Build Canadian Food Security
The powerful choice to buy Canadian must now grow into a national plan to protect our food supply, farms, and prices from foreign control.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:30 PM
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Learn the simple but powerful methods—like the “Did You Mean?” tactic—that help you stop conflicts, set clear boundaries, and keep your cool when talking with people who only think of themselves.
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How to Disarm the Person Who Only Thinks of Themselves
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How to Disarm the Person Who Only Thinks of Themselves
A guide to setting clear boundaries and protecting your peace during difficult exchanges.
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October 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
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America’s trade strategy must urgently pivot from giving foreign aid to creating market access for its own struggling farmers.
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The Trade War’s Toll: Why U.S. Farmers Are Losing Their Biggest Buyer
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The Trade War’s Toll: Why U.S. Farmers Are Losing Their Biggest Buyer
America’s soybean growers face a crisis after tariffs led China to buy billions of dollars in crops from a foreign ally the U.S. then bailed out.
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October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM