Blake Elder
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Blake Elder
@blakeelder.com
As it happens, his fellow country man, Nevil Shute, wrote along those very lines. In 'On the Beach', facing the end of the world, people do their best to carry on with poise and strength. But let's hope it doesn't come to that. Cheers...
October 18, 2025 at 6:04 PM
While there are all sorts of potential comments here (Duval, FFC, Conrad), most obvious is that Trump does not seem to be aware he is on the side that lost the war.
September 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Reminds me of a scene from Planet of the Apes ('70s vintage) where the gorillas on horseback are rounding up the humans....
July 7, 2025 at 7:13 PM
You must have missed the press announcement reported at WSJ, FT, and Forbes:

ICE confirmed the acquistion of the Proud Boys and Oath keepers. Enrique Tarrio and Stewart Rhodes will join the ICE board of directors. ICE declined to comment if it was in talks with the KKK.
June 22, 2025 at 9:46 AM
A tree is known by the fruit it bears...
May 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Never ever thought to quote Dick Cheney, but:

"In our nation’s 236-year history, there has never been an individual who is a greater threat to our republic than Donald Trump."
February 12, 2025 at 8:47 AM