The Musical Patriot

In a time of EMERGENCY. Welcome to The Musical Patriot, a web log of information and inspiration. Also included are events of interest in my own life. Now in its twentieth year! (Comments to any post may be made by clicking on the "COMMENTS" link. Commenting is moderated.) To get the most out of this blog, a free subscription is recommended; see "Subscribe to” elsewhere on this blog depending on your device format.

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Saturday, March 28, 2026

Saturday poetry

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 It is bad to have an empty purse, But an empty head is a whole lot worse. —  Nixon Waterman                 _____________________ Shut your...
Sunday, March 15, 2026

Foreign policy expert explains the three stages of relations with Iran

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 A foreign policy expert lucidly explains how the United States got into the current mess in Iran.  What he says should remain a secret. A m...
Wednesday, February 25, 2026

World Anti-Bullying Day (Pink Shirt Day)

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Are corporations bullies, too? World Anti-bullying Day (Pink Shirt Day) WaWas begun in Canada win a student wearing a pink shirt was begun i...
Friday, February 20, 2026

Trump threatens to use other laws to impose tariffs, at least temporarily

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  Quick link: According to The Washington Post, the president could impose tariffs under different laws. And Trump indicated just that in hi...

Breaking news: Trump set to defy Supreme Court on tariffs

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 At a White House press conference minutes ago. The president implied he was set to defy the Supreme Court order stopping his tariffs. Stay ...
Tuesday, February 17, 2026

Attorney Warns: new supreme Court ruling opens door to police misconduct

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  ‘Way back in the day – nearly 250 years ago now – many Americans refused to support the new constitution unless a bill of rights was attac...
Sunday, February 08, 2026

Does the flag still fly

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 …o’er the land of the free.. …and the home of the brave?
Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Brothers offer hope for a better day

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  Inspirational Quick Link —   Hope for a new day
Thursday, January 22, 2026

Gavin Newsom Poses Biting Questions

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Quick link Governor Gavin Newsom on Trump  
Friday, January 16, 2026

Governor Walz Addresses the ICE Terror campaign in Minneapolis

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Court appears to order de-escalation.  Details coming later.  

I Am an Originalist

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 I am an originalist — not the kind who is a self-proclaimed savant claiming to be able to divine the mind of people centuries ago. Instead,...
Sunday, January 11, 2026

Breaking News: Protests Against ICE, Live from Minneapolis

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  Happening now: Anti-ICE protest via Status Coup News: Anti-ICE protest live:
Thursday, January 08, 2026

Protests erupt in several U.S. cities

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  Citizens decry death of community worker by ICE Rush Link: Citizens in several cities took to the streets last evening to protest the shoo...
Tuesday, December 23, 2025

“60 Minutes” now changed to “45 Minutes?” Trump loyalists kill story: reporter’s allegation

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Saturday, December 13, 2025

Dick Van Dyke reaches 100

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 On Saturday, December 13, the American actor Dick Van Dyke turns 100. Currently featured on the cover of People  magazine, Dick Van Dyke ex...
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The Musical Patriot
Direct descendant of signer of The Leedstown Resolution, predecessor document to the Declaration of Independence. Holder of two masters degrees in music. Over fifty years' experience in music and sacred music, now semi-retired. Named one of Outstanding Young Men of America by United States Jaycees. Author of article published in national music magazine. Member Steering Committee, local independent business alliance. Former college instructor.
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