Author Archives: Robert Devereaux

Civil war novel tremors

Posted on March 19, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

Here’s the problem, or one of them. If one is non-violent and believes as I do that "just war" theory is bullshit, then all wars are wrong. That includes the exceedingly violent American Civil War, even though it at last … Continue reading →

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Subpoena Dick Cheney

Posted on March 10, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

Great blog entry by David Swanson on Smirking Chimp. Opening paragraphs: I’ve spoken at impeachment forums, debates, rallies, strategy meetings, and workshops, but tonight’s event in Washington, D.C., will be the first I’ve spoken at since the Vice President’s Chief … Continue reading →

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Clutter and chaos all about

Posted on March 2, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

Today, I get to rail against myself in public. Sometimes it’s what’s needed. I’m a being of clutter and chaos, piles of papers and books crowding out my creativity, the will to clear them away so weak. Seas of material, … Continue reading →

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Isla Mujeres

Posted on February 28, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

We’re back, Vicki and I, from a week in Mexico on the island of women or Isla Mujeres. Oh my, what a delight are those beaches and the people, the seafood and the Hotel Francis Arlene. Felt like a month … Continue reading →

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Argentine tango

Posted on January 31, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

Okay, it’s fess-up time:  I am and always have been a physical clutz. When I was cast as Fagin in Oliver! a ba-zillion years ago at CSU, Chico, I bumped into the choreographer in a CD store (we’d worked together … Continue reading →

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Today’s antiwar protest

Posted on January 27, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

All of you who took the time and paid to get yourselves to Washington, thank you. You are the true patriots! Brothers and sisters, I’m with you in spirit. How refreshing, at last, to see coverage in the corporate media. … Continue reading →

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28% pop is too high!

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

That lying disgrace of a madman, war criminal, sociopath befouled the airwaves once more with his insanity last night. The state of our union? Perilous, near-destroyed, with this wangdoodle at the helm and Darth Cheney calling the shots. Their fall … Continue reading →

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William Tecumseh Sherman

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

Reading about Sherman’s march, among many other Civil War topics. That man was a madman, as all warmongers are, come right down to it.  And for his divine madness, single of purpose, he gains "fame." Humankind am one sick motherfuck, … Continue reading →

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To our so-called reps in Congress

Posted on January 10, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

You were elected to end Bush’s War now! Here are ways to do it. So get cracking.  Use the noggin that God gave you.  Topple the little dictator now. Support the troops.  Bring them home. Then impeach, remove, indict, imprison. … Continue reading →

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Impeach the motherfucker already!

Posted on January 9, 2007 by Robert Devereaux

Folks, this moral monster, this insane fucker of his mother needs to have all of his power tools taken away from him. He is  blind, deaf, and dumb. He is a war criminal, incapable of reading the disgrace of the … Continue reading →

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