My notes from Moroni and the Swastika
D. Micheal Quinn journeyed from California to Texas for his exams. (xiv) Max Resche risked his life helping people escape Nazi Germany. His story is often untold. (3) Mormon scholars and amateur historians tread lightly on relationship between coreligionists and government of Nazi Germany. Reschke diverged from Church’s methodology for dealing with Hitler’s govt., but […]
Brooks Brothers Riot and the election of 2024
The “Brooks Brothers Riot” was a controversial political demonstration that took place during the 2000 U.S. presidential election recount in Florida. Following a highly contested election between George W. Bush and Al Gore, the outcome of the election came down to a recount in Florida. This recount was incredibly close, and the legal battle over […]
Parallels of Trump and Joffrey Baratheon
I asked ChatGPT to come up with parallels between Trump and Joffrey Baratheon. This is what it came up with. Chat GPT Starts There are actually some interesting (and often humorous) parallels between Donald Trump and Joffrey Baratheon, the young, unpredictable king from Game of Thrones. Here are a few that might come to mind: […]
Nero
Emperor Nero (37–68 AD) is remembered for his notorious rule over the Roman Empire, with a reputation colored by tyranny, cruelty, and self-indulgence. Historians debate the accuracy of certain aspects of his legacy, but several widely attributed traits of Nero represent characteristics that can have destructive effects on leadership, relationships, and society as a whole. […]
Trump appearing on Rogan’s Podcast
Those who understand the past, are most accurately able to understand the present and the future. This begs the question, how well does Rogan understand the past and the present? I asked CHAT GPT to give an explanation of how Rogan was irresponsible to have Trump on his podcast, and this was the response; Regarding […]
Analyzing part of James Loewen’s book Lies My Teacher Told me
Let me start by saying that I appreciate the work of James Loewen. His book Lies My Teacher Told Me has been deeply impactful in shaping my world view and understanding of politics. With that being said, I want to critique part of his book. On pg. 199 of the Young Readers Edition of Lies […]
The Bush Administration and the weakening of the United Nations
The presidency of George W. Bush (2001-2009), impacted the United Nations (UN) by fostering both criticism of and weakening support for the organization. This resulted mainly from the administration’s decisions surrounding the Iraq War, as well as its general stance toward multilateral institutions. Today many U.S. leaders do exactly what they want without getting permission […]
Key causes of the American Revolution
The American Revolution happened because the American colonies wanted to be free from British rule. Here are some key causes: These events helped unite the colonies and led them to declare independence from Britain in 1776. The American Revolution eventually won them freedom and the chance to build their own country.
Sons of Wichita
There is often a focus on families such as the Romneys, Trumps, Kennedys, etc. I want to highlight another family that people should understand. The Koch Family. I will argue that they have stealthily had a greater impact on American Political life than any other family of the last one hundred years. Sons of Wichita: […]
How leaders can help others avoid scams
Good leaders can play a critical role in helping others avoid getting scammed by fostering awareness, promoting education, and cultivating a vigilant and ethical environment. Here are key ways leaders can guide their teams, organizations, or communities to stay safe from scams: 1. Educating About Common Scams and Warning Signs 2. Building a Culture of […]