By Stephen Cheney Intro Here, we continue with investigations into the workings of the mind. Terrorists/radicals do not appear to suffer from PTSD: Why is that? Ordinary persons may kill, such as in war, but they do not conduct campaigns of torture and death; unless they become radicalized. Becoming radicalized is a mental process, often a brainwashing process. Those who are radicalized, terrorists being a prime example, commit vicious crimes to instil fear, or at least achieve the cowardice of non-opposition to their rule, bending the knees of all to their authority. Experiencing, or ev ..read more

By Stephen Cheney Intro Here, we continue with investigations into the workings of the mind. What is the Official Treatment for PTSD? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder treatment can help in regaining a sense of control over one’s life. You may have PTSD if the problems you experience after exposure continue for more than a month and cause significant problems in your ability to function in social and work settings and negatively impact relationships. (from the Mayo Clinic) The primary treatment is psychotherapy; but can also include medication. Treatments include: Hallucinogens. Ecstas ..read more

By Stephen Cheney Intro Here, we continue with investigations into the workings of the mind. These discussions and trainings are meant to encourage budding enthusiasts who are inspired by the likes of the best of Samurai, Knights of the Round Table, Special Forces, fictional Jedi Knight Masters, and other heroes representing the fight of Good against Evil (though not all had honour). Whether child or adult, there is something of value here for everyone.  The near-magical physical and mental abilities of fictional heroes may seem unobtainable. However, the skills taught here will be fo ..read more

By Stephen Cheney     Soldiers’ Duty   A reminder is needed for a broader consideration when seeking to resolve obedience or disobedience to an order from a higher authority in an organization, especially a military one.  This article applies to all military personnel whether their commanders be good or bad.  Who or What are we?   We each determine our essence and value by the choices that we make each day, each moment.    NATIONS A nation is a cluster of somewhat similar cultures, or cultures that are willing to live near to and tolerate each ot ..read more

The Coup that removed Abdalla Hamdok as Prime Minister of Sudan Gene in October 2021 is finally complete.General Hemeti who was the senior Military leader in the transitional Government remains firmly entrenched in power. So what happens next? One question that needs an answer is how much leeway will the new Prime Minister have from the Military? It appears that as long as that individual is adept at relieving the debt that strangles the Sudanese Economy could be a benefit to a potential term as PM.  They should realize that they probably serve as a face for the Military. Another conc ..read more

During the trip to Africa last week the State Department released the list of Religious Persecutors that was approved by Secretary of State Blinken. There were several surprises such as the listing of Russia as a CPC. However there is one omission that has created controversy in certain circles. Last year Secretary of State Pompeo designated Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern. This was seen by some as a cynical Thank You to part of the base that were supporters of Donald Trump the Evangelical Community. This view is indeed shortsighted. Catholics, Agnostics and even some Shia gr ..read more

By Max Coutinho “Never break the law...go around it” - I have always been told.  I love the Law and the law. Rules, codes of conduct, are important in any society to keep Human Impulses under control; but those regulations are slowly becoming redundant.  The law is imperfect because it is made by men, and it can be very interesting to bend, without breaking it but what I have been observing these past two years is that people break the law blatantly and the Authorities responsible for enforcing it do not care, contributing thus to the gradual erosion of societies.  Examp ..read more

It seems that the closer winter approaches concern for the plight of Refugees around the World increases. Despite this interest there are several situations that continue to fall under the radar.  Africa is one continent where its widely known that there are several crisis spots that act as incubators for Refugees to flee from. Whether its natural disasters, poor governance or civil strife there are people constantly on the move.  There are countries that show how corrupt they are at exploiting people who are desperate to leave home for what they deem to be safety and security i ..read more

Lets face it. 2021 has not been kind to Haiti.  It has had a President Assasinated in a daring raid on his residence in the middle of the night, then an earthquake caused considerable damage but a problem that has transcended both events has made its presence felt. The problem is kidnapping. It is a for profit enterprise for some, for others its a way to exercise control or act on the whims of the political elite who seem to be calling the shots in the poverty stricken Caribbean nation. But an incident that took place over the weekend of October 16th has raised some concerns. On that ..read more

One of the most brilliant writers in American History has a quote that I admire stating that History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes. One of the locations where this plays out quite often is in the Balkans. The tensions between Serbs who practice Orthodox Christianity and the Muslims from Kosovo have been present for over six hundred years. The list of Empires that this conflict has impacted includes both the Ottoman and the Austro-Hungarian Empires. The most recent phase of the conflict also includes the collapse of the former Yugoslavia as well. In the late 1990s we saw support ..read more