National Discourse

  • DQ

    Hillbilly wisdom: Point of reference or perspective determines your outlook. For many a reference to DQ brings happy thoughts of ice cream in various combinations. Today, I wish to follow… More.

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  • U.S. deal maker

    Hillbilly version: If you don’t have something positive to trade, then you have nothing and revenge or negative tactics will not instill trust in your trading partners. In the short… More.

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    2–3 minutes
  • Power to adjourn

    Hillbilly version:the power of the president to adjourn the congress has never been used. Look out! If the power exist, it will be used. The speaker sent his colleagues home… More.

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    1–2 minutes
  • Outsourcing of government jobs

    Hillbilly version: you never know who you are talking to. This story starts with a notification that your direct deposit will be moved to your new bank per your instructions.… More.

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    2–3 minutes
  • Divine intervention

    Hillbilly version: Close your ears. Can you believe parents place their hands over the child’s ears to prevent them from hearing questionable comments? Do you believe? Some topics are so… More.

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    1–2 minutes
  • Power to set the agenda

    Hillbilly wisdom: did you see the news last evening? The fourth estate’s power to report and control the dialogue has been diminished by the current administration. TRUE or FALSE? Or… More.

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    1–2 minutes
  • Can you afford to trade?

    Hillbilly version: the United States has not had a trade surplus since 1975. We buy more than we sell. Trump assures us that we don’t need them- trading partners. Do… More.

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    2–3 minutes
  • Violence as foreign policy

    Hillbilly wisdom: violence as defensive measure is ok. To protect our interest “national security” we engage in limited warfare in other places. Not only do we have the ability to… More.

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    2–3 minutes
  • Formal English 2

    Hillbilly version: A national language. We sure hope you use IMP (Indigenous Mountain People) as the guide line for English. Why not? But probably, New York or New Jersey English… More.

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    1–2 minutes
  • Formal English

    Hillbilly version: A national language we sure hope you use IMP (Indigenous Mountain People) as the guide line for English. Why not? But probably, New York or New Jersey English… More.

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    1–2 minutes

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