Communist Party of China at age 102
The Communist Party of China (CPC) will celebrate its 102th birthday tomorrow. So, it is a good time to better understand what the CPC truly is …
Is America exceptional, really?
Yes, America is exceptional in many ways. But I believe it is time to point out that America is exceptionally dangerous to mankind, because America, if not fixed soon, may destroy us all as a species by provoking WWIII, via Ukraine, Taiwan, or somewhere else!
To fix America, we must dispel the conventional notion of American exceptionalism by highlighting some other exceptions, which is what this post is about.
“Dancing Queens”: The Final Review
The final episode (Episode 8) of the reality TV show “Dancing Queens” was aired on June 27. It is briefly reviewed here, followed by a summary of all my eight reviews, thus concluding this endeavor of mine.
Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation (2)
My new book, “Dancing Queens & Kings”, is calling for participation. The only requirement is that you have competed in the USDC or OSB. Below is the new timeline: 7/9:…
Crisis: Ukraine vs. Cuba?
The worst crisis in the world today is the war in Ukraine, which, if not managed well, may destroy us all as a species (This Is How World War III Begins). The crisis is often compared with the Cuban Missile Crisis, and hence the solution should be similar too (How JFK Would Pursue Peace in Ukraine).
I agree with this analogy in principle, but would like to take this opportunity to better understand the Cuban Missile Crisis, the war in Ukraine, JFK, and Joe Biden.
“Dancing Queens”: A Critical Review (7)
Episode 7 of the reality TV show “Dancing Queens” was aired on June 20. It is briefly reviewed here, followed by some new developments along the same line since my…
Dancing Queens & Kings: Call for Participation
My new book “Dancing Queens & Kings” is calling for participation. The only requirement is that you have competed in the USDC or OSB. The deadline to submit (email to frankxli@yahoo.com) a 1-page highlight to tell your compelling story has been extended to 6/22 (from 6/15).
“Dancing Queens”: A Critical Review (6)
Episode 6 of the reality TV show “Dancing Queens” was aired today (June 13). It is briefly reviewed here, followed by some new developments along the same line since my last review (“Dancing Queens”: A Critical Review (5)) was published on June 6.
My American Dream Story
Despite all its problems (“We the People” have had enough!), America remains the best land of opportunity for many individuals to succeed, and I am a modern-day example of one who came to see his “American Dream” come true.
There are many American Dreams – Just to name a few: hitting a mega-lottery, being your own boss, or just for freedom. Here is my American Dream: to achieve modest financial independence and then do whatever I want, such as writing about politics and doing competitive ballroom dancing.
I realized my American Dream a few years ago, and have been living it since then.