jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 12/10/20263rd installment from my political satire Blinders Keepers: "Heavy Metal" johnrachel.substack.com/p/heavy-metaljohnrachel.substack.comHeavy Metal3rd installment from my political satire “Blinders Keepers”. 011
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 11/10/2026Second installment of my political satire “Blinders Keepers”: "Bambi Meets Godzilla" johnrachel.substack.com/p/bambi-meet...johnrachel.substack.comBambi Meets GodzillaSecond installment of my political satire “Blinders Keepers”. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 10/10/2026Verge is brilliant and entertaining. My advice: READ ALL OF HIS BOOKS! 011
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 10/10/2026First installment from my political satire, “Blinders Keepers”: "State of the Union" johnrachel.substack.com/p/state-of-t...johnrachel.substack.comState of the UnionFirst installment from my political satire “Blinders Keepers”. 011
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 09/10/2026President John F. Kennedy’s Address Before the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations, September 20, 1963: Is there anyone in our current political class who is so eloquent and inspiring, with such a passion for peace and hopeful vision for humanity? johnrachel.substack.com/p/president-...johnrachel.substack.comPresident John F. Kennedy’s Address Before the 18th General Assembly of the United Nations, September 20, 1963.Is there anyone in our current political class who is so eloquent and inspiring, with such a passion for peace and hopeful vision for humanity? 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 09/10/2026President Kennedy’s Peace Speech at American University, June 10, 1963: What can anyone say that is a more profound and important message for our times? This is the kind of speech we should obsess over, not Trump’s rambling fear porn. johnrachel.substack.com/p/president-...johnrachel.substack.comPresident Kennedy’s Peace Speech at American University, June 10, 1963.What can anyone say that is a more profound and important message for our times? This is the kind of speech we should obsess over, not Trump’s rambling fear porn. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026BREAKING NEWS! In a patent just filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office — pending — Elon Musk has declared himself as the inventor of the Universe. jdrachel.com/2026/09/17/e...jdrachel.comElon Musk Claims Credit for Creating the UniverseIn a patent just filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office — pending — Elon Musk has declared himself as the inventor of the Universe. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026"Elon Musk Claims Credit for Creating the Universe" johnrachel.substack.com/p/elon-musk-...johnrachel.substack.comElon Musk Claims Credit for Creating the UniverseHe will be issuing an IPO next spring. Get in early, make a killing! 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The indifference and inaction by the American public is truly baffling! WTF Is Going On With America? johnrachel.substack.com/p/wtf-is-goi...johnrachel.substack.comWTF Is Going On With America?The indifference and inaction by the American public is truly baffling! 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 13/07/2026"It’s About Regime Change” . . . As long as we have treacherous people in power, we can expect treachery. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comIt’s About Regime ChangeAs long as we have treacherous people in power, we can expect treachery. 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 10/07/2026"The Contract: Centerpiece of a CFAR Campaign" Contracts have substance. Contracts have weight. People take contracts seriously. They will therefore take the CFAR candidate seriously. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comThe Contract: Centerpiece of a CFAR CampaignContracts have substance. Contracts have weight. People take contracts seriously. They will therefore take the CFAR candidate seriously. 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 08/07/2026"Reality Is A Harsh Taskmaster” We can only deal with and change reality if we face it squarely and objectively. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comReality Is A Harsh TaskmasterWe can only deal with and change reality if we face it squarely and objectively. 110
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 06/07/2026"Weaponizing the Campaign of a CFAR Candidate” … The key to victory is using the Contract For American Renewal properly and effectively in campaigning. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comWeaponizing the Campaign of a CFAR CandidateThe key to victory is using the Contract For American Renewal properly and effectively in campaigning. 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 04/07/2026"Deep Diving the CFAR” ... America is now a democracy-in-name-only. We the “people" need to restore the dream of government by the people, of the people, and for the people. We start by creating REAL CHOICE at the polls. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comDeep Diving the CFARAmerica is now a democracy-in-name-only. We the “people" need to restore the dream of government by the people, of the people, and for the people. We start by creating REAL CHOICE at the polls. 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 01/07/2026"Discrediting the Establishment Puppets” Zero tolerance for dishonor and disservice. It is our public duty to call out self-serving, self-aggrandizing, duplicitous politicians. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comDiscrediting the Establishment PuppetsZero tolerance for dishonor and disservice. It is our public duty to call out self-serving, self-aggrandizing, duplicitous politicians. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 28/06/2026"Building Confidence and Trust” Yes, elections are a beauty contest. But Miss America most likely won’t become president of the United States. People have to trust a candidate and be confident he or she can do the job. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comBuilding Confidence and TrustYes, elections are a beauty contest. But Miss America most likely won’t become president of the United States. People have to trust a candidate and be confident he or she can do the job. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 26/06/2026"Building Familiarity and Comfort” Familiarity and comfort with a non-establishment candidate are difficult but not impossible to achieve. They are the product of personal attributes, given and developed. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comBuilding Familiarity and ComfortFamiliarity and comfort with a non-establishment candidate are difficult but not impossible to achieve. They are the product of personal attributes, given and developed. 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 25/06/2026While I was living in Nepal, I took a six-day hike on one of the more accessible adventures, called the Poonhill Himalaya Trek. This took me up over 10,000 feet and along the way, I experienced first-hand the simple lives of the local people. jdrachel.com/2026/06/14/t...jdrachel.comTravel Highlights: Poonhill Himalaya Trek, Pokhara Nepal - 2009While I was living in Nepal, I took a six-day hike on one of the more accessible adventures, called the Poonhill Himalaya Trek. This took me up over 10,000 feet and along the way, I visited many tradi... 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 24/06/2026"Visibility: Attracting the Spotlight” The electoral spotlight is how a campaign shines. Without it a candidate is lost in a black hole of silence and invisibility. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comVisibility: Attracting the SpotlightThe electoral spotlight is how a campaign shines. Without it a candidate is lost in a black hole of silence and invisibility. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 23/06/2026In 2006, I visited an AIDS orphanage in western Uganda as part of my work for CETRUD (Center for Environmental Technology and Rural Development). The orphanage cared for over forty children whose parents had died from HIV/AIDS. jdrachel.com/2026/06/04/t...jdrachel.comTravel Highlights: Uganda AIDS Orphanage - 2006In 2006, I visited an AIDS orphanage in western Uganda as part of my work for CETRUD (Center for Environmental Technology and Rural Development). The orphanage cared for over forty children whose pare... 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 22/06/2026In 2006, I worked several months for CETRUD (Center for Environmental Technology and Rural Development) in Uganda. As with all of the NGOs, the lifestyle we enjoyed was luxurious compared to the rest of the population. jdrachel.com/2026/05/20/t... 100
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 21/06/2026"Visibility … Comfort … Confidence … Trust” Campaigning is a complex process requiring winning the voting public’s favor. It’s the same for all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comVisibility … Comfort … Confidence … TrustCampaigning is a complex process requiring winning the voting public’s favor. It’s the same for all candidates, regardless of their party affiliation. 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 21/06/2026It is the recognition of the value of every individual on the planet for just being a human being on which American democracy is allegedly built. www.opednews.com/populum/page...opednews.comIntroduction:It is the recognition of the value of every individual on the planet for just being a human being and thus having agency both personally and in terms of the institutions of society, that is the fundam... 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 19/06/2026What is the Contract for American Renewal? The CFAR is the basic tool for an independent or third-party bid for office against establishment (major party) opponents. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comWhat is the Contract for American Renewal?The CFAR is the basic tool for an independent or third-party bid for office against establishment (major party) opponents. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 19/06/2026Kampala is the very crowded capital of Uganda. While I was working at an NGO in the western part of the country, specifically Kasese, I visited Kampala several times. There I met some very friendly, fun and interesting people. jdrachel.com/2026/05/03/t... 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 17/06/2026"The Challenges Faced by a Non-Establishment Candidate” Non-establishment candidates (minor party and independents) face formidable obstacles, dramatically compromising the integrity and functioning of our democratic system. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comThe Challenges Faced by a Non-Establishment CandidateNon-establishment candidates (minor party and independents) face formidable obstacles, dramatically compromising the integrity and functioning of our democratic system. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 14/06/2026"Putting Non-Establishment Candidates on the Ballot” The Democratic and Republican establishments have both made it increasingly necessary to put our own “people’s candidates” on the ballots to assure real choice at the polls. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comPutting Non-Establishment Candidates on the BallotThe Democratic and Republican establishments have both made it increasingly necessary to put our own “people’s candidates” on the ballots to assure real choice at the polls. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 12/06/2026"Labels Are A Bad Joke" . . . Poorly defined and intentionally deceptive labels are dividing us. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comLabels Are A Bad JokePoorly defined and intentionally deceptive labels are dividing us. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 11/06/2026The Lesser Evil Is Still Evil ... If we consistently choose the lesser evil, it should be no surprise that government is permeated with evil. Is this so difficult to grasp?https://open.substack.com/pub/johnrachel/p/the-lesser-evil-is-still-evil 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 09/06/2026The two major parties have sabotaged democratic elections and people out of fear and habit have facilitated this ... Old Habits Die Slowly: The “Spoiler” Vote open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comOld Habits Die Slowly: The “Spoiler” VoteThe two major parties have sabotaged democratic elections and people out of fear and habit have facilitated this. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Against All Odds (“The System is Rigged”) Reform-minded activists have a tough road ahead. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comAgainst All Odds (“The System is Rigged”)Reform-minded activists have a tough road ahead. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 06/06/2026This is an excerpt from my latest book, The CFAR Electoral Campaign Strategy. Introduction: “We the people . . .” open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comIntroduction: “We the people . . .”This is an excerpt from my latest book, The CFAR Electoral Campaign Strategy. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 30/04/2026"The Spoiler Vote - Part 1" There’s a way to deal with the paranoia around the “spoiler vote”. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comThe Spoiler Vote - Part 1There’s a way to deal with the paranoia around the “spoiler vote”. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 27/04/2026"The Lizard Brain Has Imposed a No-Fly Zone Over the Cerebral Cortex" How else can we explain the malaise which has overwhelmed public consciousness?https://open.substack.com/pub/johnrachel/p/the-lizard-brain-has-imposed-a-no 010
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 27/04/2026"Alliteration: Potential Power for Patriots” Weapon of choice for the wanton, weak and waffling, in the struggle for revolution and reform. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comAlliteration: Potential Power for PatriotsWeapon of choice for the wanton, weak and waffling, in the struggle for revolution and reform. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 15/04/2026"Introduction to the Peace Dividend Project” The “story” behind the Peace Dividend Project, originally published in 2017. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comIntroduction to the Peace Dividend ProjectThe “story” behind the Peace Dividend Project, originally published in 2017. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 15/04/2026We are American citizens. We are human beings. We have dignity. WE DESERVE TO BE TREATED WITH RESPECT! We are NOT an ATM machine for the military-industrial complex and forever wars. peacedividend.us/americas-hij... 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 08/04/2026"Creativity: Two Existentialists Walk Into A Bar …” Regret is the normal reaction to gross stupidity. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comCreativity: Two Existentialists Walk Into A Bar ...Regret is the normal reaction to gross stupidity. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 07/04/2026"Photoshop is great for promoting a book!" open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comPhotoshop is great for promoting a book!Tip on book promotion for the authors here on Substack. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 05/04/2026"Creativity: Writing Poetry” Impress your friends! Confuse your enemies. Become famous! Get incomprehensibly wealthy. Here is the definitive guide to writing great poetry! open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comCreativity: Writing PoetryImpress your friends! Confuse your enemies. Become famous! Get incomprehensibly wealthy. Here is the definitive guide to writing great poetry! 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 31/03/2026"Creativity: Creating Memorable Characters” What is the difference between a cult and the occult? The answer will surprise you. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comCreativity: Creating Memorable CharactersWhat is the difference between a cult and the occult? The answer will surprise you. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 31/03/2026"Creativity: Creating Memorable Characters” What is the difference between a cult and the occult? The answer will surprise you. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comCreativity: Creating Memorable CharactersWhat is the difference between a cult and the occult? The answer will surprise you. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 27/03/2026For those of you who have missed my thought-provoking and profound articles. "Creativity: The Writing Process" open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comCreativity: The Writing ProcessFor those of you who have missed my thought-provoking and profound articles. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 07/03/2026Get rid of the traitors! People before profit. Peace not war. Serve the US, not Israel. no-contract-no-vote.usno-contract-no-vote.usNO CONTRACT NO VOTE! – Driving populist reform by electing a "people's Congress" in 2026 and 2028. 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 22/02/2026Why the U.S. should attack Iran! Trump admits he is limited in his ability to impose tariffs but he can still destroy countries. Go Team America! open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comWhy the U.S. should attack Iran!Trump admits he is limited in his ability to impose tariffs but he can still destroy countries. Go Team America! 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 14/02/2026This rant is 12 years old. I vilified the arrogance, amorality, sense of entitlement, disdain for the rest of us by the ruling elite. With the release of the Epstein files, can you find a single flaw? open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.com"They just don't care!"This rant is 12 years old. I vilified the arrogance, amorality, sense of entitlement, disdain for the rest of us by the ruling elite. With the release of the Epstein files, can you find a single flaw? 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 09/02/2026Do you want to get serious about ending the military madness? “America’s Hijacked Peace Dividend” arriving February 16th! open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.com“America’s Hijacked Peace Dividend” arriving February 16th!Do you want to get serious about ending the military madness? 001
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 08/02/2026My new book, "America's Hijacked Peace Dividend", is arriving February 16th! peacedividend.us/coming-soon-... 001
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 16/01/2026"American Innovation" Don't count out the Empire of Chaos. America is back! Or maybe it never left. (Funding for this article provided by the Deep State.) open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comAmerican InnovationDon't count out the Empire of Chaos. America is back! Or maybe it never left. (Funding for this article provided by the Deep State.) 000
jdrachel.bsky.social @jdrachel.bsky.social · 12/01/2026Book Review: "Killing Democracy" by Finian Cunningham. An essential read to understand the rogue U.S. government and complicit mainstream media. open.substack.com/pub/johnrach...open.substack.comBook Review: "Killing Democracy" by Finian CunninghamAn essential read to understand the rogue U.S. government and complicit mainstream media. 000