The Mason Moment, June 15, 2026
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What’s In A Name?
At last! The vile name of Donald J. Trump has been removed from the John F. Kennedy Center For The Performing Arts. (https://www.aol.com/articles/trumps-name-removed-kennedy-center-132537000.html)
Representative Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio), an ex officio Board member stripped of her vote on the Board, helped file the suit n Federal District Court; Judge Christopher Cooper granted the decision to remove the name, stating only Congress has the authority to change the Center’s name; he has also denied a last-minute appeal to stop the removal.
(https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/72069932/50/beatty-v-trump/)
Dictators have been infamous in erecting monuments to their own glory, both as a means of ego-stroking and to remind their subjects who the Boss is; Stalin and Hitler were notorious for having their graven images on every street corner; I deliberately used the phrase “graven images” since this is called idolitry, and the dictator is the Idol AND High Priest. And, when the Dictator is (inevitably) overthrown, all the statues and paintings to his (ahem!) “glory” are torn down.
Let’s keep it up, Americans, we’ll get there!
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The John Mason tal-walk, June 12, 2026
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I speak about the Republican entitlement problem, and tRump’s masculinity issues.
The Mason Moment, June 8, 2026
I speak on social and political issues, calling them as I see them. I’m speaking about the destruction of CBS News, and of the corporatization of news media.
My Novel, “Soldier Of The Cross.”
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Describe your dream chocolate bar.
I always prefer Hershey’s, in all their variations.
The John Mason Talk-Walk, June 5, 2026
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I speak about upcoming events in Philadelphia, and of trump’s ridiculous show on the White House lawn.
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My favorite book from childhood
There was no particular book I could call a favorite, but I was an avid reader as a kid, and I remain so to this day.
Happy Gay Pride Month!
I give a shout-out to the LGBTQ+ community on this, their month to celebrate their history, struggles, determination, and their love. Arrayed against them are a regime in the White House and its allies who think they’re heroic freedom-fighters because they attack vulnerable people who have the audacity to organize for their rights and very dignity. My LGBTQ+ friends, please keep fighting, because as you fight for each other and your lives, you fight for the rest of us.
The Mason Moment, June 1, 2026
I speak about trump’s continued disrestpect for our service-members, and his self-agrandizing.
My Novel, “Soldier Of The Cross.”
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Do you practice religion?
Yes, my faith gives me direction and comfort in these crazy times.