Change the Constitution? Yeah right! Like That's Gonna Work!

TODAY is May 10, 2026, and it's the second Sunday in May when Americans traditionally celebrate and honor mothers. This isn't the news I expected to hear first thing on Mother's Day, but … I can't pass it by. I gotta say something!

NEWS FLASH! The current North Korean Leader (what's his name) has amended the country's Constitution, and it now states that if he is assassinated, “a nuclear strike is mandated”.

Uh huh.  Well!  That settles the matter, doesn't it?

🠊Dear Mr. NK Leader (whatever your name is),

Do you not read history? You do realize when you're dead, PEOPLE DON'T GOTTA DO WHAT YOU SAY? You're dead! And if they don't carry out your wishes or orders … AIN'T NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT IT!!

Let me give you an example.

• There was once a king. Some guy they called Herod the Great.) He knew people didn't really like him. He also knew he was dying. So to ENSURE that there was mourning when he died, he ordered that several prominent “beloved” and “respected” leaders in another community … be put to death. That way … there will be great mourning in the land. (Even if it's not for him.)

HE DIED!

Do you know what his sister did? She told the people who were supposed to kill the other people NOT TO DO IT!

The Jewish historian Josephus recorded that Salome, Herod's sister, was one of the most powerful figures in Herod’s court, and she repeatedly “influenced Herod’s decisions”.

INFLUENCED? NOT THIS TIME!!

He is so great, but his sister ignored him? She didn't just ignore him. SHE COUNTERMAINDED HIS AUTHORITY!

Some accounts state her actions euphemistically and use words like:

• After Herod's death, Salome issued commands to the military, released political prisoners, and nullified the king’s final decree

Nullified?  That sounds much nicer.

🠊So! Mr. North Korean Leader.

YOU DO KNOW that the Constitution in almost every country that has one … is “highly flexible”? 

Seeing as how you had no problems changing the words in North Korea's constitution, those who come behind might not have any problems changing them back.

Just saying.

North Korea amends constitution, mandates nuclear strike if Kim Jong Un is assassinated: Report https://www.europesays.com/korea/11217/ In order to expand and bolster its nuclear force, North Korea has reportedly made sweeping changes to its…

— (@eu-kr.bsky.social) 2026-05-10T14:00:14+00:00

P.S. There were many leaders named Herod in history. This "particular Herod" is known for killing a lot of his family members. But NOT his sister. Evidently, he trusted her. Also, he didn't view her as a competitor for his throne. Actually, she was never a queen.  But it looks like that didn't matter.  If only he had known that you don't need to have a throne to wield power.

The North Korean leader is always 'in character”. It figures he would try to end the world the same day HE ENDED. 

Bollywood Movie Review: Mary Kom (2014)

Loyal fans of Priyanka Chopra-Jonas will appreciate this enthusiastic Bollywood movie review of the film about a real-life Indian female boxer called Mary Kom.

Bollywood Movie: Mary Kom (2014) \ Medium.com.

My Medium Publications ~ The Year 2022 in Review

I began publishing content on Medium.com back in 2014, initially because this platform accepted republished content. But as my following grew I began to publish both original and republished content; and also created Medium publications. The publications give your content more exposure and are ret to meeting and collaborating with fellow writers. To day I am publishing 3 different publications: one fore general discussion topics, one for foodies, and one for sageuk lovers. (Sageuk movies and TV series are Korean historical period dramas.) Below are the links to articles that recap activity for the year 2022.

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Express Yourself! ~ Most Viewed Articles at the End of 2022

There are 10 articles listed. My favorite article on this list is the one about King David and Bathsheba.

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My Foodie Luv ~ Top 5 Stories for the Year 2022

A varied selection of topics: fruits, cakes, world cuisine/food history, and cooking terms explained for newbies in the kitchen.

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My Sageuk Addiction ~ Top 10 Stories for 2022

I am very much enjoying streaming historical period Korean dramas. Viki, Netflix, Tubi, and YouTube have quite a slection to choose from. One tip if you plan to watch K-dramas: make sure that all of the episodes are available. It is so frustrating to get wrapped up in a series only to realize that you may have to wait several weeks until all of the episodes have been uploaded and are fully translated with English subtitles.

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FINAL NOTE:

If you are also a Medium contributor OR you plan to become one and you are interested in sharing your content via my Medium publications, simply comment at this post OR at one of the Medium articles OR contact me via Twitter (@cmoneyspinner).

That’s it for 2022. It’s 2023. Wishing you a happy, healthy and prosperous new year!

Women in Education: Edith Hamilton

Shining a spotlight on Edith Hamilton, honorary citizen of Athens, Greece, classical scholar and American educator.  Link to my Medium Publication Express Yourself! 

Women in Education: Edith Hamilton

Entertainment: Review of TV Series: The 4400 (2004–2007)

Summary Review of “The 4400”: If you like sci-fi/futuristic mystery plots, you’ll probably like “The 4400”. The End was kind of disappointing. But overall each episode was very entertaining.

Review of TV Series: The 4400 (2004–2007)

Favorite Music Videos: Carlos Santana — “Light, Love, and Life”

My alternate title for this discussion: — Favorite Instrumental Music — Carlos Santana, “Luz, Amor y Vida”.

Click here.

The One Word That Describes Nearly Every War - Express Yourself! - Medium

When I am not blogging at one of my blogs or contributing my two cents at forum discussions, you can find me writing articles or editing articles for Express Yourself!, my Medium publication.  Several writers have signed up to contribute articles for this publication.  

Cody Trusler is one of those writers.  He wrote an article titled "The One Word That Describes Nearly Every War".  It's a thought-provoking read.  In fact, it provoked these thoughts which I shared as a response to his article but I am also repeating via this blog post because ... ???  Because I feel it bears repeating.
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The one word that can end all wars is LOVE. But it can’t just be a word. It must be an ACT.

It's funny that you used the words “comedic explanation” because I was laughing as I was reading the paragraph just before seeing these two words. When you began your next paragraph, I'm like: “How did he I was laughing?” LOL.

But your use of the other word “superpower”? That's not a joke.

Why is that people have no problem understanding that a superhero is fiction. But they insist on believing that being a superpower, as opposed to having superpowers, is real.

A SUPERPOWER IS NOT REAL! It's a figment of man's imagination. Just like superheroes.

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Dear Leaders: Look at the facts.

There were and are nations who could and can boast that they have the largest military force IN THE WORLD! But does that stop other countries from looking at them from a distance and thinking: 'Eh! They must have a weak spot somewhere.'

That's why when a large military force tries to approach the country with a smaller military force, the country with a smaller force starts strategizing.

That's why there's such a thing as a WAR ROOM!! Those military geniuses get together and say “You not even gonna bully US!! How many soldiers we got? How much weaponry? Where are our allies? Etc. Etc. Etc. It's not war. It's self-defense. On the 'outside' it just looks like war.”

Don''t you see Mr. or Ms. Leader with the Goliath-complex? Trust me on this.

If you really were a real superpower, EVERYBODY WOULD ALREADY KNOW!!

There would be NO WAR because everybody would be too scared to fight YOU!

Really!

https://foxnet2017.tumblr.com/post/617854071929438208/the-one-word-that-describes-nearly-every-war

Favorite Music Videos: Randy Crawford — “Everything Must Change”

Have you heard of Randy Crawford? This woman can sing any song and it could become your favorite!

Click here.

Favorite Music Videos: Sting — “They Dance Alone” (Cueca Solo)

This particular song “They Dance Alone (Cueca Solo)” is not only evocative and soulful, but the best part of this visually stunning video is that “insert” with Rubén Blades (full name Rubén Blades Bellido de Luna).

Click here.

Favorite Music Videos: Carlos Santana — “Light, Love, and Life”

My alternate title for this discussion: — Favorite Instrumental Music — Carlos Santana, “Luz, Amor y Vida”.

Click here.

Movies I Hate: “There Will Be Blood” (2007)

Fans of Daniel Day-Lewis will love this movie because of him, but they will HATE THIS MOVIE!!
So was there blood? Oh yeah!

Click here for review.