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Sorry Joe, It’s Time to Go: A Call for New Democratic Leadership
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Dr. Alan Wood
Musings of an unabashed and unapologetic truth-seeker. Crusader against obscurantism. Optimistic curmudgeon, snark jockey, lovably opinionated purveyor of wisdom and truth. Multilingual world traveler and part-time irreverent philosopher who dabbles in writing, political analysis, and social commentary. Attempting to provide some sanity and clarity to complex issues with a dash of sardonic wit and humor. Thanks for visiting!My byline rests on 24 years in the classroom: three years teaching in Japanese junior and senior high schools, ten years as an associate professor at Japanese universities, and eleven years teaching Spanish in Georgia public schools. I hold a PhD in Linguistics, and my EduLingo line of Spanish, ESOL, and French teaching resources is on Teachers Pay Teachers.Enjoying Global Watchdog? Become a monthly supporter on Patreon and help keep independent journalism free for everyone — no paywall, no intrusive ads. Winston approves.
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