Historian. Author. Professor. Budding Curmudgeon. I study the contrast between image and reality in America, especially in politics.

I spent 44 years in the newspaper business. I am living life while I’ve got it. I am engaged in my community (Dunedin, FL.) I love mashed potatoes. I am easy to make laugh. I am curious about the world.

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Interests in camping, hiking, kayaking, flying as a private pilot, amateur radio, power conversion, Rhodesian ridgebacks, technology development, critical thinking, and home automation. 🌎 Dunedin, Florida, USA www.EricDPeterson.com

“You are the change. You are the government. You are the power. “ ~Karen Mullins

Immigrant turned emigrant turned re-immigrant. Open borders? Trust me. Not a thing.

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