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A Quarter Past One

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A Quarter Past OneWhen the first Independent President of the United States since George Washington finds his actions so unpopular that the only way for him to remain in office is to pursue illegal actions. The big question is how does he execute his plans without tipping his hand as to his actual motives. A Quarter Past One takes todays current political environment and plays it forward to see how this might actually occur and what the consequences night be. A Quarter

When the first Independent President of the United States since George Washington finds his actions so unpopular that the only way for him to remain in office is to pursue illegal actions. The big question is how does he execute his plans without tipping his hand as to his actual motives. A Quarter Past One takes todays current political environment and plays it forward to see how this might actually occur and what the consequences night be.

A Quarter Past One draws heavily on current events, transporting them into a future where political party distrust is so great that an independent candidate is elected. The story reveals the many organizations influencing the inexperienced President's actions including the "Deep State," the Russian Government and an ultra-right wing think tank. The key takeaway from this story would be: our way of life needs to be fought for. It is not here automatically. If it comes under threat, people must fight for it. Passive acceptance is a recipe for disaster.

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Steven G. Erick is a retired Nuclear Submarine Commanding Officer. He has written one book on how the country can fix its political parties. He also retired as an engineer during the construction of two new commercial nuclear power plants. Erick’s writing is a reflection of his desire to preserve the integrity of the nation that he spent almost thirty years defending. Erick also authors a Substack series entitled A View from the Cheap Seats, One Man's Opinion in a Sea of Pundits, where he provides food for thought from the perspective of the man-on-the-streets. Erick plays golf whenever he gets the chance at his club in Asheville North Carolina. He is also married to a former middle school principal and guidance counselor who provides him with accurate insight into the motivations of today’s political leaders.s

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Kyle Biggs
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 5
Still Usefil for a Samsung S24 Ultra User
Color: Black
The Charging Pad: The pad is super flat (nearly the same thickness as the pad) and looks nice next to it or a similar mouse and keyboard pad. It works perfectly for my Samsung S24 Ultra without a case on it, but having a 'magsafe' style case would improve the experience. You do have to take a second to get the alignment right. It uses USB-C instead of cheaping out with a micro, and the status light is helpful. I don't think I own anything that can charge in the headphone area, and in case you're wondering, neither spot will charge a Samsung smartwatch (as expected). I'd nearly recommend this just for the charging pad since it's so unobtrusive on the desk. Just remember you'll need to route that wire out of the top of it somewhere. The mouse pad: The size is probably perfect for a typical keyboard and mouse user. I always have a 3D mouse on the left, and an extra long Coursair keyboard, so I prefer having a gigantic mat for all of that. But there is one feature of this mouse pad that I like more than most. The material doesn't attract every spec of dirt and hair in the universe, and it's easy to wipe off. Because of this, I use the pad under my 3D mouse and keyboard, with a larger full-desk pad underneath (including the mouse area). The felt material on the back keeps this locked to my desk, and unlike a rubberized pad, isn't going to turn into glue after a few years. I did test my mouse on the pad, and it feels fairly good. It's not too smooth, and is a bit easier on your hand, but very serious gamers may take some time to adjust.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2026
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Max
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 4
Smaller and more expensive than artisian deskmats
Color: Black
These are slightly smaller than the standard artisan deskmats and double the price.. It's also about half the thickness, so there's not as much padding. This isn't a huge deal. if the felt is on the bottom, it doesn't grip to the desk very well. The wireless charger is okay, but I found it bulky. Having a small dedicated 3 in 1 charging stand was more convenient for me. If you have a heaver mechanical keyboard, you won't be able to lift this thing to see underneath it. Overall, this is an okay deskmat and it'll serve it's purpose when I'm washing my regular deskmat, but not my favorite.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2026
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Jess
Grantham, US
★★★★★ 1
Not functional
Tree part is very cheaply made plastic material and does not fit well into the stand at all
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Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2026
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DBS
Port Orchard, US
★★★★★ 2
Don’t bother, not worth the $
Much smaller in person than it appears. Looks more like a piece of coral than a tree. I got this to display some ornaments for sale at craft fairs, but it’s so small, it looks silly with the ornaments on it. Super flimsy, made of cheap plastic. Definitely not worth $14. Will be returning.
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Marlene Cayetano
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
Durable
Very durable and can hold a few pieces
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