Everyday we hear politicians, reporters, columnists, pundits, and others providing statements or talking points. Rarely do they actually say the words that are truly needed to convey what is occurring here in the United States and abroad. Each of these groups beat around the bush or use nice alternatives rather than just being authentic, being… Continue reading Call It By Its Name
Category: Frank-ly Politics
Addiction is Hard to Break
As a society, we are addicted. We are addicted to celebrity news and sports teams even when we will never meet them, nor do they truly care about us other than getting us to watch them so they earn more money. Sadly, most do not do good with the millions (or billions) they earn. We… Continue reading Addiction is Hard to Break
First They Came For…
The alarm thankfully woke me this morning from a nightmare that has lingered long after waking up. I say nightmare, not dream, because it was about what had happened, and was happening, to me at the order of the Republican (Fascist) White House. I was being branded on my forehead with a capital “F” for… Continue reading First They Came For…
Apathy Will be the Death of Us
It has been a few weeks since I last published a post. We had a recent move and I had to regroup to center myself in our new home. I didn’t step away from the news though as there is just too much to stand up against right now. During my hiatus from writing, I… Continue reading Apathy Will be the Death of Us
No Kings Day II
It is truly inspiring to see the pictures and videos posted of the No Kings Day II protests from around the nation, and the world. There are posts from small towns and large cities. From Dothan (AL) to Logan (OH) to Augusta (ME) to Birmingham (AL) to Chicago and NYC. In blue states AND red… Continue reading No Kings Day II
OMG! Grow Up and Wake Up!
Every day our great country goes further down the fascist path. The Republican president is directing the Department of Justice, which used to be an independent agency, to go after anyone who, in his eyes, has wronged him. These include Leticia James, Adam Schiff, Lisa Cook, John Bolton, James Comey, just to name a few.… Continue reading OMG! Grow Up and Wake Up!
Compromised
Our great country is compromised! The Presidency is compromised. The Vice Presidency is compromised. The United States Speaker of the House is compromised. The United States Senate Majority Leader is compromised. The United States House of Representatives is compromised. The United States Senate is compromised. The Department of Homeland Security is compromised. The Supreme Court… Continue reading Compromised
The Democrats Are Going to Lose, Unless…
Locally, Democratic candidates are outperforming in local special elections across the nation. This is good because politics really is local; states have more power over our lives than most people realize and some exercise that power better than others (sadly, usually against their own citizens). National Democrats right now are doing as badly, if not… Continue reading The Democrats Are Going to Lose, Unless…
Cross Country Trip
I am currently driving cross country. There will be a post this week, but it will be a couple of days late. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 