When one thinks about an occupied country, I would imagine the vision is one of troops in every city, military vehicles patrolling the streets 24/7, people ratting out their neighbors, and propaganda being broadcast via all media. That’s what it looks like in the book of fiction and movies. In real life, it is much… Continue reading This is What Occupation Looks Like Oh Foolish Ones
I wonder when…
As we have watched the Republican White House, and complicit Republican Congressional members and other local and state elected Republicans, continue their mission to demolish democracy and the United States, I’ve been wondering when certain things will happen. We have already experienced the capitulation of law firms, universities, media outlets, businesses, and state and local… Continue reading I wonder when…
Work Day
Today was a work day. New post next week. Stay strong in the defense of democracy!
A Little Bit of Resistance Can Go A Long Way
Often when we think of resistance, we think of military action, rebel group, large scale protests, and even terrorism. These are what the media concentrate on most, but they are not the only forms of resistance. There are many small scale acts of resistance that can go a long way when done consistently and for… Continue reading A Little Bit of Resistance Can Go A Long Way
Dear Trump Voter…
More and more of you are saying, “I didn’t vote for that!” As a never Trumper from the beginning, I keep wondering, what did you think you were voting for when you voted for him? This is a serious question as he laid out exactly what he was going to do. Trump, his campaign team,… Continue reading Dear Trump Voter…
Living Among Cowards
Isn’t it interesting that we have the words, And the home of the brave, in our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner? There are bombs bursting in air, there is a perilous fight, even rockets red glare, with the common ending of the anthem so many seem to love living in the United States, enjoying the… Continue reading Living Among Cowards
No Post This Week
My apologies. It has been a weekend and I was not able to write as usual. Be back next week. Until then, stay safe, get into some good trouble, hold the line, and happy August!
Those Mooching Red States
Isn’t it a little interesting how the most conservative of states are the most neediest of states. Their education systems are often lower in rankings. There are high instances per capita in needing SNAP or Medicaid benefits. They are often the unhealthiest of states. They have a lower GDP. And, as mentioned at the beginning,… Continue reading Those Mooching Red States
I Do Blame the Democrats
Am I alone in working hard every day to not be sad and angry 100% of the time. As someone who actively works to stay up-to-date on what is happening in the world, it is downright depressing a lot of the time right now. There are those who get upset whenever someone says what is… Continue reading I Do Blame the Democrats
Do Americans Have the Gumption?
You see, fellow-soldiers, that perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little.—Plutarch, Life of Sertorius The Big Bad Billionaire bill has been signed into law. It added more than $3 trillion dollars to a deficit of already around… Continue reading Do Americans Have the Gumption?
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 