Earlier this week I was talking to a friend. She was expressing her concern for the employees of a large employer in my state. My reply was to wonder what happened to decency and people of conscience. It is the loss of those two things that caused me to realize that when I left home… Continue reading Democracy When I Left, Autocracy When I Returned
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There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute
Please excuse my word choice, but it seems appropriate for the times. While growing up, I would hear the saying, “There’s a sucker born every minute,” with others being “educated idiots,” and “they lack of common sense.” These were usually uttered right after someone did or said something that you just had to shake your… Continue reading There’s A Sucker Born Every Minute
A Time of Radio Silence?
Have you noticed ever since the election, it seems as if the political world on the Democratic side seems a bit subdued. We haven’t seen too much of Biden, hardly anything from Harris, and even the usual outspoken Swalwell, Raskin, and Schiff have been much quieter than usual. The only voices I’ve really heard have… Continue reading A Time of Radio Silence?
Disappointed and Disgusted with Dinosaur Democrats
I am a voter who increasingly is finding it hard to remain in the party to which I have identified for over 40 years. Yes, I am an older white guy. But, I’m an older white guy who firmly believes in equity, equality, and the social safety net. These used to be what Democrats stood… Continue reading Disappointed and Disgusted with Dinosaur Democrats
Rolling Over, Playing Dead
It has now been a little over a month since the election. The president-elect has been very busy with selecting his “nominees” for key cabinet positions. One, Matt Gaetz, has fallen out of favor already, but those that remain are just as bad as Gaetz. Sadly, as par the course, elected Republicans (are they really… Continue reading Rolling Over, Playing Dead
Surrounded by Sexual Predators
The new cabinet is being worked out by the president-elect. As always, he is surrounding himself with the best, very fine people. Better than any cabinet ever assembled, and the most loyal, of course. So who do we have? Let’s start with Matt Gaetz. Now I know he has since dropped out, but he counts… Continue reading Surrounded by Sexual Predators
It’s the Day After…
There was a movie that came out in 1983 called The Day After. It was about what would occur if a nuclear bomb hit the United States. As one might imagine, it was a little frightening as there has, and always is, the possibility (though not probable) of a bomb hitting us at some point.… Continue reading It’s the Day After…
A Hollow Holiday–Veterans Day
Today was the day our nation honors our fallen hero’s, our Veterans, who fought in past wars defending democracy against global enemies, starting with those who died in World I. I want to start by thanking all veterans for their service. The free world thanks your family’s sacrifice, and the ultimate sacrifice of each and… Continue reading A Hollow Holiday–Veterans Day
Men, Ready for More Responsibility?
At first I was thinking this might be geared more to Trumpist-Republican men since they are being supportive of candidate Trump. But the more I thought about it, I realized this applies to at the very least, to all cis-gendered males in the United States. I say that because the policies of Project 2025 will… Continue reading Men, Ready for More Responsibility?
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 