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
Tag: fascism
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
Record, Report, Resist: Do Not Look Away
In the last week we have seen two elected Minnesota Democrats and their spouses shot in their homes by a white Christian nationalist fanatic. Two of which we shot dead. In the last week we have seen two elected Democratic officials arrested and detained. U.S. Senator Alex Padilla from California was roughed up, handcuffed, and… Continue reading Record, Report, Resist: Do Not Look Away
Resistance is NOT Futile
The Borg was wrong, resistance is not futile. Captain Picard proved that in science fiction, and it has been proven many times over during the course of mankind. But, it only works when we all get involved. This week, watching what is happening in LA with ICE, the Federalized National Guard, and LAPD police abuse,… Continue reading Resistance is NOT Futile
Don’t Panic
All week the underlying theme as been, “Don’t Panic.” This has been more in reference to education, but also from some trusted sources on social media. We’ve been reminded, or maybe educated is the better term, that Executive Orders and Dear Colleague letters, do not supersede or make law. Just because someone believes, or wants… Continue reading Don’t Panic
Men Only: Women Not Welcome
The Republicans have been working hard to disenfranchise and suppress voters across the country for years. They have purged millions of blacks from voters roles. They have written laws to block formerly incarcerated people from voting, even after release and having served their debt to society. They are creating obstacles when it comes to identification… Continue reading Men Only: Women Not Welcome
New Cabinet Member, BigBalls, First Casualty?
This week, unelected President Musk, unelected Vice President Russell Vought, and their elected Administrative Assistant Trump, and their non-confirmed cabinet members—Gavin Kliger (Age 25), Ethan Shaotran (Age 22), Edward Coristine (Age 19), Luke Farritor (Age 23), Gautier Cole Killian (Age 24), Akash Bobba (Age 21)—had a little hiccup in their war on democracy. Apparently, Coristine,… Continue reading New Cabinet Member, BigBalls, First Casualty?
Out with 2024, In with 2025
I wasn’t sure how to end the 2024 blogging year, especially as we are about to enter 2025 with an authoritarian-minded president-elect. I’ve no life experience for such a situation. As I was going through the many windows I had open in my web browser, I came across a series of articles I think sum… Continue reading Out with 2024, In with 2025
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
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 