patriot: one who loves and supports his or her country —Merriam-Webster I am being very general in my thoughts here I will fully acknowledge. There are some politicians who might be patriots, but they don’t appear to push their constituents, businesses, nor other politicians hard enough to do what’s right for us all, in my… Continue reading Politicians are NOT Patriots*
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Peaceful Transfer of Power
One of the great things about our democracy is elections. Every few years we the voters, get to go to the polls and cast our vote. We either vote to keep someone in office, or vote to replace the person with someone new. Hopefully, when we cast our vote, we have fully informed ourselves about… Continue reading Peaceful Transfer of Power
How Deep Does It Go?
The following are just my musings and wonderings. They have no basis of fact whatsoever. Ever since the Republicans and Republican leadership started to back this administration, at all seemingly costs, I’ve had several burning questions running through my mind. How deep does the corruption and greed go? What does Putin have on this administration… Continue reading How Deep Does It Go?
National Emergency!
I don’t know about all of you, but I actually am feeling less safe after the White House called a National Emergency. People crossing the border have never worried me. I’ve not worried about anyone from another country taking my job. Hearing languages other than English has not frightened me. Frankly, I didn’t think much… Continue reading National Emergency!
Potholes vs Taxes
‘Tis the season for potholes. It snows, it rains, it freezes. Snow plows grade the roads while throwing salt down. All ingredients for the piecemeal pothole repairs to pop out and just normal weather wear and tear. ‘Tis this season too for the complaining about the potholes. Why aren’t they being fixed faster? Have you… Continue reading Potholes vs Taxes
Beto/Stacey: Dream Team for 2020
If I knew them personally, I’d beg Beto and Stacey to get in the race together as a team from the get go. This would be a ticket to bring the many communities together the Democrats will need to win back the presidency. They know how to energize young folks, people of color, progressives and… Continue reading Beto/Stacey: Dream Team for 2020
Childish Nincompoops: Our Elected Officials
800,000. 800,000 families without a paycheck. 800,000 families in which at least one person in the family appears to be working as an indentured servant, meaning he/she must show up for work, without knowing when he/she will be paid, in order to serve their lord and master all the while bills continue to mount. All… Continue reading Childish Nincompoops: Our Elected Officials
Dear Joe, Bernie and Elizabeth, Please Don’t Run for President
Joe, Bernie, Elizabeth, and anyone else who has run for President before, or declined to run in 2016, other than ego, there is no reason for you to be in this race. Your times have come and gone. It is time for you to step aside. It is time for you to be elder Statesmen.… Continue reading Dear Joe, Bernie and Elizabeth, Please Don’t Run for President
“Boy Erased” and Coming Out Stories
I just got home from seeing Boy Erased. If you’ve not seen it yet, I highly recommend it. No matter your beliefs or your “persuasion,” this movie will make you uncomfortable, but in an enlightening way. As I watched it, for me, I began to see it as a coming out story. Yes, it was… Continue reading “Boy Erased” and Coming Out Stories
Pondering Patriotism, Common Bonds and Love of Country
I don’t say the Pledge of Allegiance nor do I sing The Star Spangled Banner. I’m not that kind of patriot. My brand of patriotism is being an informed voter, voting, promoting our common bonds, and trying to better our country. Last week, at my school, we had a Veterans Day concert. All of the… Continue reading Pondering Patriotism, Common Bonds and Love of Country
