Elected Democrats and other Democratic leaders seem to have taken, just let it all burn, on as their motto. From my viewpoint, since they didn’t win they seem to be acting like Cartman from South Park, with his catchphrase, “Screw you guys, I’m going home.” Feels like they are just fine with letting the country… Continue reading Just Let It All Burn!
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The Power of Chaos
History is repeating itself in many ways. No need to beat around the bush, we are following the Nazi playbook as a nation almost verbatim. Sadly, the Republicans, as a party, is allowing it to happen hook, line, and sinker. Today was another day of working to create chaos and stress for millions of people.… Continue reading The Power of Chaos
Will Good People Stand Up and Stand Strong?
If you haven’t heard, there is a recycled person in the Whitehouse. #47, an adjudicated rapist and 34-count felon, took the Oath of Office again, without his hand on the Bible. Based on his actions this week, he has no intention, again, of living up to the words said during the swearing in ceremony. He… Continue reading Will Good People Stand Up and Stand Strong?
Democracy When I Left, Autocracy When I Returned
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
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
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
Democracy or Autocracy?
We are finally at the end point. On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, we will begin to have an inkling of what kind of country we will be living in come January 20, 2025. It will be either a Democracy or an Autocracy. We will have our first Black/Indian Woman president, or we will have an… Continue reading Democracy or Autocracy?
It’s About Our Character, Not His
First, let’s agree on at least this one premise. No political candidate is perfect. All candidates make campaign promises they don’t have the power to implement. There will always be disagreements about policy decisions, such as abortion and foreign aid. Those are things one can debate and maybe even agree to disagree. All of the… Continue reading It’s About Our Character, Not His
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 