Millions of Americans breathed a sigh of relief when Donald Trump lost the presidential election. But many forget Trump is the shameful symptom of the disease that has infected the Republican Party. 73 million votes for Trump show the pus remains below the surface. Gabriel Sterling, Georgia Election Official: “It has all gone too far. All of it… Someone is going to get … [Read more...] about The G.O.P. is in the Toilet: Time to Flush It
Culture Wars
Face Facts—We’re in a Cold Civil War
As we suffer through the bad joke that is the Trump Presidency, I’m reminded of another joke. It’s the story of the man whose wife comes home unexpectedly and finds him in bed with another woman. The husband says, “Now what are you going to believe? What you see with your own eyes or what I’m about to tell you?” Trump: “The only way we’re gonna lose this election is if … [Read more...] about Face Facts—We’re in a Cold Civil War
God Bless the United States—and Stop the Looming Civil War
Stressed? Are you worried? Jittery? Stressed? I sure hope so. Our country is in a crisis. Our form of government is under assault by millions of our fellow Americans. They are mean-spirited, selfish and frightened. They’ve become the mindless cult followers of a mentally unstable dictator-wannabe. I’m not exaggerating when I say a number of people are worried that we … [Read more...] about God Bless the United States—and Stop the Looming Civil War
2020: The Cult -vs- Democracy Election
Donald J. Trump is easily the worst President in the history of our nation. He’s despised, detested and ridiculed around the world. If you think the November election is going to be a battle between Trump and Joe Biden, you’re mistaken. They are symbols. The real battle is between two sets of Americans. Those who accept and embrace the fact the nation is changing and getting … [Read more...] about 2020: The Cult -vs- Democracy Election
If Black Lives Matter—Where Ya Been?
Part Two In my introductory video I said I’m a political centrist but not a moderate. When it comes to packing our federal courts with extremist right-wing judges, I’m definitely not a moderate. I would argue one of the biggest news stories of our time is the under-reported effort to deeply politicize the judiciary—an entire branch of the government. Authoritarian … [Read more...] about If Black Lives Matter—Where Ya Been?