Trump Pontificates “. . . if Turkey does anything that I, in my great and unmatched wisdom, consider to be off limits, I will totally destroy and obliterate the Economy of Turkey. . .” So said Donald Trump, spinning the most unconscionable, reprehensible and heinous decision—among so many such decisions—of his presidency. In the event… More
Trump, Lackeys and the White Rose
Republican Lackeys and the White Rose Lackeys are persons who show servile obedience or deference toward someone else without questioning them. Republican Lackeys supporting our crude, racist, uninformed, misogynistic President are creating a precarious situation for the United States. “Nothing is so unworthy of a civilized nation as allowing itself to be governed, without opposition,… More
Capitalism, Greed and Taxes
Capitalism’s Increasing Failure We live in a capitalist system that has produced great wealth for the country. But a large and growing percentage of our citizens no longer share in its bounty. The rising tide no longer lifts all boats. No, I’m not suggesting we dismantle the capitalist system, but we also can’t allow ourselves… More
Hold That Nobel Prize for Peace with North Korea
Eliminating the threat of Nuclear War It looks like the Nobel Peace Prize is once again up for grabs—at least to one individual. In the singular mind of Donald J. Trump, no one is more deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize than Donald J. Trump himself. After all, it was solely his negotiating skills that… More
Universal Healthcare – A Fundamental Requirement
Many argue that healthcare should not be an entitlement. Rather, Americans must be self-reliant citizens and provide for their own healthcare beyond the purview of the federal government. But the cost of medical care compared to the average and median American household income makes that an unrealistic possibility. And there is another reason – what… More