Donald Trump as Jesus Christ????
What I find particularly disturbing–and there is much to be disturbed about–is Trump trying to play the role of Jesus Christ. Those of us who attended church regularly as kids…
Ted Cruz & Right Promotes Sales for Barbie Movie
The complaints by Ted Cruz and other Maga Republicans that Barbie is propaganda and that people should boycott it probably will help ticket sales for Director Greta Gerwig. Great Gerwig…
Two-Tier System of Justice?
Ever since news broke of Hunter Biden’s plea deal, the GOP has been grousing about a two-tier system of justice in which Biden’s son allegedly gets a sweet heart deal…
A Grouch’s View of the Super Bowl
One advantage of being in my 70s is that I have seen every Super Bowl. I may have missed one if aliens abducted me, but I doubt it. So, I…
Cyber Fiascoes Killing Democrats
The last few years Democrats have killed by a series of cyber fiascoes. It may even have cost them the White House. It is not enough to have good policies,…
Amy Klobuchar Is the Obvious Choice
I have spent many agonizing hours over who would be the best candidate to face Trump. Let me explain why I think Amy Klobuchar is the one. Let’s walk though…
Profiles in Courage & Cowardice
I haven’t been here in a while, but felt that I should comment on the impeachment “trial” or lack of one. Back in the 1960s, JFK wrote a book (with…
Major Omission on 2019 Books
For those who read my last posting on reading in 2019, I must correct by adding a major omission. John Le Carre’s Agent Running in the Field. I listened to…
Reflecting on Books in 2019
Notable and not so notable books read this year
How Trump Can Become a Hero
Face it, the guy doesn’t look happy. Whether or not he knows it, he has made a hash of the Presidency and become one of the most reviled people in…