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…
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…
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…
British Election Kerfuffle
What is going to happen in the December UK elections?
The Speech Trump Could Give or How to End the Impeachment Nightmare
The events of the last few weeks make clear the country is about to go through an impeachment crisis. We have been there before: twice in my lifetime. The Richard…
Mulvaney KOed on Fox
Mick Mulvaney this morning defended his quid pro quo comments on FOX.https://www.thedailybeast.com/trumps-acting-chief-of-staff-mick-mulvaney-melts-down-under-brutal-grilling-by-foxs-chris-wallace It is worth a watch. Little more needs to be said about it. Note how fast Mulvaney is…
How Gay Rights, Religious Freedom, and the Supreme Court End Up in Rainbows
Chances are the Supreme Court will fumble the decision on gay rights. Here is why and what we can do about it.
The Real Deep State
There is a real deep state but you may be surprised by where it is
Good days for Putin; Bad Ones for Democracy
Vladimir Putin must be rubbing his hands with glee over the last few days as two of the greatest democracies are turning themselves into banana republics. In part this can…